Ice hockey
Isayev Named KHL Goaltender of the Week
Lokomotiv's Daniil Isayev claimed the KHL's weekly goaltender award with a 95.45% save percentage, as Mironov and Kotlyarov also earned honors.
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Nikitin praises effort in CSKA's 2:3 loss to Lokomotiv
CSKA coach Igor Nikitin credited his team's improved attitude despite the defeat, discussed Khayrullin's slow adaptation and Jeremy Roy playing through injury.
Buchelnikov and Zamula on CSKA's third loss in four games
CSKA forward Dmitri Buchelnikov and defenceman Yegor Zamula spoke after a 2:3 loss to Lokomotiv, their third defeat in four games this season.
Batrakov's assist lifts Galatasaray past Kocaelispor
Gabriel Sara scored the only goal as Galatasaray beat Kocaelispor 1-0, with substitute Alexei Batrakov credited with his first assist for the club.
KHL: Avangard, CSKA, Sibir Play Sunday Fixtures
Four KHL games on 13 September: Sibir vs Avtomobilist, Avangard vs Metallurg without McLeod, CSKA vs Lokomotiv, and Neftekhimik vs Admiral.
Rafikov: Radulov Is Hockey's Mozart and Beethoven
After Lokomotiv's 3:2 win over CSKA, Rushan Rafikov praised 40-year-old Alexander Radulov's goal-and-two-assists display and Egor Surin's strong start.
Kvartalnov backs referees after Lokomotiv win at CSKA
Lokomotiv's coach declined to question the disallowed CSKA goal in a 3:2 win, citing second-period penalty trouble and no return date yet for Maxim Berezkin.
Lokomotiv Beat CSKA to Stay Top of Western Conference
Radulov, Rafikov and Surin scored as Lokomotiv won 3-2 at CSKA, moving to 8 points and first place while CSKA remain ninth.
Lokomotiv Sign Daniil Romantsev on Trial Contract
Lokomotiv add forward Daniil Romantsev on a trial deal after his 6-goal, 10-assist season with Avtomobilist, with no timeline yet for a full contract.
Zenit Battle Past Lokomotiv 2-1 in RPL Round 8
Luis Enrique's second-half winner, assisted by Pedro, sealed a comeback victory after Rudenko had put Lokomotiv ahead at the break.
Balandin: Dinamo Disappointing, No Faith in Tambiev
Andrei Balandin criticized Dinamo Moscow's start under Leonid Tambiev and praised Barys and Salavat Yulaev despite the latter's 8:6 loss in Astana.
Mostovoy Predicts 2:1 Win for Zenit Over Lokomotiv
Ex-Spartak star Alexander Mostovoy gives Zenit 55% odds and forecasts a 2:1 scoreline as the sides meet at Gazprom Arena on Saturday.
Boris Katchouk Gives Verdict on Russian Cuisine
Traktor forward Boris Katchouk says he loves pelmeni, kotlety and syrniki but isn't a fan of borscht, ahead of facing champions Lokomotiv.
Round 14 of Russian Rugby Championship Set for September 12-13
Yenisey-STM, Krasny Yar and Strela-Ak Bars host round 14 fixtures over two days, with all three matches broadcast live by VideoSport.
Lokomotiv Beat Severstal in Overtime for Third Straight Win
Egor Surin scored in the 63rd minute as Lokomotiv rallied past Severstal 2:1, extending the Gagarin Cup holders' perfect start to three wins.
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.
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.
Batrakov Explains Why He Chose Galatasaray
The Lokomotiv-bound midfielder says Champions League football drove his €25m move, and admits the Russian league's level is declining without European competition.
Radulov Relives Lokomotiv's Comeback vs Avangard
Lokomotiv forward Alexander Radulov recalled trailing 0-2 in Gagarin Cup semi-final Game 6, then scoring twice in 33 seconds before winning in double overtime.
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.
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.
Lokomotiv Rout Traktor 5-1 as Gordon's Rebuild Begins
Reigning champions Lokomotiv opened the KHL season with a 5-1 win over Traktor, with 18-year-old Matvey Kotkov scoring first.
Matvey Kotkov scores KHL's first goal of new season
18-year-old Lokomotiv forward Matvey Kotkov opened the scoring in the 9th minute as Lokomotiv beat Traktor 5:1 in the KHL season opener.
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.