UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar dies at 45
By Wayne Sterling and Zoe Sottile, CNN Stephan Bonnar, the Ultimate Fighting Championship Hall of Famer who popularized the sport in the finale fight…
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NFL Week 16 preview: Pittsburgh Steelers to honor Franco Harris on bittersweet day for franchise
By Ben Church and Hanna Brewitt, CNN When the Pittsburgh Steelers host the LA Raiders on Saturday, it will be one of those rare moments in sport…
Continue ReadingAlex Ovechkin is now 2nd all-time in NHL career goals, trails only Wayne Gretzky’s record
By Jacob Lev, CNN A pair of goals from Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin on Friday secured yet another feat in his surefire Hall of Fame career,…
Continue ReadingEnglish cricketer Sam Curran becomes most expensive buy in Indian Premier League auction history
By Matt Foster and Heather Chen, CNN English cricketer Sam Curran has become the most expensive auction buy in the history of the Indian Premier…
Continue ReadingNFL review of DeVante Parker’s head injury finds no protocol violations
By Jacob Lev, CNN A review into New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker’s head injury found no violations of the National Football…
Continue ReadingDodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer reinstated after arbitrator reduces his suspension following assault allegations
By Jill Martin and Zoe Sottile, CNN Major League Baseball announced Thursday that Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer, who had been suspended…
Continue ReadingNew York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson booed off during defeat by Jacksonville Jaguars
By Ben Church, CNN Quarterback Zach Wilson endured a torrid night before eventually being benched as the New York ​​Jets were beaten 19-3 by the…
Continue ReadingItalian rugby team Benetton Treviso suspends player amidst racism accusations, with Italian federal prosecutors to investigate
By Matt Foster and Zayn Nabbi, CNN Italian rugby team Benetton Treviso announced Thursday that they have suspended a member of their team after…
Continue ReadingIn interview hours before his death, Franco Harris says ‘Immaculate Reception’ play ‘blows my mind’
By David J. Lopez, CNN Fifty years after the “Immaculate Reception” and just hours before his death, Franco Harris said it “blows…
Continue ReadingThe year in sport: A fond farewell for some, a glimpse of the future for others
By George Ramsay, CNN An athlete, former jockey AP McCoy said earlier this year, is the only person who dies twice, such is the pain of walking away…
Continue ReadingMen to compete in Olympic Artistic Swimming for first time at Paris 2024
By Matt Foster, CNN Male athletes will be allowed to compete in Olympic Artistic Swimming events for the first time at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games,…
Continue ReadingSuper Bowl winner Ronnie Hillman dies aged 31 after cancer battle
By Matt Foster, CNN Ronnie Hillman, a Super Bowl-winning running back for the Denver Broncos, passed away aged 31 on Wednesday, according to a post…
Continue ReadingWith 25 million players worldwide, padel is only tipped to get ‘bigger and bigger’ by tennis star Andy Murray
By George Ramsay, CNN It’s believed to be a sport that started with a siesta. The intense heat in Acapulco, Mexico meant businessman Enrique…
Continue ReadingWith 25 million players worldwide, padel is only tipped to get ‘bigger and bigger’ by tennis star Andy Murray
CNN By George Ramsay, CNN It’s believed to be a sport that started with a siesta. The intense heat in Acapulco, Mexico meant businessman…
Continue ReadingPelé’s health has worsened, hospital says
By Angela Reyes and Jill Martin, CNN Pelé’s health has worsened and the Brazilian soccer great now requires greater care due to the…
Continue ReadingNew York Yankees name superstar Aaron Judge 16th captain in franchise history
By Homero De la Fuente, CNN The New York Yankees named superstar outfielder Aaron Judge as the 16th captain in franchise history, Yankees managing…
Continue ReadingExclusive: Capturing Lionel Messi’s viral moment — The story behind the most liked photo on Instagram, told by the photographer who took it
By Matias Grez, CNN Lionel Messi sits on Sergio Aguero’s shoulders, both hands clasped firmly on the World Cup trophy as he holds it aloft. A…
Continue ReadingPep Guardiola says Lionel Messi is the best player of all time
By Homero De la Fuente, CNN Manchester City manager and Lionel Messi’s former coach Pep Guardiola has reiterated his belief that the Argentina…
Continue ReadingArgentine stars Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul fly in helicopter over parade due to crowd size
By Stefano Pozzebon and Abel Alvarado, CNN Argentine national soccer team stars Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul, along with coach Lionel Scaloni,…
Continue ReadingYouTubers, doping and greed: It’s been a tough year for boxing
By Ben Morse, CNN Simiso Buthelezi, Miracle Amaeze and Luis Quiñones are some of the talented boxers who have died this year as they pursued their…
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