Novak Djokovic gets Wimbledon title defense off the ground with battling win
By George Ramsay, CNN Novak Djokovic got his Wimbledon title defense off to a winning start on Monday, but he had to work hard for his 6-3 3-6 6-3…
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Russian court schedules start of Brittney Griner’s trial for Friday, her lawyer says
By Anna Chernova and Dakin Andone, CNN A Russian court on Monday scheduled Brittney Griner‘s trial to start Friday, according to her lawyer,…
Continue Reading‘No matter what they said, I believe’: Chun In-gee clinches third major with Women’s PGA Championship win
By Jack Bantock, CNN Chun In-gee won the Women’s PGA Championship and her third major in Maryland on Sunday with a wire-to-wire victory, but…
Continue ReadingTennis star Hubert Hurkacz pledges to raise money for Ukraine with every ace he hits at Wimbledon
By Issy Ronald, CNN Polish tennis star Hubert Hurkacz will be hoping to harness his powerful serve at Wimbledon over the next fortnight as he…
Continue Reading‘We need your help’: All-Ukrainian clash at Wimbledon puts focus on more than just tennis
CNN By Issy Ronald, CNN With its strawberries and cream, grassy slopes, and peaceful setting in a leafy part of London, Wimbledon is a world away…
Continue ReadingMass brawl and eight ejections overshadow Los Angeles Angels win over the Seattle Mariners
By CNN Sport staff The Los Angeles Angels‘ win over the Seattle Mariners in the MLB on Sunday was overshadowed by a mass brawl that broke out…
Continue ReadingUkrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina on a ‘mission’ to help war-torn country
By Ben Church, CNN Video by Amy Li, CNN Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina says she has a “mission” to help her country and wants to…
Continue ReadingColorado Avalanche win first Stanley Cup title since 2001
By Jacob Lev, CNN The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game 6 to win the team’s first Stanley Cup since 2001 on…
Continue ReadingMLB’s Houston Astros throw combined no-hitter against New York Yankees
By Homero De la Fuente, CNN Major League Baseball’s Houston Astros have thrown a combined no-hitter against the New York Yankees on Saturday at…
Continue ReadingEight medical professionals charged with homicide in Diego Maradona’s death will go to trial
By Ignacio Grimaldi and Jorge Engels, CNN An Argentine judge ruled on Wednesday that eight medical professionals charged with “simple…
Continue ReadingSwapping tip-offs for tipples, these NBA stars are hoping to hit the right notes in the wine industry
CNN By Jeremy Harlan, CNN Through the entirety of a five-course dinner, three NBA stars said little about basketball. There was barely a mention of…
Continue ReadingSwapping tip-offs for tipples, these NBA stars are hoping to hit the right notes in the wine industry
By Jeremy Harlan, CNN Through the entirety of a five-course dinner, three NBA stars said little about basketball. There was barely a mention of an…
Continue ReadingHall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert suspended from participating in racing or training activities at NYRA tracks through January 25
By Jacob Lev, CNN A three-member hearing panel has made the decision to suspend Hall of Fame horse trainer Bob Baffert for one year, effective…
Continue ReadingPaolo Banchero chosen as overall first pick by Orlando Magic in NBA Draft
By Ben Church, CNN The Orlando Magic selected Paolo Banchero as the first pick of the 2022 NBA Draft on Thursday. Banchero, 19, played for Duke…
Continue ReadingPro Football Hall of Famer Hugh McElhenny dies at 93
By Jacob Lev, CNN Former San Francisco 49ers halfback Hugh McElhenny has died at the age of 93, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced Thursday.…
Continue ReadingCoach dives into pool to rescue American swimmer Anita Alvarez at World Championships
CNN, CNNI By Sana Noor Haq, CNN American swimmer Anita Alvarez was rescued from the bottom of the pool by her coach at the FINA World Aquatic…
Continue ReadingEx-Manchester United star Patrice Evra wants to end violence against children and details his own experience of sexual abuse
CNN By Ben Church, Zayn Nabbi and Darren Lewis, CNN Former Manchester United and France star Patrice Evra says he wants to use his platform to tackle…
Continue ReadingCoach dives into pool to rescue American swimmer Anita Alvarez at World Championships
CNN By Sana Noor Haq, CNN American swimmer Anita Alvarez was rescued from the bottom of the pool by her coach at the FINA World Aquatic Championships…
Continue ReadingKatie Ledecky wins 1,500m free, earning record-extending 17th world title
CNN By Issy Ronald, CNN Katie Ledecky won a record-extending 17th swimming world title with a comfortable victory in the 1,500m free in Budapest on…
Continue ReadingCoach dives into pool to rescue American swimmer Anita Alvarez at World Championships
By Sana Noor Haq, CNN American swimmer Anita Alvarez was rescued from the bottom of the pool by her coach at the FINA World Aquatic Championships in…
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