Norwegian cyclist André Drege dies after crashing in race at age 25
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Norwegian cyclist André Drege has died aged 25 following a crash at the Tour of Austria, his team Coop-Repsol…
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French cyclist Julien Bernard fined after stopping to kiss his wife at the Tour de France
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — French cyclist Julien Bernard has offered a playful apology after he was fined for stopping to kiss his wife on…
Continue ReadingNo last hurrah for Andy Murray at Wimbledon after Emma Raducanu withdraws from mixed doubles competition
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — There will be no last hurrah for Andy Murray at Wimbledon after his playing partner and fellow Briton, Emma Raducanu,…
Continue ReadingCanada survives penalty shootout against Venezuela to make surprise Copa América semifinals
By Patrick Sung, CNN (CNN) — Canada continued its surprising debut run at the Copa América, defeating Venezuela 4-3 in a penalty shootout to…
Continue ReadingPittsburgh Pirates equal franchise record and exhaust supply of celebratory fireworks with 7 homers in win over New York Mets
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — The Pittsburgh Pirates dismantled the New York Mets 14-2 on Friday, hitting so many home runs that their…
Continue ReadingAngel Reese dominates and extends record streak in Chicago Sky win over Seattle Storm
By Patrick Sung, CNN (CNN) — Angel Reese had a dominant performance on Friday, extending her WNBA single-season record streak for double…
Continue ReadingCarlos Alcaraz survives five-set thriller against Frances Tiafoe to advance to Wimbledon fourth round
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — For most players, a deciding fifth set is an ordeal to be endured, a moment when the match rests on a knife edge…
Continue ReadingA new esports tournament in Saudi Arabia promises to be a game-changer – but it’s also caused division in the industry
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — In the heart of Saudi Arabia’s capital, a seismic moment for esports is underway; one which has triggered both…
Continue ReadingFrance reaches Euro 2024 semifinals after penalty shootout victory over Portugal
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — France edged into the semifinals of Euro 2024 after beating Portugal 5-3 in a penalty shootout after the game…
Continue ReadingMikel Merino scores dramatic extra-time winner to dump Euro 2024 host Germany out of tournament and send Spain to semifinals
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Euro 2024 host Germany was dumped out of the tournament on Friday after a 2-1 quarterfinal defeat by Spain in…
Continue ReadingRyan Garcia expelled by World Boxing Council following racist remarks
By Thomas Schlachter and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Ryan Garcia has been expelled by the World Boxing Council (WBC) following a social media…
Continue ReadingUEFA hands Turkey defender Merih Demiral two-match suspension following controversial goal celebration
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — UEFA has suspended Turkey player Merih Demiral for two games following a controversial hand gesture made by…
Continue ReadingLionel Messi misses penalty but Argentina still reaches Copa América semifinals
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Goalkeeper Emi Martínez was the hero for Argentina as La Albiceleste reached the Copa América semifinals with a…
Continue ReadingAndy Murray brought to tears by emotional ceremony as Wimbledon farewell begins with doubles defeat
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — It was an emotional night for three-time grand slam champion Andy Murray on Thursday, as the 37-year-old’s…
Continue ReadingWorld Aquatics confirms US government has opened criminal investigation into doping case involving Chinese swimmers
By Homero de la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Swimming’s international governing body says its executive director Brent Nowicki has been ordered to…
Continue ReadingPatrick Bertoletti wins Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest; Miki Sudo sets new women’s record
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — There might have been a ghost at the feast, but that didn’t stop the winner of Nathan’s Famous International Hot…
Continue ReadingKylian Mbappé calls first round of French elections ‘catastrophic’ after country’s lurch to the far-right
By Julen Chavin, CNN (CNN) — Soccer star Kylian Mbappé has called the first round of French elections “catastrophic” after last Sunday’s…
Continue ReadingJesse Owens’ achievements at 1936 Olympics were ‘thumb in the eye’ to Adolf Hitler, says US athlete’s grandson
By Ben Morse and Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — American Jesse Owens’ achievements at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin – he won four gold medals in…
Continue ReadingJesse Owens’ achievements at 1936 Olympics were ‘thumb in the eye’ to Adolf Hitler, says US athlete’s grandson
CNN By Ben Morse and Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — American Jesse Owens’ achievements at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin – he won four gold medals…
Continue ReadingHYROX: These two women are at the forefront of a ‘body-breaking’ fitness race with Olympic aspirations
CNN By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — It’s a race that requires a mesmerizing mix of strength and endurance; one that pushes the fittest of the fit…
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