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The Russian Football Union has completed the draw for the promotion/relegation playoffs between the Russian Premier League and First League, with matches scheduled for May 20 and 23.
Olympic champion Vitaly Davydov backs Ak Bars as KHL playoff final favorites, stating the team transformed into a cohesive unit and won't repeat Avangard's semifinal mistakes against Locomotiv.
The International Tennis Federation has upheld its suspension of Russian and Belarusian players, ignoring the IOC's call to lift restrictions on Belarusian athletes. A review is scheduled for October 2026.
UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan disclosed that middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev cut nearly 21 kilograms ahead of his UFC 328 title fight against Sean Strickland.
CSKA goalie Pyotr Andreyanov explains why the MHL remains a humbling test, saying he's still learning and predicting major shifts in youth hockey development.
Expert Semyon Zigaev forecasts a Rodina win with over 1.5 goals in their First League match against Chelyabinsk, as the Moscow club stands on the brink of historic promotion to the RPL.
World No. 15 Karen Khachanov defeated Kazakhstan's Alexander Shevchenko 6-4, 6-4 in the second round of the Rome Masters, advancing to face either Van de Zandschulp or Kovacevic next.
World No. 15 Karen Khachanov of Russia defeated Kazakhstan's Alexander Shevchenko 6-4, 6-4 in the second round of the Rome Masters, securing his place in the next stage of the tournament.
Early reviews for 'The Backrooms' horror film are in, and critics are calling it a uniquely frightening experience. The movie, based on the viral YouTube series, is set for a global premiere on May 29th, with a Russian release following on June 4th.
FIFA has denied Bodo/Glimt goalkeeper Nikita Haikin permission to play for the Norwegian national team despite him obtaining Norwegian citizenship. The dialogue between the player and FIFA continues.
World No. 21 Liudmila Samsonova secures a spot in the third round of the WTA 1000 event in Rome with a 6-4, 6-3 win over American Ann Li. She will face either Potapova or Muchova next.
Former Sochi manager Robert Moreno has expressed his desire to return to coaching in the Russian Premier League, stating he is open to ambitious projects and would not consider a move to the second tier.
Three-time Olympic champion Vitaly Davydov analyzes Avangard's semifinal loss to Lokomotiv, citing coaching failures and a lack of late-game adjustments as key reasons for the team's collapse.
Former Zenit defender Alexander Aniukov explains his decision to join the St. Petersburg club over Dynamo Moscow, citing the unique atmosphere and football passion of the city.
Former world No. 136 Aleksei Vatutin details his challenging journey from Volgograd, Russia, to the professional tennis circuit, highlighting the critical role of early European relocation and training at Nikolay Davydenko's academy.
World No. 7 tennis star Mirra Andreeva reveals her dog Ressie has been certified as a service animal to assist her mother with heart-related health concerns, making travel easier.
Russian hockey president Vladislav Tretiak comments on goaltender Ilya Nabokov's decision to rejoin the Colorado Avalanche after a loan spell with Metallurg.
Borussia Dortmund hosts Eintracht Frankfurt in a Bundesliga Matchday 33 clash on May 8. Kickoff is at 21:30 MSK. Find out where to watch the live stream and key match details.
Russia's declared two-day ceasefire for Victory Day quickly unraveled as both Moscow and Kyiv accused each other of launching attacks, with Ukraine's Zelensky dismissing the truce as propaganda.
Former Zenit player and current coach Alexander Aniukov highlights the top-tier conditions in modern Russian football academies, contrasting them with his own development path and emphasizing the crucial role of hard work in nurturing talent.