Magnus Carlsen won’t defend his title, leaving China’s Ding Liren to face Russia’s Ian Nepomniachtchi in Astana for chess’ top honor
Russian moves: Here are five athletes who electrified their sports with unique tricks
From Pavel Datsyuk to Alina Kabaeva, Russian athletes have numerous sporting moves named in their honor
‘Before a game I down a nice vodka to tone my muscles’: How the Russian ‘Black Spider’ took football to new heights
March 20 marks the anniversary of the death of Lev Yashin, one of Russia’s most iconic sporting figures
Medvedev beats Rublev in all-Russian final
Daniil Medvedev won the ATP Dubai Duty Free tournament, beating compatriot Andrey Rublev in two sets in Saturday’s final
Russia’s exit from top European sports body approved
The World Chess Federation (FIDE) has approved Russia’s transfer to Asia upon Moscow’s request