The International Ice Hockey Federation Disciplinary Board ruled on Tuesday to uphold its ban on Russia and Belarus playing in the world championship over safety concerns following the invasion of Ukraine.
Brittney Griner, whose trial in Russia began Friday, made a direct appeal to President Joe Biden for her freedom Monday in a letter passed on through her representatives, writing, “I’m terrified I might be here forever.”
Jessica Campbell is being hired by the Coachella Valley Firebirds as an assistant coach, making her the first woman behind a bench as a full-time coach in the AHL.
Free-agent center Kevon Looney is staying with the Warriors on a three-year, $25.5 million deal, while Donte DiVincenzo joins Golden State on a two-year, $9.3 million deal, sources told ESPN.