Ice hockey
Zhurova: IIHF presidency change won't help Russia
Olympic champion and State Duma deputy Svetlana Zhurova says a new IIHF president elected at the Tenerife congress won't change Russia's status with the federation.
Vyacheslav Fetisov
Tretiak and Fetisov Among Ex-Athletes Elected to Duma
Olympic hockey legends Vladislav Tretiak and Vyacheslav Fetisov join Rodnina, Valuev, Karpov and other former athletes as deputies in Russia's ninth State Duma.
Fetisov on Marchenko and Bobrovsky Joining Maple Leafs
The Olympic champion says Toronto's title drought stems from a lack of Russian players and calls signing Marchenko and Bobrovsky an honour despite past club Russophobia.
Fetisov Downplays Ovechkin's Preseason Injury Concerns
Two-time Olympic champion Vyacheslav Fetisov says Ovechkin's missed practices and preseason games are no cause for alarm, citing veteran scheduling arrangements.
Tretiak, Fetisov and Aksenenko Win Duma Seats
Three former hockey players — Vladislav Tretiak, Vyacheslav Fetisov and Alexander Aksenenko — have won single-mandate seats in Russia's State Duma elections.
Fetisov: Isinbayeva May Now See Missed Opportunity
Slava Fetisov suggested Yelena Isinbayeva may have realized the IOC athletes' commission missed its chance to defend Russian athletes' rights.
Fetisov: ISU trying to force Russian skaters to submit
Olympic champion Vyacheslav Fetisov says the ISU is mocking Russian skaters after barring Valieva, Kondratyuk, Stepanova and Bukin from neutral status.
Ovechkin Unfazed by Young Forwards Chasing His Spot
Ovechkin says pressure from Capitals prospects fuels his motivation heading into his 22nd NHL season, as his goal record chase continues.
Ovechkin: Russia's Olympic Ban Talk Feels Pointless Now
The Washington captain says he's stopped speculating on Russia's international ban, doubting Gary Bettman alone controls the decision to return.
Ovechkin: Chasing a Second Stanley Cup
Alexander Ovechkin says the pursuit of a second Stanley Cup drove his new Washington contract, and confidence in the club's offseason additions.