A civil lawsuit accusing hip hop producer Russell Simmons of rape has been dismissed. Four other women have claimed Simmons raped them, with several others asserting sexual misconduct dating back to 1983. He has denied all accusations.
American football quarterback Russell Wilson led the Seattle Seahawks to victory in Super Bowl XLVIII. He is married to R&B singer Ciara.
Russell Westbrook of the NBA's Oklahoma City Thunder has drawn attention for his explosive scoring performances and creative outfits.