The New York Times – Sports:
Britain’s government is poised to approve the sale of the Premier League soccer team. But to win it, the new owners had to agree to a set of unusual conditions.
Category: Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)
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Carnegie Hall Musters Stars for a Benefit Concert for Ukraine
The New York Times – Music:
Headliners from the fields of classical music, jazz and Broadway joined forces to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine and show solidarity with its victims.
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As the French Open Begins, the War in Ukraine Roils the Locker Room
The New York Times – Sports:
“I feel like it’s not united,” Iga Swiatek, the top-ranked women’s player, said of a decision by the tours to punish Wimbledon for barring players from Russian and Belarus.
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‘A form of hope’: As air-raid sirens sound, a Lviv orchestra opens a summer festival with Mozart’s Requiem.
The New York Times – Music:
Even as the Lviv Philharmonic theater became a wartime hub for humanitarian supplies, it has remained a home for musicians and choirs.
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What Does It Mean to Live in Ukraine? Filmmakers Offer Their Answers.
The New York Times – Film:
Some, like Sergei Loznitsa, choose to use history as a filter. But the movies that stand out forgo monumental statements for personal ones.
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Men’s Tennis Tour Penalizes Wimbledon Over Ban on Russian Players
The New York Times – Sports:
In an unprecedented move, the ATP will strip the Grand Slam tournament of ranking points, effectively making it an exhibition event. Most top players are still expected to participate.
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Cannes Film Festival Impacted by the War in Ukraine
The New York Times – Film:
At the film festival on the French Riviera, official Russian delegates have been barred from attending and President Volodymyr Zelensky made an appearance.
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Zelensky Addresses Cannes Film Festival Opening Ceremony
The New York Times – Film:
The Ukrainian leader’s appearance at the international festival followed similar addresses to Parliaments around the world, including Congress in March.