Infighting in the sport and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine leaves Olympic boxing on the ropes
By Ben Morse, CNN It’s an Olympic sport which has its origins in Ancient Greece, and which helped stars of the ring such as Muhammad Ali,…
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NBA star James Harden speaks with hospitalized Michigan State student paralyzed in mass shooting
By Sara Smart, CNN Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden spoke via video call Wednesday with John Hao, a fan of Harden’s and one of the Michigan…
Continue Reading‘We know what’s on the line’: Megan Rapinoe looks to third World Cup win ahead of this year’s tournament
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN When you’ve won two consecutive Women’s World Cup trophies, there is an expectation that you can win a coveted…
Continue ReadingBrandon Miller, who is ‘cooperative witness’ in shooting, overcomes hostile atmosphere in career-best performance
By Homero De la Fuente, Melissa Alonso, Wayne Sterling and George Ramsay, CNN Shortly after being labeled a “cooperative witness” in a…
Continue ReadingFIBA apologizes to basketball sensation Victor Wembanyama after publishing ‘fake’ interview
By Matias Grez, CNN The International Basketball Association (FIBA) has issued an apology to French sensation Victor Wembanyama after the…
Continue ReadingAs a rugby player, Campbell Johnstone ‘pushed away’ his sexuality. Now, he wants to open the door for more people to come out
By George Ramsay, CNN During his rugby career, Campbell Johnstone built a reputation as a tough scrummager with “the best right shoulder in the…
Continue ReadingMeyers Leonard returns to NBA two years after antisemitic slur as he signs with Milwaukee Bucks
By Ben Morse and David Close, CNN Meyers Leonard is returning to the NBA two years after he last played in the league after the Milwaukee Bucks…
Continue ReadingBurnt-out remains of Romain Grosjean’s F1 car from Bahrain crash to go on display
By George Ramsay, CNN The wreckage of Romain Grosjean’s Formula One car from his crash at the 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix will be displayed at an…
Continue ReadingTurkish soccer player Merih Demiral teams up with Ronaldo, Messi and Mbappé for Turkey earthquake fundraiser
By Patrick Snell and Amy Woodyatt, CNN Following this month’s earthquake that shook Turkey and Syria, Turkish soccer star Merih Demiral is…
Continue ReadingWhat next for Liverpool after Champions League humiliation against Real Madrid?
By Matias Grez, CNN Liverpool’s torrid season went from bad to worse on Tuesday as Jurgen Klopp’s side suffered a humiliating 5-2 defeat…
Continue ReadingWADA appeals case of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva to Court of Arbitration for Sport
By Jill Martin and George Ramsay, CNN The protracted doping saga involving Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva entered another phase on Tuesday as…
Continue ReadingFireworks set off in the middle of night next to Real Madrid team hotel ahead of Champions League clash against Liverpool
By Matias Grez, CNN With Liverpool struggling on the pitch this season, the team is in need of all the help it can get ahead of Tuesday’s…
Continue ReadingMore than 30 countries calling on IOC to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes
By Amy Cassidy and George Ramsay, CNN The United States and more than 30 other “like-minded” countries are backing a proposed ban of…
Continue ReadingBrad Daugherty, the first Black principal owner to win Daytona 500, ‘already talking trash’ with Michael Jordan
By Jill Martin, CNN NASCAR racing team owner Brad Daugherty made history Sunday by becoming the first Black principal owner to win the Daytona 500…
Continue ReadingToronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider saves woman from choking in restaurant
By Ben Morse, CNN Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider saved a woman’s life after he saw her choking in a restaurant, the team announced on…
Continue ReadingChicago White Sox Minor League baseball player Anderson Comas announces he is gay
By Sammy Mngqosini, CNN Chicago White Sox Minor League baseball player, Anderson Comas announced he is “proudly and happily part of the LGTBQ+…
Continue ReadingCarlos Alcaraz wins Argentina Open after three-month injury layoff
By George Ramsay, CNN Carlos Alcaraz capped off a stunning return from injury as he defeated Cameron Norris 6-3 7-5 to win the Argentina Open on…
Continue ReadingFemke Bol breaks 41-year world record in the women’s indoor 400 meters
By Alasdair Howorth, CNN Femke Bol broke one of the oldest records in track and field as she set a new world-best time of 49.26 seconds in the indoor…
Continue ReadingTeam Giannis defeats Team LeBron in the NBA All-Star Game as Celtics’ Jayson Tatum sets new game record
CNN By Jacob Lev, CNN Los Angeles Lakers icon LeBron James’ perfect 5-0 record as an NBA All-Star Game captain has come to an end after his…
Continue ReadingTeam Giannis defeats Team LeBron in the NBA All-Star Game as Celtics’ Jayson Tatum sets new game record
By Jacob Lev, CNN Los Angeles Lakers icon LeBron James’ perfect 5-0 record as an NBA All-Star Game captain has come to an end after his team…
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