Zenit threatened by Champions League exclusion
Zenit Saint Petersburg may face disqualification from the UEFA Champions League for the outrageous behavior of their fans during a home clash against APOEL.
Federer conquers yet another tennis summit
Roger Federer has claimed a record sixth ATP World Tour Finals title with a 6-3, 6-7, 6-3 victory over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the decisive match of a season-ending tournament in London.
Una Healy is worried about her boobs
The Saturdays singer - who is expecting a girl with her rugby player boyfriend Ben Foden - has found her 34B chest has increased to a DD cup size, and she is hoping her assets do not go down when she gives birth.
Man U sign 5yo wunderkind
Manchester United have signed a contract with a five-year-old kid. Despite his parents being fans of the club`s biggest rivals Manchester City, they say they are proud of their boy.
Sochi 2014 guests to taste Russian Maslenitsa flavor
Sportsmen at the 2014 Winter Olympics will be plunged into the atmosphere of a Russian folk holiday, Maslenitsa. The Games coincide with the fest and, among other things, organizers plan to entertain Sochi`s guests with Russian pancakes bliny, and sleddin
Hiddink in talks with Ajax, not Anzhi
Turkish national team coach Guus Hiddink is not having any negotiations with the Russian Premier League`s flamboyant side, Anzhi Makhachkala.
Russia take first trophy of season
Team Russia have claimed the first trophy of the season, finishing above three other contenders - Finland, Sweden and the Czech Republic - in the first fixture of the European hockey tournament, the Karjala Cup.
Russian snatches weightlifting world record
Russian weightlifter Svetlana Tsarukaeva has set a world record while lifting the gold medal in the women`s 63-kilogram division at the World Championships in Paris.
Black runners banned from Estonian marathon
Estonia`s human rights commissioner has launched a criminal case against the organizers of a three-day running marathon on Saaremaa Island, Estonia, accusing them of racial prejudice and discrimination.
Badminton serves its way into Russian schools
The president of the Russian Badminton Federation, Sergey Shakhrai, expects that badminton will appear in Russian schools as an extra physical education lesson starting from the next academic year.
Russian rider romps to record
Daredevil Russian animal tamer Edgard Zapashny has had one of his toughest tricks included in the Guinness Book of Records.
Ballon d`Or shortlist revealed
Football`s governing body FIFA and France Football magazine have unveiled the list of 23 nominees for the Ballon d`Or or Golden Ball, awarded to the best footballer in the world.
New star born in Russian figure skating
Russian teenage figure skater Elizaveta Tuktamysheva has triumphed in the ladies` competition at Skate Canada, which was her debut Grand Prix appearance.
Sharapova withdraws from WTA Championship
Maria Sharapova`s dream of ending the season as the world number one is over. She has pulled out of the WTA Championship with an injury after losing her second match to Li Na, meaning Caroline Wozniacki remains the world`s top player.
Tennis officials move to stifle screams
The Women`s Tennis Association has launched a campaign to put paid to loud screaming by female tennis players on the court after a growing number of complaints by spectators.
Russian Davis Cup team recruits an American
Russian-American Alex Bogomolov has declared that he will play for the Russian national team in the Davis Cup. According to the tennis player, nothing can prevent him from joining the Russians.
Major upset for Russians at tennis world championships
Russia`;s tennis queens failed to shine on the opening day of the WTA World Championships, with both Vera Zvonareva and Maria Sharapova losing their matches in straight sets.
Tevez gets million-pound fine for misconduct
Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has been fined a month`s salary after being found guilty of five breaches of contract for misconduct on the bench during a Champions League game against Bayern Munich.
All Blacks lift home Rugby World Cup
New Zealand have claimed the Rugby World Cup for the second time in history after a narrow 8-7 win over France in the final on their home pitch in Auckland.
Phelps grabs 100m medley gold in Moscow pool
There was a surprise at the swimming World Cup stage on Tuesday, as the sport`s biggest star, Michael Phelps, flopped in Moscow. He failed to reach the final of the 100-meters freestyle, but bounced back to claim gold in the medley.
Woods determined to get back on top
Golf`s former number one Tiger Woods says he hopes playing a full schedule next year will see him climb back up the world rankings.
Velikaya crowned best fencer in the world
Russian sabre fencer Sofiya Velikaya fought her way to gold at the World Championships in Catania, Italy.
Star Russian runner rewrites Chicago marathon history
Russia`s Liliya Shobukhova has claimed the women`s title the Chicago Marathon to become the race`s first champion of either sex to win three consecutive titles.
Beauty no handicap for Russian golfer
Russia`s top female golfer, Maria Verchenova, believes that the game is not only about hitting the ball into the hole, but looking good as well.
Frenchman to become next Klitschko victim
Frenchman Jean-Marc Mormeck has been named as the next rival for the undisputed heavyweight Superchampion, Wladimir Klitschko, with the bout to take place in the German city of Dusseldorf on December 10.