Ice hockey
Ilya Khokhlov Joins Yugra
The 31-year-old defenseman leaves the KHL for Yugra, returning to the VHL for the first time since his 2016/17 stint with Izhstal.
Neftekhimik
Bratash: Admiral lacked finishing touch vs Neftekhimik
Admiral's head coach said his team missed open-net chances and failed to capitalize on opportunities their goalkeeper created in the 1:2 loss.
Grishin: Neftekhimik won on character, not size
Neftekhimik's coach credited grit over stature after beating Admiral 2-1 at home, praising his squad's resilience and unity following the series win.
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.
Neftekhimik-Admiral to Open with Minute's Silence
The KHL clash will go ahead as scheduled after drone strikes killed two and injured six in Nizhnekamsk, with players wearing black armbands and no entertainment activities.
Admiral Beat CSKA 4-2 Amid Disallowed Goal Controversy
KHL stood down a video-review official after CSKA's disallowed goal in their 4-2 loss to Admiral, but the club remains unhappy with the result.
Neftekhimik Beat Avtomobilist 3:1
Coach Igor Grishin praised his team's effort and clinical finishing, while Avtomobilist's Alexei Kudashov blamed a lack of cutting edge for the loss.
Jean-Sébastien Dea Retires at 32
Former NHL and KHL forward Jean-Sébastien Dea has ended his career after winning the German title with Eisbären Berlin last season.
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.
Amir Miftakhov: KHL Now an Unpredictable League
Shanghai Dragons goalkeeper Amir Miftakhov says the KHL has become a level league with no easy fixtures ahead of the new season opener.