Altai's Disabled Bodybuilder Becomes Champion, Opens GymAfter a severe spinal injury during military service, Artem Shilyaev from Altai Krai turned to bodybuilding for recovery. He has since won three Russian championships and opened a gym in Novоaltaysk.
Galliamov answers Guberniev, gets sarcastic retortA conflict between Olympic medalist Alexander Galliamov and commentator Dmitry Guberniev erupted over Galliamov's threat to leak a reporter's phone number.
Figure Skater's Mother Accuses Coaches of Stopping Food AllowanceThe mother of figure skater Elena Kostyleva has alleged that her daughter's coaches pressured her, disrupted her training, and stopped her legally mandated meal stipend after she left their training base.
Kostyleva's mother cites reason for leaving Plushenko's academyThe mother of figure skater Elena Kostyleva has explained the main reason for her daughter's departure from Evgeni Plushenko's academy, with Sofia Fedchenko now taking over as her new coach.
New Coach Comments on Lena Kostyleva's Split from PlushenkoAfter her split with Evgeni Plushenko, 14-year-old figure skater Lena Kostyleva has a new coach, Sofia Fedchenko, who has addressed the public scandal involving the skater's mother.
Plushenko and Mother Clash Over Young Skater Lena KostylevaA dispute between coach Evgeni Plushenko and the mother of young figure skater Lena Kostyleva has escalated, reaching the State Duma and prompting interventions from child welfare authorities.
Barnaul man beats gambling addiction, reaches Superninja show finalAndrey Kuleshov from Barnaul overcame a decade-long gambling addiction that saw him lose 400,000 rubles (about $4,000 at current rates) in two days, and has now reached the final of the extreme sports show 'Superninja'.
Olga Fatkulina addresses conflict on 'Titans' showOlga Fatkulina, a silver medalist speed skater, explained her emotional outburst during a jump rope challenge on the show 'Titans', citing fatigue and hormonal changes after childbirth.
Curling star shares childhood and goals on 'Titans'Victoria Furmanova, a Russian curling champion from Nizhnevartovsk, is excelling in the third season of the sports show 'Titans', though she is upset about her limited screen time.
Boxing Champion Questions Coach Oleg Chekhov's SuicideThe body of 85-year-old boxing coach Oleg Chekhov was found in his apartment in Reutov, Moscow region, with a gun nearby, raising questions about the cause of death.
Arina Averina teases upcoming weddingWorld champion rhythmic gymnast Arina Averina responded evasively when asked by NEWS.ru about a possible wedding, saying «Wait». The comment came after her sister Dina married figure skater Dmitry Soloviev on 7 July.
Valieva returns under Sokolovskaya at Navka’s schoolFigure skater Kamila Valieva will resume training on 25 October with coach Svetlana Sokolovskaya at Tatyana Navka’s school, as her four‑year ban expires on 25 December, enabling her to return to competition.
What Torpedo players’ wives do and shareAs HC Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod leads the KHL’s Western Conference, their partners support them from the stands and online. We profile five players’ wives, their backgrounds, careers, and family lives.