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Sports
July 6, 2008, 23:16
 - Moscow hosts Powerboat Class 1 Grand Prix
- First Russian Grand Prix, Class 1 World Powerboat Championship has been held in Moscow. Dubai team Victory 1 have continued their triumphant streak winning their third out three starts in the current season.
July 5, 2008, 17:19
 - Hundreds turn out to promote fitness in Moscow
- Around 200 teenagers have gathered in the centre of Moscow for morning exercise. The idea came from the Mishki youth movement. The goal of the event is to promote a healthy lifestyle among the young and support the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.
July 3, 2008, 17:07
 - Arshavin to trade Barca dream for Gazprom money?
- The owners of Russian football champions Zenit St Petersburg will try to block the sale of their in-demand star player Andrey Arshavin by offering him a new contract. Energy giant Gazprom doesn’t want the forward to leave, according to Russia’s Sport-Express newspaper.
July 3, 2008, 16:31
 - Russia inspires Ireland to chase football glory
- The manager of the Republic of Ireland's football team Giovanni Trapattoni said he aims to learn from Russia's recent soccer success. Impressed by the "mentality" of the Russian players, he plans to take a leaf out of manager Guus Hiddink's book to revitalise the flagging Irish team.
July 3, 2008, 3:39
 - Russian Knight getting ready to rumble
- Russian boxer Aleksandr Povetkin says he is nearing peak condition ahead of this month’s showdown with Taurus Sykes – a bout which will give the winner a shot at the world heavyweight title.
July 2, 2008, 18:01
 - CSKA star moves to Manchester for $US 35 MLN
- CSKA Moscow’s star-striker Jo will complete a $US 35 MLN move to Manchester City. The long-lasting saga of Brazilian’s transfer was put to bed once and for all today by the English club.
July 2, 2008, 17:09
 - Medvedev is definitely a striker: Hiddink
- The Russian national football team have achieved a great sporting feat, according to President Dmitry Medvedev, who met Russia's Euro Cup heroes at his residence in the Moscow region.
June 30, 2008, 17:38
 - Four Russians named in UEFA dream team
- The UEFA experts responsible for determining the best players in each match has named its Euro 2008 Team of Tournament on its website. Four Russian footballers have been included in the 23-man squad.
June 30, 2008, 8:49
 - Y Viva Espana! Spanish celebrate victory
- It’s been a long wait, but Spanish football fans finally have something to cheer about. After 44 years without a trophy, their team have at last won a major title. They beat Germany 1-0 in the final of Euro 2008 in Vienna, triggering street parties in towns and cities across Spain.
June 29, 2008, 8:07
 - Russia take home pride, Spain the title
- Spain are celebrating winning Euro 2008. They beat Germany 1-0 in the final in Vienna. But that hasn't stopped Russia enjoying their best championship ever. They got to the semi-finals where they were beaten by the eventual winners. The team's performance has restored pride to Russian football.
June 29, 2008, 1:28
 - French coach predicts bright future for Russian rugby
- Russia’s rugby squad is well placed after day one of the latest leg of the European 7s Championships, which are taking place in Moscow. So far, they've won all three of their games, leaving the team on course to reach the semi-finals on Sunday.
June 27, 2008, 23:33
 - Russian football fans happy with bronze
- Russia's national football team has returned to Moscow after losing their Euro 2008 semi-final against Spain on Thursday. Crowds of fans cheered the team at Domodedovo airport. Later on Friday they'll show off their bronze medals.
June 27, 2008, 14:55
 - Start the bidding - Russian players targeted by foreign giants
- The successful performance of the Russian national team at Euro 2008 has made a strong impression on the continent’s biggest clubs, many of whom have now added Russian players to their shopping lists for the coming season - and are ready to pay big money for their services.
June 27, 2008, 3:27
 - Spain dump Russia out of Euro-2008
- Russia are out of Euro-2008 after losing 3-0 to Spain in the semi-final in Austria. The Spaniards were supreme in front of goal, scoring three times in the second half. Despite the disappointment, Russian fans are holding their heads high. They believe they've got a team for the future.
June 26, 2008, 9:18
 - Andrey Arshavin: Russia's answer to Pele
- Russian footballer Andrey Arshavin has attracted the attention of clubs and media worldwide with his stunning performances at Euro-2008. But it's a little-known fact that the playmaker who proudly wears the number 10 shirt, also likes to design them.
June 26, 2008, 10:37
 - Flag sales break records
- They're all over the place: flying from windows, fixed on car roofs, plastered on the walls of pubs; they're even on people’s faces. And its all thanks to the performance of Russia's footballers in Euro 2008. It's hard to recall a time when the Russian flag was more prevalent.
June 25, 2008, 14:22
 - Last orders please! Austria issue visas to Russian latecomers
- Russian football fans have had their last chance to obtain a visa to go to their team's Euro 2008 semi-final in Vienna. Russia will face Spain on Thursday for the second time in the tournament.
June 25, 2008, 9:34
 - Football fever can be a heartbreaker
- Football fever is sweeping Russia ahead of the Euro 2008 semi-finals. In the past week, two newborn babies have been named in honour of national team head coach Guus Hiddink. But beware - a 'football fan' can sometimes become a medical case.
June 23, 2008, 22:07
 - Dinamo namesakes play to mark club’s 85th birthday
- While Russia are celebrating their quarter-final triumph at Euro 2008, one of the country's biggest domestic clubs is also enjoying a milestone. It is 85 years since Dynamo Moscow was formed. And to mark it they're playing Dinamo sides from Belarus, Ukraine and Georgia – their principal rivals in the Soviet league.
