Dmitry Torbinsky has signed a three-year contract with FC Krasnodar, which finished third this season.

Former Spartak Moscow coach Murat Yakin told journalists he was not to blame for the team’s poor performance last season.

Mutko said he would not step down as Sports Minister to head the Russian Football Union.

Spartak Moscow owner is set to sue rivals CSKA Moscow for the fans’ violent behavior at the newly-built stadium during a major showdown on May 17.

Mario Mandžukić may start his next season at St. Petersburg as rumours are ripe he’s about to join Zenit.

Timofey Mozgov, 28, got a record 28 points and 10 rebounds in a 82-103 defeat against Golden State Warriors that evened up the NBA finals 2-2.

Vitaly Dyakov’s hat trick helped Rostov score a major victory over rival Rosno in the battle for a spot in the Premier League.

Stipe Pletikosa is leaving Rostov after making sure the team stays in the Premier League.

Kurban Berdyev has not indicated whether he is staying with Rostov or moving to Spartak.

Dmitry Alenichev is the most likely candidate to be signed by Spartak Moscow as its new coach.