‘The gap is closing.’ Why the underdogs are impressing at the Women’s World Cup
CNN By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Just six days into the 2023 Women’s World Cup and many of the tournament underdogs are already making a name…
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What are the Women’s World Cup armbands and why were they created?
By Matt Foster, CNN (CNN) — As Ali Riley and her New Zealand team claimed a surprise victory over Norway in the opening match of the 2023…
Continue ReadingItaly wins 1-0 against Argentina as 16-year-old ‘Little Messi’ Giulia Dragoni makes debut at Women’s World Cup
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The Women’s World Cup saw a moment that will live long in the memory for 16-year-old Giulia Dragoni as she started…
Continue ReadingAlexandra Popp scores twice as Germany trounces Morocco 6-0 as African team makes Women’s World Cup history
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Alexandra Popp scored twice as Germany dominated Morocco 6-0 at the Women’s World Cup on Monday in what is the…
Continue ReadingBrian Harman powers to 2023 Open Championship victory, clinching first career major
By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Brian Harman won the 151st Open Championship on Sunday, sealing the first major of his career in dominant fashion.…
Continue ReadingJonas Vingegaard seals his second consecutive Tour de France victory
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Jonas Vingegaard sealed his second consecutive Tour de France victory on the cobblestones of the Champs-Élysées…
Continue Reading21-year-old French swimming star smashes Michael Phelps’ last remaining world record
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Although Michael Phelps retired seven years ago, his legacy has continued to tower over swimming. But on Saturday,…
Continue ReadingBob Marley instilled a love of soccer in his daughter, Cedella. Now she’s changing the lives of women and girls in Jamaica
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Football has consumed much of Cedella Marley’s life. But perhaps that should not come as a surprise. As the…
Continue ReadingLate Sweden winner denies South Africa historic Women’s World Cup draw; Netherlands wins
By Aimee Lewis and Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — South Africa was denied what would have been a historic draw for the country as Sweden scored…
Continue ReadingHow to watch Women’s World Cup games as Sweden and France kick off their tournament
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — The Women’s World Cup enters its fourth day of fixtures with some of the tournament heavyweights kicking…
Continue ReadingThe Open: Brian Harman shrugs off ‘unrepeatable’ heckles and a grisly start to take commanding lead into final round
By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Brian Harman will enjoy the comfort of a five-shot lead when he tees off for the final round of the Open…
Continue ReadingLeBron James and Serena Williams wowed, David Beckham close to tears, as stars watch Lionel Messi’s stunning debut winner
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — LeBron James and Serena Williams have become accustomed to tens of thousands of fans screaming their names…
Continue ReadingSophia Smith stars as USWNT eases past Vietnam in its Women’s World Cup opener
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — The US Women’s National Team (USWNT) kicked off their Women’s World Cup campaign with a comfortable 3-0…
Continue ReadingLionel Messi’s brilliant free kick gives Inter Miami win in soccer legend’s debut with MLS club
By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Lionel Messi made his long-awaited debut with Major League Soccer side Inter Miami with a flourish only the…
Continue ReadingAmericans from coast to coast flock to Women’s World Cup, including one very dedicated superfan
By Tara Subramaniam, CNN Auckland, New Zealand (CNN) — American soccer fans have flocked to Australia and New Zealand to cheer on the US…
Continue ReadingUS fights back to draw with Netherlands at Women’s World Cup
CNN By Tara Subramaniam, CNN Wellington, New Zealand (CNN) — In a closely-fought battle and rematch of the 2019 World Cup final, the United…
Continue ReadingParis-Saint Germain’s Gianluigi Donnarumma attacked and robbed in Paris
By Dalal Mawad, Aurore Laborie and Sammy Mncwabe, CNN Paris (CNN) — Paris-Saint Germain (PSG) and Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and his…
Continue ReadingThe 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…
Continue ReadingJust 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…
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