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Timofei Khokhlachev, a Moscow‑born forward with a decade of North American hockey experience, has signed a contract with the Rapid City Rush for the upcoming 2026‑27 season.
Kate Koval, a Ukrainian center who transferred to LSU from Notre Dame, announced her departure for personal reasons. Her exit follows LSU's signing of Russian post player Anna Minaeva, a move that sparked dialogue about sport's role in a war‑torn region.
Ukrainian-born forward Kate Koval announced her departure from LSU for personal reasons, while the program welcomed 17‑year‑old Russian center Anna Minaeva, sparking discussion about the intersection of sport and geopolitics.
LSU’s women’s basketball team welcomes 6‑foot‑5 Russian prospect Anna Minaeva, joining a roster already stacked with elite height.
LSU's women's basketball team has added Russian center Anna Minaeva, hoping to strengthen its frontcourt for the upcoming season.
LSU’s women’s basketball program has added a highly anticipated piece to its roster, a 6‑foot‑5 post player from Russia whose reputation for dominating the paint precedes her.
LSU’s women’s basketball team has signed Russian forward Anna Minaeva, a 6‑5 post player from MBA Moscow, to bolster its frontcourt for the upcoming 2026‑27 NCAA season. Minaeva averaged 11.2 points and 9.6 rebounds last season and is expected to add depth, defensive versatility and passing ability under Coach Kim Mulkey.
A look at the highs and lows of Paul Pogba's career, from his World Cup triumph to recent setbacks and possible moves abroad.
Artem Pugachev signs with the New Mexico Goatheads, bringing a Russian VHL pedigree and a career‑high 13‑point season to the ECHL affiliate ahead of the 2026‑27 campaign.
The Philadelphia Flyers are reshaping their front office and coaching staff, eyeing a 2027 Draft bid while preparing for arbitration hearings with key players.
The university announced the appointment of Brian Idalski, a coach with extensive experience in professional and collegiate women's hockey, to lead the program forward.
After a promising draft season and solid KHL numbers, goaltender Pyotr Andreyanov is focused on improvement and a future with CSKA Moskva.
Evgeni Malkin captured his third championship, leading the playoffs in scoring while his wife Anna and son Nikita watch from the stands. The Penguins' triumph over adversity highlights a career defined by resilience and partnership with Sidney Crosby.
The 1976 Montreal Olympics introduced artificial hockey turf, sparking a half‑century of innovation that reshaped rules, equipment and global participation, culminating in a new Poligras installation for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
The Calgary Flames have locked in Dustin Wolf as their No. 1 netminder while adding promising talents like Owen Say and Semyon Konopsky to the AHL roster, and have recently drafted three young goalies who are already making noise in Russia and the NCAA.
Ilia Morozov, the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, spent two weeks in Buffalo, impressed at the combine, met future teammates and shared his ambitions ahead of a debut season with the Miami RedHawks.
At 41, Alex Ovechkin announced his decision to return to the Washington Capitals for a 22nd season, citing the team’s competitive vision rather than financial considerations.
Slava Kozlov, a former Detroit Red Wings player, has been appointed assistant coach of the KHL Shanghai Dragons, a team with a storied connection to the NHL’s Red Wings. Backed by teammate Ilya Kovalchuk, Kozlov hopes to lift the club out of a recent slump and prepare for a move to China within two years.
The Anaheim Ducks have signed defenseman Pavel Mintyukov to a five‑year contract extension through the 2030‑31 NHL season, locking in a player whose rapid development has made him a key part of the club's defensive core.
Drafted by the Seattle Kraken, Viktor Fedorov brings a Siberian background, versatile two‑way play and high‑upside potential to the NHL stage.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have agreed to a one‑year contract with forward Andrei Kuzmenko, worth $5 million annually and extending through the 2026‑27 season. The move comes after Kuzmenko’s strong showing with the Los Angeles Kings, where he contributed 25 points in 52 games.
The Armenian national basketball team defeated Ireland 74‑59 in a Los Angeles friendly before a crowd of over 3,000, showcasing emerging talent and cultural pride.
The Boston Bruins announced seven selections on Day 2 of the 2026 NHL Draft, completing a trade for forward JJ Peterka and picking goaltender Yuri Ivanov and Swedish winger Nils Bartholdsson.
On August 11, 1979, a chartered flight carrying the entire Pakhtakor football team and more than a hundred passengers crashed over Ukraine, killing everyone aboard. The disaster halted a rising sporting dynasty, left a permanent scar on Uzbek football, and set the stage for a nation that would later achieve its first World Cup appearance.