Ice hockey
Nikita Gusev Still Without a Club Three Months On
Free agent since May, the 34-year-old forward is reportedly holding out for a top club, with Shchitov and Ryabykin weighing in on his next move.
KHL
Bashirov Explains Why Salavat Yulaev Let Kuznetsov Go
Salavat Yulaev's general manager said the club couldn't rely on Yevgeni Kuznetsov all season and lacked funds for a backup centre, despite his impact on the ice.
Traktor to Miss Coach Gordon for Ak Bars Clash
Scott Gordon stayed in Yekaterinburg under medical observation after feeling unwell, and will sit out Traktor's road game at Ak Bars in Kazan.
Sergei Lukyantsev Signs New Three-Year Deal with Spartak
The 21-year-old forward, who set a Russian hockey record with 103 games in 2025, extends his two-way contract with the Moscow club for three years.
Alexander Radulov on What Still Drives Him at 40
The Lokomotiv forward says passion, not just routine, keeps him on the ice, admitting motivation has wavered but always returned during his long career.
KHL Overturns Simulation Penalty on Vladimir Tkachev
The league cleared Metallurg forward Vladimir Tkachev of simulation, reversing the two-minute penalty from the win over Amur on 6 September.
Radulov marks 800th KHL game as Lokomotiv beat Shanghai Dragons
Lokomotiv won 3:1 over Shanghai Dragons, with captain Alexander Radulov scoring and assisting in his 800th KHL appearance for a second straight win.
Ilya Samsonov Signs One-Year Deal with San Jose
Goaltender Ilya Samsonov joins San Jose on a two-way contract after leaving Sochi, where he posted a .903 save percentage in 14 KHL games this season.
Kuznetsov Argues Disputed Goal Call with Referees
Sibir forward Yevgeni Kuznetsov was caught on referee microphones insisting he scored a disputed goal against Ak Bars, citing his $1,000 bonus.
Ak Bars Trade Alistrov to Dynamo Minsk for Sokolov, Kolyachonok
Ak Bars sent Vladimir Alistrov to Dynamo Minsk in a trade for forward Yegor Sokolov, who switched clubs twice today, plus Vladislav Kolyachonok's KHL rights.
Goldobin: SKA rally past Dynamo Moscow 5-3
Forward Nikolai Goldobin set up four goals as SKA St Petersburg overturned a 0-2 deficit to beat Dynamo Moscow 5-3 in their second KHL win of the season.
Kravets: Barys Must Aim to Win, Not Just Compete
Barys Astana's new head coach demands a winning mentality from his squad, as the club looks to move on from years at the bottom of the Eastern Conference.
Yegor Sokolov Joins Ak Bars After Same-Day Trade
Traded from Torpedo to Dinamo Minsk and immediately on to Ak Bars, Sokolov says he'll keep playing his net-front, puck-battling style in Kazan.
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.
Galchenyuk: Spartak-CSKA Win Felt Like a Play-off Game
After Spartak's 3-2 derby win over CSKA, Alex Galchenyuk likened the atmosphere to Toronto-Montreal, crediting a second-period surge built on character.
Barys Rout Sibir 7:1 as Lyuzenkov Slams Team
Sibir opened the KHL season with two straight losses after a 7:1 defeat to Barys, with coach Lyuzenkov saying no one, including Kuznetsov, played well.
Spartak Terminate Svechnikov's Contract Over Health Issue
Dmitry Fyodorov says Spartak released Yevgeni Svechnikov due to undisclosed health problems, calling the club's handling of the split honourable.
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.
Michael McLeod faces long injury layoff at Avangard
Avangard forward Michael McLeod left the ice in the second period against Salavat Yulaev; coach Guy Boucher expects him back only in late October or early November.
SKA rally past Dinamo Moscow for 5:3 win
Larionov's SKA overturned a 0:2 deficit to beat Dinamo 5:3 and stay unbeaten in two games, while Tambiev's Dinamo dropped to two straight losses.
Ak Bars, Torpedo, Dinamo Minsk Complete Three-Way Trade
Alistrov heads to Dinamo Minsk, Sokolov joins Ak Bars from Torpedo, and Nizhny Novgorod acquire the KHL rights to defenceman Kolyachonok.
Plyushchev Blames Spartak's Coaching Council After Torpedo Loss
Vladimir Plyushchev says Spartak's coaching council, led by Boris Mayorov, is to blame for the team's 0:1 home defeat to Torpedo in the KHL opener.
Neftekhimik blow 3-0 lead, fall to Shanghai in OT
Igor Grishin's side led 3-0 but lost 4-5 in overtime as Mitch Lav's Shanghai staged a comeback in the KHL season's opening week.
Spartak, Metallurg Near Deal for Ivan Morozov
Spartak and Metallurg have reached a preliminary agreement to trade forward Ivan Morozov, with talks between the two KHL clubs at a final stage.