Could Receive Award for Humanitarian Work: "What a Joke"

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Alexander Ovechkin, 39, has been nominated for ESPN's humanitarian award, which has sparked reactions on social media. Ovechkin has repeatedly stated

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He undoubtedly had an exceptional season, breaking the NHL scoring record. But there is another side to his athleticism. Alexander Ovechkin is known for his support of President Vladimir Putin, who is behind Russia's aggression in Ukraine. It is in this context that it seems bizarre that the Washington forward appeared among the nominees for the humanitarian award.