IIHF Reveals 2027 Men’s World Championship Groups, Russia Excluded
The International Ice Hockey Federation announced the tournament draw, confirming Russia's absence and detailing group compositions, locations, and eligibility decisions.
Jun 8, 2026
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IIHF Announces 2027 Men’s World Championship Groups Amid Ongoing Russian Exclusion
The International Ice Hockey Federation has released the 2027 tournament draw, omitting Russia and highlighting Ukraine’s comeback, while the host nation Germany faces Sweden and Finland in a competitive pool.
Jun 8, 2026
IIHF Reveals 2027 Men’s World Championship Groups, Keeping Russia Out
The International Ice Hockey Federation has published the draw for the 2027 men’s world championship, confirming a lineup that excludes Russia and highlights Ukraine’s return after two decades.
Jun 8, 2026
IIHF Announces 2027 Men’s World Championship Groups Amid Russia’s Exclusion
The International Ice Hockey Federation has drawn the groups for the 2027 men’s world championship, confirming Germany’s host role, Ukraine’s return after two decades, and the continued absence of Russia following its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Jun 8, 2026
Christian Eriksen collapses in friendly against Ukraine, match abandoned
Eriksen collapsed during a friendly, was quickly stabilized, and his club confirms his pacemaker is working properly.
Jun 7, 2026
Christian Eriksen Collapses in Pre‑World Cup Friendly Against Ukraine
During a pre‑World Cup warm‑up in Denmark, midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed in the 65th minute, was hospitalized conscious, and the game was halted. The incident follows his 2021 cardiac arrest and the discovery of an implanted defibrillator.
Jun 7, 2026
Eriksen Collapses in Friendly Against Ukraine, Match Abandoned
Christian Eriksen collapsed during a friendly with Ukraine, was revived on the pitch, and taken to hospital for evaluation.
Jun 7, 2026
Christian Eriksen Collapses in Friendly Against Ukraine, Denmark Declared Winner
During a friendly in Denmark, Christian Eriksen collapsed in the 64th minute, briefly losing consciousness before regaining it. Medical staff confirmed his pacemaker was functioning, and he was taken to hospital for further evaluation.
Jun 7, 2026
Christian Eriksen’s Recent Collapse Revives Memories of 2020 Cardiac Arrest
Christian Eriksen collapsed during a friendly match against Ukraine, was quickly attended to, and is now reported stable. The incident echoes a life‑threatening cardiac event five years earlier at Euro 2020, after which he received an implantable cardioverter‑defibrillator and resumed his career in England and Germany.
Jun 7, 2026
Christian Eriksen Collapses in Friendly Against Ukraine, Match Abandoned
Christian Eriksen collapsed during a match against Ukraine but remained conscious and was quickly attended to, prompting the cancellation of the friendly.
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FIBA World Cup 2027 Set for Qatar Amid Regional Tensions
The FIBA World Cup 2027 will be staged in Doha, Qatar, from August 27 to September 12, 2027, even as conflict rages in neighboring Iran. FIBA’s secretary general Andreas Zagklis says preparations are on schedule, while the NBA eyes the launch of NBA Europe in October 2027 and the participation of top NBA stars.
Jun 6, 2026
NHL Eyes Return of Russian Stars to International Play Amid Political Tensions
The league and players' association are weighing a cautious reintegration of Russian athletes, navigating opposition from Finland, Sweden and Czechia while the International Ice Hockey Federation adopts an event‑by‑event approach.
Jun 3, 2026
Joe Connor’s Three‑Year Quest to Experience Soccer in Every 2026 World Cup Nation
Over three years Joe Connor traveled to more than 200 countries, witnessing soccer from stadium spectacles to street pick‑up games, and discovered how the beautiful game stitches together disparate societies.
Jun 3, 2026
A Birthday Choice That Echoed Across Borders
On his 12th birthday, Dan Juzych abandoned his ice‑cream party to accompany his physician father to a Ukrainian hospital, where he witnessed the lingering effects of protest‑related injuries. That moment set him on a path toward global health.
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Dan Juzych: A Rhodes Scholar Bridging Hockey, Biology, and Global Health
At 12, Dan Juzych began volunteering with his physician father in Ukraine; today, he blends athletic discipline, scientific research, and humanitarian work to improve health worldwide.
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Norway to Host Sweden in Oslo Friendly Ahead of World Cup Campaigns
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Marlee Raymond Joins U-18 US Women’s National Team Camp in Bulgaria
Highly ranked recruit Marlee Raymond has been called up to the U-18 US Women's National Team training camp in Bansko, Bulgaria, where she will face Ukraine and Benin in upcoming matches.
Jun 1, 2026
IIHF Reconsiders Russian Teams’ Return for the 2026‑2027 Season
The International Ice Hockey Federation has walked back its blanket ban on Russian clubs and national teams, opting for a case‑by‑case review as the 2026‑2027 season approaches.
Jun 1, 2026
U.S. U‑21 Men’s Team Preps for Slovenia Camp Ahead of 2028 Olympics
From June 1 to 9, the United States Under‑21 men’s national team will hold a training camp in Slovenia, facing Ukraine and Uzbekistan as part of U.S. Soccer’s push to give Olympic‑eligible players competitive experience.
Jun 1, 2026
Poland and Ukraine to Clash in Wroclaw Friendly Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers
A May 31, 2026 friendly in Wroclaw will pit Poland against Ukraine in a bid to recover from World Cup qualification setbacks.
May 31, 2026
Justin Reynolds Earns First U.S. U-21 Call-Up Ahead of Slovenia Training Camp
Justin Reynolds, a 24-year-old defender for Sporting Kansas City, has been selected for a U.S. Under-21 training camp in Slovenia, where he will face Ukraine and Uzbekistan in preparatory fixtures ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
May 31, 2026
IIHF Removes Blanket Ban on Russia, Will Assess Teams Event by Event
The International Ice Hockey Federation has lifted its season‑long suspension of Russia, opting instead to review each competition on its own merits, a move that follows the reinstatement of Belarus and signals a shift in eligibility policy.
May 30, 2026
Latvia and Lithuania shun Belarusian hockey opponents amid IIHF’s comeback plan
Both nations have opted out of matches against Belarus, citing legal bans and concerns over the sport’s governing body’s recent decision to readmit the Belarusian team.
May 30, 2026
IIHF Lifts Ban on Russian Teams, Leaves 2026 Eligibility Open
The International Ice Hockey Federation has undone its earlier ban on Russian clubs for the 2026‑27 season, but the path back to international competition remains uncertain.
May 29, 2026