The New York Times – Sports:
The W.N.B.A. star had not intended to smuggle narcotics into Russia, her legal team said, adding that, like many other international athletes, she had used cannabis to help ease pain from injuries.
Category: Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)
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U.K. Will Host Eurovision in 2023
The New York Times – Music:
Organizers had ruled out Ukraine from hosting because of safety concerns from Russia’s ongoing invasion.
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In Washington, Olena Zelenska Dressed for Ukraine
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
On an unofficial visit, the Ukrainian first lady represents her country in more ways than one.
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Soprano Withdraws From Opera, Citing ‘Blackface’ in Netrebko’s ‘Aida’
The New York Times – Music:
The American soprano Angel Blue said she would not appear at the Arena di Verona after the Russian soprano Anna Netrebko and other performers wore dark makeup in its production of “Aida.”
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Yaroslava Mahuchikh High Jumps for Ukraine But Can’t Go Back
The New York Times – Sports:
An Olympic medalist high jumper from Ukraine, fearful of returning home because of the war, arrives at the world championships with a heavy heart — and expectations to win.
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Will Russia Try to Politicize Elena Rybakina’s Wimbledon Win?
The New York Times – Sports:
Rybakina’s victory at Wimbledon was deeply impressive but not the outcome that most in Centre Court or on the payrolls of the All England Club were yearning for.
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Glimpses of Brittney Griner Show a Complicated Path to Release
The New York Times – Sports:
The W.N.B.A. star’s appearances this week during her trial on drug charges in Russia highlighted the unclear path to her release and heightened her supporters’ concerns for her safety.
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What Happens Next for Brittney Griner?
The New York Times – Sports:
The American basketball star still faces the conviction and sentencing phases of her trial in Russia. But experts say her best hope may be a diplomatic deal between the U.S. and Russia.
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Brittney Griner Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges in Russian Court
The New York Times – Sports:
“There was no intent,” the American basketball star told a Russian judge, as any resolution of the highly politicized case appeared to shift toward the diplomatic arena.