Canada bars Russia from competing in world junior hockey championships, defying ruling that lifted ban

Mark Carney declared Russian athletes will not compete at the World Juniors in Alberta as Sweden, Finland and other nations ...

Hockey world championship main sponsor Skoda to 'reassess' backing if Russia plays

The main sponsor of the men's ice hockey world championship, automaker Skoda, says it will "reassess" its backing for the ...

Russia strikes energy facilities in 10 Ukrainian regions overnight, prompting emergency shutdowns and water disruptions

Russia launched a sweeping, multi-wave bombardment of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on Tuesday, knocking out power to ...

What Russia and Ukraine Really Want From America’s Midterms

It seems obvious who Putin and Zelensky are pulling for in U.S. midterm elections. But is it really that simple?

Skoda, Strauss to review ice hockey worlds sponsorship if Russia play

Carmaker Škoda and workwear manufacturer Strauss plan to reconsider their sponsorship of the 2027 men's ice hockey world championship in Germany if Russia are allowed to participate. The International ...

Canada joins coalition refusing to play ice hockey against Russia over Ukraine war

Growing number of countries are resisting Russia’s reintegration into international hockey after a sports court lifted a ban on competition ...

Hockey nations refuse to play Russia as Germany weighs pulling out as host

Finland, Norway, the Czech Republic, Latvia, Denmark and Sweden have said they will not face Russia at the 2027 championship, after a court ruling overturned a four-year ban on Russian national teams.

Map of Countries Threatening Hockey Boycotts of Russia

Six nations threaten to refuse matches against Russia as the CAS ruling sparks fresh tensions over its return to ...