President Vladimir Putin backs surprise Russia bid to host 2027 Rugby World Cup
Australia are the current favourites to earn host status for the tournament.
Jul 28, 19:44
Sirotkin may remain F1 tester in 2020
Sergey Sirotkin may remain in Formula 1 as a test driver in 2020.
Feb 12, 06:14
BOA calls for Russia to face "fullest possible sanctions" after four-year ban
The disciplinary measures relate to tampering with data obtained from a Moscow laboratory.
Dec 11, 18:22
Putin on a show – 5 things we learned from the Russian Grand Prix
Race in Sochi – attended by the Russian leader – was dominated by the Mercedes team orders controversy.
Oct 1, 11:45
Pussy Riot claim responsibility for pitch invasion during Russia World Cup final
Russian musicians and activists Pussy Riot post a message on social media claiming responsibility for a pitch invasion during the 2018 World Cup final.
Jul 15, 17:41
Sepp Blatter criticises "inconsistent" VAR implementation at 2018 World Cup
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter believes that VAR is failing at the 2018 World Cup in Russia due to a lack of consistency in its implementation.
Jun 21, 20:33
Vladimir Putin: 'World Cup will be vibrant, unforgettable'
Russian president Vladimir Putin promises that the country will host an "unforgettable" and "vibrant" World Cup ahead of the first match on Thursday afternoon.
Jun 14, 11:57
Christian Purslow calls on England, France, Germany and Spain to boycott World Cup
Former Chelsea chief executive Christian Purslow urges England, France, Germany and Spain to withdraw from the World Cup in defiance of Russian president Vladimir Putin.
Mar 20, 19:51
Flavio Briatore 'very sorry' Robert Kubica comeback failed
Flavio Briatore says that it is a shame Robert Kubica will not make a sensational return to Formula 1 in 2018.
Jan 5, 18:03
Williams set to announce Sergey Sirotkin deal
Williams look set to announce a two-year contract with Sergey Sirotkin.
Jan 3, 13:29
Billionaire backer pushes for Sergey Sirotkin seat
Powerful Russian businessman Boris Rotenberg says that he is pushing hard to secure Sergey Sirotkin's place on the 2018 grid.
Dec 18, 05:58
Bernie Ecclestone happy with Ferrari-Mercedes fight
Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone says that the best thing about the sport's new era is that there is finally a fight at the front.
May 3, 08:49
Private companies to pay Russian Grand Prix race fee
The race fee for the Russian Grand Prix will be paid entirely by private investors in 2017.
Feb 10, 08:32
Russia to hold 'special competitions' for banned Paralympic athletes
Russia will host its own version of the Paralympic Games on home soil following the decision to ban all 267 athletes from Rio 2016, Vladimir Putin announces.
Aug 25, 18:45
Russian deputy sports minister suspended over doping allegations
Russian sports minister Yurfy Nagornykh is suspended until after a full investigation into alleged state-sponsored doping among Russian athletes is conducted.
Jul 19, 10:01
Russian president Vladimir Putin: 'Olympics on brink of split over doping accusations'
President Vladimir Putin says that the Olympics could be on the "brink of a split" following allegations of Russia's 'state-sponsored doping'.
Jul 18, 18:42
Russia players Pavel Mamaev, Aleksandr Kokorin disciplined for Monaco party
Aleksandr Kokorin and Pavel Mamaev, who played in the Russia team that was knocked out of Euro 2016 at the group stages, are fined after video footage appears to show them in a Monaco nightclub.
Jul 6, 17:01
IAAF upholds ban on Russian athletes ahead of Rio 2016 Olympics
The IAAF upholds a ban on Russian athletes ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympics.
Jun 17, 16:51
Minister: 'Russia not ready for more Formula 1 races'
Russia's sports minister plays down suggestions that the country might add another annual grand prix to the Formula 1 calendar.
May 3, 11:17
Bernie Ecclestone: 'Russian Grand Prix secure with Vladimir Putin's backing'
Bernie Ecclestone says that Russia will stay on the F1 schedule so long as it has the backing of Vladimir Putin.
