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Russian Soccer Restart Jeopardized After Positive Coronavirus Tests

Entire FK Rostov squad put in quarantine 48 hours before first match.

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Fans Allowed to Attend Russian Football Matches Next Month

Spectators will be initially allowed to occupy 10% of stadiums' seats.

Bike Sales Spike in Movement-Starved Russia

Russia’s largest online retailer saw sporting goods sales jump sixfold compared to the same period in 2019.

VETERAN SPORTSMAN

Russian Footballer Pogrebnyak Hospitalized With Coronavirus

The international striker’s wife believes he became infected on the way to training camp

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Russian MMA Star Khabib Urges 'Discipline' Amid Dagestan Virus Outbreak

The coronavirus situation in Nurmagomedov's home region has been described as a "catastrophe" by officials.

back to the field

Russian Football League to Restart Despite Rising Infections

The remaining matches will be held without spectators.

unfiltered opinion

Russian Footballer Faces Punishment for Criticizing Putin’s Virus Response

In an interview, goalkeeper Yevgeny Frolov accused Putin of making “nonsense” statements and empty promises.

6-Time Short-Track Olympic Champion Viktor Ahn Retires

His success on the rink and camaraderie with President Vladimir Putin made him one of the faces of the 2014 Sochi Games.

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Russian Football Star Re-Creates Famous Album Covers in Quarantine

Classic album artwork gets re-imagined for the coronavirus era.

Russia’s Football Clubs Losing Almost $2M Every Day

As the Russian Premier League extends its season suspension until May 31, losses mount for elite football clubs.

With Sports On Hold, Russia's Gamblers Bet on Coronavirus

Russians are betting on the likelihood of a Covid-19 vaccine, the chances of a Moscow lockdown and more.

‘We Respect It’: Russia Reacts to Tokyo Olympics’ Coronavirus Postponement

“The health of athletes, organizers and all IOC member state representatives is clearly the priority," Russia's sports minister said.

World Athletics Fines Russia $10M, Caps Neutral Russian Athletes at 10

Only 10 Russian nationals will be allowed to compete as neutrals at the Tokyo Olympics.

Celebrating Women: 5 Soviet and Russian Stars on the Ice

These women have built Russia's reputation as a skating powerhouse.

Russian Olympic Figure Skating Champion Sotnikova Retires

“I want to [compete], but, unfortunately, my health doesn’t allow me to,” the Olympic gold medalist said.

English Yoga Classes in Moscow

Now that the winter is almost over, many of us feel like being a bit more sporty again, but often we lack the drive and ideas where and how to start. We...

Russian Tennis Star Sharapova, 5-Time Grand Slam Champion, Retires

"In giving my life to tennis, tennis gave me a life. I'll miss it everyday," she wrote in her retirement announcement.

Russian Freediving Legend’s Son Breaks Under-Ice World Record

Alexei Molchanov swam for 180 meters beneath the ice in a Moscow region quarry.

Russia Hosts Bone-Chilling Ice Marathon on Lake Baikal

People from all over the world came to test their athletic prowess and take in the beauty of Baikal’s icy landscape.

MAKING ENDS MEET

Russian Athlete Delivers Food to Compete in Paralympic Games

A Russian athletic champion with no limbs has been delivering food to raise money for the 2020 Paralympics.

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