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Friday, March 20, 2026

Russia

Mar 7, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin (30) warms up before the game against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose

World Cup of Hockey Will Return, But Russia Question Looms

The NHL and NHLPA’s event isn’t bound to the IIHF’s Russia ban.
March 19, 2026
Aug 27, 2025; Flushing, NY, USA; Polina Kudermetova of Russia in action against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in the second round of the women’s singles at the US Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

Three Russian Tennis Players Have Switched Nationalities in Offseason

Aryna Sabalenka has said she plans to continue to represent Belarus.
December 15, 2025
Russian hockey

Russia Still Banned From 2026 Winter Olympics, IOC Confirms

Russia men’s hockey won gold and silver in 2018 and 2022, respectively.
May 27, 2025
Mar 15, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) waits for play to resume in the second period against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose

Trump, Putin Discuss Thawing Hockey’s Russia Exile

The conversations added fuel to the already thorny issue.
March 19, 2025