Evgeni Plushenko Included in List of Candidates for 2018 Winter Olympics
Evgeni Plushenko's name has appeared among a list of athletes that may represent Team Russia at the 2018 Winter Olympics. - Sputnik International
6 November 2014, 18:23 GMT
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Messi Equals Raul as Champions League Top Scorer
Нападающий команды Барселона Лионель Месси во время пресс-конференции - Sputnik International
6 November 2014, 16:54 GMT
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Hanyu, Lipnitskaya to Debut at Cup of China
Young figure skating stars, Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan and Yulia Lipnitskaya of Russia, will make this season debut on the ice during the Cup of China on Friday. - Sputnik International
6 November 2014, 11:05 GMT
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CSKA Moscow Defeats Manchester City 2:1 in Stunning Upset
Manchester's City's goalkeeper Joe Hart (front) fails to save a goal by CSKA Moscow's Seydou Doumbia during their Champions League soccer match at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, northern England November 5, 2014 - Sputnik International
6 November 2014, 10:45 GMT
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Alex Ovechkin Becomes Washington Capitals’ All-Time Franchise Points Leader
Washington Capitals' winger Alex Ovechkin, known to NHL fans as Ovi, became the hockey club's all-time franchise points leader on Tuesday. - Sputnik International
5 November 2014, 19:11 GMT
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Suarez Excluded From Best Player Award for Biting Another Player: Coach
According to Liverpool coach, Suarez is one of the five best football players in the world right now, along with Ronaldo, Messi, Neymar and Bale. - Sputnik International
2 November 2014, 14:14 GMT
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Russian Swimmers Win Three Gold Medals on First Day of FINA World Cup
In the 100-meter freestyle final, Sergei Fesikov out-touched German swimmer Steffen Diebler by 0.11 split seconds. - Sputnik International
1 November 2014, 15:34 GMT
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South Korea to Spend About $100,000 for N. Korea’s Para Games Participation
The Incheon Munhak Stadium, Incheon, South Korea. - Sputnik International
31 October 2014, 17:21 GMT
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Nigeria Meets FIFA Deadline Avoiding Football Ban
FIFA headquarters - Sputnik International
31 October 2014, 10:09 GMT
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Artificial Turf Could Be Used at Men’s FIFA World Cup: Secretary General
Traditionally, all of the men’s and women’s World Cups have been played on grass - Sputnik International
30 October 2014, 09:35 GMT
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Retired Boxer Mike Tyson Presents His “Undisputed Truth” in Russia
A Russian-language version of the retired US boxer Mike Tyson’s biographical book “Tyson: Undisputed Truth” has been presented in one the capital’s fitness clubs. Though not present himself, Tyson sent a video address to the future readers. - Sputnik International
29 October 2014, 15:14 GMT
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Putin: Russia Has Enough Resources for Hosting World Cup 2018
Russian President Vladimir Putin says that the country has all necessary resources for World Cup 2018 despite all economic problems. - Sputnik International
28 October 2014, 19:14 GMT
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FIFA has Announced Player, Coach Awards for its Coveted Ballon d’Or Award
FIFA, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association, has announced the shortlist for its coveted Ballon d'Or Award, to be presented in Zurich in January 2015. - Sputnik International
28 October 2014, 17:56 GMT
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FIFA President Blatter Says Russia Way Ahead in World Cup Preparations Compared to Brazil
Banning spectators from attending football games is not the correct penalty for fans' bad behavior, FIFA President Joseph Sepp Blatter said at a Tuesday press conference in the Russian capital. - Sputnik International
28 October 2014, 07:28 GMT
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Putin to Hold First World Cup 2018 Meeting with Organizing Committee: Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit Moscow's Luzhniki stadium, which is expected to host the World Cup 2018 opening ceremony, as well as one semi-final match and the final, slated for July 8, 2018. - Sputnik International
27 October 2014, 12:51 GMT
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Kavaguti-Smirnov Duo Wins Pairs Competition at Skate America
Russian duo Yuko Kavaguti and Alexander Smirnov won the gold in the pairs skating competition at Skate America. - Sputnik International
27 October 2014, 12:13 GMT
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Russian Figure Skaters Tuktamysheva and Radionova Take Lead in 'Skate America' Competition
Russia's Elizaveta Tuktamysheva, third place winner of the ladies competition at the European Figure Skating Championships in Zagreb, at the awarding ceremony. - Sputnik International
26 October 2014, 10:56 GMT
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Russia’s Stepanova, Bukin Third in Ice Dance at Skate America
Russian figure skaters Alexandra Stepanova and Ivan Bukin third in ice dance at Skate America - Sputnik International
26 October 2014, 05:20 GMT
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Second Doping Test for Malaysian Badminton Star to Take Place in November
Malaysian badminton star Lee Chong Wei, who recently tested positive for a doping agent, will be checked for the second time early November, France24 reported on Saturday. - Sputnik International
25 October 2014, 12:15 GMT
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Russia’s Povetkin Captures WBC Silver Heavyweight Title
From left: Russia's Alexander Povetkin and Cameroon's Carlos Takam during a fight for the WBC Silver title held at the Rossiya State Central Concert Hall in Luzhniki. - Sputnik International
25 October 2014, 08:18 GMT
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