Host Russia upsets Spain in penalties to go to World Cup quarters
After a 1-1 final, Russia defeats Spain 4-3 in penalties.
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While Russia celebrates World Cup victory, LGBTQ couple attack confirms fears for safety
The Russian World Cup is off to a rocky start off the pitch.
Olympic Athletes from Russia hold off Germany in wild gold medal hockey game
The new ‘Olympic Athlete from Russia’ logo is as bland as humanly possible
Russia has been banned from participating in the upcoming Winter Olympics due to a doping scandal, but there...
In unprecedented decision, IOC bans Russia from 2018 Winter Olympics amid doping scandal
The IOC came down hard on Russia for a systemic, state-sponsored doping operation.
“Come over to my country and try to take them” – Russian bobsledder, arm wrestler and lawmaker to IOC on his medals
Can we trust Russia not to cheat at the 2018 World Cup?
The Russian state has shown a clear will to cheat at sports.
FIFA confirms investigation into potential Russian doping at 2014 World Cup
Russia's entire 2014 World Cup team is under investigation.
Report says 17 workers have died building Russian World Cup stadiums
This is all on FIFA.
Russian Confederations Cup parade features blackface and racist outfits
Blackface is never okay.
Russia-loving actor Steven Seagal has been banned from Ukraine for 5 years
The action movie star is Vladimir Putin's biggest fan.
Russia organizers worried but shouldn’t be surprised about slow Confederations Cup ticket sales
Why would anyone go to Russia for the Confederations Cup?
Russian lawmakers want to legalize soccer fan brawls just in time for next year’s World Cup
World Cup fans in Russia will be required to have ID cards
The Russian World Cup is already off to a great start.
Former Russian soccer player who denied racism exists will lead investigation into racism in Russian soccer
Someone who claims racism doesn't exist will be leading an investigation into racism. Makes sense.
Russia suddenly boosted its World Cup budget by $325 million with no explanation
A budget document indicates Russia's government is boosting their contribution to the 2018 World Cup by $325 million U.S., but they haven't explained why yet.
Russia contemplating bidding for 2028 Olympics
Still fresh off a terrific four-year run between hosting the Winter Olympics with dogs running through the Olympic...
Russia spending $30 million on “acrobatic rock n’ roll,” tied to Putin’s daughter
The Russian government has recently invested $30 million into a sport called “Acrobatic Rock N’ Roll,” which I’ve...
Absurd new Russian reality survival show ‘Game2: Winter’ will allow rape and murder
I’m guessing Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence must be Russian entrepreneur Yevgeny Pyatkovsky’s biggest heroes. After all, his new reality...
The Cheat Sheet: 118 Russian Olympians banned, Michael Vick wants to play for Cowboys
Is it okay to not care about the Olympics? I get why people like the Olympics. Even if...
118 Russian athletes banned from Rio Olympics
Heading into the summer Olympics there was a bit of a cloud of uncertainty regarding the status of...
Team USA’s uniforms for next Friday’s Opening Ceremony look a little treasonous
The official Opening Ceremony uniforms for Team USA are here, and in the spirit of diplomacy, appear to be...
Pressure increasing on IOC to ban Russia from 2016 Rio Olympics
The ball seems to be firmly in the court of the International Olympic Committee in regards to the...
Russian Sport Minister is just fine with IOC probe
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has decided to open an investigation into the Russian doping allegations, to the surprise...
Report: Russian doping program resulted in 312 falsified tests
The Russian doping scandal is slowly becoming bigger and bigger and continues to cast a shadow not only...
