Russia
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Medvedev ends run of giant-killer Ruud
US Open finalist Medvedev wrapped up the tie for unbeaten Russia ahead of the doubles after world number 17 Karen…
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Russia challenges WADA doping ban
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called the sanctions politically motivated, indicating a lengthy legal battle loomed.
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Russia plans to compete in Tokyo under national flag
The World Anti-Doping Agency on December 10 banned Russia for four years from major global events, including the 2020 Tokyo…
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Euro 2020 excluded from proposed WADA ban on Russia
The Russian city of Saint Petersburg is one of 12 locations across Europe scheduled to host matches in next year's…
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WADA seeks four-year Russia ban over false doping data
The recommendation followed what WADA investigators described as "an extremely serious" case of non-compliance "with several aggravating features."
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Nadal draws Spain level with Britain in Davis Cup semi
The winners will face Canada in Sunday's final after the North Americans edged out Russia in the first last-four tie.
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Russian sports minister denies doping data was falsified
In September, WADA asked Russia to respond to "inconsistencies" in the data.
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Russia, Kosovo teams to be kept apart, say UEFA
Russia has never recognised Kosovo since its break from Serbia in 2008.
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Restless Nagornyy wins men’s all-around gold
Nagornyy, 22, pipped defending champion Artur Dalaloyan to gold as Russia took first and second.
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Putin says Russia complying with all World Anti-Doping Agency demands
Russia's Athletics Federation has been banned from international competition since 2015 over a vast state-run doping conspiracy.
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