Rafael Nadal drops out of the world’s top 100 for first time in 20 years
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Rafael Nadal has dropped out of the world’s top 100 for the first time in 20 years as he continues to recover…
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Soaring ticket prices and a social media boom: How Lionel Messi has already had an impact on US Soccer
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Lionel Messi’s move to Inter Miami is yet to be finalized, but already his impact on Major League Soccer is being…
Continue ReadingVegas Golden Knights win first Stanley Cup in young franchise’s history after defeating Florida Panthers
By Steve Almasy, CNN (CNN) — The Vegas Golden Knights, in just their sixth NHL season, defeated the Florida Panthers 9-3 Tuesday night in Las…
Continue ReadingOlympic gold medalist Tori Bowie died from childbirth complications, autopsy finds
By Jamiel Lynch and Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — American track and field champion Tori Bowie died from complications of childbirth, according to…
Continue ReadingNikola Jokić: How the Denver Nuggets center achieved basketball immortality
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — As Bruce Brown Jr.’s free throw bounced off the rim and through the hoop, the Denver Nuggets took a…
Continue Reading‘Heartbroken’ trainer says he wants answers after two of his horses die at Belmont Park
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — The trainer of two horses that died at Belmont Park – home of the Belmont Stakes – said he has been left…
Continue ReadingStanley Cup Final: Vegas Golden Knights one win away from history
By Homero De la Fuente, Thomas Schlachter and Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The Vegas Golden Knights are one win away from making history and winning…
Continue ReadingDenver 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…
Continue ReadingNovak 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…
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