Forward of Lokomotiv, **Maxim Shalunov**, shared his thoughts on head coach **Igor Nikitin** moving to CSKA. Last season, the coach led Lokomotiv to victory in the Gagarin Cup. **— How did you react to Igor Nikitin’s departure to CSKA?** — That’s his decision. Everyone makes their own choices about how to advance in their career […]
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Volga Ulyanovsk Announces the Acquisition of Two New Players
Ulyanovsk’s “Volga” announced on its [Telegram channel](https://t.me/fcvolga) the acquisition of two football players: midfielder **Ilya Zubenko** and defender **Artem Molodtsov**. The 19-year-old Zubenko will join the team on a one-year loan deal. He is a product of the FC Rostov Academy. In the previous season, Ilya participated in 23 matches in the Second League B, […]
LeBron James Set to Begin Training Camp with Los Angeles Lakers Amid Future Uncertainty
The 40-year-old small forward **[LeBron James](https://www.championat.com/video/274274-tolpa-vrazhdebno-vstretila-lebrona-v-nyu-jorke/)**, amid uncertainty regarding his future, will begin the next training camp with the Los Angeles Lakers. This information was reported by The Athletic, citing the team and James’ inner circle. Recall that last season, the Lakers finished third in the Western Conference standings during the regular season, but were […]
Facing the Heat: Sorokina Reflects on the 10 km Swim at the World Aquatics Championship
Russian swimmer **Ekaterina Sorokina** expressed her thoughts about the 10km open water swim at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Sorokina finished in 11th place, finishing 1 minute and 48.5 seconds behind the winner, **Moesha Johnson** from Australia. The race was postponed several times due to water quality issues. — It feels amazing to return […]
Osinkin: Pisarsky Is Misunderstood, Yet a Decent Person
Russian coach Igor Osinkin commented on the situation regarding the suspension of forward Vladimir Pisarsky from football activities due to his indirect involvement in betting. “When I worked with him, I never suspected he might be a player who enjoys betting. Initially, I thought he had just lent some money, and that was the extent […]
Young Footballer Compares Winning Euro 2024 to Passing School Exams
The winger of Catalonia’s FC Barcelona, Lamin Yamal, shared his thoughts on whether it was easier for him to pass school exams or to win Euro 2024. During the tournament, held in Germany, Yamal was still attending school. Spain emerged as the European champion by defeating England in the final. “For me, winning Euro was […]
Kolyvanov: Replacing Barco Will Be Harder for Spartak Than Ugalde
Former Russian national team forward **Igor Kolyvanov** pointed out that the possible departure of FC Spartak players **Manfred Ugalde** and **Ezequiel Barco** would be a significant loss for the club. “As far as I understand, there is considerable interest in Barco from various clubs. However, he is a key player for Spartak. His absence would […]
Iga Swiatek Skips to WTA Prize Money Top 3 After Wimbledon 2025 Victory
A 24-year-old Polish tennis player and the world’s fourth-ranked player, **[Iga Swiatek](https://www.wtatennis.com/players/30181/iga-swiatek)**, has climbed to third place in the all-time earnings for WTA players following her victory at Wimbledon 2025. For context, Swiatek claimed the championship title at Wimbledon 2025, decisively defeating the 12th-ranked American player Amanda Anisimova with a stunning scoreline of 6-0, 6-0 […]
Two Russian Stars Shine in THNs Top 3 Undrafted NHL Players
Journalist Andre Leal featured a ranking of the top three current undrafted players in the NHL in an article on The Hockey News website. The list includes two Russian players: goalie **Sergey Bobrovsky** of the Florida Panthers, and forward **Artemy Panarin** from the New York Rangers. “Sergey Bobrovsky is arguably the best goaltender in the […]
Idar Shumakhov Calls Konstantin Tyukavin the Ultimate Russian Striker
The defender and vice-captain of Makhachkala’s Dynamo, **Idar Shumakhov**, referred to Moscow Dynamo’s forward **Konstantin Tyukavin** as the most complete Russian striker. Shumakhov emphasized that Tyukavin possesses several positive football qualities and is not a one-dimensional forward. **”You mentioned that you find it hardest to play against Konstantin Tyukavin. What makes him stand out?”** **”Even […]
