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Tractor Signs New Goaltender from SpartakTractor Signs New Goaltender from Spartak
Tractor Signs New Goaltender from SpartakRumors are circulating about a transfer to Chelyabinsk of a defenseman from Switzerland.
Traktor Chelyabinsk Signs Goalkeeper Dmitry Nikolayev from SpartakTraktor Chelyabinsk Signs Goalkeeper Dmitry Nikolayev from Spartak
Traktor Chelyabinsk Signs Goalkeeper Dmitry Nikolayev from SpartakThe Chelyabinsk club has purchased the goalkeeper from Moscow's Spartak for 15 million rubles (approximately $150,000). Negotiations are also underway with a defender from Switzerland.
Volgograd Opens Sumo: First Competition on Students' DayVolgograd Opens Sumo: First Competition on Students' Day
Volgograd Opens Sumo: First Competition on Students' DayThe first sumo tournament in the region's history took place at the Volgograd House of Officers, where young athletes fought for the champion title.
Volgograd Hosts First Sumo Tournament on Student DayVolgograd Hosts First Sumo Tournament on Student Day
Volgograd Hosts First Sumo Tournament on Student DayOver 150 young athletes gathered at the Volgograd House of Officers for the region's inaugural sumo competition, highlighting the ancient Japanese martial art.
Radulov Extends with Lokomotiv on Old School PrinciplesRadulov Extends with Lokomotiv on Old School Principles
Radulov Extends with Lokomotiv on Old School Principles76.RU sought insight from former Russian national hockey team coach Vladimir Plyushchev.
Novosibirsk Region Approves 11 Key Sports for Official ListNovosibirsk Region Approves 11 Key Sports for Official List
Novosibirsk Region Approves 11 Key Sports for Official ListRussian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev has signed an order approving 11 key sports for Novosibirsk Region, which will be included in the official list from 2026 to 2029.
Alexander Osipov named new head coach of Rubin TyumenAlexander Osipov named new head coach of Rubin Tyumen
Alexander Osipov named new head coach of Rubin TyumenAlexander Osipov, a legendary Tyumen-trained player, has been appointed head coach of hockey club Rubin just before the playoffs.
Two Coaches Leave SKA Due to Weak PerformanceTwo Coaches Leave SKA Due to Weak Performance
Two Coaches Leave SKA Due to Weak PerformanceThe SKA hockey club announced the departure of coaches Vladimir Filatov and Maxim Semyonov from the coaching staff. The decision is linked to the team's unsatisfactory results in the current Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) season.
Kirill Pilipenko Joins Omsk Avangard as Promising ForwardKirill Pilipenko Joins Omsk Avangard as Promising Forward
Kirill Pilipenko Joins Omsk Avangard as Promising ForwardThe 29-year-old forward will strengthen the Omsk club starting Monday, following his move from Severstal.
Hockey player leaves Ryazan-VDV: traded for moneyHockey player leaves Ryazan-VDV: traded for money
Hockey player leaves Ryazan-VDV: traded for moneyGoaltender Maxim Lubsky, considered the best in Belarus, has been traded from Ryazan-VDV for an undisclosed fee.
Torpedo signs contract with Danil AvershinTorpedo signs contract with Danil Avershin
Torpedo signs contract with Danil AvershinForward Danil Avershin has become a player for Torpedo as a result of a trade with Sochi. He will also be able to play for Torpedo-Gorky in the VHL.
Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod Signs Danil AvarshinTorpedo Nizhny Novgorod Signs Danil Avarshin
Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod Signs Danil AvarshinDanil Avarshin will play for Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod and its VHL affiliate Torpedo-Gorky under a two-way contract.
Rostov-Don handball wins big after tight match, court filled with teddy bearsRostov-Don handball wins big after tight match, court filled with teddy bears
Rostov-Don handball wins big after tight match, court filled with teddy bearsThe women's handball club Rostov-Don extended their winning streak to 18 games, defeating Astrakhanochka. After the match, fans covered the court in plush toys as part of a charity event.
