Simone Biles on entry list for US Classic in August – but will she compete?
By Jill Martin and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Is Simone Biles making a return to competitive gymnastics? The 26-year-old is listed as an…
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Judge dismisses Hans Niemann’s $100 million lawsuit against Magnus Carlsen, among others, in chess cheating scandal
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — A US judge on Tuesday dismissed the $100 million defamation lawsuit filed by American chess grandmaster Hans Niemann…
Continue ReadingWTA plans equal prize money to match men at combined higher-tiered tennis events
By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — These days, equal prize money is given to the men and women at the well-known grand slam events, the highest tier…
Continue ReadingJust Stop Oil protest disrupts Ashes Test at Lord’s as England cricketer Jonny Bairstow carries activist to the boundary
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN Lord’s Cricket Ground, London (CNN) — Just Stop Oil protesters disrupted the first day of the second Ashes Test…
Continue ReadingNewly obtained document details framework agreement between PGA Tour and LIV Golf
By Jill Martin, Zayn Nabbi and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — On June 6, a shocking announcement was made by the PGA Tour sending reverberations…
Continue ReadingNFL player says he’s ‘blessed’ after escaping vehicle fire
By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — NFL free agent running back Leonard Fournette said he’s “blessed” after escaping a vehicle fire in Florida…
Continue ReadingUSWNT star Megan Rapinoe says next month’s World Cup will ‘blow the lid off’ global business opportunities for women’s sports
By Ben Morse and David Close, CNN (CNN) — US Women’s National Team (USWNT) star Megan Rapinoe believes the upcoming 2023 Women’s World Cup…
Continue ReadingFormer NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett, 35, dies in apparent drowning in Florida
By Jamiel Lynch and Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — Former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett died Tuesday in an apparent drowning off a Florida Panhandle…
Continue ReadingRussian tennis star Daria Kasatkina speaks of fear for friends caught up in Wagner group’s attempted mutiny
By Matt Foster, CNN (CNN) — Daria Kasatkina, the highest-ranked Russian tennis player on the WTA Tour, revealed her fear for friends and loved…
Continue Reading‘I have never been this famous before … it’s crazy,’ says shot putter Jolien Boumkwo after competing in hurdles event
By Don Riddell and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — As she took to the start line of the 100-meter hurdles, Jolien Boumkwo was at first met with…
Continue ReadingRacism, sexism and class-based discrimination ‘widespread’ in English cricket, independent report finds
By Matt Foster, CNN (CNN) — An independent report into the culture of cricket in England and Wales has found racism, class-based…
Continue ReadingRacism, sexism and class-based discrimination ‘widespread’ in English cricket, independent report finds
CNN By Matt Foster, CNN (CNN) — An independent report into the culture of cricket in England and Wales has found racism, class-based…
Continue ReadingConnor McDavid wins third Hart Trophy for NHL’s MVP after near unanimous vote
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Connor McDavid won his third Hart Trophy – awarded to the NHL’s most valuable player – on Monday after a near…
Continue ReadingAdam Sandler tells real-life Happy Gilmore to ‘go get em’ after young golfer commits to college
By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Happy Gilmore is heading to college. But nope, there’s no prequel film on the way – this is for real. Born…
Continue ReadingTake me out to the ballgame: Hollywood stars and over 110,000 fans revel in baseball’s flying visit to London
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN London Stadium, London (CNN) — “Take me out to the ball game, Take me out with the crowd;“Buy me some peanuts and…
Continue ReadingBelgian shot putter Jolien Boumkwo competes in 100-meter hurdles after injuries to teammates
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Sometimes it really is the taking part that counts. Just ask Belgian shot put thrower Jolien Boumkwo, who…
Continue ReadingChina’s Ruoning Yin wins Women’s PGA Championship to capture first career major title
By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Ruoning Yin had yet to even start playing golf when Shanshan Feng clinched the 2012 Women’s PGA Championship to…
Continue ReadingUltra runner Courtney Dauwalter breaks record of world’s oldest 100-mile race by almost 80 minutes
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Ultramarathon runner Courtney Dauwalter crushed the women’s course record at the Western States 100-mile race…
Continue ReadingWrexham’s Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are part of group taking 24% stake in Alpine F1 team
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Wrexham’s Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are part of a new investment group that is taking a 24%…
Continue ReadingBrittney Griner named a starter for the WNBA All-Star Game
By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — Brittney Griner of the Phoenix Mercury was announced Sunday as a starter for the WNBA’s upcoming All-Star Game.…
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