Russia looks to Tursunov, Youzhny in singles at Davis Cup
Russia will turn to Dmitry Tursunov and Mikhail Youzhny in singles as they defend their Davis Cup crown against the United States in the five-match final that starts here on Friday.
Golubtsov scores twice as Russia routs WHL 5-1 at Canada-Russia Challenge
Vadim Golubtsov scored twice and goalie Stanislav Galimov made 28 saves as Russia beat a team of WHL all-stars 5-1 in Game 5 of the ADT Canada-Russia Challenge on Wednesday.
Russia Davis Cup coach evokes soccer comparison
Russia coach Shamil Tarpishchev, whose team faces the United States in this weekend`s Davis Cup final, compares his job to that of a national soccer team manager before an important World Cup or Euro qualifier.
Russia to play with Germany and Wales in World Cup 2010 qualifiers
The draw for the qualifying rounds of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa were held in Durban on Sunday, with Russia being placed in a group with Germany, Wales, Finland, Azerbaijan and Liechtenstein.
Russia tops Egypt, stays unbeaten in volleyball World Cup
Athens Olympic bronze medallists Russia whipped African champions Egypt here on Monday to remain undefeated with seven straight wins in the men`s World Cup volleyball tournament.
Croatians declined a Russian tycoon`s gift for victory
The head of the Croatia`s soccer federation has declined a Russian tycoon`s gift of four Mercedes cars made following Croatia`s 3-2 victory over England at Wembley.
Russian businessman keeps his word about bounty to Croatian soccers
A LUKoil vice-president announced on Thursday that he would keep his promise to give Mercedes cars to Croatian players after the Balkan side beat England 3-2 at Wembley.
Russia downs South Korea at volleyball Men`s World Cup
Pavel Kruglov scored 12 points Thursday as Russia coasted to a straight-sets win over South Korea to stay undefeated at the volleyball Men`s World Cup.
Russia jubilant over `miracle` Euro-2008 finals berth
Russia celebrated Thursday their qualification for the Euro 2008 finals, praising Croatia`s glittering performance at Wembley and Russia manager Guus Hiddink.
Russian PM reports on Sochi`s Olympic progress
The Russian Prime Minister Viktor Zubkov is in the Black Sea city of Sochi to meet the representatives of the International Olympic Committee. Zubkov will give a presentation on the city`s progress in preparing for the 2014 Winter games.
Heartbroken Russia look to Croatia for help
Russia go into their final Euro 2008 Group E qualifier away to Andorra on Wednesday with little hope of reaching the finals after squandering their chance in Israel over the weekend.
Pavlyuchenko to miss Russia finale
Striker Roman Pavlyuchenko will miss Russia`s qualifier against Andorra and FC Spartak Moskva`s remaining UEFA Cup group stage games with an ankle injury.
Safin still in doubt for Davis Cup final
Russia`s skipper Shamil Tarpishchev has said he will wait until the last minute before announcing his line-up for the Davis Cup final against the United States in Portland, Oregan.
Israel beats Russia in Euro-2008 qualification
England`s bid to qualify for next year`s European Championship is still alive. Israel beat Russia 2-1 Saturday night, preventing the Russians from climbing past the English into second place in Group E with one game remaining.
Kirilenko shows his best in Utah Jazz
Utah Jazz downed Toronto 92:88 as the Russian star forward Andrei Kirilenko showed excellent display.
Euro-2008: Russian national soccer team arrived in Israel
The Russian national soccer team arrived in Tel-Aviv on Friday for a crucial Euro 2008 qualifier against Israel, with victory almost certain to ensure the side a place in next summer`s tournament.
England don`t deserve Euro 2008 spot: Russia coach Hiddink
Russia boss Guus Hiddink insisted Wednesday that under-pressure Group E rivals England do not deserve to qualify for Euro 2008.
Davydenko to lead Russia in Davis Cup final
World number four Nikolay Davydenko will lead defending champions Russia in the Davis Cup final against the United States, the team said on Wednesday.
Lokomotiv Moscow fires trainer after disappointing season
Lokomotiv Moscow fired on Monday their trainer Anatoly Byshovets, after a disappointing season in which the 2002 and 2004 Russian Premier League champions could only finish seventh.
Justine Henin finds resources to see off Maria Sharapova
Justine Henin`s inspired season reached a suitable climax when she successfully defended her title at the tour-ending event, the WTA Championships, her victory over Maria Sharapova completing a quartet of other notable achievements.
Hockey goalkeeper Hniliиka leaves Liberec for Russia
Czech ice hockey Elite League`s Vitkovice coach Miroslav Frycer told CTK Friday he is not enthusiastic about goalie Milan Hnilicka`s departure for the leading club of Russia`s league, Ufa, that writes about it on its website Friday.
Israel`s Benayoun in doubt for Euro 2008 tie against Russia
Israel captain Yossi Benayoun is to undergo a scan on an adductor injury which could keep him out of his country`s Euro 2008 qualifier against Russia next week.
Russia won the Karjala Cup opener
Russian hockey team start the Karjala Cup with a win over Sweden.
Czech player Jan Hernych says he was approached to lose matches in Russia
Czech tennis player Jan Hernych says he was approached in Russia last year and asked to lose first-round matches at ATP tournaments in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Lokomotiv draw in UEFA Cup tie
Lokomotiv Moscow drew for the second time in as many matches in this season`s UEFA Cup group stage, coming from behind to draw 1-1 with Scottish club Aberdeen.