Human rights group accuses motorsport’s governing body of ‘suppressing drivers’ freedom of speech’
By Sammy Mngqosini A human rights group has accused motorsport’s governing body, the FIA, of “suppressing drivers’ freedom of…
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Revamped $2 million tournament signals new era for chess
By Ben Church, CNN With its popularity soaring and games increasingly moving to online platforms, chess appears to be ushering in a new era. The…
Continue ReadingNovak Djokovic reaches Australian Open semifinals with crushing straight sets win over Andrey Rublev
By Matias Grez, CNN Novak Djokovic continued his scintillating form at the Australian Open, brushing aside world No. 6 Andrey Rublev in straight sets…
Continue ReadingTommy Paul beats Ben Shelton in all-American clash to reach Australian Open semifinals
By Matias Grez, CNN Tommy Paul beat fellow American Ben Shelton in a hard-fought match at the Australian Open to reach the first grand slam semifinal…
Continue ReadingF1 driver Lewis Hamilton details ‘traumatizing’ racist abuse he says he suffered at school
By Sammy Mngqosini, CNN Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has detailed the “traumatizing” racist abuse which he says he…
Continue ReadingAs war continues in Ukraine, Shakhtar Donetsk wants to send message of hope with ‘miracle’ season
By Don Riddell and George Ramsay, CNN Uprooted from its home in Ukraine’s Donbas region in 2014, soccer club Shakhtar Donetsk is accustomed to…
Continue ReadingVictoria Azarenka shines in Melbourne as she sweeps past Jessica Pegula to reach Australian Open semifinals
By Matias Grez, CNN Victoria Azarenka produced a brilliant display of tennis to dispatch world No. 3 Jessica Pegula and reach the Australian Open…
Continue ReadingBen Shelton emerges as US tennis’ latest star during dream Australian Open run
By Matias Grez, CNN Rising stars from the United States feature prominently in the men’s side of the draw at the Australian Open, making up…
Continue ReadingWelsh Rugby Union is facing allegations of sexism and discrimination, says a BBC investigation
By Sammy Mngqosini, CNN The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) is facing allegations of sexism and discrimination according to a BBC Wales Investigation program…
Continue ReadingWith 50 points from 19 games, Arsenal is in pole position to win a surprise Premier League title
By George Ramsay, CNN “Extraordinary” is how manager Mikel Arteta summed up Arsenal’s season so far — and few would disagree.…
Continue ReadingJon Rahm continues blistering form with second-straight PGA Tour title at The American Express
By Jack Bantock, CNN Sunday was the start of Lunar New Year, the Year of the Rabbit. In the golfing calendar, it marked a continuation of the year of…
Continue ReadingAustralian Open: Novak Djokovic cruises past Alex de Minaur in straight sets to reach quarterfinals
By Matias Grez, CNN Novak Djokovic was in imperious form once again as he cruised past Alex de Minaur in straight sets to reach the Australian Open…
Continue ReadingFormer tennis star Jelena Dokic slams trolls over offensive posts about her body
By Hilary Whiteman, CNN Former Australian tennis star Jelena Dokic has hit back at online trolls she says have bombarded her with negative comments…
Continue ReadingNFL Playoffs: 49ers defeat Cowboys, Cincinnati Bengals beat Buffalo Bills
By Kevin Dotson, Jacob Lev and Hannah Brewitt, CNN After the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles beat the Jacksonville Jaguars and New York…
Continue ReadingPatrick Mahomes suffers injury scare as Kansas City Chiefs reach AFC championship game
By Ben Church and Jacob Lev, CNN The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-20 on Saturday to advance to the AFC championship game…
Continue ReadingFelix Auger-Aliassime’s loss means every player featured in Netflix’s ‘Break Point’ is no longer in Australian Open
By Aimee Lewis, CNN And then there were none. Felix Auger-Aliassime’s fourth-round loss at the Australian Open means none of the stars of…
Continue ReadingHow Damar Hamlin is inspiring Jessica Pegula at the Australian Open
By Ben Church, CNN Jessica Pegula, the daughter of the owners of the Buffalo Bills, says Damar Hamlin’s incredible recovery has inspired her…
Continue ReadingBrock Purdy: Bringing ‘respect’ to the ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ title
By Ben Church and Don Riddell, CNN Mr. Irrelevant has never been so relevant in the NFL. Brock Purdy, who has adopted the moniker after being picked…
Continue ReadingWomen’s world No. 1 Iga Swiatek and No. 7 Coco Gauff eliminated from Australian Open
By Jacob Lev and Tara Subramaniam, CNN Women’s world No. 1 Iga Swiatek is out of the Australian Open, after losing in the fourth round on…
Continue ReadingWNBPA will review Dearica Hamby’s allegation that the Las Vegas Aces treated her in an ‘unprofessional and unethical’ way for getting pregnant
By Jacob Lev, CNN The Women’s National Basketball Players Association said it will investigate basketball player Dearica Hamby’s claims…
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