Latest Sport News from Russia

Tractor narrowly avoids shutout in loss to Avangard in OmskIn a Thursday evening KHL match, Avangard defeated Tractor 1-0 in Omsk, nearly securing a shutout.

Mar 1, 2026

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Famous Stavropol Athlete and Coach Vasily Skakun Dies at 81Vasily Skakun, a distinguished Soviet master of sports and coach, world champion, and founder of the 'Academy of Healthy Lifestyle', has died at the age of 81.

Feb 28, 2026

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Vodnik to Face Moscow Dynamo: Match Time and VenueVodnik Arkhangelsk will host Dynamo Moscow in a Russian Bandy Championship match today, January 29, at 7 p.m. local time. Dynamo is currently second in the standings, while Vodnik is fourth.

Feb 28, 2026

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UFC fighter Andrey Pulyaev broke hand, continued to fightAndrey Pulyaev broke his thumb in the first round of his UFC 324 fight but continued for all three rounds, his cornerman said.

Feb 28, 2026

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Returned to His 'Ex': Orenburg Midfielder Vladislav Kamilov Moves to Ufa30-year-old Orenburg central midfielder Vladislav Kamilov has joined Ufa, returning to a club from a neighboring region where he previously played from 2020 to 2022.

Feb 28, 2026

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Shpilevsky: FC Pari NN players have evolved mentallyFC Pari Nizhny Novgorord head coach Alexey Shpilevsky summed up the first part of the training camp in Turkey and spoke about the team's readiness to continue the season.

Feb 28, 2026

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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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