The Palestinian Football Association has called for the country to be barred from sporting events over the war in Gaza […]
Argentinian soccer star applies for Russian passport
Benjamin Garre has signed a contract with Russia’s Krylia Sovetov for three and a half years Argentinian professional soccer player […]
Checkmate: Russian and Chinese stars prepare for tense stand-off in Kazakhstan
Magnus Carlsen won’t defend his title, leaving China’s Ding Liren to face Russia’s Ian Nepomniachtchi in Astana for chess’ top […]
Russian moves: Here are five athletes who electrified their sports with unique tricks
From ice hockey to gymnastics, Russian athletes have created numerous signature moves down the years Russian athletes have undoubtedly made […]
‘Before a game I down a nice vodka to tone my muscles’: How the Russian ‘Black Spider’ took football to new heights
Lev Yashin remains revered as a benchmark of goalkeeping excellence The world of football was cast into mourning last December […]
Medvedev beats Rublev in all-Russian final
The world number seven also saw off Novak Djokovic in the semifinals on his way to the title in Dubai […]
Russia’s exit from top European sports body approved
Russia will become part of the Asian Chess Federation if accepted, the international body has ruled Russia is free to […]
Ex-Chelsea footballer found dead in Türkiye
Christian Atsu had been missing since the earthquakes on February 6 The remains of ex-Newcastle and Chelsea footballer Christian Atsu […]
Moscow-based MMA legend gives up US citizenship – media
Jeff Monson became a Russian citizen in 2018 and was elected to political office in Moscow Region American-born mixed martial […]
Olympics chief responds to Ukraine’s boycott calls
Kiev’s demands go against the “principles we stand for,” Thomas Bach says International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has […]