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Articles with tag "Sport"

Free Speech Arena

Is a Sports Website Russia’s Most Vibrant Forum for Free Expression?

On Sports.ru, users discuss sports but they also spar over politics, economics, even identity.
ANTI-DOPING SCANDAL

Russian Anti-Doping Chief Calls for Dismissal of State Sports Officials

Russia's participation in next year's Tokyo Olympics could be at risk.
Football capital

UEFA Chooses St. Petersburg to Host 2021 Champions League Final

It will be the second time that Russia hosts a Champions League final.
ongoing investigation

Russia Will Miss World Championships After IAAF Ban Extended

"No one country is bigger than the championships," IAAF president Sebastian Coe said.
doping dispute

Russia Facing Potential Olympic Ban After WADA Cites 'Inconsistent' Data

The International Olympic Committee may exclude Russia from the Tokyo Games for failing to ensure its athletes are clean.
Star skater

Russian Kid Skateboarder Without Legs Goes Viral After Tony Hawk Shoutout

Maxim Abramov learned how to skateboard using only his hands for propulsion after his legs were amputated as a baby.
Walking free

Russian Football Stars Kokorin and Mamayev Released From Prison on Parole

The players sparked a public outcry last year after CCTV footage showed them taking part in two violent assaults.
russian league

Take Me Out to the Ball Game … in Moscow

After a bumpy start, Russian baseball is taking off.
grand slam

Russian Tennis Star Medvedev Completes Journey From Villain to Hero at US Open

Despite losing to Rafael Nadal in a five-set thriller, Medvedev's performance suggests more Grand Slam finals are in his future.
Test positive

Russian Hockey Star Kuznetsov Gets 4-Year Ban for Cocaine

Video allegedly showed Kuznetsov seated next to a table with lines of white powder and rolled-up U.S. dollar bills.
freestyle ride

Russian BMX Daredevil Bombs Walls and Roofs of Ancient Kazan Kremlin

He built a skate park which blended in with the historical towers and churches.
visa struggles

Russian Chess Legend Karpov Unable to Get U.S. Visa, His Friend Says

Karpov has been helping train top young U.S. chess players at the Chess Max Academy for the past two years.
unfavorable investments

Russian Tycoons Forsake Western Sports Teams as Asians Step Up

Inside Russia, billionaires sometimes support money-losing teams to maintain good standing with the Kremlin.
Thrill ride

Russian Daredevils Jump From Construction Crane in Siberia

When you have a structure this tall, the only reasonable thing to do is to jump off it.
Market Entry

Russia’s Sportmaster Retailer to Expand into Europe

The sports clothing and accessory giant is looking to acquire the Polish operations of the Go Sport Group.
football upset

FC Porto Blocked Russians From Watching FC Krasnodar Victory, TV Channel Says

Krasnodar knocked Porto out of the Champions League after a 3-2 upset in Portugal.
Racism scandal

FC Zenit St. Petersburg Fans Accused of Racism Over Reaction to Black Player’s Signing

A fan banner at a recent match reportedly referenced a 2012 manifesto calling the absence of black players “an important tradition.”
Visa snub

Russia Demands U.S. End ‘Discriminatory’ Athlete Visa Practices

Russian tennis star Svetlana Kuznetsova was denied a U.S. visa, barring her from defending her title at a tournament in Washington D.C.
Archery acceptance

Russia Moves to Legalize Bowhunting

Russians were previously prohibited from owning bows for reasons other than sport and research.
Sport Tragedy

Russian Boxer Dadashev Dies After Suffering Head Injuries in Fight

The boxer sustained the injuries during a fight in the U.S. on Friday.
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