The history makers and the groundbreakers: how the US became women’s soccer’s dominant force
By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — “They thought we couldn’t play so we went into every game with a huge chip on our shoulders and we went after…
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Just Stop Oil protestors disrupt Open Championship
By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Just Stop Oil activists disrupted play at the Open Championship on Friday, the protest group confirmed. Three…
Continue ReadingKevin Maxen becomes first male coach in a US men’s professional sports league to publicly come out as gay
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Kevin Maxen has become the first male coach in a US men’s professional sports league to come out as gay. In…
Continue ReadingTennis player who erased mark on court apologizes to opponent after backlash from controversial victory
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Tennis player Amarissa Toth has apologized to her opponent Zhang Shuai after their match at the Hungarian Grand Prix…
Continue ReadingUS diaspora helps Philippines make World Cup history with country’s first ever appearance
By Tara Subramaniam and Mayumi Maruyama, CNN Auckland, New Zealand (CNN) — When the Philippines’ soccer team faces Switzerland in a few hours…
Continue ReadingThe Open: Towering Georgia Tech amateur Christo Lamprecht powers into early share of lead
By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — At six feet, eight inches tall, amateur golfer Christo Lamprecht towered over most of the field at the Open…
Continue ReadingA ‘monstrosity’ or great? Controversial new 17th hole splits opinion at Open Championship
By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Open Championship organizers were hoping their new hole would inject extra drama to proceedings this week. Less…
Continue ReadingThe Open: Local hero Matthew Jordan sends Liverpool crowds wild with dream start at his home club
By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Thunderous applause, raucous cheers and not an empty seat in sight: it was the sort of atmosphere you might expect…
Continue ReadingTom Brady has always been looking for speed; he had to retire from the NFL to find it
Exclusive by Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — Tom Brady is an athlete who needs no introduction. He’s arguably the greatest NFL quarterback of all…
Continue ReadingTom Brady has always been looking for speed; he had to retire from the NFL to find it
CNN Exclusive by Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — Tom Brady is an athlete who needs no introduction. He’s arguably the greatest NFL quarterback of…
Continue ReadingMessi has come to Inter Miami to ‘win and inspire the next generation of soccer players’ in the US, says David Beckham
By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham talked to CNN about his latest star signing and revealed that he’s been…
Continue ReadingMessi has come to Inter Miami to ‘win and inspire the next generation of soccer players’ in the US, says David Beckham
CNN By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham talked to CNN about his latest star signing and revealed that he’s been…
Continue ReadingFemale soccer players earn 25 cents to the dollar of men at World Cup, new CNN analysis finds
By Issy Ronald, Antonio Jarne and Krystina Shveda, CNN (CNN) — Soccer players at the 2023 Women’s World Cup will on average earn just 25…
Continue ReadingFour ways the 2023 Women’s World Cup is breaking new ground
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — There have been a total of eight previous editions of the Women’s World Cup, but this year’s tournament in…
Continue ReadingUniversity of Vermont fires hockey coach after investigation into ‘inappropriate text messages’ with a student
By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — The University of Vermont fired its men’s hockey head coach, Todd Woodcroft, on Tuesday after the university…
Continue ReadingTiger Woods’ ex-girlfriend drops $30 million lawsuit against trust owned by golfer
By Rebekah Riess and Matt Foster, CNN (CNN) — Tiger Woods’ ex-girlfriend Erica Herman has dropped her lawsuit filed in October 2022, which…
Continue ReadingTennis player retires in tears after opponent erases disputed mark on court
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — Chinese tennis player Zhang Shuai retired from a match in tears after a tense incident with Amarissa Toth at the…
Continue ReadingFIFA president Gianni Infantino pleads with New Zealand fans ‘to do the right thing’ amid slowing Women’s World Cup ticket sales
By Sammy Mncwabe, CNN (CNN) — FIFA president Gianni Infantino pleaded with New Zealand fans on Wednesday “to do the right thing” amid…
Continue ReadingWhat you need to know ahead of the 2023 Women’s World Cup
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — The ninth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup gets underway in Auckland on Thursday as co-host New Zealand…
Continue ReadingStunning Hannah Wilkinson goal delivers shock win for New Zealand over Norway in opening Women’s World Cup match
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — World Cups are so often defined by their upsets, the surprise results that stun crowds and cause delirious…
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