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Forlan: I'm Staying at Inter

Fri, 25 May 2012 20:04:00 GMT

Inter Milan striker Diego Forlan said Friday he intends to remain at the Italian giants despite interest from Atletico Mineiro

Nababkin Stunned at Russia Euro 2012 Call-up

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:56:00 GMT

CSKA Moscow right-back Kirill Nababkin told RIA Novosti on Friday he was not expecting a Russia call-up for Euro 2012.

The 2012 UEFA European Football Championship

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:56:00 GMT

Russia Coach Advocaat Bids Do Svidania

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:29:00 GMT

Coach Dick Advocaat has said farewell to Russia after the national team's last home game under his tenure Friday.

Russia's Advocaat: We Still Have to Improve

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:27:00 GMT

Despite earning a creditable 1-1 draw in Friday's Euro 2012 warm-up match against Uruguay, the Russians still have a lot to improve upon if they are to make their mark in Ukraine and Poland, coach Dick Advocaat said.

Russia's Advocaat Drops Dzyuba for Euro 2012

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:08:00 GMT

Russia coach Dick Advocaat on Friday announced his final 23-man squad for Euro 2012, dropping Spartak Moscow striker Artem Dzyuba and uncapped defender Magomed Ozdoev.

Russia, Uruguay Draw 1-1 in Euro 2012 Warm-up

Fri, 25 May 2012 18:41:00 GMT

A quick-fire exchange of goals early in the second half from Luis Suarez and Alexander Kerzhakov ensured Uruguay and Russia shared the honors in a keenly fought 1-1 friendly draw in Moscow on Friday.

Izmailov to Audition for Russia Against Uruguay

Fri, 25 May 2012 15:37:00 GMT

Marat Izmailov will start Friday's friendly against Uruguay, a last chance for the Sporting Lisbon midfielder to convince Russia coach Dick Advocaat he is worthy of a place in the Euro 2012 squad.

Chechen Owner of Swiss Football Club Out on Bail

Fri, 25 May 2012 15:25:00 GMT

The Chechen businessman arrested on suspicion of various financial transgressions at the bankrupt football club he had owned was released on bail Friday, local media reported.

Sharapova: Problems on Clay Are Behind Me

Fri, 25 May 2012 14:58:00 GMT

Maria Sharapova’s days of underwhelming performances on clay courts are behind her after winning the Stuttgart and Rome tournaments in 2012, she said ahead of the clay-court French Open on Friday.

Gelfand Head and Shoulders Above Anand - Pundit

Fri, 25 May 2012 14:21:00 GMT

Indian world champion Viswanathan Anand has not prepared properly to defend his title against Israeli contender Boris Gelfand, and is being outplayed, Russian grandmaster Nikolay Popov told RIA Novosti on Friday.

Petrescu Gets 6-Match Ban for Shoving Referee

Fri, 25 May 2012 12:53:00 GMT

Former Chelsea right-back Dan Petrescu, now coach of Russian Premier League side FC Kuban, has been given a six-match touchline ban and fined $1,500 for shoving a referee, the Russian Football Union said Friday.

Dynamo Captain Kudashov Retires to Coach Atlant

Fri, 25 May 2012 12:47:05 GMT

Ex-Detroit Wing Kozlov Hopes for New Dynamo Offer

Fri, 25 May 2012 12:06:00 GMT

Double Stanley Cup winner Vyacheslav Kozlov is hoping that his KHL champion team Dynamo Moscow offer him a contract extension despite turning 40 this month, he told RIA Novosti in a recent interview.

Russian Opponent Possible for Nadal at French Open

Fri, 25 May 2012 11:39:00 GMT

Rafael Nadal’s quest for a seventh French Open title could involve Russian opposition as soon as the second round after the draw was made Friday.

Sharapova Handed Tough Draw at French Open

Fri, 25 May 2012 11:12:00 GMT

The French Open draw threw up a potential quarterfinal with Serena Williams for Russian No. 2 Maria Sharapova on Friday, the toughest route for any of the top four.

Polish Against Euro 2012 Sabotage - Report

Fri, 25 May 2012 10:19:00 GMT

Most Poles are against trade unions protests scheduled for the first day of Euro 2012, local media reported Friday.

Abramovich's Arena Donation Not So Simple

Fri, 25 May 2012 08:54:00 GMT

Russian tycoon Roman Abramovich gifted the $70 million Arena Omsk to KHL team Avangard as promised, but the donation wasn't quite that simple, it turned out Friday.

Russia Closes In on Olympic Volleyball Berth

Fri, 25 May 2012 08:13:00 GMT

Russia beat Serbia on Friday to put one foot in the London Olympics after recording its fifth-successive victory at the women's Olympic volleyball qualification tournament in Tokyo.

Azerbaijan, Georgia to Bid For Euro 2020 - Report

Thu, 24 May 2012 16:12:00 GMT

Azerbaijan and Georgia have submitted a joint declaration of interest to host Euro 2020, the first step in the bidding process, the head of Azerbaijan’s football federation was quoted as saying Thursday by Azerbaijani news agency APA.

Davydenko Beats Isner to Reach Nice Semifinal

Thu, 24 May 2012 15:52:00 GMT

Russian tennis player Nikolay Davydenko has beaten John Isner of the United States to reach the semifinal of the Nice Open on Thursday.

Anand, Gelfand Draw in 10th Game for Chess Crown

Thu, 24 May 2012 15:41:00 GMT

India's defending world champion Viswanathan Anand drew with Israeli challenger Boris Gelfand in the tenth game for the World Chess Championship at Moscow's State Tretyakov Gallery on Thursday.

Rodriguez Holds Giro Lead With 3 Stages Left

Thu, 24 May 2012 15:18:00 GMT

Katusha rider Joaquim Rodriguez retained the pink jersey with three stages remaining of the Giro d’Italia as young Italian Andrea Guardini surprised Britain’s Mark Cavendish to win the 18th stage Thursday.

Kuranyi will Stay at Dynamo Moscow - Agent

Thu, 24 May 2012 15:03:00 GMT

German striker Kevin Kuranyi will definitely stay with Dynamo Moscow for next season, his agent Jurgen Knappenberger told RIA Novosti on Thursday.

Rain in Monaco Gives Petrov Confidence

Thu, 24 May 2012 14:43:00 GMT

The Monaco Grand Prix track is unforgiving enough in the dry, so the chance for Russian Formula One driver Vitaly Petrov to drive it in the wet in practice for Sunday’s race has given him extra confidence, he said Thursday.