Latest Sport News from Russia

Murman to Host Home Series Against Vodnik-2The Murman hockey team will play a home series against Vodnik-2 with free admission for all fans.

Jan 25, 2026

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Aldan Ski Slope Sees Record 10,000 Visitors in One YearLast year, the number of people eager to ride was half as high.

Jan 25, 2026

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Depression, gambling, and a Man United goal: The career of ex-Rostov striker BukharovForward Alexander Bukharov was a major talent but could not fully realize his potential. His move to Zenit derailed his career with gambling addiction and depression, before he found redemption at Rostov and a national team recall.

Jan 24, 2026

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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.

Jan 24, 2026

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'They Were Simply Better': Why Salavat Yulaev Lost to AvangardSalavat Yulaev from Ufa suffers another defeat, falling to Eastern Conference leaders Avangard Omsk in their second consecutive loss.

Jan 24, 2026

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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.

Jan 24, 2026

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Guy Boucher calls fight 'ladies' handbag brawl' after Avangard winAvangard Omsk secured a 5-2 victory over Salavat Yulaev Ufa, yet head coach Guy Boucher expressed dissatisfaction with his team's play.

Jan 24, 2026

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Admiral's top scorer Danil Gutik moves to SpartakDanil Gutik, the leading scorer for HC Admiral, has been traded to Spartak, with Admiral receiving three players in return.

Jan 24, 2026

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SUP Expedition from Ingoda to Sea of Okhotsk to Launch in SpringA major stand-up paddleboarding expedition will traverse from the Ingoda River to the Sea of Okhotsk this spring, lasting approximately 100 days.

Jan 24, 2026

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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.

Jan 24, 2026

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Avangard routs Salavat Yulayev in lopsided victoryAvangard from Omsk dominated Salavat Yulayev, securing a 5-2 win in Ufa.

Jan 23, 2026

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Sochi to Host First International Women's Football Friendly TournamentThe first international friendly football tournament for professional women's teams, BRIDGE CSKA, kicks off in Sochi on January 26, featuring players from Belarus, Russia, and Serbia.

Jan 23, 2026

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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).

Jan 23, 2026

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All-Russian Snowboard Competition Set for Perm's EsplanadeAn eight-meter (26-foot) high snowboarding ramp has been built in central Perm for the national slopestyle event on January 23 and 24.

Jan 23, 2026

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Seventh Champions League Round: Inter and Arsenal Clash in MilanIn the seventh round of the Champions League, the key match will be between Inter Milan and Arsenal. Also, Alexander Golovin could face Real Madrid.

Jan 23, 2026

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Champions League Round 7: Leaders Clash, Golovin vs RealThe Champions League resumes after the New Year break with only two rounds left in the group stage, raising the stakes for every team. The central match features Inter Milan and Arsenal, the leaders of Serie A and the Premier League, in Milan.

Jan 22, 2026

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Pyotr Gumennik Scores 109.05 Points, Sets National RecordFigure skater Pyotr Gumennik scored a record 109.05 points in the short program at a domestic Russian competition, establishing a new national benchmark.

Jan 22, 2026

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Orenburg begins Turkish camp with victory over SurkhanThe Russian Premier League side won 4:1 in their first preseason friendly, with a stunning goal from the halfway line by Evgeny Bolotov.

Jan 22, 2026

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Artem Dzyuba Given Key Captain Role at FC AkronThe head coach of the Togliatti-based club confirmed that the Russian striker will take over as team captain following the departure of Konstantin Savichev.

Jan 22, 2026

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Zenit Suspends Head CoachThe board of directors of the basketball club Zenit has suspended Alexander Sekulic from the position of head coach. Maxim Uchaykin will temporarily act in this role.

Jan 21, 2026

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Salavat Yulaev Coach on When Injured Yevgeny Kuznetsov Will ReturnHe will not be able to help the team in the upcoming matches.

Jan 21, 2026

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Investigators Probe Vertebra Fracture at Omsk Fitness ClubA 24-year-old woman from Omsk sustained a vertebra fracture during a fitness club training session, prompting an investigation.

Jan 21, 2026

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Orsk's Yuzhny Ural exchanges goalkeepers with Samara's CSK VVSOrsk's Yuzhny Ural, performing poorly in the VHL, has agreed a trade with its neighboring city's club. 21-year-old goalie Danila Ovcharik is heading to CSK VVS, with 23-year-old Belarusian goalie Alexei Snytko moving the other way.

Jan 21, 2026

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Murmansk's Avangard pool offers free entry to students and Tatyanas on 25 JanuaryThe Avangard city sports center in Murmansk is inviting full-time students and women named Tatyana to free swimming sessions on Tatiana's Day.

Jan 21, 2026

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Gubakha Resort shut for two days amid frosts, lifts affectedThe all-season Gubakha Resort is adjusting its operations for four days because of temperatures dropping to -40°C (-40°F). It will be closed on January 22 and 23, and ski lifts may not operate on January 21 and 24.

Jan 21, 2026

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