NYTIMES (Ivan Nechepurenko) - Flee, Hide or Sit Tight? Russians Are on Edge Over Rumors of a Draft.
The Kremlin has denied that a mass mobilization is being prepared, but some military-age men are taking no chances.
HUFFPOST - NBA Passes Massive Changes To Draft Lottery To Prevent Teams From Tanking
Under the new plan, the teams that finish with the three worst records cannot fall below the No. 12 pick.
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NYTIMES (Muktita Suhartono and Lauren DeCicca) - Red Card or Black Card? The Conscription Lottery in Thailand.
The draft, which is mandatory for men, is a deeply divisive issue in the country. But volunteer enlistments have soared amid a surge in nationalism and a sluggish economy.
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ABCNEWS - WATCH: Vrabel returns to Patriots after draft absence amid controversy
ESPN’s Mike Reiss reports on Mike Vrabel’s return, how the team handled draft decisions without him and the biggest roster questions heading into the season.
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