Ice hockey
Timofei Obvintsev Denies Ottawa in Loss to Toronto
Goaltender Timofei Obvintsev made a string of saves, including a near-miss on a 3-on-0 rush, as Toronto fell 3-4 in overtime at the NHL Prospect Challenge.
CSKA
Bratash Hails Effort in Admiral's 4:2 Win Over CSKA
Admiral coach Oleg Bratash praised his players' work rate after beating CSKA 4:2, saying the team simply focuses on earning points in every game.
Admiral Beat CSKA 4-2 Amid Disallowed Goal Controversy
KHL stood down a video-review official after CSKA's disallowed goal in their 4-2 loss to Admiral, but the club remains unhappy with the result.
Olimpbet to Refund Bets on CSKA After KHL Error
Olimpbet will refund 50% of losing bets on a CSKA win over Admiral as a free bet, after the KHL admitted a referee error disallowed a valid goal.
Karandin Slams KHL Over Video Review Chaos
Ex-referee Yuri Karandin criticized the KHL for cutting shootout rounds while officials keep halting matches for lengthy video reviews, citing a recent CSKA goal disallowed against Admiral.
CSKA Blasts KHL Over Wrongly Disallowed Goal
CSKA lost 2:4 to Admiral after officials wrongly disallowed Maxim Sorkin's goal; the KHL admitted the error but the result stands.
Ruzhentsev: CSKA Fought Despite Galatasaray Loss
CSKA fell 65-75 to Galatasaray at the Gloria Cup, their second defeat in two games, with Samson Ruzhentsev praising the team's improved defense and fighting spirit.
Zamula on why Russians don't stay long in Columbus
CSKA defenceman Yegor Zamula, who spent last season with Columbus, says Russian players there leave chasing bigger ambitions.
Isakov Explains Sokolov's Torpedo Exit
Torpedo coach Alexei Isakov denied fatigue caused the 0:3 loss to CSKA and said the decision to part with Yegor Sokolov was made over time, not overnight.
Furaeva: CSKA brawl with Beşiktaş will unite squad
CSKA's vice-president blamed a late pre-season start for the 57-80 loss to Beşiktaş, after Eugene Omoruyi and Ivan Ukhov clashed and sparked a brawl.
Metallurg Explains Why Derek Barac Left for CSKA
Metallurg sports director Evgeni Biryukov says Barac never fully adapted or fit in, and the sides also disagreed on contract terms from the start.
Spartak beat CSKA in Moscow derby
Spartak came from behind to win 3:2 at CSKA in the KHL derby, with Kotlyarov, Jaroš and Comtois on target for the winners.
Vereshchak: Nerve Won CSKA the Super Cup
CSKA goalkeeper Anna Vereshchak made a late save and stopped the decisive shoot-out penalty to beat Rostov-Don and win the Russian Super Cup.
CSKA Edge Rostov-Don in Super Cup Shootout Thriller
CSKA handball club won the Super Cup after a 34:34 draw and 4:3 shootout win over Rostov-Don, taking the contest 38:37 on aggregate.
Fedorov: Kuznetsov's talent is beyond question at Sibir
Three-time Stanley Cup winner Sergei Fedorov says Yevgeni Kuznetsov's skill is unquestionable, with motivation and fitness now key to his form at Sibir.
Comtois' First Spartak Goal Sinks CSKA
Spartak came from behind twice to beat CSKA 3:2 in Moscow, with Max Comtois netting the winner five minutes from time for his first goal in red and white.
Zhamnov Praises Kotlyarov as Spartak Beat CSKA 3-2
Spartak coach Alexei Zhamnov hailed debutant Dmitri Kotlyarov after a 3-2 KHL win over CSKA, though he said the top line can still play better.
Morozov: KHL Preparing Clubs for Flight Disruptions
KHL president Alexei Morozov says clubs are being pushed toward trains and buses, with a 24/7 operations centre ready if flights are disrupted by drone threats.
Esmantovich: CSKA rebuilt roster to fix power-play flaws
CSKA's president says the club addressed tactical weaknesses after a quarterfinal exit, with new defencemen aimed at fixing the power play.
CSKA win Russian Super Cup in women's handball for 4th time
CSKA beat Rostov-Don on penalties 4:3 after a 34:34 draw to claim their fourth Russian Super Cup title, adding to wins in 2022-2024.