Sports News Roundup: Magic rally to end Sixers' win streak; Ukraine on mission to ban Russia from Paris Olympics and more

Moritz Wagner also hit a clutch jumper and sank two free throws in the final 2:34. Ukraine on mission to ban Russia from Paris Olympics Ukraine hopes to secure widespread international support for banning Russian and Belarusian athletes from the Paris Olympics due to Moscow's invasion, the sports minister said on Tuesday.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Russia says it would welcome moves to allow its athletes at Olympics

Russia said on Tuesday it would welcome moves by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to allow its athletes to compete in the Olympics, after the world's top sports body looked at options for their return to international events. "Certainly, there is some attempt by the International Olympic Committee to allow our athletes to participate in international competitions," Stanislav Pozdnyakov, head of Russia's Olympic Committee, told reporters.

Golf-Fitzpatrick joins Woods and McIlroy's virtual golf league

U.S. Open champion Matthew Fitzpatrick has agreed to participate in the tech-focused golf league that is being launched next year by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's TMRW Sports in conjunction with the PGA Tour, the company said on Tuesday. World number 10 Fitzpatrick is the seventh player to commit to competing in TGL's inaugural season along with fellow major winners Woods, McIlroy, Justin Thomas, Jon Rahm, Adam Scott and Collin Morikawa.

Motor racing-Haas first F1 team to reveal new look for 2023

Haas became the first Formula One team to show off their new look for 2023 on Tuesday with growing optimism for the season ahead and U.S.-based MoneyGram now prominent as the title sponsor. The online reveal of digital renders showed the Ferrari-powered car in a freshened up red, black and white colour scheme.

NBA roundup: Magic rally to end Sixers' win streak

Paolo Banchero had 29 points and nine rebounds, Moritz Wagner added 22 points and the Orlando Magic rallied from a 21-point deficit for a 119-109 victory over the host Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. Banchero's dunk with 36 seconds remaining gave the Magic a 117-109 lead. Moritz Wagner also hit a clutch jumper and sank two free throws in the final 2:34.

Ukraine on mission to ban Russia from Paris Olympics

Ukraine hopes to secure widespread international support for banning Russian and Belarusian athletes from the Paris Olympics due to Moscow's invasion, the sports minister said on Tuesday. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is open to including Russian and Belarusian athletes as neutrals at the 2024 Games and has opened a door to them competing in qualifiers.

Soccer-Police chiefs apologise for Hillsborough failures after 34 years

Britain's National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) and College of Policing have apologised to survivors and the families of the victims of the 1989 Hillsborough soccer stadium disaster in which 97 Liverpool supporters lost their lives in a crush. The 1989 FA Cup semi-final was the scene of Britain's worst sporting disaster when 96 Liverpool fans were crushed to death in an over-crowded and fenced-in enclosure in the lower tier.

Tennis-ATP finds 'insufficient evidence' on abuse allegations against Zverev

The ATP will not take any action against former world number two Alexander Zverev following allegations of domestic abuse against the German, the men's tennis governing body said on Tuesday. In October 2021, the ATP had launched an investigation into allegations levelled by his ex-girlfriend Olga Sharypova, who said in a magazine interview that Zverev was emotionally and physically abusive to her during their relationship.

Kenya's only ice hockey team dare to dream of skating glory

Kenya may only have one skating rink and next to no coaches, but that has not stopped 28-year-old Benjamin Mburu from following his dream of ice hockey glory. His team, the Kenya Ice Lions, hone their skills at Nairobi's Panari Hotel.

Soccer-Neymar to miss struggling PSG's trip to Montpellier

Leaders Paris St Germain will be without Neymar at Montpellier in Ligue 1 on Wednesday with the Brazil forward suffering from "muscle fatigue" as the capital side struggle for form. PSG have 48 points from 20 games and have seen their advantage dwindle to three points over second-placed RC Lens.

Budweiser looks to younger generation in Super Bowl ad

Budweiser is aiming to appeal to younger beer drinkers with a Super Bowl commercial that features actor Kevin Bacon and hip hop record producer Metro Boomin, and brings back the beer brand's classic tagline, "This Bud's for you." The commercial, which will air during the National Football League's championship game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 12, comes as younger drinkers have embraced craft beers and hard seltzers, which have boomed in popularity in recent years.

(With inputs from agencies.)