Georgia not planning to boycott Sochi Olympics – PM
Georgia's Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili speaks during his press conference following the arrest last week of two ex-ministers from the ousted government for corruption in Tbilisi, on December 24,...
View ArticleHead coach of Russian curling team feels no pressure ahead of Sochi 2014
(L-R) Russia's team, Anna Sidrova, Ekaterina Galkina, Liudmila Privivkova, Margarita Fomina, Nkeiruka Ezekh and coach Thomas Lips (AFP Photo / Scanpix Sweden / Janerik Henriksson Sweden out)...
View ArticleWADA poured dope into athlete probe
Samples at the Doping Analysis Laboratory (Reuters / Stringer)The World Anti-Doping Agency has closed its laboratory in Madrid, Spain, after the negligence of its employees ruined an athlete’s career....
View ArticleMike Trout, RG3, Gabby Douglas, Johnny Manziel Among Breakout Stars Of 2012
From Gabby Douglas and Mike Trout to Ricky Rubio and RG3, 2012 introduced sports fans to some new faces that we'll likely be seeing for years to come. Not only did the London Olympics put a spotlight...
View ArticleKirilenko outran Bolt at London Games
Kirilenko outran Bolt at London GamesGet short URLLink copied to clipboardemail story to a friendprint versionPublished: 29 December, 2012, 14:25 TAGS:Athletics, Olympics, London2012, Basketball,...
View ArticleRussia’s volleyball coach resigns due to heart problems
Russian volleyball team's head coach, Vladimir Alekno, with the London 2012 gold medal (RIA Novosti / Vladimir Pesnya)Vladimir Alekno, who led Russia to volleyball gold at the London Olympics, is...
View ArticleAl Jazeera reviews 2012
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View Article‘Russia to become center for world sports’ – Mutko
Russia's sports minister, Vitaly Mutko (RIA Novosti/Sergey Guneev)(22.3Mb)embed videoAfter a year of big events and big investments, Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko has declared that the country...
View Article5-time Olympics winner Davydova to train Synchro champs for Russia
5-time Olympics winner Davydova to train Synchro champs for Russia Get short URLLink copied to clipboardemail story to a friendprint versionPublished: 07 January, 2013, 16:25 TAGS:Water sports,...
View ArticleLithuania deny US ice dancer Tobias citizenship…and Sochi 2014 dream
Lithuania deny US ice dancer Tobias citizenshi 1000 p…and Sochi 2014 dreamGet short URLLink copied to clipboardemail story to a friendprint versionPublished: 08 January, 2013, 14:50 TAGS:Olympics,...
View ArticleRyan Lochte is getting a reality TV show
It was only a matter of time before budding television star and grill-sporting Olympic gold medal-winner Ryan Lochte got his own reality TV show. Called “What Would Ryan Lochte Do?”, the six-episode...
View ArticleRussian alternative communists want US barred from Sochi Olympics
Photo from www.komros.infoA Russian Communist party that positions itself as an alternative to the long established and popular KPRF is now seeking to prevent the participation of US athletes in the...
View ArticleTina Fey and Amy Poehler demonstrate why they will be the best Golden Globe...
As comedians Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will remind you again and again, the best part about the Golden Globes is that attendees can drink and that the "ragged people" of TV are "just lucky to be there."...
View ArticleFirebird flame: Sochi Winter Olympic torch unveiled
Firebird flame: Sochi Winter Olympic torch unveiledGet short URLLink copied to clipboardemail story to a friendprint versionPublished: 14 January, 2013, 17:41 TAGS:Olympics, Winter sports, Russia,...
View ArticleMusic to her ears: violinist Vanessa-Mae confirms Sochi 2014 participation
Violinist Vanessa-Mae (RIA Novosti / Dmitry Korobeinikov)World famous violinist, Vanessa-Mae, says she hasn’t given up her plans of taking part in the Sochi Olympics –not as a musician at the Opening...
View ArticleOvechkin to play in Sochi regardless of NHL decision
Alexander Ovechkin (AFP Photo / Alexander Nemenov) Russian ice hockey star Alex Ovechkin has pledged to take part in the 2014 Sochi Olympics even if the NHL doesn’t allow the players to participate in...
View ArticlePersonal data needed in exchange for Sochi tickets
screenshot from http://www.sochi2014.comBefore buying tickets to the Sochi Winter Olympics fans will have to give their personal details to the Russian authorities for security reasons, the organizing...
View ArticleOlympic bosses ask Russia to return to winter time
A clock in the Neserbskaya street, Sochi. (RIA Novosti / Mikhail Mordasov)The International Olympic Committee has requested the Russian government return the country to winter time for the sake of...
View ArticleRussian to see first F1 Grand Prix in November 2014 – official
RIA Novosti / Ruslan KrivobokRussia will host its first Formula One Grand Prix in November 2014 despite earlier reports of delays to the Sochi track construction. The mayor of the host city Anatoly...
View ArticleMost expensive Olympics in history: Sochi 2014 Games to cost over $50 billion
The Bolshoi ice palace under construction in Imereti Valley, Sochi (RIA Novosti / Mikhail Mokrushin)The Sochi Winter Olympics will cost Russia over $50 billion, five times more than original estimates,...
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