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Chelsea FC: British property developer Nick Candy “still interested in” buying club despite Roman Abramovich sanctions

By Sammy Mngqosini, CNN British property developer Nick Candy remains interested in buying English Premier League club Chelsea after the UK government sanctioned owner Roman Abramovich on Thursday. A spokesperson for the 49-year-old did not disclose the amount of a potential bid. “We are examining the details of yesterday’s announcement and we are still interested

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Ohio State offensive lineman Harry Miller says he is "medically retiring" from football

Harry Miller: Ohio State offensive lineman says he is medically retiring from football, citing mental health struggles

Ohio State offensive lineman Harry Miller says he is “medically retiring” from football, citing struggles he has faced with mental health. Miller says he attempted to take his own life before the start of last season and praised Ohio State head coach Ryan Day for the immediate support he provided when the offensive linesman opened

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US Representative says Brittney Griner's case is 'extremely concerning' ​and that her consular access ​has been blocked. Griner is seen here posing for photographs with her gold medal during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Colin Allred: US Representative says Brittney Griner case is ‘extremely concerning’ ​and that her consular access ​has been blocked

By Ben Church and Don Lemon, CNN Two-time US Olympic basketball gold medalist Brittney Griner has been held in Russia for three weeks “without official government access to her​,” says US Representative Colin Allred, adding that was “unusual and extremely concerning.” Russian authorities arrested Griner last month, saying she had cannabis oil in her luggage

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While Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has been sanctioned by the UK government for his close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin following the invasion of Ukraine

Chelsea made plea for ‘sporting integrity,’ despite oligarch owner being sanctioned after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

By Ben Church, CNN It’s a request that was described as “ironic in the extreme.” Despite Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich being sanctioned by the UK government for his close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin following the invasion of Ukraine, the club had called for its FA Cup tie against Middlesbrough to be played behind

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Ivan Kuliak: Russian gymnast says he has no regrets about wearing ‘Z’ symbol on podium next to Ukrainian athlete ​– state media

By Ben Church, CNN Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak, who has been widely criticized ​outside Russia for wearing a pro-war symbol on a podium next to a Ukrainian athlete, says he would “do exactly the same” if given another chance​, according to Russian state media. The 20-year-old was condemned by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) for

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