June 23, 2008, 17:41
 - Top clubs hover as Zidane hails Arshavin
- Former France superstar Zinedine Zidane has hailed Russia’s Euro 2008 hero Andrei Arshavin as one of the main surprises of Euro 2008.
June 23, 2008, 1:25
 - Rampant Russia rip apart Dutch to make Euro semi-final
- A brilliant 3-1 defeat of the Netherlands has taken Russia into the Euro 2008 semi-finals in the biggest game of their modern history.
June 20, 2008, 12:59
 - Euro 2008: Russia fire shock warning to Holland
- Russia have warned their Euro 2008 opponents Holland not to expect an easy ride in Saturday’s crunch quarter final. The Dutch have been the team of the tournament so far, emerging from the so-called ‘Group of Death’ with stylish defeats of Italy, France and Romania.
June 19, 2008, 17:39
 - Revealed: the best and worst lanes for Olympic sprinters
- Olympic sprinters take note - a new study has found that being closer to the starter pistol gives athletes a competitive advantage.
June 19, 2008, 8:37
 - Historic triumph as Russia reach Euro playoffs
- Russia are through to the knock-out phase of football’s European Championships for the first time in their modern history. A stylish 2-0 win over Sweden means they will now face the Netherlands in the quarter finals. It’s their best performance in the tournament since competing as part of the USSR side which reached the 1988 final.
June 17, 2008, 19:01
 - Delay over threat to ban Russian gymnast coach from Olympics
- A decision on the fate of Irina Viner, the celebrated Russian gymnastics coach who faces suspension from the Beijing Olympics, has been delayed until next month.
June 17, 2008, 1:50
 - Athletes warm up for Olympics
- With seven weeks left before the Beijing Olympics, the 15th Znamensky Brothers Athletics Memorial Tournament has been held in the Moscow region. The event was attended by many stars of track and field.
June 16, 2008, 19:01
 - Russia face must-win game with Sweden
- Russia’s Euro 2008 campaign is back on track after their 1-0 win over the reigning European Champions Greece. However, there’s still plenty of work to be done if they’re to qualify for the quarter-finals. They face Sweden on June 18, when only a win will do.
June 15, 2008, 7:12
 - Russia victorious in Euro-2008 crunch match
- Russia have won their crucial game against defending champions Greece, 1-0. Konstantin Zyryanov scored for Hiddink's men after 33 minutes. They now face Sweden on Wednesday in a match that will decide who'll go through to the last eight.
June 14, 2008, 10:57
 - Russia face Greece in Euro-2008 crunch game
- Russia is preparing to face Greece in their second match of Euro-2008. Despite losing their first game to Spain, hopes are still alive. But the team needs to do better on Saturday if they're to progress to the knockout stages of the tournament.
June 13, 2008, 23:25
 - Artistic fencing: acting or sport?
- Having begun in Europe about 20 years ago, artistic fencing is now beginning to make its mark in Russia. The first Russian Championships of Artistic Fencing were held in Moscow on June 13.
June 13, 2008, 7:35
 - Russian fans chill out ahead of crunch Euro-2008 game
- After their team's defeat against Spain, Russian football fans have moved on to Salzburg ahead of their match against Greece, and they seem to have taken quite nicely to their new surroundings.
June 13, 2008, 14:32
 - Ovechkin named best in NHL
- Russia's Aleksandr Ovechkin has been named this season's Most Valuable Player in the NHL - an award decided by professional hockey writers. The annual ceremony of North America's National Hockey League was held in Toronto.
June 13, 2008, 7:38
 - The Kremlin Mile: the healthy way to celebrate Russia Day
- Celebrations have taken place across the country to mark Russia Day. The main sporting event, the Kremlin Mile, was held in the heart of the Russian capital.
June 12, 2008, 18:40
 - Boxing: Povetkin fights for title shot
- The International Boxing Federation's top fighter, Russia’s Aleksandr Povetkin, faces Taurus ‘The Bull’ Sykes from New York on July 19. At stake is a chance for a shot at the world heavyweight title, currently held by Ukraine’s Wladimir Klitschko.
June 11, 2008, 16:36
 - Can Dutch spin gold out of million dollar bike?
- Dutch cycle makers hope their new $US 1 million bike will help cyclist Theo Bos win gold at the Beijing Olympics. Four years ago in Athens he narrowly missed the big prize.
June 11, 2008, 7:41
 - Spain crush Russia in Euro-2008
- Russia have been defeated by Spain in their opening match of the European Championships in Innsbruck. The game ended 4-1 to the Spaniards, with David Villa claiming a hat-trick.
June 9, 2008, 16:53
 - NHL 'awards' Hart Trophy to Ovechkin
- North American hockey officials have been left red-faced, after the NHL's official online store briefly featured a t-shirt displaying Aleksandr Ovechkin as the "2007-08 Hart Trophy winner" – almost a week before the award ceremony. Later the link was removed and the league officials had to explain the gaffe, reports The Canadian Press news agency.
June 9, 2008, 10:33
 - Police arrest 100 fans in Austria
- While the European Football Championship is only just gaining pace, some fans have already got into trouble with police. Around 100 were detained in the Austrian city of Klagenfurt on Sunday, which is one of the host venues of the Euro 2008.
June 8, 2008, 2:19
 - Sport of kings returns to Moscow
- The first round of the Russian Breeders’ Cup has kicked off at the Moscow hippodrome where the country’s top jockeys and horses have gathered.
June 8, 2008, 4:09
 - Passions run high as Euro 2008 kicks off
- Euro 2008 got underway with a defeat for co-hosts Switzerland against the Czech Republic and a win for stylish Portugal over Turkey. The Swiss lost 1-0 to the Czechs in the tournament’s opening game, while in Geneva, a Portugal side packed with stars confidently beat Turkey 2-0.
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