Ice hockey
Alexander Ovechkin Reports to Capitals Camp
Ovechkin arrived in the US and visited the Capitals' rink, greeting team-mates ahead of training camp, which opens on his 41st birthday.
Washington Capitals
Kovalchuk: Ovechkin Will Break Gretzky's Record This Season
Ilya Kovalchuk says he has no doubt Alexander Ovechkin will score the 11 goals needed to surpass Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL scoring mark of 1,016.
Tretiak: Ovechkin's Future Is His Own Decision
Russia's hockey federation chief says the 40-year-old Ovechkin, chasing Gretzky's all-time goal record, could keep playing as long as he wants, citing Jagr and Howe.
Ovechkin Heads to US Ahead of 22nd NHL Season
Alexander Ovechkin will fly to the United States on 10 September to start preparations, with Washington opening the season at Carolina on 3 October.
Tretiak Warns Ovechkin About Duma Career Pressures
Vladislav Tretiak said parliamentary work brings heavy criticism and stress, adding Ovechkin alone must decide his post-career path, including a possible federation role.