Napoli’s Serie A title win: From Maradona and financial bankruptcy to Scudetto
By Ben Morse, CNN On April 29, 1990, ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ by Sinead O’Connor topped the charts in the US, the Detroit Pistons had…
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Kentucky Derby’s operators suspend trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. after ‘highly unusual’ racehorse deaths
By David Close, CNN The company operating the famed Kentucky Derby has indefinitely suspended racehorse trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. following what it…
Continue ReadingJose Mourinho says he wore a microphone during match to ‘protect’ himself against the referee
By Matt Foster, CNN AS Roma manager Jose Mourinho said he wore a microphone during his team’s Italian Serie A game against Monza on Wednesday…
Continue ReadingNapoli wins first Serie A title in 33 years after securing draw at Udinese
By Ben Church and Matt Foster, CNN Napoli won its first Serie A title in 33 years after coming from behind to secure a 1-1 draw against Udinese at…
Continue ReadingAttorneys general announce probe into the NFL over workplace harassment, citing numerous complaints from women
By Samantha Beech and Kara Scannell, CNN An investigation has been launched into allegations of employment discrimination and a hostile work…
Continue ReadingBrittney Griner says it’s ‘a little overwhelming’ returning to normal life after Russian detainment
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Continue ReadingBrittney Griner says it’s ‘a little overwhelming’ returning to normal life after Russian detainment
By George Ramsay and Matt Foster, CNN Nearly five months after she was released from Russian detention, WNBA star Brittney Griner says it feels…
Continue ReadingThe trans soccer team that’s making history
By Hannah Ryan, CNN Arthur Webber made history this year. On the rainy evening of March 31, 2023, he captained what he says is the first ever all…
Continue ReadingWife of NFL player Shaquil Barrett speaks out for first time since death of two-year-old daughter
By Jacob Lev, CNN Jordanna Barrett, the wife of Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett, spoke out for the first time on Wednesday since the…
Continue ReadingErling Haaland smashes EPL record with 35th league goal of the season … and there’s still 5 games to go
By Andrew McNicol, CNN Manchester City striker Erling Haaland broke the record for most Premier League goals in a single season on Wednesday as the…
Continue ReadingChurchill Downs: After four horses die, home of Kentucky Derby calls circumstances ‘unacceptable’ and ‘troubling’
By David Close, CNN Officials from the Churchill Downs racetrack, the home of the famed Kentucky Derby, have described the recent deaths of four…
Continue ReadingOlympic gold medalist Tori Bowie dies aged 32
By Jill Martin, CNN American sprinter and long jumper Tori Bowie — a three-time Olympic medalist and a two-time world champion in track and…
Continue ReadingSoccer star Cristiano Ronaldo tops Forbes’ highest-paid athlete list for 2023 after Saudi Arabia move
By Ben Church, CNN Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo has become the highest paid athlete in the world, with a move to Al-Nassr nearly doubling his…
Continue ReadingTragedy chanting: ‘Vile’ soccer songs about deaths fueled by ‘need to hurt’ opposing fans
By Matias Grez, CNN Described as “vile” and “unacceptable” and fueled by “the need to hurt,” ‘tragedy…
Continue ReadingLos Angeles Lakers take Game 1 of heavyweight series against defending champion Golden State Warriors
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN The Los Angeles Lakers have taken a 1-0 lead in their best of-seven Western Conference semifinal against the Golden State…
Continue ReadingPhiladelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid named NBA’s 2022-23 MVP
By Kevin Dotson, CNN Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers has been named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player for the 2022-23 season. Embiid beat…
Continue ReadingRyan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney join Wrexham’s open-top bus parade
By Ben Church, CNN Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are celebrating in style after both Wrexham’s men’s and women’s teams secured…
Continue ReadingJoel Embiid vs Nikola Jokić vs Giannis Antetokounmpo: Who will be crowned the 2023 NBA MVP?
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN The NBA MVP race has reached its conclusion and the winner of the inaugural Michael Jordan Trophy will be announced Tuesday…
Continue ReadingColorado Avalanche’s Andrew Cogliano fractures neck during game and returns to play; team later announces he is ‘out indefinitely’
By Ben Morse, CNN The Colorado Avalanche’s Andrew Cogliano fractured his neck during a NHL game last Friday and returned to complete the game.…
Continue ReadingAfrican soccer’s governing body condemns fan behavior following death of supporter at Champions League game
By Matt Foster and Mostafa Salem, CNN The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has “strongly condemned” the behavior of football fans…
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