Apr 30, 10:47
Russian Grand Prix night race talks still on
Talks are still on track for Sochi to switch to a night race format in the future.
Apr 29, 10:06
Sergey Sirotkin admits targeting Renault race debut
Sergey Sirotkin admits that he is targeting a full race seat at Renault for 2017.
Apr 28, 08:24
Manager: 'Sergey Sirotkin deal could go beyond 2016'
Sergey Sirotkin's contract with Renault's new works team as test driver could extend beyond this year, according to his manager.
Apr 27, 09:16
Vladimir Putin: 'Sepp Blatter should win Nobel Peace Prize'
Russian president Vladimir Putin believes that suspended FIFA chief Sepp Blatter should win the Nobel Peace Prize.
Dec 17, 12:38
Vladimir Putin spokesman says doping claims in Russia are 'unfounded'
A spokesman for Russia president Vladimir Putin claims that accusations of state-sponsored doping in the country 'appear unfounded'.
Nov 10, 11:57
Lewis Hamilton denies spraying Russia president Vladimir Putin with champagne
Formula 1 ace Lewis Hamilton denies spraying Russia leader Vladimir Putin with champagne during race celebrations in Sochi.
Oct 13, 10:45
Vladimir Putin: 'Sepp Blatter deserves the Nobel Prize'
Vladimir Putin says that he believes Sepp Blatter has not been involved in corruption and deserves to win the Nobel Prize.
Jul 27, 22:13
Romanian prime minister criticised for Baku visit
Romanian president Klaus Iohannis criticises prime minister Victor Ponta for attending the opening of the European Games.
Jun 15, 17:17
FBI investigating Russia and Qatar's World Cup bids
The FBI confirms that it will probe FIFA's decision to award World Cups to Russia and Qatar.
Jun 3, 19:29
Vladimir Putin wades into FIFA controversy
Russian president Vladimir Putin is "absolutely sure" that US authorities are deliberately attempting to stop Sepp Blatter being re-elected as FIFA top boss.
May 28, 11:05
MI6 'spied on Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich during probe into Russia bid'
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich was reportedly spied on by MI6 during an investigation into Russia's 2018 World Cup bid.
Dec 1, 12:48
Deputy PM Nick Clegg wants Russia to be stripped of 2018 World Cup
Deputy PM Nick Clegg wants Russia to be stripped of 2018 World Cup amid the country's international troubles.
Jul 27, 08:55
LeBron James, Daniel Craig lead A-list celebrities at World Cup final
Several famous faces, including LeBron James and Daniel Craig, will be in attendance at the World Cup final in Rio de Janeiro tonight.
Jul 13, 17:55
Vladimir Putin to attend World Cup final
Russia President Vladimir Putin will attend the World Cup final on July 13 to play a part in the tournament's closing ceremony.
Jun 20, 12:22
Vladimir Putin critic calls for Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich to be punished
A critic of Russian president Vladimir Putin calls on Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich to be sanctioned following the conflict with Ukraine.
Mar 21, 13:21
Thomas Bach praises "amazing" Sochi transformation
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach praises the "amazing" transformation that has taken place in Sochi.
Feb 23, 15:10
Video: Pussy Riot release anti-Putin song following Sochi attack
Russian punk group Pussy Riot release a new music video, filmed in Sochi, criticising President Vladimir Putin over the hosting of the Winter Olympics.
Feb 22, 08:24
Russian president Vladimir Putin congratulates Viktor Ahn on medal success
Russian president Vladimir Putin praises Viktor Ahn for winning two gold medals in Sochi on Friday.
Feb 22, 05:34
Bernie Ecclestone backs Vladimir Putin over gay rights issue
Bernie Ecclestone says that he agrees with Vladimir Putin's stance on gay rights, and claims most other people do as well.
Feb 20, 20:44
Members of punk group Pussy Riot 'arrested in Sochi'
Pussy Riot members Nadezhda Tolokonnikova and Maria Alekhina are reportedly arrested by police in Sochi at the Winter Olympics.
Feb 18, 13:26
