Magnus Carlsen wins tournament as he makes return to chess without world champion title
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Magnus Carlsen returned to the highest levels of chess and winning ways after he enjoyed a break from the sport to…
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Luton Town vs. Coventry City: Soccer’s ‘richest game’ offers winner of play-off final a $360 million Premier League jackpot
CNN By Ben Morse and Darren Lewis, CNN (CNN) — It’s been dubbed soccer’s “richest game,” but for Luton Town and Coventry City,…
Continue ReadingLuton Town vs. Coventry City: Soccer’s ‘richest game’ offers winner of play-off final a $360 million Premier League jackpot
CNN By Ben Morse and Darren Lewis, CNN (CNN) — It’s been dubbed soccer’s “richest game,” but for Luton Town and Coventry City,…
Continue ReadingLuton Town vs. Coventry City: Soccer’s ‘richest game’ offers winner of play-off final a $360 million Premier League jackpot
By Ben Morse and Darren Lewis, CNN (CNN) — It’s been dubbed soccer’s “richest game,” but for Luton Town and Coventry City, Saturday’s…
Continue ReadingLewis Hamilton says racist abuse suffered by Vinícius Jr. evokes painful memories
By Matt Foster, CNN (CNN) — Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton said Thursday that the racism suffered by Real Madrid forward…
Continue ReadingCristiano Ronaldo’s ‘Sajdah’ goal celebration goes viral
By Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN (CNN) — Famed Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, who has scored hundreds of goals in his career, invariably…
Continue ReadingDamar Hamlin’s Buffalo Bills teammates take CPR training as safety returns to practice
By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Buffalo Bills players took CPR training at the team facility this week as safety Damar Hamlin continues to…
Continue ReadingNBA Playoffs: Boston Celtics blow out Miami Heat, 110-97, in ‘win or die’ Game 5
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — The Boston Celtics have kept their dreams of back-to-back NBA Finals appearances – and a historic series…
Continue ReadingErik ten Hag says Manchester United ‘belongs in the Champions League’ after earning place with 4-1 win over Chelsea
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Manchester United secured a return to the Champions League next season with an emphatic 4-1 win over Chelsea at Old…
Continue ReadingFederal court rules against famed horse trainer Bob Baffert in his lawsuit against Churchill Downs
By Michelle Watson, CNN (CNN) — A federal court in Kentucky has rejected the final remaining claim in a lawsuit brought by Hall of Fame horse…
Continue ReadingEmbattled LaLiga president repeats racist slur in press conference when discussing racist abuse of Real Madrid star Vinícius Jr.
By Ben Morse, Matias Grez and Patrick Sung, CNN (CNN) — Embattled LaLiga president Javier Tebas repeated a racist slur used by fans towards…
Continue ReadingRoberto De Zerbi was forced out of Ukraine by Russia’s invasion. He’s now guided Brighton to the Europa League
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — A little over a year on from being forced out of Ukraine by war, Italian manager Roberto De Zerbi has guided Premier…
Continue ReadingTennis player Mikael Ymer disqualified from match after smashing racket against umpire’s chair
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Swedish tennis player Mikael Ymer was disqualified from the Lyon Open on Wednesday after smashing his racket…
Continue ReadingFlorida Panthers advance to first Stanley Cup Final in 27 years after sweeping Carolina Hurricanes
By Matt Foster (CNN) — The Florida Panthers swept the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday to advance to their second Stanley Cup Final in…
Continue ReadingSpanish football federation orders partial stadium ban and fine for racism suffered by Vinícius Jr. at Valencia match, rescinds red card
By Al Goodman, Matias Grez and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Spain’s football federation has ordered a five-game partial stadium ban at Valencia’s…
Continue ReadingPep Guardiola wants financial charges against Manchester City to be settled ‘as soon as possible’
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he wants the financial charges leveled against the club to be settled…
Continue ReadingSean Elliott: What life is like for ‘Memorial Day Miracle’ NBA star after kidney transplant
By Eryn Mathewson, CNN (CNN) — Sean Elliott knows a lot about miracles. He’s the basketball star behind the “Memorial Day Miracle,”…
Continue ReadingDamar Hamlin ‘has not been practicing,’ says Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott; safety continues ‘to take it one day at a time’
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Damar Hamlin “has not been practicing” but is “in the building working,” Buffalo Bills head coach Sean…
Continue ReadingFor the first time in 20 years, Newcastle United will play in the Champions League
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Fans of Newcastle United had expected the club’s new owners to deliver success – but perhaps not this much,…
Continue ReadingTom Brady agrees to purchase minority stake in Las Vegas Raiders, per source
By Chloe Melas and Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Tom Brady has agreed to purchase a minority ownership stake in the Las Vegas Raiders, a source…
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