Russia`s Zenit won the UEFA Cup
Zenit St. Petersburg won the UEFA Cup for the first time in their history on Wednesday evening, goals by midfielders Igor Denisov and Konstantin Zyryanov breaking a solid Glasgow Rangers` defense.
Moscow alert for Champions League final fans
England supporters who experienced trouble in Moscow last October yesterday warned Chelsea and Manchester United fans not to parade their colours en route to the Luzhniki Stadium on May 21.
Olympic flame reaches Mount Everest summit
Chinese and Tibetan climbers bearing an Olympic torch reached Mount Everest`s summit on Thursday, state television showed, in an historic moment for China exactly three months ahead of the Beijing Games.
Russia claims top spot in Group D
Russia followed up the clear win against Italy and the over-time win against Czech Republic with a solid 4-1 win against Denmark.
Sharapova moves up to third place in WTA top-ten rating
Russia`s Maria Sharapova has moved up a in the Women Tennis Association rating published on Monday.
Serena beats Russia`s Zvonareva to win first clay title since 2002
Serena Williams won her first clay court crown since 2002 and stretched her win streak to 15 matches by taking the 1.3 million-dollar WTA Family Circle Cup final here Sunday.
Tatarstan`s Rubin surprised Russian Premier League
With four matches played in the Russian Premier League, FC Rubin, from the Republic of Tatarstan, are in first place with a 100% record, seven points clear of 2007 champions Zenit.
Guus Hiddink to continue his work with Russian team
Russia coach Guus Hiddink has ended speculation about his future by committing to a new two-year contract ahead of Wednesday`s friendly international away to Romania.
Russia`s Moiseyeva cleared of doping charge
A doping charge against Russian biathlete Tatyana Moiseyeva, who failed a drugs test at last month`s world championships in Sweden, has been dropped, the sport`s world governing body said on Sunday.
Mother of two becomes Japan`s oldest boxer at 44
A 44-year-old mother of two has become Japan`s oldest professional boxer after passing the Japanese board`s license test.
Russian Football Union to discuss capability of playing matches in Chechnya
A delegation from Russian soccer`s governing body arrived in the capital of Chechnya on Thursday to determine whether or not Grozny is capable of hosting Premier League matches.
Russia retains 7.5 kilometres biathlon relay title
Russia retained its men`s 4x7.5km relay title at the biathlon world championships in Ostersund, Sweden on Saturday.
Djokovic illness hands Russia cup win
An ailing Novak Djokovic retired despite leading in the first reverse singles match Sunday, giving Russia an insurmountable 3-1 lead over Serbia and a spot in the Davis Cup quarterfinals.
Sharapova won Australian Open
Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova, who became the winner of the 2008 Australian Open in Melbourne, said on Saturday she was not yet at the top of her career, despite collecting three Grand Slams while still young.
Sharapova to debut for Russia in Fed Cup
Maria Sharapova is set to make her Fed Cup debut for Russia next month in Israel, while Venus and Serena Williams will skip the U.S. match against Germany.
Six Russians go to Australian Open`s third round
Six out of nine Russian players progressed on Wednesday to the third round of the 2008 Australian Open tennis championship.
Evgeni Malkin hat-trick powers Penguins past struggling Rangers
Evgeni Malkin tallied a hat-trick to steer Pittsburgh to a 4-1 win over the New York Rangers on Monday, their sixth consecutive home victory.
Russian NHL star Ovechkin signs long-term deal with Capitals
Alexander Ovechkin, a 22-year-old Russian left wing who shares second place among National Hockey League goal scorers this season, has signed a long-term contract with the Washington Capitals.
Boxer Nikolai Valuyev is ordered to pay $5,300 for assault - court
A court in St. Petersburg ordered on Wednesday former WBA Heavyweight Champion Nikolai Valuyev to pay 130,000 rubles (about $5,300) for assaulting a 61-year-old security guard in January 2006.
Three Russians continue to play in Medibank tennis tournament in Sydney
Three Russian tennis players remain standing in the men and women`s singles at the 2008 Medibank International tennis tournament in Sydney, Australia, which runs on January 6-12.
"Lucky" Hiddink keeps his magic touch with Russia
Long before Guus Hiddink took over Russia`s national team midway through 2006 he was considered a lucky coach after quickly turning mediocre teams into formidable opponents.
Sharapova is second in Yahoo Sports search list
Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova has been named the second most searched for sporting name on Yahoo`s Internet search engine in 2007, the Russian tennis player`s Web site said Tuesday.
Russia gain consolation point with Andreev victory
Igor Andreev earned Russia a consolation point in the Davis Cup final by crushing United States doubles specialist Bob Bryan 6-3 7-6 in the first reverse singles match on Sunday.
Roddick, Blake give USA 2-0 Davis Cup lead over Russia
Andy Roddick and James Blake gave the United States a formidable 2-0 lead over defending champions Russia Friday, putting the Americans one point away from their first Davis Cup crown in 12 years.
Russia`s winning streak in volleyball World Cup stopped
World bronze medallists Bulgaria stopped Russia`s match-winning streak to keep their Olympic hopes alive in the men`s World Cup volleyball tournament on Friday.