Russia
Anikeeva named Russian basketball head
The Russian Basketball Federation has elected Yulia Anikeeva as its permanent president, following her interim position in the role.
Russia distributes 2013 budget for World Cup
The Russian government has distributed this year’s funding plans for seven regions that will host the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Sochi GP misses F1 application date
The Russian Automobile Federation (RAF) has reportedly missed the deadline to apply for its scheduled Formula One grand prix in Sochi next year.
Russia toughens match-fixing penalties
Russian president Vladimir Putin has signed a bill into law toughening the maximum penalty for match-fixing to seven years in prison.
Heineken extends deal to set up base at Olympics
The Dutch national Olympic committee (NOC*NSF) has extended its partnership with Dutch beer firm Heineken to set up a base at the Olympics until the 2016 Rio Games.
World Championships weekend sells out
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has revealed that the tickets for its 2013 World Championships final weekend has already sold out.
Kazan to hold poll for 2024 Olympic bid
The mayor of Russian city Kazan will hold an opinion poll to help decide whether the city should bid for the 2024 summer Olympics.
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Moscow to build Formula One track
Russian capital Moscow is due to build a racing track next year capable of hosting a Formula One grand prix by 2016, according to a government official.
NHL step closer to Sochi 2014 deal
National Hockey League (NHL) players are a step closer to participating in the 2014 Sochi winter Olympics, as a final meeting between ice hockey associations and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is reportedly due to take place on Monday.
Gazprom CEO hopeful of UFL plans
Alexei Miller, chief executive of Russian energy firm Gazprom, has maintained that the proposal for a Unified Football League (UFL) for Russian and Ukrainian clubs retains widespread support, ahead of a pre-season tournament starting tomorrow.
NHL and IOC hold positive talks over Sochi 2014
The National Hockey League (NHL) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) are reportedly closer to finalising an agreement to allow NHL players to play at the 2014 Sochi winter Olympics in Russia.
Sochi awarded 2017 Bobsleigh & Skeleton World Championships
Sochi, the Russian hosts of next year's winter Olympics, has been awarded the hosting rights for the Bobsleigh & Skeleton World Championships in 2017.
Anzhi ordered to play European home games elsewhere
Russian Premier League football club Anzhi Makhachkala has been ordered to hold its UEFA Europa League home matches away from its own stadium next season, due to security concerns.
Russia 2018 World Cup venues struggling with FIFA requirements
Russia 2018 World Cup official Daniil Izotenkov has declared all proposed tournament stadiums are struggling to meet FIFA requirements.
Russia reveals 2018 World Cup spending plans
Further details have emerged over how Russia will spend its 664.1 billion rubles ($20.75 billion) 2018 FIFA World Cup budget.
Russia and US to join forces on Sochi 2014 security
The presidents of Russia and the United States have confirmed in a joint statement that high-profile events, such as the 2014 winter Olympic Games in Sochi, will see the two nations working together on security.
KHL season to be halted by Sochi Olympics
The Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) will halt next season’s 2013/14 schedule a full two weeks before the start of the Sochi 2014 Olympics ice hockey tournament, league vice-president Vladimir Shalaev said.