Canada bars Russia from competing in world junior hockey championships, defying ruling that lifted ban

What happened: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Hockey Canada said Russian athletes will not compete for their country at next month's World Juniors in Alberta, despite the Court of Arbitration for Sport lifting the original ban. Key numbers: CAS ruled on Friday; World Juniors is next month in Alberta; Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022; the 2027 World Championship is in Germany. Why it matters: Sweden, Finland, the Czech Republic, Norway, Latvia and Denmark signed on to boycott games against Russia, and sponsor STRAUSS threatened to forgo logo exposure or withdraw as a sponsor. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Hockey Canada said Russian athletes will not compete for their country at next month's World Juniors in Alberta, despite the Court of Arbitration for Sport lifting the original ban.

Sweden, Finland, the Czech Republic, Norway, Latvia and Denmark signed on to boycott games against Russia, and sponsor STRAUSS threatened to forgo logo exposure or withdraw as a sponsor.