Andrei Pulyaev loses to Ateba Gaultier at UFC Las VegasAndrei Pulyaev loses to Ateba Gaultier at UFC Las Vegas
Andrei Pulyaev loses to Ateba Gaultier at UFC Las VegasAll judges ruled in favor of Gaultier.
Salavat Yulaev edges Sochi, Rempal enters KHL historySalavat Yulaev edges Sochi, Rempal enters KHL history
Salavat Yulaev edges Sochi, Rempal enters KHL historySalavat Yulaev returned from a short break to defeat Sochi 2:1, ending a two-game losing streak and climbing back to sixth place in the Eastern Conference.
Ufa Faces Player Shortage: Reviewing Departures, Arrivals, and TargetsUfa Faces Player Shortage: Reviewing Departures, Arrivals, and Targets
Ufa Faces Player Shortage: Reviewing Departures, Arrivals, and TargetsUfa FC is gearing up for the spring season in the First League. The club is evaluating its squad, signing new contracts, and bidding farewell to players who can no longer contribute.
Rostov-Don Secures Victory Over AstrakhanochkaRostov-Don Secures Victory Over Astrakhanochka
Rostov-Don Secures Victory Over AstrakhanochkaIn their first home match of 2026, the women's handball club Rostov-Don defeated Astrakhanochka. After the game, fans organized the traditional 'teddy bear toss' event, showering the court with plush bears.
Rostov-Don defeats Astrakhanocka in 2026 home openerRostov-Don defeats Astrakhanocka in 2026 home opener
Rostov-Don defeats Astrakhanocka in 2026 home openerRostov-Don women's handball team won their first home game of 2026 against Astrakhanocka, and after the final buzzer, fans threw plush teddy bears onto the court.
Salavat Yulaev Beats Sochi on the RoadSalavat Yulaev Beats Sochi on the Road
Salavat Yulaev Beats Sochi on the RoadThe Ufa hockey club Salavat Yulaev defeated Sochi in an away game today, January 24. The match ended with a score of 1:2 in favor of the 'greens'.
Salavat Yulayev Outplays SochiSalavat Yulayev Outplays Sochi
Salavat Yulayev Outplays SochiSalavat Yulayev defeated Sochi 2-1 in an away Continental Hockey League match on January 24, with goals from Jack Rodewald and Sheldon Rempal.
Rostov and Lokomotiv Finish in a DrawRostov and Lokomotiv Finish in a Draw
Rostov and Lokomotiv Finish in a DrawNikolay Komlichenko scored against his former club to equalize as Rostov and Lokomotiv played to a 1-1 draw during their winter training camp in the UAE.
Rostov draws with Lokomotiv in friendly matchRostov draws with Lokomotiv in friendly match
Rostov draws with Lokomotiv in friendly matchFC Rostov played to a 1-1 draw with Moscow's Lokomotiv during their winter training camp in the UAE, with Nikolai Komlichenko scoring for Lokomotiv.
Tatar Shifu: 86-Year-Old Coach Trains Kids in BoxingTatar Shifu: 86-Year-Old Coach Trains Kids in Boxing
Tatar Shifu: 86-Year-Old Coach Trains Kids in BoxingRafik Safiyevich Rafikov, an 86-year-old Tatar boxing coach in Moscow, is gaining popularity online with his strict but humorous training videos.
Traktor secures victory over Admiral in ChelyabinskTraktor secures victory over Admiral in Chelyabinsk
Traktor secures victory over Admiral in ChelyabinskTraktor from Chelyabinsk defeated Admiral with a score of 3:1 in a home game.
Agidel's Lisa Dubey scores historic lacrosse goal in WHLAgidel's Lisa Dubey scores historic lacrosse goal in WHL
Agidel's Lisa Dubey scores historic lacrosse goal in WHLElizaveta Dubey of Ufa's Agidel scored the first lacrosse goal in Women's Hockey League history during a match against Tornado, though her team lost.