Ice hockey
Kovalchuk wants Shanghai Dragons to move to China within two seasons
Ilya Kovalchuk says talks with Chinese partners go on, February exhibition games are planned, and he expects 15,000-18,000 fans per match in Shanghai.
St Petersburg
Zenit part ways with Mason, Malik Newman to replace him
American guard Mason, 31, played one league game for the St Petersburg side; Malik Newman joins on a one-month deal after 17 points a game for Avtodor.
Zenit newcomer Nate Mason: St Petersburg easier to settle into
American Nate Mason says he has met no real difficulties in St Petersburg, is fully fit after a hard year and calls Zenit more than ready for the Uralmash opener.