Roberto Mancini named as Saudi Arabia’s national team coach
By Matt Foster, CNN (CNN) — Roberto Mancini was announced as the new head coach of Saudi Arabia’s men’s team on Sunday, just two weeks…
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Max Verstappen wins record-equaling ninth straight race as home crowd brings on ‘goosebumps’
By Matt Foster, CNN (CNN) — As the checkered flag waved at the Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday to greet home favorite Max Verstappen over the finish…
Continue ReadingSimone Biles makes history after winning a record 8th all-around national title at the US Gymnastics Championships
By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The woman most people consider the greatest gymnast of all time keeps adding to her amazing legacy. Simone Biles won a…
Continue ReadingUS Open provides the scene for the latest chapter in rivalry between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — The stage is set for another epic showdown between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open which starts on…
Continue ReadingJapan in tears after first ever win against European team in FIBA World Cup
By Andrew McNicol, CNN (CNN) — Japanese players and fans were left in tears after the country claimed its first ever victory against European…
Continue ReadingTour Championship: Viktor Hovland wins PGA Tour finale and $18 million FedEx Cup prize
By Homero De la Fuente and Charlie Webster, CNN (CNN) — Norwegian Viktor Hovland fended off a late surge by American Xander Schauffele to…
Continue ReadingHow an unwanted kiss sparked a scandal in Spanish soccer
By Joshua Berlinger, CNN (CNN) — A week after clinching Spain’s first Women’s World Cup, the country’s soccer federation is at war with…
Continue ReadingSoccer world rallies behind Jenni Hermoso to leave Luis Rubiales looking increasingly isolated
By Issy Ronald, Martin Goillandeau, Al Goodman and Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — The soccer world has rallied behind Jenni Hermoso, leaving Spanish…
Continue ReadingLionel Messi scores on his MLS debut for Inter Miami
By Issy Ronald and Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — ‘Messi mania’ swept across New York on Saturday as Lionel Messi made his Major League Soccer…
Continue ReadingVenus Williams’ record-extending feat and everything else you need to know about the 2023 US Open women’s draw
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — With the final grand slam of the season nearly upon us, there are plenty of storylines for fans to get excited about.…
Continue ReadingMiami Dolphins player Daewood Davis ‘has movement in all extremities’ after injury that led to suspension of game, team says
By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The remainder of the Miami Dolphins NFL preseason game against the Jaguars in Jacksonville, Florida, was suspended…
Continue ReadingFIFA suspends Spain soccer chief Luis Rubiales and coaches resign over unwanted kiss with Women’s World Cup winner
By Aimee Lewis and Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales’ unwanted kiss on Women’s World Cup Winner…
Continue ReadingBronny James, son of LeBron, has a congenital heart defect, family says
By Jacob Lev and Omar Jimenez, CNN (CNN) — Bronny James, the older son of NBA superstar LeBron James, has been diagnosed with a congenital…
Continue ReadingSpain’s football federation accuses World Cup winner of lying about kiss from president
By Aimee Lewis, Alex Stambaugh, Al Goodman and Gerardo Lemos, CNN (CNN) — Spain’s football federation has threatened to take legal action…
Continue ReadingWorld Cup winner says she did not consent to kiss after Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales refuses to resign
By David Close, Patrick Sung and Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — Jennifer Hermoso, Spain’s star player on the winning Women’s World Cup team,…
Continue Reading‘I will not resign,’ says defiant Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales following week of fierce criticism for unwanted kiss on star player
CNN By Patrick Sung and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Spanish soccer chief Luis Rubiales has refused to resign from his position as Royal Spanish…
Continue ReadingSimone Biles ends the first day of competition at the US Gymnastics Championships with the lead
By Jacob Lev and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Simone Biles kicked off her quest for a record 8th US title with a remarkable performance at Friday…
Continue Reading‘I will not resign,’ says defiant Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales following week of fierce criticism for unwanted kiss on star player
By Patrick Sung and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Spanish soccer chief Luis Rubiales has refused to resign from his position as Royal Spanish Football…
Continue ReadingLos Angeles Lakers announce date for Kobe Bryant’s statue unveiling
By Ben Morse and David Close, CNN (CNN) — Vanessa Bryant, the late Kobe Bryant’s wife, announced the date on Thursday when the Los Angeles…
Continue ReadingSprinter Andrew Hudson gets glass in his eye after buggy crash at world championships
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Several athletes – including American star Noah Lyles – were caught up in a crash between two buggies at the…
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