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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

quarantine covers

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.

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