RIA Novosti

Suarez Navarro Trounces Petrova to Haul Spain Back Into Fed Cup

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:28:00 GMT

Carla Suarez Navarro hauled Spain back into contention in their Fed Cup quarterfinal in Moscow Sunday, beating a poor Nadia Petrova to reduce Russia’s lead to 2-1.

Petrova Replaces Sharapova for Fed Cup vs. Spain

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:27:00 GMT

Russia's Fed Cup captain Shamil Tarpishchev opted to rest Maria Sharapova for the second day of their Fed Cup quarterfinal against Spain on Sunday, with Nadia Petrova taking the place of the Australian Open finalist.

Kuznetsova Puts Russia in Control in Fed Cup

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:08:00 GMT

Svetlana Kuznetsova powered past Carla Suarez Navarro on Saturday to give Russia a 2-0 lead in a Fed Cup quarterfinal against Spain.

Egypt Football Tragedy

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT

Erratic Sharapova Wins Fed Cup Opener

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:42:00 GMT

Maria Sharapova put Russia 1-0 up against Spain in the Fed Cup quarterfinal with a straight forward, if error-strewn win over Silvia Soler-Espinosa on Saturday.

CSKA Chairman Expects Doumbia Offers in Summer

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:08:00 GMT

CSKA Moscow are yet to receive offers for highly rated striker and reported English Premier League target Seydou Doumbia, chairman Yevgeny Giner told RIA Novosti on Friday.

CSKA Chair: Lazio's 10 m Euro Offer for Honda Inappropriate

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:51:00 GMT

Serie A giants Lazio offered an "inappropriate" 10 million euros for CSKA Moscow midfielder Keisuke Honda, the army club's chairman Yevgeny Giner told RIA Novosti in a rare interview on Friday.

Russian Govt.to Award $130K for Each London Olympic Gold

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:29:00 GMT

The Russian government announced Friday awards of $130,000 to Russian athletes who win a gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics.

Hearts Owner's Club in Belarus Thrown Out of League

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:30:00 GMT

Hearts owner Vladimir Romanov told RIA Novosti on Friday that his club in Belarus has been excluded from the Top League because the oligarch refused to keep bankrolling the team.

Plushenko to Have Surgery in Germany Feb. 23

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:12:00 GMT

Russian figure skating star Evgeny Plushenko will have an operation on his injured knee in Germany on February 23, he said Friday.

Factbox: Test Events for the 2014 Sochi Olympics

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:05:00 GMT

With the 2014 Sochi Winter Games less than two years away, the mountain cluster facilites are about to undergo the sternest examination yet of their ability to handle large-scale international competition.

Sharapova to Open Russia-Spain Fed Cup Clash

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:01:00 GMT

Australian Open finalist Maria Sharapova will kick off Russia's Fed Cup quarterfinal against Spain on Saturday against world No. 77 Silvia Soler-Espinosa, Friday's draw revealed.

Pavlyuchenko Signs 3 1/2 Year Deal With Lokomotiv

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:39:00 GMT

Former Tottenham Hotspur striker Roman Pavlyuchenko has signed a three-and-half-year contract with Lokomotiv Moscow, the club said Friday.

Lokomotiv Cling On to Yanbaev

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:35:00 GMT

Lokomotiv Moscow are clinging onto Russia international midfielder Renat Yanbaev, with the club insisting on Friday he's staying put despite reported interest from top Premier League clubs.

New League Only For Elite, Russian Basketball Teams Warned

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:19:00 GMT

Russia's basketball teams are being warned that a new Eastern European league is only for the country's elite clubs.

Volga Trial Ex-Portugal Under-21 Winger

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:33:00 GMT

Russian Premier League side Volga Nizhny Novgorod have taken a former Portugal under-21 winger on trial, the club said Friday.

FIFA to Await Egypt Report Before Considering Sanctions

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:16:00 GMT

FIFA will hold off on any sanctions against Egypt over the government's interference in football matters after the country's prime minister dissolved the FA board in the wake of the deadly stadium riot.

Smertin and Alenichev Reunite for Legends Cup

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:22:00 GMT

Russian football stars of the past Alexei Smertin and Dmitry Alenichev have been confirmed among a host of famous names for the international Legends Cup in Moscow, officials said Friday.

Euroleague: CSKA Cruising But Can Still Improve - Lavrinovic

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:36:00 GMT

CSKA Moscow may be cruising with three Euroleague wins in three in the Top 16, but the team still has room for improvement, according to forward Darjus Lavrinovic.

Anzhi Look to Snatch Shatov From Under CSKA’s Nose

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:13:00 GMT

Anzhi Makhachkala claimed on Thursday to be close to signing Russia under-21 winger Oleg Shatov, who had reportedly been in talks with CSKA.

Armenia Goalkeeper Berezovsky Returns to Dynamo

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:09:00 GMT

Armenia international goalkeeper Roman Berezovsky has signed an 18-month deal with Dynamo Moscow, marking the veteran’s return to the club after six years, Dynamo said Thursday.

German Luge Federation Rejects Russian Accusations

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:49:00 GMT

The German luge and bobsleigh federation has categorically rejected accusations made by a top Russian luge coach that German sliders "get around the rules" and that international officials turn a blind eye to suspicious practices.

Fayzulin Extends Zenit Contract to 2016

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:16:00 GMT

Zenit St. Petersburg midfielder Viktor Fayzulin has signed a contract that will keep him at the Russian Premier League club until the end of the 2015-16 season.

2013 World Speed Skating Champs in Sochi Postponed

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:29:00 GMT

The 2013 World Single Distances Speed Skating Championships in Sochi have been postponed by a week to leave more time for the athletes to recover from a stage of the World Cup, Russian officials said Thursday.

Security, Equipment Can't Legislate for Fans - Sports Minister

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:25:00 GMT

Even the best-equipped football stadiums with the best-trained security staff can't prevent tragedies such as the deadly riot in Egypt that left 74 people dead, Russia's sports minister warned Thursday.