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    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
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    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
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    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.
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    Three Russian Tennis Players Have Switched Nationalities in Offseason
    Aryna Sabalenka has said she plans to continue to represent Belarus.
    December 15, 2025
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    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
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    Trump, Putin Discuss Thawing Hockey’s Russia Exile
    The conversations added fuel to the already thorny issue.
    March 19, 2025