Ice hockey
Zhurova Downplays Latvia's Entry Ban on Ovechkin
Duma deputy and Olympic skating champion Svetlana Zhurova reacted to Latvia barring Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin after his cameo in a United Russia campaign video.
Latvia
EuroVolley Last 16: Poland Face Latvia, Germany Meet Bulgaria
The men's EuroVolley round of 16 kicks off on 19 September with Poland vs Latvia and Germany vs Bulgaria among eight ties across three days.
Vasilyev Slams Latvia Over Ovechkin Entry Ban
Two-time Olympic biathlon champion Dmitry Vasilyev mocked Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania after Ovechkin was barred from entering Latvia, comparing the Baltic states to a mosquito.
Guberniev Reacts to Ovechkin's Latvia Entry Ban
Russian commentator Dmitry Guberniev dismissed Latvia's decision to bar Washington forward Alexander Ovechkin and boxing official Umar Kremlev from entering the country.
Latvia Bars Alexander Ovechkin From Entering Country
Foreign minister Baiba Braze declared the Capitals captain persona non grata indefinitely, alongside boxing official Umar Kremlev, over political criticism.
Volleyball Euro: Finland Face Serbia, Latvia Meet France
Group-stage action across four cities sees leaders Finland, Germany and Ukraine defend top spots, with Estonia and Switzerland still seeking a first win.
Volleyball Euro 2026: Bulgaria vs North Macedonia, Romania vs Latvia
The men's volleyball European Championship group stage kicks off on 9 September, with hosts Bulgaria and Romania opening play in Sofia and Cluj.