Kamila Valieva’s coach still has ‘concerns’ after four-year doping ban ruling
By Anna Chernova, CNN (CNN) — The coach of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has said that “there are still many questions” after the…
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Paper napkin ‘contract’ which sealed Lionel Messi’s move to FC Barcelona sells for almost $1 million at auction
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The paper napkin containing the agreement which saw Lionel Messi join FC Barcelona has sold for $966,400 (£762,400),…
Continue ReadingSeattle Seahawks hire first-time head coach Mike Macdonald, who becomes youngest head coach in NFL
By Jacob Lev and David Close, CNN (CNN) — The Seattle Seahawks have hired Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald as the team’s…
Continue ReadingPGA Tour announces new $3 billion investment and player equity offer
By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Rocked by the money on offer by LIV Golf and the talent drain of some of its leading players, the PGA Tour is…
Continue ReadingElder statesman LeBron James not thinking about his age as Los Angeles Lakers suffer defeat against the Atlanta Hawks
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — He may have recently turned 39, but NBA superstar LeBron James says he’s not too concerned about how his age…
Continue ReadingSuper Bowl LVIII teams not permitted to gamble in Las Vegas, NFL emphasizes rules are ‘no different’ to any other game
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The NFL has emphasized that the gambling rules for the teams participating in Super Bowl LVIII are “no different”…
Continue ReadingSouth Korea beats Saudi Arabia in dramatic penalty shootout to advance to the quarterfinals of the Asian Cup
By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — South Korea was on the verge of being eliminated from the AFC Asian Cup after going 1-0 down against Saudi Arabia,…
Continue ReadingSteph Curry and Sabrina Ionescu to settle debate over basketball’s best three-point shooter at All-Star Weekend
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry and New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu are set to go head to head in the…
Continue ReadingTom Brady speaks about the ‘respect’ he has for Patrick Mahomes and Brock Purdy ahead of Super Bowl LVIII
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Tom Brady knows a thing or two about winning. Following his retirement from the NFL, Patrick Mahomes appears to be…
Continue ReadingOlympic sponsorship deal with beer company AB InBev criticized as ‘cynical’ and ‘an odd pairing’
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — The International Olympic Committee (IOC) descended on a London bar earlier this month to make a historic…
Continue ReadingTrimetazidine: What is the competition-banned drug that Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva tested positive for?
By Samuel Joseph, CNN (CNN) — A doping saga that has rumbled on since the 2022 Winter Olympic Games finally reached a conclusion on Monday.…
Continue ReadingUS figure skater Nathan Chen welcomes ‘a win for clean sport’ as Kamila Valieva’s ban hands him an Olympic gold medal
By Jill Martin and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — After enduring a near-two-year wait, figure skating star Nathan Chen will finally receive a gold…
Continue ReadingAfrica Cup of Nations: After making disastrous start, host Ivory Coast is on a roll under interim coach with win over Senegal
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — If you’re the defending champion heading into the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the chances are you know that…
Continue ReadingNikola Jokić posts a triple double to lead the Denver Nuggets over the Milwaukee Bucks in Doc Rivers’ debut
By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Doc Rivers took to the sideline for the first time as head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday, but his debut was…
Continue ReadingKansas City Chiefs star Charles Omenihu to miss Super Bowl through injury, according to reports
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Kansas City Chiefs star defender Charles Omenihu looks set to miss this year’s Super Bowl after sustaining an…
Continue ReadingWelcome to the ‘Death Star’: Everything to know about Las Vegas’ state-of-the-art Allegiant Stadium hosting Super Bowl LVIII
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — After 18 weeks of NFL regular season games and three rounds of grueling playoff action, Super Bowl LVIII is set. The…
Continue ReadingUS figure skaters awarded Olympic gold, Canada snubbed from bronze after Russian skater disqualified
By Homero De la Fuente and Andrew McNicol, CNN (CNN) — The US Figure Skating team will receive a gold medal for its 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic…
Continue ReadingRussian figure skater Kamila Valieva banned for four years by Court of Arbitration for Sport
By George Ramsay and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The long-running doping saga involving Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva reached a landmark moment…
Continue ReadingAsian Cup: Jordan produces stunning late comeback to beat Iraq following red card controversy
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Jordan reached the quarterfinals of the 2023 Asian Cup after producing a remarkable late comeback thanks to two…
Continue ReadingAmid anguished joy, ‘nothing is impossible’ for the Palestinian national soccer team on its Asian Cup adventure
By Eoin McSweeney, CNN (CNN) — As the echoes of the final whistle rang out around the Abdullah bin Khalifa stadium in Doha, Qatar, Palestinian…
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