Latvian Basketball Player Janis Timma Found Dead

Latvian basketball player Janis Timma, 32, was found dead in a Moscow apartment building, with Russian authorities initially treating the incident as a suicide. Timma's body was discovered near a mobile phone containing a message from his ex-wife, Ukrainian singer Anna Sedokova, urging him to call her. Just days prior to his death, Timma and Sedokova finalized their divorce after a tumultuous four-year marriage. Timma had a successful basketball career in Europe, having played for notable teams including Zenit St. Petersburg and Olympiacos, but faced backlash for returning to play in Russia amid the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. His tragic passing has sparked discussions surrounding mental health support for athletes, highlighting the pressures they face. Tributes have poured in from the basketball community, expressing shock and grief over Timma's death.