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swim to your own beat

Russian Swimmer's Underwater Dances Take Over TikTok

Synchronized swimming champion Kristina Makushenko performs jaw-dropping underwater moves set to familiar tunes.
sidelined sporting

Russia Banned for Two Years in Landmark CAS Ruling

The Court of Arbitration for Sport's ruling halved a four-year ban for systematic doping.
INAPPROPRIATE CONTENT

Russia’s Football Team Captain Pulled From Matches After Masturbation Video Scandal

Meanwhile, some Russian public figures have come to Artyom Dzyuba’s defense.
FOOTBALL NATION

UEFA Considers Holding Euro 2020 Exclusively in Russia – Le Parisien

UEFA’s Euro 2020 is currently scheduled to be staged in 12 cities between June 11 and July 11, 2021.
anti-doping efforts

Russia Battles Four-Year Doping Ban

The first court session in the RUSADA vs. WADA case commenced via teleconference Monday.
'my dog is my coach'

Muscovites and Their Dogs Race Cross-Country for Charity

Because there's no better fitness partner than your four-legged friend.
FORMULA ONE

F1 Reports Biggest Coronavirus Spike This Year Ahead of Russian Grand Prix

The sport said it had returned its highest number of positive test results before welcoming spectators to the Grand Prix in Sochi. 
Offshore politics

Abramovich Bought ‘Secret Stakes’ in Chelsea’s Rival Players – BBC

The FinCEN Files revealed that the billionaire's Virgin Islands offshore bought rights to players on rival teams.
Surf and turf

Moscow’s Weekend Marathons Cover Land and Sea

Running records were set near the Kremlin, while SUP surfers put on a show on the Moscow River.
referee assault

Ex-Russia Football Captain Shirokov Charged With Punching Ref

Shirokov is at least the third well-known Russian footballer to face prosecution for acts of violence in recent months. 
'KEEP TRYING'

Ukrainian Skateboarder Goes Viral With Kickflip Video, Tony Hawk Shout-Out

Svetlana Yurchenko’s unbridled excitement at landing a kickflip caught the skateboarding legend’s attention.
'no excuses'

Russian Athletes Should Face 'Blanket Ban' in Tokyo, Says Whistleblower

Russia is banned for four years from major sporting events over manipulated doping data but its athletes can compete as neutrals.
QUARANTINE

Russian Soccer Restart Jeopardized After Positive Coronavirus Tests

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

Fans Allowed to Attend Russian Football Matches Next Month

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

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
exercising influence

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.
bowing out

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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