Ice hockey
Kvartalnov Claims 79th Win as Lokomotiv Coach
Dmitri Kvartalnov beat Severstal 2:1 in overtime for his 79th win with Lokomotiv, moving past Kari Heikkila into third on the club's all-time list.
KHL
SKA See Three KHL Fixtures Rescheduled
The KHL moved three SKA matches in the 2026/27 season, including swapping the order of both Dinamo Minsk fixtures, by agreement between the clubs.
Andrievsky: Amur's Attack Struggles After Sibir Loss
Amur head coach Alexander Andrievsky says a shortage of shots on goal is behind the team's third straight defeat, this time a 0:2 loss at Sibir.
Sibir Edge Amur for First Win of KHL Season
Goals from Pavel Tyutnev and Sergei Popov gave Sibir a 2:0 win over Amur in Novosibirsk, ending a two-game losing start to the season.
Metallurg Magnitogorsk in Talks With Spartak Over Morozov
Director Alexei Zhloba confirms Metallurg is negotiating with Spartak Moscow for forward Ivan Morozov, saying a deal could come within a week.
Lokomotiv Yaroslavl top KHL's record revenue payout
KHL will pay clubs a record 2.36bn roubles for 2025/26, with champions Lokomotiv Yaroslavl receiving the largest share at 215.9 million.
Sibir Place Ilya Fedotov on KHL Waivers
The 23-year-old forward has 48 hours for another KHL club to claim him before Sibir terminates his contract after a modest 2024/25 season.
Metallurg Confirms Talks Over Malkin Return
Club director Alexei Zhloba says Metallurg weighed bringing Malkin home before he re-signed with Pittsburgh, calling the chances '50-50' at the time.
Spartak Moscow Chase Sixth Straight Win Over SKA
Spartak host SKA in Moscow on 10 September with bookmakers favouring the hosts at 2.15, extending a run of five straight wins over the St Petersburg club.
SKA Face Back-to-Back Games in KHL Schedule Crunch
SKA play their second match in two days after facing Spartak in Moscow, sparking fan complaints about the KHL's congested early-season calendar versus rivals like Avangard.
Larionov hails SKA character after win over Lada
SKA coach Igor Larionov praised his players' resilience following a 2:1 overtime win, with a quick turnaround before facing Spartak.
Sheldon Rempal Earns Bonus at Salavat Yulaev
The Canadian forward triggered a 20-million-rouble bonus after reaching one point in his KHL season opener against Severstal.
Zubov: Lada Fell to SKA in Overtime Again
Lada coach Pavel Zubov blamed a lapse in concentration and a systemic third-period error for the 1-2 overtime loss to SKA, the team's third straight defeat.
Shchitov: Dinamo Moscow Could Reconsider Tambiev
Ex-KHL defender Nikita Shchitov says coach Leonid Tambiev's future may be questioned if Dinamo lose a third straight game, to Admiral.
Nikita Boyarkin joins Admiral from Barys
Goalkeeper Nikita Boyarkin says his exit from Barys was abrupt, with Admiral reaching out first to offer him a deal without an agent involved.
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.
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.