The Paralympic Games begin Friday in Beijing
Among the American athletes competing this year is a former Navy Seal who lost his legs in Afghanistan because of a roadside bomb explosion.
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Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich will put Chelsea Football Club up for sale
A close associate of Vladimir Putin, Abramovich was under intense pressure from British politicians. He said proceeds from the Premier League team sale will benefit "all victims" of the Ukraine war.
EA is cutting Russian teams from its FIFA and NHL games over the Ukraine invasion
"We stand with the people of Ukraine and join the voices around the world calling for peace," EA said in a statement.
From chess to tennis, global sports organizations distance themselves from Russia
The International Chess Federation banned tournaments in Russia and Belarus. It's among several actions taken by sports organizations against Russia in response to the invasion of Ukraine.
World Taekwondo strips Russia's Vladimir Putin of his honorary black belt
Russian President Vladimir Putin received the honorary black belt back in Nov. 2013 from World Taekwondo, the international governing body of the sport. He is known to be a fan of martial arts.
MLB cancels the start of the season as players and owners fail to reach a labor deal
NPR's A Martinez talks to former player Doug Glanville, who is now a baseball analyst for Marquee Sports Network and ESPN, about Major League Baseball canceling some games after a deal wasn't reached.
The MLB's season start is canceled as players and owners fail to reach a labor deal
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said he's canceling each team's first two series of the season, totaling 91 games. Players won't be paid for games they don't play.
The world's sports leagues are issuing their own restrictions on Russia
The sports world is grappling with how to respond to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Leagues such as the NHL and FIFA are pushing back.
Derek Jeter steps down as CEO of the Miami Marlins
The five-time World Series champion became a minority shareholder of the team in 2017. He was elected into baseball's Hall of Fame in 2020.
A ticket stub from Jackie Robinson's majors debut sells for a record-breaking $480K
It was the second time the record was broken in the same auction. Earlier on Sunday, a bidder bought a full ticket from Michael Jordan's 1984 NBA debut with the Chicago Bulls for $468,000.