Sharapova ousted from French Open
Russia`s Maria Sharapova failed to reach the fourth round of the French Open on Sunday, falling to four-time champion Justine Henin.
"Blazing" argument between Jude Law and Sienna Miller
The Hollywood stars rekindled their romance in New York last year, and have been virtually inseparable since. They were previously engaged, but their relationship ended when Jude admitted to sleeping with his children`s nanny in 2005. It has been claimed the couple are planning to marry, but now rumours have surfaced about a heated fight.
Medvedev thanks Russian ice hockey players
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev thanked national ice hockey team players for their good game in the final of the 2010 World Championship in Germany, where Russia lost 1-2 to the Czech Republic, a presidential spokeswoman said.
Czechs beat Russia 2-1
The Czech Republic won the 2010 Ice Hockey World Championship after defeating 2-1 reigning champions Russia in the final game in Germany.
Head coach of Russia`s hockey team says no plans to resign
The head coach of Russia`s national hockey team said on Monday he had no plans to resign despite major defeats the team suffered this year.
Advocaat is to be Russian national football team coach
Dutch trainer Dick Advocaat flies into Russia on Tuesday to officially take over as the coach of the Russian national football team, the head of the Russian Football Union head said on Monday.
Russia wins second game at world ice-hockey championship
Russian national hockey team has secured leadership in its group at the 2010 world ice-hockey championship by beating Kazakhstan 4-1 as Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored his first goal at the current tournament.
Abramovich to take care of Russian football
Billionaire Roman Abramovich may become the head of the new organization aimed at helping the development of Russian football - the Board of Trustees of the Russian Football Union.
Russia retains lead in Paralympic medal count on final day
The Russian team won eight Paralympic medals on the final day of the 2010 Paralympic Games in Vancouver, and retained its lead in the overall medal count.
Michael Douglas worries his six-year-old daughter "isn`t normal" because of the way she behaves
The star has six-year-old Carys and son Michael, nine, with his wife Catherine Zeta Jones. He has previously admitted he worries about what Carys will be like as a teenager as she already enjoys "shaking it pretty good" when she dances.
Turkey football officials welcome Hiddink as new head coach
The head of the Turkish Football Federation has officially introduced Dutch trainer Guus Hiddink as the new head coach of the national football team.
Medvedev awards Russian 2010 Winter Olympic athletes
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev awarded state decorations to Russian athletes on Monday for their achievements at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
Russian skier wins gold in Men`s 20 km Free at 2010 Paralympics
Russia`s skier Kirill Mikhaylov won gold at the 2010 Paralympics in Canada after winning in Cross-Country Skiing, Men`s 20 km Free, Standing.
Thousands celebrate Canada`s victory in men`s Olympic hockey final
Thousands of Canadian fans flooded Vancouver`s streets, celebrating their team`s victory over the U.S. in the final match of the men`s hockey tournament at the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Czech skater Sablikova takes Vancouver gold in ladies` 5,000 m
Czech speed skater Martina Sablikova won gold in ladies` 5,000 m at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Canada`s Vancouver.
China sets new WR to win gold in ladies` Short Track 3,000 m
China won gold in Short Track ladies` 3,000 m relay at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Canada`s Vancouver setting a new World Record.
Russia wakes up with a headache to Olympic ice-hockey defeat
It was the middle of the night in Moscow when Russia`s ice-hockey players were swept off the ice by a rampant Canada at the Vancouver Winter Olympics.
Russia`s Alexander Tretyakov wins bronze in Olympic men`s skeleton
Russia`s Alexander Tretyakov won the bronze medal in the men`s skeleton on Friday at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. His time was 3:30.75, 1.02 behind the gold winner.
Russia`s Domnina-Shabalin figure skaters lead ice dance in Vancouver
Russia`s figure skaters Oksana Domnina and Maxim Shabalin took the lead in ice dance after compulsory dance at the Winter Olympic Games in Canada`s Vancouver on Friday.
FC Moscow gets red card
Football club Moskva is dropping out of Russia`s premier league after failing to find a buyer.
Olympic diary: At the halfway mark through the Olympic games, Russia is in 10th place
With the Winter Olympics in Vancouver almost halfway over, Russia is still near the bottom, placed number 10, in the overall medal count with only one gold, two silvers and one bronze.
Rubin kick off season with Europa League test
Rubin Kazan host Israel`s Hapoel Tel Aviv in Kazan on Thursday in a Europa League round of 32 first leg tie - the Russian champion`s first competitive game of the year.
Russia`s Team Kamaz wins ninth leg of 2010 Dakar rally
Russia`s Firdaus Kabirov, piloting the legendary Kamaz Team truck, has finished the ninth leg of the 2010 Dakar Rally in Chile in first place, some five minutes ahead of his countryman and teammate Vladimir Chagin.
Team Kamaz eyes another championship title at Dakar 2010
Russia`s triumphant Team Kamaz expects to win the Dakar Rally again next year, adding to seven winning titles from the legendary off-road race, one of the team`s drivers said on Monday.
Two Russian skiers disqualified by FIS on doping charges
Two Russian female skiers, Yulia Chepalova and Natalia Matveyeva, have been disqualified by the International Ski Federation (FIS) on accusations of doping use, Russia`s Ski Race Federation president said.