Kuznetsova leads charge of Russian women in Moscow tennis tournament
Top seed Svetlana Kuznetsova lead the charge of Russian women into the semi-finals of the Kremlin Cup here on Friday.
Runners` injury doesn`t depend on cost of training shoes - study
Runners who buy expensive training shoes in the belief that these are less likely to cause injury are deluding themselves, according to a study that appears on Thursday.
Guus Hiddink to continue his work with Russian national soccer team
The coach of the Russian national soccer team, Guus Hiddink, agreed on Wednesday to extend his contract with the Russian Football Union, the union president said.
Russia-England tie caused ticket rush
Demand for tickets to the October 17 Euro 2008 qualifying tie between Russia and England has reached unprecedented levels, as tickets went on open sale in Moscow on Monday morning.
Russian women win EuroBasket 2007
Russian basketball enjoyed its second major victory in under a month as its women`s team emerged victorious at EuroBasket 2007 in Italy.
Russian squad for Euro 2008 qualifier named
Russia coach Guus Hiddink has kept faith with his squad for the decisive Euro 2008 qualifier against England despite being thoroughly outplayed by the same opponents three weeks ago in London.
Kremlin Cup tennis tournament to start in Moscow today
The 2007 Kremlin Cup tennis tournament, which kicks off Saturday in Moscow, proves that Russia has vast experience in hosting major international sports events, the Russian president said.
Japan`s ancient sport in crisis
A beating with a bamboo sword. Sand shoved in your mouth -- unnecessary violence, or just an acceptable way of toughening up young novices in the ancient world of sumo?
Basketball: Russian women through to quarterfinals at 2007 Eurob
The Russian women`s basketball team has finished the group stage of the 2007 Eurobasket Women in Italy in top spot and will now go through to the quarterfinals.
Russian clubs look to book places in UEFA Cup group stage
Three Russian club sides look to book their places in the UEFA Cup group stage today, with all of the teams defending healthy leads from the first round legs.
Alisher Usmanov in favor of Russians investing in foreign soccer clubs
Russian billionaire and major shareholder in English Premier League leaders Arsenal FC, said he sees nothing wrong in Russians investing in foreign soccer clubs.
Tennis: Maria Kirilenko fell at the first hurdle in Tokyo
Wimbledon champion Venus Williams overpowered fellow American Jill Craybas 6-3 6-1 to book her spot in the Japan Open second round on Tuesday.
Tursunov steadies nerves to vanquish Verdasco in tennis open
Russian Dmitry Tursunov had to manage his own nerves before nailing down a 7-6 (7/4), 4-6, 6-4 win over Fernando Verdasco to reach the final of the Thailand Open on Saturday.
Tennis: Maria Kirilenko to face Venus in Korea final
Wimbledon champion Venus Williams advanced to the final of the Korea Open on Saturday after dismantling Flavia Pennetta of Italy 6-2 6-2 in the semi-finals.
Russian billionaire buys more Arsenal shares
Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov has increased his stake in Arsenal to 23%, a week after saying he wanted at least a 25% holding in the football club.
Russia to meet Serbia in Davis Cup World Group debut
Serbia were handed a tough debut in the Davis Cup World Group when they were drawn away to 2006 champions Russia in next year`s competition.
Russian cyclist Menchov wins second Tour of Spain title
Russia`s Denis Menchov put the smiles back on the faces of his Rabobank team when he claimed the Tour of Spain crown here Sunday following the 21st and final stage.
Luxury Russia-shaped island to appear in Black Sea
Dutch architect Erick van Egeraat has designed a Russia-shaped luxury island to be created in the Black Sea near Sochi by 2014, when the city hosts the Winter Olympics, his Moscow office said Monday.
Russians to fight for Davis Cup
Russia have made it through to the final of the Davis Cup for the second year running beating Germany.
Lokomotiv make for Denmark
Lokomotiv have made for Herning where they will meet Midtjylland tomorrow in UEFA Cup first round.
Top Russian figure skaters in narrow escape from fire
Two of Russia`s top figure skaters have escaped from a fierce fire in the centre of the South Korean capital. Evgeny Plushchenko and Aleksey Yagudin were in a stadium getting ready for a show when the roof caught fire.
Guus Hiddink to extend Russia deal
Russia`s football side manager Guus Hiddink is to sign a two-year extension to his deal with the Russian Football Union.
UEFA: Kiev main stadium is unsuitable for Euro 2012
President of the Ukrainian Football Federation Grigory Surkis received a letter signed by UEFA President Michel Platini about results of the inspection of Kiev National Sports Complex "Olympiysky" held together with the FIFA and UEFA in early September.
Tarpischev: Finals can`t be easy
Russia`s and Italy`s tennis sides captains held press-conferences ahead of the Fed Cup final draw.
Russia`s Safin seeks to reach new heights in Himalayas
Russia`s Marat Safin will bid to scale the world`s sixth highest mountain, giving the former world number one a fresh challenge which looks set to rule him out of this month`s Davis Cup semi-final against Germany.