Lionel 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…
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Andy 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…
Continue ReadingGermany summons Turkish ambassador as row erupts over alleged right-wing salute goal celebration at Euro 2024
By Nadine Schmidt, CNN Berlin (CNN) — Germany summoned Turkey’s ambassador in Berlin Thursday in a tit for tat over a controversial gesture…
Continue Reading‘I didn’t feel fully confident in myself’: Naomi Osaka knocked out of Wimbledon by American Emma Navarro
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Naomi Osaka was beaten in less than an hour by American Emma Navarro in the Wimbledon second round, losing 6-4 6-1…
Continue ReadingJessica Campbell becomes first full-time female assistant coach in NHL history as she joins the Seattle Kraken staff
By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Jessica Campbell blazed a trail on Wednesday when she was announced by the Seattle Kraken as the first full-time…
Continue ReadingHYROX: These two women are at the forefront of a ‘body-breaking’ fitness race with Olympic aspirations
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 to…
Continue ReadingSan Diego Wave FC rejects ‘inaccurate and defamatory’ statements from former employee
By Jacob Lev and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — San Diego Wave FC has rejected accusations that “the organization often perpetuated discrimination…
Continue ReadingMark Cavendish claims record-breaking 35th stage win at the Tour de France
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Mark Cavendish made cycling history on Wednesday, winning a record-breaking 35th stage at the Tour de France. The…
Continue ReadingLeBron James reportedly agrees to two-year, $104 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — LeBron James has reportedly signed a two-year, $104 million maximum contract to return to the Los Angeles Lakers,…
Continue ReadingNew York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hits 32nd home run of the season in loss to Cincinnati Reds
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — The Cincinnati Reds earned a 5-4 victory over the New York Yankees on Tuesday, despite a major league-leading 32nd…
Continue ReadingGerman interior minister condemns Turkish defender for using Euro 2024 as ‘platform for racism’ as UEFA opens investigation
By Thomas Schlachter and Isil Sariyuce, CNN (CNN) — The German interior minister has condemned the celebrations of Turkish defender Merih…
Continue ReadingBTS member Jin to participate as South Korea torchbearer in Paris 2024 Olympic torch relay
By Gawon Bae, CNN (CNN) — K-pop star Jin, a member of the supergroup BTS, will participate as a torchbearer for South Korea at the Olympic…
Continue ReadingFrom sticks to Steph Curry: How Pat Spencer swapped lacrosse for the NBA
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Every young athlete dreams of draft day, picturing themselves being selected and then imagining a long and…
Continue ReadingKelsey Plum scores 34 points as Las Vegas Aces beat Indiana Fever in front of largest WNBA crowd in 25 years
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Kelsey Plum scored 34 points as the Las Vegas Aces eased to an 88-69 win over Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever on…
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