Reminders of war motivate Ukraine to perform ‘miracle’ against England
By Ben Church, CNN It may be thousands of miles from the frontline, but the Ukrainian soccer team is never far from the horrors of war. While the…
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No more No. 1 seeds left in NCAA men’s basketball tournament after Alabama and Houston lose
By Homero De la Fuente, CNN For the first time ever in NCAA men’s basketball tournament history, all four No. 1 seeds have failed to reach the…
Continue Reading Bayern Munich sacks manager Julian Nagelsmann, appoints Thomas Tuchel
By Kevin Dotson, CNN Bayern Munich announced Friday that the club has fired manager Julian Nagelsmann and will appoint Thomas Tuchel to the post,…
Continue Reading Runner Zane Robertson explains reasons for doping violations, discloses feeling suicidal thoughts after scandal
By Ben Morse, CNN New Zealand runner Zane Robertson says he “made some bad decisions in a really dark place” which led to his lengthy ban…
Continue Reading ‘Thank you Jordan for hitting me’: Jordan Spieth’s ball hits two fans and breaks a phone at Dell Match Play
By Jack Bantock, CNN Look up a definition of “eventful” and you just may find a snapshot of Jordan Spieth’s Thursday afternoon. Of…
Continue Reading Sweet 16: Julian Strawther’s near-halfcourt shot sends Gonzaga into the Elite Eight
By Thomas Schlachter and Homero De la Fuente, CNN Sweet 16 action got underway in the NCAA tournament and just like in the previous rounds of March…
Continue Reading Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo score to reach historic landmarks
By Matias Grez, CNN It was a night of landmark goals and historic achievements for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, as the pair continued to…
Continue Reading Few people have ever finished the Barkley Marathons. Thanks to cheeseburgers and a power nap, Aurélien Sanchez became one of them
By George Ramsay, CNN It’s a few days since he dragged his battered, sleep-deprived body to the finish line of the Barkley Marathons —…
Continue Reading Tom Brady buys partial stake in WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces
By Homero De la Fuente, CNN Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady has acquired an ownership stake in the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces, team owner…
Continue Reading World Athletics tightens rules on transgender women athletes
By Ben Morse, CNN World Athletics (WA) announced new rules on Thursday impacting transgender women athletes, banning some from competing in female…
Continue Reading Sweet 16 preview: UCLA siblings prepare to make history in March Madness
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN As ever, March Madness has given fans some brilliant storylines from the world of college basketball. There have been…
Continue Reading NWSL players unhappy over FIFA video game likenesses and abilities
By Matt Foster, CNN Several National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) players expressed their discontent at the accuracy of their likenesses on…
Continue Reading LaLiga files complaint to Barcelona court after racist abuse of Vinícius Jr. in El Clásico
By Matias Grez, CNN LaLiga has filed a complaint to a Barcelona court after Real Madrid star Vinícius Jr. was racially abused during El Clásico at…
Continue Reading Mark Cuban left bemused as the Golden State Warriors score bizarre basket in 127-125 road win over the Dallas Mavericks
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN The Golden State Warriors made it two wins in a row with a 127-125 road victory over the Dallas Mavericks, though the game…
Continue Reading UEFA opens investigation into FC Barcelona’s alleged improper payments to former referee official
By Matias Grez, Ben Morse and Patrick Sung, CNN UEFA, European soccer’s governing body, has opened an investigation into alleged improper…
Continue Reading Chicago Blackhawks won’t wear Pride warmups because of security concerns
By Jill Martin, CNN The NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks are opting not to wear specialized Pride warmup jerseys on Sunday when the team holds its…
Continue Reading Lionel Messi mania grips Argentina as World Cup celebrations continue
By Matias Grez, CNN Three months may have passed since Argentina lifted the World Cup trophy in Qatar, but celebrations in the South American nation…
Continue Reading Mikaela Shiffrin: Record-breaking skier thought Lindsey Vonn would beat Ingmar Stenmark’s landmark first
By Jill Martin and Thomas Schlachter, CNN US skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin hadn’t anticipated moving into the greatest-of-all-time conversation.…
Continue Reading Mikaela Shiffrin: Record-breaking skier thought Lindsey Vonn would beat Ingmar Stenmark’s landmark first
By Jill Martin and Thomas Schlachter, CNN US skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin hadn’t anticipated moving into the greatest-of-all-time conversation.…
Continue Reading Former Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau to step away from football after Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis
By Jacob Lev and George Ramsay, CNN Foster Moreau, an NFL free agent and former Las Vegas Raiders tight end, has announced he will step away from…
Continue Reading Haiti soccer sexual abuse scandal: Impending defamation lawsuit could cost journalist $64,700 if he loses. He says he’ll ‘never give up’
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN An investigative journalist who detailed allegations of sexual abuse and harassment against the former Haitian Football…
Continue Reading Former Real Madrid and Arsenal midfielder Mesut Özil retires from football
By George Ramsay, CNN Mesut Özil, the Arsenal and Real Madrid midfielder who won the World Cup with Germany in 2014, has announced his retirement…
Continue Reading Zane Robertson: New Zealand athlete handed eight-year ban for doping violations
By George Ramsay, CNN Olympic distance runner Zane Robertson has received an eight-year ban after failing a drug test and tampering with the doping…
Continue Reading Ja Morant not ‘completely better’ but promises to ‘be more responsible’ ahead of return from suspension
By Ben Morse, CNN Ja Morant promised to “be more responsible” but admitted his time away from the court hasn’t meant he is…
Continue Reading Goalkeeper scores from a goal kick — it could set the record for the longest range goal in history
