Unfinished Chernomorsky Ice Palace in Novorossiysk to be reconstructedMayor of Novorossiysk Andrei Kravchenko confirmed on January 23 that the Chernomorsky Ice Palace will undergo reconstruction rather than completion of the previously started construction. The authorities plan to announce the project's implementation timeline in February.
Rostov-Don Starts 2026 with Home Match Against AstrakhanochkaOn January 24, the women's handball club Rostov-Don will play its first home match of the new year against Astrakhanochka. The game will be held at the Sports Palace and will feature the charity event 'Mishkopa'.
Degtyaryov: Five Foreign Players Allowed in RPL from 2028Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyaryov announced a decision to tighten the limit on foreign players in Russian football. From 2028, no more than five foreign players will be allowed on the field simultaneously.
RFU Imposes Transfer Ban on Krylya SovetovThe Russian Football Union has imposed a transfer ban on Samara club Krylya Sovetov due to financial licensing violations, with the news first reported in Telegram channels.
Torpedo Defeats Shanghai Dragons for Fifth Consecutive WinThe Nizhny Novgorod hockey club Torpedo scored a decisive 7–2 victory over the Shanghai Dragons. This marks the team's fifth consecutive win in the Kontinental Hockey League.
SKA Misses Victory Over SpartakSt. Petersburg's SKA suffered a defeat to Moscow's Spartak in a home KHL regular season match, despite leading for most of the game.
Lokomotiv Extends Contracts with Two Hockey PlayersYaroslavl Lokomotiv has extended agreements with defenseman Andrei Sergeev and forward Georgii Ivanov. Both players were part of the team's championship-winning roster.
Rostov Coach Onopko Calls Jonathan Alba Half-RussianFormer Russian defender Viktor Onopko says Jonathan Alba, Rostov's head coach, has become half-Russian due to his long stay and integration into the country.
Zenit Thrashes Shanghai Port 4-1 in Friendly, Diveyev DebutsSaint Petersburg's Zenit secured a confident victory over China's Shanghai Port in a friendly match in Qatar. Defender Igor Diveyev made his debut for the new club in this first game.
Shanghai Dragons coach on scandal, Ovechkin, and seasonAt the first press conference, new head coach of the Shanghai Dragons Mitch Love and general manager Sergei Belykh discussed domestic violence allegations, Alexander Ovechkin's recommendation, and plans for the season.
Belgian Fans Arrested in Kazakhstan for Borat SwimwearThree Belgian football fans were arrested in Astana after a Champions League match for appearing at the stadium in swimwear styled after the character from the film "Borat". The court sentenced them to five days of administrative arrest.
