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Apr 20, 2018 17:36

Russian ice hockey legend Viacheslav Fetisov turns 60

Legendary Russian and Soviet ice hockey player Viacheslav Fetisov, who spent more than 10 years in the NHL, winning two Stanley Cups with the Detroit Red Wings, celebrates his 60th birthday on Friday.

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Russian ice hockey legend Viacheslav Fetisov turns 60
Legendary Russian and Soviet ice hockey player Viacheslav Fetisov, who spent more than 10 years in the NHL, winning two Stanley Cups with the Detroit Red Wings, celebrates his 60th birthday on Friday.
Apr 20, 2018 17:36
‘Like they’re flushing me down the toilet’: Russian rooster football coach hits out after sacking
Russian football coach Aleksandr Grigoryan has been fired from second tier club Luch-Energiya, following the infamous incident in which a fan threw a live rooster at him. Grigoryan said fans were “flushing him down the toilet.”
Apr 20, 2018 16:58
US boxer Wilder loses $4.3mn in Povetkin court case, claims Russian fighter's team
Undefeated American heavyweight boxer Deontay Wilder’s team has lost $4.3 million in a court case over the cancelled fight with Russian fighter Alexander Povetkin back in 2016.
Apr 20, 2018 15:10
Female Japan mayor determined to cancel men-only sumo tradition
A female mayor in western Japan, Tomoko Nakagawa, has announced plans to protest against the Japan Sumo Association (JSA) and question the legality of an old sumo tradition that prohibits women from entering the “sacred” ring.
Apr 19, 2018 16:30
Russian Sports Ministry plans to open World Cup 2018 Fan Fest in Crimea
Russian Deputy Sport Minister Natalia Parshikova has announced plans to open FIFA Fan Fest squares on the Crimean peninsula during the 2018 World Cup.
Apr 19, 2018 16:30
'I thought if I closed my eyes, I would never open them' – Russian Olympic skater on horror injury
Russian figure skater Natalja Zabijako has explained how she battled to win Olympic silver at PyeongChang 2018 despite a horrific head injury sustained two years before the event.
Apr 19, 2018 15:00
Strip off! Russian women’s football team promise ‘erotic’ photoshoot if they win league title
Russian women’s football team FK Yenisey have made a cheeky promise if they clinch the Russian premier league title – to have a steamy photo-session of the entire squad showing off their silverware.
Apr 19, 2018 12:45
‘I’ve contacted Russian security service about this bull****’ – football manager on rooster incident
Football coach Aleksandr Grigoryan has contacted Russia’s security service FSB over an incident where a fan of Luch-Energiya Vladivostok, the team he manages, tossed a live rooster at him during a game.
Apr 18, 2018 18:06
‘It happened hundreds of times’: Olympic gold medal gymnast Maroney on Nassar sex abuse
Olympic gold medalist McKayla Maroney says she was molested “hundreds of times” by former US Gymnastics and Michigan State doctor Larry Nassar.
Apr 18, 2018 16:01
German FA president hopes Angela Merkel will visit 2018 World Cup in Russia
German Football Association President Reinhard Grindel has expressed hope that Chancellor Angela Merkel will attend the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off in Russia on June 14.
Apr 18, 2018 13:38
The Peter Schmeichel Show: Goalkeeping great explores World Cup host city Samara
The goalkeeping great continues to explore local culture in 2018 FIFA World Cup host cities. This time it’s Samara, a city that is set to host four group-stage matches and two matches in the elimination rounds.
Apr 18, 2018 10:12
Australian rugby star Folau avoids punishment for anti-gay comments
Australian rugby star Israel Folau will not be penalized by Rugby Australia for his anti-gay comments which caused a public uproar and homophobia discussions in the world of rugby as well as outside of it.
Apr 17, 2018 15:44

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