Mia Brookes, 16, becomes youngest snowboarding world champion after landing stunning trick
By Ben Church, CNN At just 16 years old, Mia Brookes became the youngest snowboarding world champion after winning gold in the women’s…
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Howard University men’s swimming and diving team wins first championship in 34 years
By CNN’s Meron Moges-Gerbi and Jalen Brown The men’s swimming and diving team at Howard University won the 2023 Northeast Conference…
Continue ReadingBahrain Grand Prix: Human rights group writes to F1 about ‘ongoing concerns’ over ‘sportswashing’
By Sammy Mngqosini, CNN A prominent human rights group has written to Formula One CEO Stefano Domenicali to raise serious concerns over what it…
Continue ReadingGolfer Akshay Bhatia takes off shirt to play muddy shot — twice
By Jack Bantock, CNN Shirtless and mud-spattered — golf fans tuning in to the Honda Classic on Saturday would have been forgiven for thinking…
Continue ReadingChris Kirk battled alcoholism and depression — now he has secured his first PGA Tour victory in seven years
By Jack Bantock, CNN It had been 2,836 days since Chris Kirk last won on the PGA Tour. Yet after securing his first victory in over seven years on…
Continue ReadingTurkish soccer fans throw stuffed animals on the field, vent dissatisfaction with government quake response
By Hande Atay Alam and Isil Sariyuce, CNN In a show of support for children impacted by the earthquake in Turkey, soccer fans threw stuffed animals…
Continue ReadingA ‘political thriller’ filled with personal betrayals. The inside story of the Super League and the war for soccer’s soul
By Issy Ronald, CNN Betrayal has formed part of European politics since polities started forming — just ask Julius Caesar, who asked “Et…
Continue ReadingTommy Fury defeats social media influencer Jake Paul by split decision
By Homero De la Fuente and Tara Subramaniam, CNN YouTuber Jake Paul suffered the first defeat of his fledgling boxing career on Sunday night as pro…
Continue ReadingFormer NFL star Chad Johnson says he saved money by living inside Cincinnati Bengals stadium for two years
CNN By Ben Church, CNN After signing his first contract as a rookie for the Cincinnati Bengals in 2001, you might have forgiven Chad…
Continue ReadingFormer NFL star Chad Johnson says he saved money by living inside Cincinnati Bengals stadium for two years
By Ben Church, CNN After signing his first contract as a rookie for the Cincinnati Bengals in 2001, you might have forgiven Chad…
Continue ReadingInfighting 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,…
Continue ReadingNBA 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…
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