Yegor Surin no longer listed as injuredForward Yegor Surin of Yaroslavl's Lokomotiv has been removed from the Kontinental Hockey League's injured list. He hasn't played since late December due to a broken arm.
Benoit Groulx becomes head coach of ZugBenoit Groulx, a Canadian specialist who previously coached Chelyabinsk Traktor, has been named the new head coach of Swiss hockey club Zug.
Three Perm ice rinks close for two days amid severe coldThree ice rinks in Perm will be closed on January 22 and 23 due to extreme cold, with temperatures expected to drop to -42°C (-44°F). The Ministry of Emergency Situations (MChS) has issued a storm warning for the region.
Avangard Defeats Salavat Yulayev 5-2 in KHL GameSalavat Yulayev suffered a 2-5 home loss to Avangard in the Kontinental Hockey League, with the visitors scoring three times in the first period to secure the victory.
Olympic Champion Albert Batyrgaziyev Pauses Boxing CareerAlbert Batyrgaziyev, the Olympic boxing gold medalist from Russia's Yugra region, has announced a hiatus. This article traces his rapid rise, recent setback, and current focus outside the ring.
Russian goalkeeper leads Champions League upsetRussian goalkeeper Nikita Khaykin helped Bodo/Glimt stun Manchester City in the Champions League on January 20, while defending champions Paris Saint-Germain fell in Lisbon.
Siberian Strongman Benches 560 kg After Cupcake DietNikita Starostin from Barnaul has been powerlifting professionally since age 16. Now 24, he is Russia's top equipped bench presser with a record of 560 kg (about 1,235 lb).
