Flight carrying family of Iranian soccer legend Ali Daei forced to return
By Sahar Akbarzai and Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN The family of an Iranian soccer great was prevented by authorities in the Islamic Republic from…
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Novak Djokovic back in Australia following high-profile visa ban
By David Close, CNN Novak Djokovic is back in Australia, according to a spokesperson with Tennis Australia, nearly a year after his high-profile visa…
Continue ReadingArizona Cardinals star defensive end JJ Watt to retire after this season
By Wayne Sterling, CNN Arizona Cardinals defensive end JJ Watt, one of the greatest defensive players in NFL history, will retire after the 2022…
Continue ReadingArsène Wenger enjoys ‘special’ surprise return to Emirates Stadium as Arsenal beats West Ham
By John Sinnott, CNN Arsène Wenger’s departure from Arsenal as the club’s manager in 2018 was bittersweet. He is the longest serving…
Continue ReadingLiverpool agrees deal for Dutch star Cody Gakpo, says PSV
By Aimee Lewis, CNN Liverpool has agreed to sign forward Cody Gakpo, one of the most coveted young players in Europe, from PSV Eindhoven, the…
Continue ReadingTom Brady: ‘I’m going to take my time’ before deciding on retirement
By John Sinnott and Jill Martin, It’s a question that keeps getting asked of the 45-year-old Tom Brady. In February, Tampa Bay Buccaneers…
Continue ReadingMiami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa placed in NFL concussion protocol for second time
By Kevin Dotson, CNN Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is in the NFL’s concussion protocol, Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said at a Monday…
Continue ReadingKathy Whitworth, the winningest golfer in history, dies at 83
By Jacob Lev, CNN Kathy Whitworth, the winningest golfer in history, has died at the age of 83, the Ladies Professional Golf Association announced on…
Continue ReadingUFC 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…
Continue ReadingNFL 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…
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