WASHINGTON—Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke by phone to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday in the highest-level known contact between the two sides since Russia invaded Ukraine, with Blinken urging Russia to accept a deal to win the release of American detainees Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan. Russian officials gave no public hint…
Blinken, Russian Top Diplomat Speak About Griner, Whelan
July 30, 2022
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Russia’s Lavrov Says Moscow Will Propose Time for Call With Blinken on Prisoners
July 29, 2022
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TASHKENT—Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday that Moscow would soon propose a time for a call with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in which Blinken has said he wants to discuss an exchange of prisoners held in Russian and U.S. jails. Blinken said on Wednesday that Washington had made a “substantial offer”…
Russia Says There Is No Deal on Swapping Griner for Jailed Arms Trafficker
July 28, 2022
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LONDON—Russia said on Thursday that negotiations with the United States on exchanging prisoners are ongoing but there is no deal to swap detained U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner for jailed Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that “so far there are no agreements in this area.” Foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria…
Saudi-Funded LIV Golf Announces 14-Event Schedule for 2023
BEDMINSTER, N.J.—The Saudi-funded LIV Golf series announced a 14-tournament schedule for next year with 12 established team franchises and a chance for players to either be promoted or relegated through its series of Asian Tour events. Greg Norman, the CEO and commissioner of LIV Golf, said Wednesday in a news release that the full schedule…
Brooke Henderson Wins Evian Championship, Captures Second Major
Brooke Henderson captured her second major title by sinking an 8-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole to record a one-stroke win at the Evian Championship on Sunday in Evian-les-Bains, France. Henderson, 24, was doused in champagne on the 18th green after carding an even-par 71 on Sunday and 17-under-par 267 for the tournament. “To…
Tim Kurkjian, Jack Graney Honored by Baseball Hall of Fame
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y.—Writer Tim Kurkjian and the late Jack Graney, the first former major league player to transfer to the broadcast booth, were honored Saturday by the Baseball Hall of Fame for their contributions to the game. Kurkjian was presented with the Baseball Writers’ Association of America’s Career Excellence Award. He began his career in 1979…
Texans Wide Receiver John Metchie III Announces Leukemia Diagnosis
Houston Texans rookie wide receiver John Metchie III announced Sunday that he has been diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia. Metchie, 22, said he likely won’t play football this season. “Recently I was diagnosed with APL (Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia), the most curable form of Leukemia. I am currently receiving great medical care, am in good spirits…
Jonas Vingegaard, King of the Mountains, Wins Tour de France
King of the mountains. Champion on the Champs-Elysees. Jonas Vingegaard blossomed from a talented rookie to a dominant leader in his own right over three weeks of epic racing to win his first Tour de France title on Sunday. The former fish factory worker from Denmark dethroned defending champion Tadej Pogacar with memorable performances in…
Venus Williams Set for Singles Comeback in Washington
Former world number one Venus Williams will make her singles comeback after nearly a year at the Citi Open in Washington that begins next week, organisers said on Thursday. The seven-time Grand Slam champion accepted a wildcard for the July 30–Aug. 7 WTA 250 event a day after announcing she will also compete at next…
Mighty McLaughlin Shatters 400 Meters Hurdles World Record
EUGENE, Ore.—American Sydney McLaughlin produced one of the greatest track performances of all time on Friday by shattering her own 400 meters hurdles world record to win World Championships gold. The Olympic champion charged home in 50.68 seconds, slashing 0.73 off her previous mark of 51.41 set at the same springy Hayward Field last month…
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