Ice hockey
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.
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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.
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.
Spartak thrash Rostov 3-0 as Krasnodar stumble
Spartak eased past Rostov with goals from Massalyga, Zhedson and Solari, while leaders Krasnodar were held 1-1 at home by Akron in round 8 of the RPL.
Cherkas: Fedotov Looking Sharp in Spartak Debut
Former SKA coach Sergei Cherkas praised Ivan Fedotov's first three matches for Spartak, noting strong play despite a costly error against his old club SKA.
Severstal Coach Kozyrev: We Lost in Every Aspect vs Spartak
Severstal coach Andrei Kozyrev admitted his team lost in every aspect after an 8-0 defeat to Spartak, but praised first-period chances created.
Dumbadze slams Severstal after 0:8 rout by Spartak
Severstal forward David Dumbadze called his team's performance disgraceful after an 0:8 road defeat to Spartak in the KHL, praising traveling fans.
Spartak Set New KHL Record for Fastest Start
Spartak scored three goals in the first two minutes against Severstal, breaking Torpedo's 2014 mark of 2:23 for the quickest start to a KHL match.
KHL Pre-Match Shootout Plan Divides Hockey World
Karandin blasts KHL president Morozov's idea of shootouts before faceoffs as a 'circus,' while Rotenberg and Belyaev take a more relaxed view.
Igor Larionov Jr on Battling Back Injury Last Season
The SKA forward says he played through pain before back surgery, missed the Spartak game, and is now feeling fully fit again.
Zhamnov Explains Gudik's Absence After SKA Win
Spartak coach Alexey Zhamnov said forward Gudik is healthy but needed time away from action, adding he should return to the lineup soon.
Khlusevich leaves Spartak, joins Rostov
Spartak paid Daniil Khlusevich €345,000 to end his contract early, less than the €1.2m sought; the defender has now signed a two-year deal with Rostov.
Belyaev: Spartak Beat SKA Through Hard Work, Not Flair
Spartak forward Alexander Belyaev says the 3-1 win over SKA came from grinding effort rather than the combination play the team relied on in past seasons.
Manchester United and Bayern Munich Rout Champions League Rivals
United beat Sabah 4-0 and Bayern beat Bodø/Glimt 5-0 as the Champions League league phase opened, while Spartak's deadline-day move for Samorodov collapsed.
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.
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.
RFU Lifts Transfer Ban on Rostov and Sochi
Russian Football Union restores registration rights for both clubs after sanctions imposed 28 August over reported wage and licensing issues.
Ivan Ryabov signs new deal worth 8m roubles at Spartak
The 21-year-old forward's contract runs to 2029, with Spartak reportedly paying him around 8 million roubles this season, per Sila Sporta.
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.
Plyushchev: Russia Could Fully Return in Hockey
Ex-Russia coach Vladimir Plyushchev doubts neutral status suits Russia, citing the Universiade precedent as CAS reviews IIHF's exclusion ruling.
Spartak beat CSKA in Moscow derby
Spartak came from behind to win 3:2 at CSKA in the KHL derby, with Kotlyarov, Jaroš and Comtois on target for the winners.
Spartak Terminate Svechnikov's Contract Over Health Issue
Dmitry Fyodorov says Spartak released Yevgeni Svechnikov due to undisclosed health problems, calling the club's handling of the split honourable.
Comtois' First Spartak Goal Sinks CSKA
Spartak came from behind twice to beat CSKA 3:2 in Moscow, with Max Comtois netting the winner five minutes from time for his first goal in red and white.