By Matias Grez, CNN Argentine goalkeeper Leandro Requena scored one of the most outrageous goals you are ever likely to see during his Cobresal…
Continue Reading Mike Hollins says it’s a “miracle” he’s able to return to practice, four months after surviving a shooting
By Wayne Sterling, CNN University of Virginia fifth-year running back Mike Hollins said Tuesday it’s a “miracle” that he’s…
Continue Reading New York Knicks great Willis Reed dies at 80
By David Close, CNN New York Knicks hero Willis Reed has died, the National Basketball Retired Players Association said Tuesday. He was 80 years old.…
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Willis Reed, leader on Knicks’ 2 title teams, dies at 80
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Willis Reed, who dramatically emerged from the locker room minutes before Game 7 of the 1970…
Continue Reading World Baseball Classic final: Japan wins third title with 3-2 victory over Team USA
By Steve Almasy and Thomas Schlachter, CNN Japan won the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday night, downing Team USA 3-2 in the championship game at…
Continue Reading ‘At times I was really pissed off to be part of that era’: Novak Djokovic speaks to CNN about competing with Nadal and Federer
By Eoin McSweeney, Jill Martin and Becky Anderson, CNN Although all-time tennis great Novak Djokovic says that his rivalry with Rafael Nadal and…
Continue Reading ‘At times I was really pissed off to be part of that era’: Novak Djokovic speaks to CNN about competing with Nadal and Federer
By Eoin McSweeney, Jill Martin and Becky Anderson, CNN Although all-time tennis great Novak Djokovic says that his rivalry with Rafael Nadal and…
Continue Reading Cuban catcher defects after World Baseball Classic, report says
By Jill Martin, CNN After being eliminated from the World Baseball Classic by the US team in Miami on Sunday, the Cuban team landed in Havana on…
Continue Reading Martina Navratilova says her prognosis is ‘excellent’ after double cancer diagnosis — TalkTV interview
By George Ramsay, CNN Tennis great Martina Navratilova says her “prognosis is excellent” having been diagnosed with throat and breast…
Continue Reading Miami Dolphins officially exercise quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s fifth-year option
By Ben Morse, CNN The Miami Dolphins officially exercised quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s fifth-year option on his rookie contract on Monday. The…
Continue Reading Rafael Nadal slips out of world top 10 for first time since 2005 as he recovers from injury
By Ben Church, CNN Tennis great Rafael Nadal has slipped out of the ATP top 10 for the first time since 2005 as he continues to regain his fitness.…
Continue Reading Indiana becomes second No. 1 seed to be knocked out of March Madness in successive days
By Ben Morse, CNN First, it was the Stanford Cardinals — then, it was the Indiana Hoosiers. March Madness is certainly living up to its name as…
Continue Reading Social media can be ‘dangerous’ for soccer players, says Premier League star Yoane Wissa
By Ben Church, Darren Lewis, Zayn Nabbi, CNN Premier League player Yoane Wissa has told CNN that he restricts the amount of time he spends on social…
Continue Reading Social media can be ‘dangerous’ for soccer players, says Premier League star Yoane Wissa
By Ben Church, Darren Lewis, Zayn Nabbi, CNN Premier League player Yoane Wissa has told CNN that he restricts the amount of time he spends on social…
Continue Reading Green Bay Packers president says he is ‘under sworn secrecy’ on Aaron Rodgers’ future
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN Talk regarding an Aaron Rodgers trade has dominated the NFL off-season, but the Green Bay Packers president has remained…
Continue Reading PSV Eindhoven imposes 40-year stadium ban on fan who attacked goalkeeper
By Matias Grez, CNN Dutch football club PSV Eindhoven has imposed a 40-year stadium ban on a fan who invaded the pitch and attacked an opposition…
Continue Reading March Madness round-up: No. 1-seed Stanford shocked in women’s NCAA tourney
By Ben Morse, CNN March Madness never fails to disappoint in terms of excitement, and this year is no different. There have been upsets,…
Continue Reading Referee pushed and Fulham shown three red cards during frenzied few minutes against Manchester United
By Ben Church, CNN Premier League team Fulham had two players and its manager sent off as it lost 3-1 to Manchester United in a dramatic FA Cup…
Continue Reading Rohan Bopanna: Tennis star becomes oldest ATP Masters 1000 champion
By Charlie Webster, CNN Rohan Bopanna proved age was just a number after becoming the oldest ATP Masters 1000 champion at 43 years old, with victory…
Continue Reading Lewis Hamilton says Red Bull’s current car ‘is the fastest’ he’s ever seen in F1
By Matias Grez, CNN It was another sobering Formula One weekend for Mercedes as Lewis Hamilton cut a frustrated figure after his team’s…
Continue Reading Fernando Alonso wins 100th career podium after delayed penalty overturned
By George Ramsay, CNN Fernando Alonso won the 100th podium of his Formula One career at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Sunday, but the result was…
Continue Reading USA advances to the World Baseball Classic final as protestors halt play throughout
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN Team USA has lived up to its pre-tournament hype as it cruised past Cuba, 14-2, to reach the final of the World Baseball…
Continue Reading Manchester United is for sale, who could buy the world-famous club?
By Issy Ronald, CNN The owners of Manchester United are more than simply the custodians of a soccer club. For, with its long history of accumulating…
Continue Reading Barcelona secures dramatic El Clásico win to move 12 points clear of Real Madrid in La Liga
By Ben Church, CNN Barcelona took a huge step towards its first league title since 2019 after scoring a last-gasp winner against Real Madrid in El…
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Sanogo, UConn pull away from Saint Mary’s, into Sweet 16
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Adama Sanogo scored 24 points and Jordan Hawkins delivered from the 3-point line in the second half as UConn pulled away from…
Continue Reading For the second time in history, a record 3 people have completed one of the world’s toughest races
By Zoe Sottile, CNN For the second time in the race’s history, a record three athletes have completed the grueling Barkley Marathons, an…
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