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Julius Ssekitoleko competing at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Missing Ugandan Olympic hopeful left note saying he wants to work in Japan

July 18, 2021 6:16 am CNN Newsource

By Rob Picheta and Junko Ogura, CNN A Ugandan athlete who has gone missing in Tokyo ahead of the Olympic Games had left a note saying his life in the…

Motorcycle racer Ana Carrasco from broken back to victory in only eight months

July 19, 2021 4:31 am CNN

Motorcycle racer Ana Carrasco is a trailblazer for women in motorsport. In September 2020, Carrasco suffered the kind of injury that normally end…

Ana Carrasco broke her back after a ‘stupid’ crash. Eight months later she raced to victory

August 9, 2021 1:57 am CNN Newsource

By Jonathan Hawkins, CNN Video by Stefania Dall’Armi, for CNN On September 10, 2020, motorcycle racer Ana Carrasco was lying in the gravel at…

First case of Covid-19 reported at Tokyo Olympic village

July 16, 2021 10:52 pm CNN Newsource

By Junko Ogura, CNN An unidentified overseas visitor has tested positive for Covid-19 at the Tokyo Olympics athletes’ village, organizers said…

England’s footballers lost the Euro 2020 final. But they might yet win the culture war

July 20, 2021 5:10 am CNN Newsource

By Sana Noor Haq, CNN This year’s Euro 2020 tournament has become a national talking point in the UK — but not just about football.…

Blue Jays will return to Toronto July 30 after getting Covid-19 exemption

July 16, 2021 5:23 pm CNN Newsource

By Jill Martin and Dakin Andone, CNN The Blue Jays announced Friday the team will return to Toronto after receiving a National Interest Exemption…

McIlroy tees off from the 1st hole during his second round of The Open.

From ‘unbelievable’ to ‘just brilliant’: Rory McIlroy experiences the Open’s lows and highs

July 16, 2021 10:16 am CNN Newsource

By Ben Morse, CNN Fans literally run to congregate around the first tee, searching for any line of sight they can. Young and old, a huge crowd has…

Jason Sudeikis: Actor shows support for racially abused England soccer players

July 16, 2021 5:32 am CNN Newsource

By Amy Woodyatt, CNN Actor Jason Sudeikis has thrown his support behind English soccer stars who have been the target of racist abuse. Players Marcus…

Australian and WNBA star Liz Cambage withdraws from Olympics, citing mental health

July 16, 2021 8:12 pm CNN Newsource

By Jill Martin, CNN The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has announced that women’s basketball player Liz Cambage — a star player on…

Bryson DeChambeau is ‘living on the razor’s edge,’ but for now his driver ‘sucks’ at the Open

July 16, 2021 1:59 am CNN Newsource

By Ben Morse, CNN The crowds slowly grasp who is on the tee box and the whispers intensify. It’s Bryson DeChambeau that’s got these golf…

Ernie Els reflects on England’s Golf Coast

July 16, 2021 10:16 am CNN

Two-time Masters champion Ernie Els speaks to Living Golf’s Shane O’Donoghue about his memories of playing on England’s Golf Coast where he picked up…

Max Verstappen says ‘it doesn’t make any difference’ to be leading F1 championship

July 16, 2021 1:59 am CNN Newsource

By Amanda Davies and Matias Grez, CNN Max Verstappen is currently navigating uncharted waters — not that you would be able to tell. For the…

Mark Spitz on the swimming landscape post-Phelps

July 16, 2021 2:24 am CNN

The legendary swimmer Mark Spitz is best known for winning seven golds at the 1972 Munich Olympics. He reflects on his incredible achievements and…

Mark Spitz: ‘Somebody, someday’ can beat Michael Phelps’ Olympic record

July 16, 2021 2:24 am CNN Newsource

By Don Riddell and George Ramsay, CNN Mark Spitz, the legendary swimmer who held the record of seven Olympic gold medals in a single Games before…

Novak Djokovic says he will compete in Tokyo Olympics, meaning the Golden Slam is still in play

July 15, 2021 3:27 pm CNN Newsource

By Jill Martin, CNN World No. 1 Novak Djokovic announced on social media on Thursday that he will compete in the Tokyo Olympics. “I booked my…

Team WNBA defeats Team USA 93-85 in 2021 WNBA All-Star Game

July 15, 2021 3:22 am CNN Newsource

By Matias Grez, CNN Team WNBA defeated Team USA 93-85 in the 2021 WNBA All-Star Game on Wednesday, with Arike Ogunbowale being named MVP after…

‘I start to think about all the bad scenarios that can happen’: Charles Leclerc on why he is so protective of his brother

July 14, 2021 2:03 am CNN Newsource

By Amanda Davies and Sana Noor Haq, CNN Split-second decision making, relentless focus and courage are just some of the attributes any Formula One…

Charles Leclerc on Ferrari, Euro 2020 and Cristiano Ronaldo

July 14, 2021 2:03 am CNN

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc talks to Amanda Davies about Ferrari’s F1 season so far, Euro 2020 and how Cristiano Ronaldo fared when he visited…

Rugby player Quade Cooper denied Australian citizenship despite representing the country 70 times

July 14, 2021 12:54 am CNN Newsource

By Amy Sood, CNN Rugby union player Quade Cooper says Australia has repeatedly denied him citizenship — despite representing the country 70…

Tennis great Roger Federer pulls out of Olympics, citing knee injury

July 13, 2021 12:15 pm CNN Newsource

By Kevin Dotson, CNN Roger Federer, the four-time Olympian and all-time great tennis champion, announced Tuesday that he would not represent…

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