From scaffolder to the Super Bowl: how Australian Jordan Mailata became an NFL star
By Ben Morse, CNN His mantra was “don’t have a plan … fall forward, don’t fall backwards.” Turns out Jordan Mailata…
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Nigerian tech entrepreneur has Sheffield United in his sights
CNN By Zayn Nabbi and Darren Lewis, CNN Nigerian tech entrepreneur Dozy Mmobuosi has “made a deposit” to buy Sheffield United, in a…
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By Zayn Nabbi and Darren Lewis, CNN Nigerian tech entrepreneur Dozy Mmobuosi has “made a deposit” to buy Sheffield United, in a takeover…
Continue Reading10 former NFL players sue league’s disability program, alleging board ‘engaged in repeated and substantial derelictions of their responsibilities’
By Ben Morse, CNN A group of former NFL players is suing the league’s disability benefit program, commissioner Roger Goodell and the disability…
Continue ReadingEuropean Super League organizers unveil revamped competition with ’60 to 80 teams’
By Sammy Mngqosini and Zayn Nabbi, CNN The organizers of the European Super League (ESL) have unveiled a revamped competition with “60 to 80…
Continue ReadingIn reversal, Ghana soccer star Christian Atsu is ‘yet to be found,’ says agent
By Zayn Nabbi, Sammy Mngqosini and Darren Lewis, CNN The agent of Ghanaian soccer star Christian Atsu says the player’s whereabouts are still…
Continue ReadingDonna Kelce is the mother of two Super Bowl-bound brothers. So which son will she support?
CNN By George Ramsay, CNN Donna Kelce has divided loyalties ahead of this year’s Super Bowl — and she’s got the jersey to prove it.…
Continue Reading‘I already achieved everything I wanted in F1’: World champion Max Verstappen looks to life beyond racing
By Glen Levy and Carolyn Manno, CNN When it comes to Formula One, a sport where danger literally exists around the corner — not for nothing did…
Continue ReadingNo. 4 UConn loses back-to-back games for the first time in 30 years as Marquette Golden Eagles soar
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN Nothing good lasts forever — at least, that’s what the UConn Huskies women’s basketball team will be feeling,…
Continue ReadingLas Vegas Aces say they are cooperating with WNBA in probe over Dearica Hamby’s discrimination allegations
By Jacob Lev and Wayne Sterling, CNN The Las Vegas Aces said they are cooperating with the Women’s National Basketball Association in the…
Continue ReadingThis fan has shaped anti-discrimination policy in Australian cricket after alleging racial abuse at a match
By George Ramsay, CNN Two years after alleging he was racially abused at a cricket match, an Indian fan has had a hand in shaping how the sport…
Continue ReadingDamar Hamlin ‘will play professional football again,’ NFL players union doctor says
By Nadia Kounang, Ben Morse and John Sinnott, CNN Just over a month after Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest after making a…
Continue ReadingMark Moseley became the first player in his position to win the NFL MVP. He thinks the feat will never be matched
By Ben Morse, CNN The news made the Washington Post’s front page, but there was no glitzy ceremony or red carpet rolled out for this NFL great…
Continue ReadingKyrie Irving’s trade causes ripple effect across the NBA
By Ben Morse, CNN Some NBA trades are simple transactions. One team gets this player or draft picks and in return, the other franchise gets a player,…
Continue ReadingAaron Rodgers will undertake four-day ‘darkness retreat’ to consider NFL career
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN Hello, darkness, my old friend…. It’s Aaron Rodgers. As speculation swirls as to what the future holds for the Green…
Continue Reading‘As special as it gets’: LeBron James solidifies legendary status by becoming the NBA’s all-time leading scorer
By Matias Grez, CNN The debate surrounding who the greatest basketball player of all time is will undoubtedly rumble on indefinitely, but LeBron…
Continue ReadingLA Lakers honor LeBron James in pregame ceremony game after becoming NBA’s all-time scoring leader
CNN By Homero De la Fuente, CNN The Los Angeles Lakers honored superstar LeBron James passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time…
Continue ReadingLeBron James breaks NBA’s all-time scoring record, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
By Jason Hanna and David Close, CNN King James is now the king of NBA scoring. LeBron James became the association’s all-time leading scorer in…
Continue ReadingSouth Africa is in the midst of crisis. So why did its government want to spend a reported $58 million on sponsoring a UK soccer club?
By Issy Ronald, CNN When plans for the South African government’s tourism board to sponsor English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur were…
Continue ReadingTennis star Jessica Pegula says her sister saved her mom’s life during cardiac arrest in 2022
By Ben Church, CNN US tennis star Jessica Pegula says her sister, Kelly, saved their mom’s life after she went into cardiac arrest at her home…
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