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Russia to Play Italy, France in Summer Warm-up Games

20:21 18/01/2012 MOSCOW, January 18 (RIA Novosti)

Russia will play Italy in a June friendly, a week before Euro 2012 kicks off, the head of the Russian Football Union said Wednesday.

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Klitschko Named WBC Fighter of 2011
19:56 18/01/2012
The World Boxing Council on Wednesday named Ukrainian heavyweight champion Vitaly Klitschko fighter of the year.
Injured Biathlon Star Cherezov May Return Soon
17:40 18/01/2012
Russian biathlon star Ivan Cherezov may be back in competition before the end of the season after recovering from a double leg break suffered in a September fall, a national team coach said Wednesday.
Zenit Line Up 2 Friendlies Ahead of Champions League Test
15:56 18/01/2012
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Russia Down to Unlucky 13 in Latest FIFA Rankings
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14:16 18/01/2012
WBA belt holder Alexander Povetkin is gearing up for his February 25 title defense against Marco Huck by sparring with six famous U.S. boxers, his manager told RIA Novosti on Wednesday.
Russia's Bratchikova Scores Second Upset at Australian Open
13:33 18/01/2012
Grand slam debutant Nina Bratchikova scored her second upset of the Australian Open on Wednesday, beating Italian Alberta Brianti in straight sets to march into the third round.
Chan 'Excited' to Face Plushenko at Worlds
12:49 18/01/2012
Reigning world figure skating champion Patrick Chan is relishing the prospect of competing against his one-time idol Evgeny Plushenko at this year's championships.
CSKA Director Babaev Fined 1 Ruble for Welliton Slander - Court
11:46 18/01/2012
CSKA Moscow general director Roman Babaev has been ordered to pay 1 ruble in compensation after losing a slander case against Spartak Moscow's Brazilian striker Welliton, a court said Wednesday.

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Russia to Play Italy, France in Summer Warm-up Games

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Povetkin Gears Up for Huck Fight With 6 U.S. Boxers - Manager

Russia's Bratchikova Scores Second Upset at Australian Open

Chan 'Excited' to Face Plushenko at Worlds

CSKA Director Babaev Fined 1 Ruble for Welliton Slander - Court

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