Brazil launches a federal investigation into soccer match-fixing
By Julia Vargas Jones and Sammy Mncwabe, CNN Brazilian authorities have launched a federal investigation into soccer match-fixing, the…
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New York City FC releases first look at new $780 million, 25,000-seat soccer-specific stadium in Queens
By Matias Grez, CNN New York City FC has released a first look at the renderings for its plans to build a new 25,000-seat stadium complex in Queens,…
Continue ReadingTom Brady to be honored at Patriots home opener, owner Robert Kraft says
By Jill Martin, CNN Tom Brady, who announced February 1 he was “retiring for good” after 23 seasons in the NFL, has been invited to the…
Continue Reading‘Sexist’ ball girl outfits, silencing the women’s finalists and small birthday cakes: Madrid Open causes controversy
By Matias Grez, CNN One of the most prestigious tennis tournaments outside of the four grand slams, the Madrid Open attracts the biggest names in the…
Continue ReadingMadrid Open organizers apologize following criticism over treatment of women tennis stars
By Matias Grez, CNN The organizers of the Madrid Open have apologized to four leading tennis players following widespread criticism of their…
Continue ReadingGiro d’Italia: Dog causes world champion Remco Evenepoel to fall in crash-filled stage
By Ben Church, CNN Belgian cyclist Remco Evenepoel had a tough day at the Giro d’Italia on Wednesday after the world champion and pre-race…
Continue ReadingHow one man is attempting to run the length of Africa … in just 240 days
By Ben Church, CNN Sweltering deserts, giant rainforests and dangerous wildlife are just some of the hurdles that Russell Cook says he’ll…
Continue ReadingInter Milan’s lightning start stuns AC Milan in Champions League semifinal
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN With a place in the Champions League final, as well as a city’s bragging rights, at stake Inter Milan’s…
Continue ReadingBob Huggins: West Virginia basketball coach docked $1 million and suspended three games following ‘inexcusable’ homophobic slur
By David Close, CNN West Virginia University (WVU) head men’s basketball coach Bob Huggins has had his salary reduced $1 million per year,…
Continue ReadingJJ Watt does pub crawl ‘research’ after investing in Premier League-bound Burnley
CNN By Amy Woodyatt, CNN Former NFL star JJ Watt has taken to the bars and drinking establishments of northwest England — all in the name of…
Continue ReadingReal Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti aggrieved by ‘small details’ in Manchester City’s controversial Champions League goal
By George Ramsay, CNN Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti was left to rue the “small details” after the ball appeared to leave the field of…
Continue ReadingNine-year-old Brazilian becomes youngest ever to attempt US Women’s Open qualification
By Jack Bantock, CNN When 19-year-old South Korean prodigy Inbee Park lifted the first of her seven major championships at the 2008 US Women’s…
Continue ReadingJJ Watt does pub crawl ‘research’ after investing in Premier League-bound Burnley
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN Former NFL star JJ Watt has taken to the bars and drinking establishments of northwest England — all in the name of…
Continue ReadingNikola Jokić makes history with triple-double to lead Denver Nuggets to big Game 5 win leaving Phoenix Suns on the ropes
By Ben Morse, CNN Nikola Jokić made history with a triple-double on Tuesday night to lead the Denver Nuggets to a comfortable 118-102 Game 5 win in…
Continue ReadingLionel Messi will play his last game for Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes on Saturday, manager confirms
CNN By Sammy Mncwabe and Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) forward Lionel Messi will play his last game for the club on…
Continue ReadingChampions League: Stunning strikes from Vinícius Jr. and Kevin De Bruyne leave semifinal tie between Real Madrid and Manchester City finely balanced
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN Billed as a contest between the kings of the Champions League and the side looking to gain control of the throne, the tie…
Continue ReadingLionel Messi’s team dismisses reports the star has agreed to Saudi Arabia deal for next season
By Ben Church and Amanda Davies, CNN Lionel Messi’s representatives have rubbished rumors that the Argentine has agreed to join a club in Saudi…
Continue Reading‘Trust the process’: Joel Embiid’s ‘improbable’ journey from newcomer to NBA MVP
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN At a Summer League in Las Vegas, a towering figure perched next to basketball trainer Drew Hanlen and introduced himself.…
Continue ReadingUFC fighter Tony Ferguson arrested on suspicion of DUI following rollover crash
By Wayne Sterling and Ben Morse, CNN UFC fighter Tony Ferguson was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after his truck hit other…
Continue ReadingWest Virginia’s men’s basketball head coach apologizes for ‘insensitive and abhorrent’ comments made on radio interview
By Homero De la Fuente, CNN West Virginia’s men’s basketball head coach Bob Huggins apologized for “insensitive” and…
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