Basketball
Zhbanov sends message to haters after Zenit beat Uralmash 92-68
Zenit opened the VTB United League season with a 92-68 win; Ivanovic praised the defence and gave updates on Ledlum, Antipov and the injured Shcherbenev.
Georgy Zhbanov
Georgy Zhbanov: Zenit's chemistry isn't even at 50%
Zenit forward Georgy Zhbanov admits the squad is still adapting to a new coach's system after a rough pre-season and Super Cup, but hopes results will follow.