Ice hockey
Kevin Hayes: KHL Better Than Expected at Ak Bars
New Ak Bars forward Kevin Hayes says the KHL exceeded his expectations, praising Nizhny Novgorod's arena and adjusting to puck-protection play.
Nizhny Novgorod
Nigeria to field senior squad against Russia
Nigeria's football federation denies reports of an under-23 lineup, confirming first-team players will face Russia in Nizhny Novgorod on 6 October.
Nizhny Novgorod Ready to Host World Championship
Official Maxim Gafurov says the city would gladly host World Championship hockey matches, as Russia pushes for a return to IIHF competition.
Zhbanov: Toughest Pre-Season Under Ivanovic at Zenit
Zenit forward Georgi Zhbanov says Dusko Ivanovic's demanding methods pushed him through the hardest pre-season training of his career.