Russia-Ukraine conflict

Sweden expelled a player from its basketball team for signing with a Russian team | Jonas Jerebko signed for CSKA Moscow and will not be able to play in the national team anymore

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Sweden expelled a player from its basketball team for signing

The Swedish Basketball Federation made a drastic decision against Jonas Jerebkomember of the national team of that country: as a consequence of having signed with CSKA Moscow, the entity expelled him from the teamaccording to what was reported this Thursday through a statement. Jerebko, a pivot of 2.08 meters, 35 years old and 10 seasons … Read more

Basketball player is arrested in Russia for possession of narcotics

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1647046088 Basketball player is arrested in Russia for possession of narcotics

The double Olympic basketball champion of the United States Brittney Griner was arrested in Russia on charges related to possession of narcoticsaccording to Russian authorities and American sports organizations, in the midst of a crisis between the West and Moscow after the invasion of Ukraine. The 31-year-old player is accused of carrying vape cartridges containing … Read more