World Aquatics lifts all sanctions on Russia, Belarus

The decision applies to all disciplines: swimming, including open water, artistic swimming, diving, and water polo

Washington Capitals nominate Ovechkin for Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy

No Russian has ever won the award to the NHL player who best exemplifies perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to the sport of hockey

Ex-head coach of Russia’s Zenit FC, Romanian national team Lucescu dies at age of 80

According to ESPN, Lucescu was hospitalized on April 3, after reportedly suffering a heart attack

DR Congo qualify for World Cup after 52-year wait with dramatic extra-time win

DR Congo has qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 52 years after Axel Tuanzebe scored a dramatic extra-time winner against Jamaica

A coach has denied that a Russian gymnast insulted Ukraine during an award ceremony

The head coach of Russia’s national team has denied that rhythmic gymnast Sofia Ilteryakova insulted Ukraine’s state symbols during a medal ceremony

Ovechkin ‘the only one’ to break Gretzky’s last-standing record, says Tretiak

After a match against Philadelphia Flyers on March 31, Ovechkin scored an overall of 1,005 goals, while the record set by Gretzky stood at 1,016 goals

Russia, Mali football teams play to scoreless draw in St. Petersburg

A failed penalty by Russia’s Ivan Oblyakov was the highlight of the match

Retired MMA icon Emelianenko wants to fight at Russia's 2027 Sambo Championship

Fedor Emelianenko retired in February 2023 after a rematch against America's Ryan Bader

Russia ready to host Olympic Games in the future

The president congratulated the Russian Olympic Committee on its 115th anniversary

Arina Sobolenko wins WTA tournament in Miami for second time in a row

The Belarusian player defeated American Coco Gauff

IOC bars trans women from all Olympic events

The International Olympic Committee has barred transgender women from all female events as part of its new eligibility policy

Russia beats Nicaragua in soccer friendly

This was the Russian national team's first match of 2026