Denver Nuggets win first NBA championship title in Game 5 victory over Miami Heat
By Steve Almasy and Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — The Denver Nuggets won their first NBA championship Monday night, downing the Miami Heat…
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Novak Djokovic stands alone at the top of the men’s grand slam count. And he’s not done yet
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — As he watched Casper Ruud’s forehand loop into the tram lines, Novak Djokovic dropped to the red Parisian clay,…
Continue ReadingGolfer Adam Hadwin mistakenly leveled by security when celebrating Nick Taylor’s fairytale Canadian Open win
By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — As Nick Taylor’s winding 72-foot eagle putt dropped into the cup, bedlam ensued. Sinking the longest putt of his…
Continue ReadingAnthony Santander’s ‘superhero’ catch and monster home runs cap off exciting weekend of MLB action
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — It has been an exciting weekend of Major League Baseball, with a variety of extraordinary feats on display. From…
Continue Reading‘Messi mania’ in China as fans clamor for a glimpse of Argentina star
By Andrew McNicol and Candice Zhu, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Lionel Messi and his Argentina teammates were temporarily “trapped” in their…
Continue ReadingPhoenix Mercury to adjust travel arrangements following Brittney Griner harassment incident, head coach says
By Homero De la Fuente and Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Following the harassment of WNBA star Brittney Griner at Dallas-Fort Worth International…
Continue ReadingConor McGregor sends Miami Heat mascot to hospital following punch during mid-game skit, per report
By Jacob Lev and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — A punch from UFC star Conor McGregor sent the Miami Heat’s mascot, Burnie, to the emergency room of…
Continue ReadingNovak Djokovic wins record-breaking 23rd grand slam title, defeating Casper Ruud in French Open final
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — The great players leave records in their wake, depositing them like waves on a shoreline, leaving a high-water mark…
Continue ReadingNunes retains bantamweight belt, calls time on glittering career
Story by Reuters (CNN) — Brazil’s Amanda Nunes scored a dominant decision victory over Irene Aldana to retain her bantamweight crown at UFC…
Continue ReadingHistory made at an astonishing track and field meet in Paris
By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — Track and field history was made not once but three times in Paris on Friday on a memorable night in the French…
Continue ReadingPGA Tour commissioner says Tour ‘couldn’t afford to keep battling Saudi Arabia,’ Wall Street Journal reports
Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan told employees in a meeting on Thursday that it couldn’t “conduct a lengthy…
Continue ReadingArcangelo’s triumph at Belmont Stakes marks first time female trainer wins a Triple Crown race
By Homero De la Fuente and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Arcangelo finished first at the 155th running of the Belmont Stakes in New York, a historic…
Continue ReadingManchester City wins Champions League for first time, beating Inter Milan 1-0 in tense Istanbul final
By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — For sporting greatness to be achieved, there needs to be a defining moment. The Atatürk Olympic Stadium in…
Continue ReadingIga Świątek wins women’s French Open with thrilling victory over Karolína Muchová
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Iga Świątek won her third French Open in four years with a 6-2 5-7 6-4 victory against the unseeded Karolína…
Continue ReadingKarolína Muchová: From being told her career could be over to reaching the French Open women’s final
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — On one side of the net will be a player whose career was in jeopardy just last year through injuries. On the other…
Continue ReadingErling Haaland could have scored more goals during record-breaking season, says Kevin De Bruyne
CNN By Ben Morse, Darren Lewis and Zayn Nabbi, CNN Manchester (CNN) — Kevin De Bruyne has lived a charmed life. From Sergio Agüero and Romelu…
Continue ReadingToronto Blue Jays drop pitcher Anthony Bass following anti-LBGTQ comments
By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The Toronto Blue Jays have designated pitcher Anthony Bass for assignment following an anti-LBGTQ post the…
Continue ReadingNovak Djokovic reaches French Open final after beating Carlos Alcaraz
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Novak Djokovic reached the French Open final after defeating Carlos Alcaraz 6-3 5-7 6-1 6-1 on Friday. The…
Continue Reading2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup set to become most attended women’s sporting event in history
By Matt Foster, CNN (CNN) — Ticket sales for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand overtook those of the previous…
Continue ReadingBelmont Stakes could be in jeopardy as wildfire smoke shrouds US cities
CNN By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — This year’s Belmont Stakes is under threat as wildfire smoke originating from Canada continues to spread…
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