Nations want clarity from IOC on Russia

The governments of 34 nations signed a statement calling on the IOC to clarify the definition of “neutrality” as it seeks a way to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes back into international sports and next year’s Paris Olympics.

The statement said the countries do not agree Russian and Belarusian athletes should be allowed back into competition as long as the lack of clarity and concrete details on a workable neutrality model aren’t addressed.

The United States, Britain, France, Canada and Germany were among those signing. Those five countries brought nearly one-fifth of all the athletes to the Tokyo Games in 2021. The letter was the product of a Feb. 10 summit in London.

NBA ANTETOKOUNMPO HAS

WRIST EXMAINED >> Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo was scheduled to be in New York on Feb. 20 to undergo testing and get further evaluation on his injured right wrist, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither the Bucks nor Antetokounmpo released the plans publicly. Antetokounmpo injured his wrist Feb. 16 in Chicago after attempting to block a shot.

LOVE DEAL OFFICIAL

>> Kevin Love wasted no time. He’s officially a member of the Heat. The five-time All-Star and 15-year veteran cleared waivers on Feb. 20, then signed a contract to join the Heat for the remainder of the season not long afterward. The former Cavs forward was in Miami for the signing.

MLB ANDRUS TO PLAY SECOND

BASE FOR WHITE SOX >> Elvis Andrus is joining the Chicago White Sox, stepping into the team’s opening at second base. Andrus has finalized a $3 million, one-year contract. The two-time AllStar has played shortstop for his entire big league career, but he is going to move over to second in his return to Chicago. To make room on the roster, left-hander Bennett Sousa was designated for assignment. The 34-year-old Andrus finished last season with Chicago, hitting .271 with nine homers and 28 RBI in 43 games.