Ice hockey
Razin and Yakovlev at Odds Over Metallurg Captaincy
Metallurg Magnitogorsk coach Andrei Razin reportedly clashed with new captain Egor Yakovlev, who sat out the first four KHL games before returning to the lineup.
KHL
Amur Shuts Out Dinamo 4:0, Ends Rivals' Winning Run
Maxim Dorozhko posted his first shutout of the season with 31 saves as Amur snapped Dinamo's four-game streak in a 4:0 KHL win.
Traktor GM Slams KHL Over Disallowed Dronov Goal
Alexey Volkov blasted KHL video review after Grigori Dronov's late goal was disallowed for goalkeeper interference in Traktor's 1:3 loss to Spartak.
Krikunov Urges KHL Clubs to Sign Nikita Gusev
Former Dinamo Moscow coach Vladimir Krikunov says the KHL's best player remains without a club and calls for him to be signed as soon as possible.
Dinamo Minsk beat Sibir for first win of the season
Sergei Bryliov's Dinamo Minsk defeated Sibir 4:1 in the KHL, claiming their first victory of 2026/27 as Sibir slipped to a fifth loss in six games.
Gatiyatulin finishes press conference despite drone alert
A drone-attack alert hit Sochi during Ak Bars coach Gatiyatulin's press conference after a 3-2 loss; he answered every question before leaving.
Metallurg Blank Barys 3-0 in Magnitogorsk
Khabarov, Korobkin and Mikhailis scored inside seven minutes as Metallurg climbed to second, denying league-top-scorers Barys.
Sochi Beat Ak Bars Kazan for First KHL Win
Goals from Korostelev, Cameron Lee and Vengryzhanovsky gave Sochi a 3:2 home win over Ak Bars, their first victory of the KHL season.
Lokomotiv Wins Sixth Straight to Top Western Conference
Radulov and Kuzin scored as Lokomotiv beat Avangard 2:1 in Yaroslavl, extending their perfect start to six wins and 12 points atop the KHL West.
Andrei Razin Snaps at Reporter Over Tkachev Question
Metallurg's head coach lost his temper at a post-match press conference after being asked about forward Vladimir Tkachev's performance, then walked out.
Spartak beat Traktor for fifth straight KHL win
Daniil Orlov, Daniil Gutik and Danil Pivchulin scored as Spartak won 3-1 at Traktor to move top of the KHL Western Conference on 10 points.
Kamalov: Torpedo's New Volga Arena Feels Like Home
Defenceman Nikita Kamalov compares Torpedo's new Volga Arena to SKA Arena after their 3:2 opening win over Ak Bars Kazan.
Nikishin's agent denies KHL return amid Carolina standoff
Alexander Chernykh says Nikishin has no plans to leave the NHL as the defenceman remains a restricted free agent without a contract in Carolina.
Razin Declines to Elaborate After Metallurg Loss
Metallurg coach Andrei Razin apologized to fans after a 2:3 defeat to Spartak, calling the new Korotkov-Tkachev-Iskhakov line a coaching staff decision.
Torpedo Sign Defenceman Yaroslav Dyblenko
Torpedo have added 32-year-old Yaroslav Dyblenko on a one-year deal, bringing in a defenceman who posted 19 points for Amur last KHL season.
Boris Mikhailov: CSKA's Start to KHL Season Poor
The two-time Olympic champion says CSKA's attack is the problem despite a 4:0 win over Sochi, and predicts victory over Torpedo next.
Jack Rodewald Fined for Simulation in KHL
Salavat Yulaev forward Jack Rodewald was fined by the KHL for simulation during Ufa's 3-4 overtime loss to Ak Bars, as the winless club's season struggles continue.
Gomolyako Slams Gordon Over Traktor's Poor Start
Ex-Traktor vice-president Sergei Gomolyako criticised coach Scott Gordon as Chelyabinsk sit bottom of the Eastern Conference with 2 points from 4 games.
Gomolyako: SKA Not Yet at Full Strength Despite 5-1 Run
Ex-Metallurg sporting director says SKA's 5 wins in 6 games mask a team still shaking off pre-season load, with a tough back-to-back schedule ahead.
Luke Johnson: Borscht and Pelmeni Are My Favourites
The Metallurg Magnitogorsk forward reflects on four years in Russia, praising Moscow's beauty and the warmth of people in Magnitogorsk.
Larionov Defends Son After Ottenbreit Scuffle
SKA coach Igor Larionov addressed the third-period clash between his son and Shanghai's Turner Ottenbreit, promising the team has enforcers ready when needed.
Lyuzenkov Slams Sibir After Loss to Neftekhimik
Sibir's coach blasted a wasted power play and passive defending from Kuznetsov and Beck following the 0:3 defeat to Neftekhimik.
Kuznetsov Denies Dressing-Room Rift at Sibir
After a 0:3 loss to Neftekhimik, Sibir forward Yevgeni Kuznetsov rejected claims of a divided squad, insisting the team stays united.
Alexander Radulov scores 300th KHL career goal
Lokomotiv's 40-year-old forward joined an elite club, netting his 300th league goal in a 4:1 win over Traktor Chelyabinsk.