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The 2026 UEFA Conference League final between Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano is set for May 27 at Leipzig's Red Bull Arena. Kickoff is at 22:00 Moscow time, with Okko providing live coverage.
Spanish side Rayo Vallecano defeated Strasbourg 1-0 in the second leg of their Conference League semifinal, advancing 2-0 on aggregate to reach the tournament final.
Get the latest VHL playoff semifinal results from May 7, 2026. Metallurg Novokuznetsk secured a crucial 4-3 victory over Khimik Voskresensk, narrowing the series deficit. Full series standings and playoff format details inside.
Olympic legend Irina Rodnina outlines the challenging path for Russian figure skaters to return to international competition, citing a lack of ranking and upcoming ISU congress decisions.
President Lula details his three-hour meeting with President Trump, covering bilateral relations, rare earth minerals, global conflicts, and UN Security Council reform, while noting key topics that were strategically avoided.
Krasnodar defeated Dynamo Moscow in a penalty shootout to reach the Russian Cup Superfinal, where they will face Spartak Moscow. The match is scheduled for May 24 at Lukoil Arena.
Russian Ice Hockey Federation President Vladislav Tretiak comments on the IOC lifting restrictions for Belarusian athletes, expressing hope for a similar outcome for Russia.
The 2026 Russian Cup Superfinal between Spartak Moscow and Krasnodar is set for May 24 at Moscow's Lukoil Arena. The match will be broadcast live on Match TV. Spartak defeated CSKA in the regional path final, while Krasnodar overcame Dynamo Moscow on penalties.
Krasnodar defeated Dynamo Moscow in a penalty shootout to secure their place in the Russian Cup Super Final. They will face Spartak Moscow on May 24 at Luzhniki Stadium.
Krasnodar defeated Dynamo Moscow in a tense penalty shootout (6-5) following a goalless draw in the Russian Cup RPL Path final, securing their place in the Superfinal against Spartak Moscow.
The second leg of the Russian Cup RPL Path final between Krasnodar and Dynamo Moscow ended 0-0 after regular time. The aggregate score remains level, sending the tie to extra time or penalties to decide who faces Spartak Moscow in the Superfinal.
Former Russia international Vladislav Radimov compares Spartak winger Marquinhos' angry reaction to being substituted in the Russian Cup final to reported conflicts within Real Madrid's squad.
Netflix announces a new humorous roast show, 'Dans la sauce,' featuring French World Cup champions from 1998 and 2018. Hosted by Paul de Saint Sernin, the show will debut on June 3.
Belogorye blocker Ivan Yakovlev reveals his ideal Russian men's volleyball roster for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, highlighting key setters, opposites, and middles for the future squad.
Swiss star Belinda Bencic defeated Bianca Andreescu in straight sets to reach the third round of the WTA 1000 tournament in Rome. She will next face Russia's Anna Kalinina.
2019 World silver medalist Elizabet Tursynbayeva discussed differences in coaching approaches between Canada and Russia in a recent press conference.
Russia's Anastasia Zakharova explains her second-round loss to Linda Noskova at the Rome WTA-1000, citing insufficient recovery time and clay-court demands as key factors.
World No. 4 Coco Gauff defeated Tereza Valentova 6-3, 6-4 to reach the third round of the WTA 1000 event in Rome. She will next play the winner of Anna Kalinskaya vs. Katerina Siniakova.
Olympic champion Sergei Svetlov shares his expectations for the 2026 Gagarin Cup final series between Lokomotiv and Ak Bars, highlighting the importance of the series start and the long break's impact.
Former Lokomotiv Moscow goalkeeper Daniil Hudyakov explains his decision to leave the Russian club, citing a lack of playing time and competition with Ilya Lantratov as key factors in his 2024 transfer to Sturm Graz.