Latest Sport News from Russia

Rotavirus Outbreak Postpones Rostov vs Torpedo-Gorky Hockey MatchThe game between Rostov and Torpedo-Gorky, scheduled for January 29 at the Sports Palace, has been postponed due to a rotavirus outbreak in the visiting team.

Feb 28, 2026

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‘Evolution in their minds’ – Pari NN coach on players’ RPL readinessHead coach Aleksey Shpilevsky detailed how the team performed during the initial phase of their training camp in Turkey and their preparations for the Russian Premier League's second half.

Feb 28, 2026

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Perm Skier Invited to Olympics Enters Bookmakers' Top ListSavely Korostelev, a skier from Perm, has been invited to the 2026 Winter Olympics. Bookmakers now rank him among the top contenders, with a 5% chance of victory.

Feb 27, 2026

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Rostov Home Hockey Match Postponed Due to Rotavirus in ChampionsThe home game of HC Rostov against Torpedo-Gorky has been postponed after a rotavirus infection hit the visiting team, the current Russian champions.

Feb 27, 2026

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After 9 goalless matches, Orenburg loans Ivan Ignatyev to Arsenal TulaOrenburg has loaned out forward Ivan Ignatyev to Arsenal Tula for the rest of the season, reuniting him with a former coach.

Feb 27, 2026

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ZSD Fontanka Fest Adds 'Earlier Than Everyone' RaceThe eighth international ZSD Fontanka Fest in St. Petersburg, scheduled for 30 May 2026, will for the first time feature three races, including a new 'Earlier Than Everyone' start.

Feb 27, 2026

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John John moves to Zenit for record 20 million eurosSt. Petersburg's Zenit has made the most expensive deal of the winter transfer window by signing Brazilian midfielder John John for 20 million euros. The new recruit is intended to strengthen the team's attacking potential.

Feb 27, 2026

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Bratsk luge athlete Daria Olesik to compete in 2026 OlympicsDaria Olesik, a luge athlete from Bratsk, will participate in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.

Feb 27, 2026

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Ivan Yarygin Cup Begins with Over 30 Yakutia WrestlersThe Ivan Yarygin Cup in freestyle wrestling has kicked off in Krasnoyarsk, with Yakutia fielding over 30 athletes, including four women.

Feb 26, 2026

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Clubs React to Todd's Move from Salavat to Ak BarsThe article compiles reactions from fans and head coaches following Nathan Todd's move from Salavat Yulaev to Ak Bars.

Feb 25, 2026

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Yulia Lipnitskaya's Journey: Olympic Fame, Anorexia, and MotherhoodYulia Lipnitskaya became a teenage Olympic champion in 2014. Her story includes battles with anorexia, career changes, and building a family.

Feb 25, 2026

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Suchkov and Yefremov Outshine Khmelevsky and Todd: How 'SY' Finally Beat 'Ak Bars'Salavat Yulaev won 4-3 in overtime against Ak Bars in the final 'Green Derby' of the KHL regular season. Ufa claimed the last matchup of the regular season series.

Feb 25, 2026

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Primorsky Club Dynamo Reaches Russian Basketball Cup Final Four for First TimeDynamo Vladivostok defeated Chelyabasket from Chelyabinsk 92-91, advancing to the semifinals of the Russian Basketball Cup for the first time in club history.

Feb 25, 2026

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Denis Pasler Jr.'s Hockey Career: From U.S. Return to MHL BanDenis Pasler Jr., the son of Sverdlovsk Oblast Governor Denis Pasler, has returned from playing hockey in the United States and now competes for the Tula-based 'Mikhailov Academy' in Russia's Youth Hockey League (MHL).

Feb 25, 2026

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Growing up in a champion sister's shadow, supported by Vyalbe, and finding love in sport: Daria Nepryaeva's sprint to the 2026 OlympicsWith just over a week until the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, 23-year-old cross-country skier Daria Nepryaeva is among the first Russian athletes to receive neutral status and an invitation to compete.

Feb 25, 2026

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Goalkeeper's goal decisive as Champions League playoff participants confirmedBenfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scored against Real Madrid in stoppage time to send the Portuguese side into the knockout stages.

Feb 25, 2026

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2026 Winter Olympics: Medals, Russian Athletes, and Host CitiesThe 2026 Winter Olympics open in less than two weeks in Italy, with Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo as host cities. The games feature 116 medal events and 13 Russian athletes competing under neutral status.

Feb 25, 2026

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John John officially joins ZenitBrazilian midfielder John John has become a player for St. Petersburg's Zenit, transferring from Red Bull Bragantino. The club announced this on January 28.

Feb 25, 2026

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Tatarstan minister says he will support Kamila Valieva's returnTatarstan's Minister of Sport, Vladimir Leonov, has stated his support for figure skater Kamila Valieva as she returns to professional sport following her disqualification.

Feb 24, 2026

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All Eighth-Round Champions League Matches to Start SimultaneouslyReigning Italian champions Napoli risk missing the playoffs in the decisive round.

Feb 24, 2026

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All matches start simultaneously in Champions League eighth roundThe Champions League group stage concludes today with all eighth-round matches kicking off at the same time. Italian champion Napoli risks elimination from the playoffs.

Feb 24, 2026

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13 Russian Athletes Cleared for Olympics in Italy, Including Sverdlovsk SkaterAlyona Kryolva, a 23-year-old speed skater from Novouralsk, is part of the restricted Russian squad for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Feb 24, 2026

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Sverdlovsk skater among 13 Russians at Italy OlympicsAlyona Krylov, a 23-year-old speed skater from Novouralsk, is one of only 13 Russian athletes permitted to participate in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.

Feb 24, 2026

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Dejan Radonjic takes over as head coach of Zenit basketballThe Zenit basketball club has appointed Dejan Radonjic as head coach. The contract with the Montenegrin specialist runs until summer 2026.

Feb 24, 2026

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Oleg Moneyken Posts Photos in Autographed Tolpar Hockey JerseyIs Oleg Moneyken, husband of Instasamka, a fan of Bashkir hockey? He shared photos on social media wearing a Tolpar HC jersey covered in players' autographs.

Feb 23, 2026

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