Novak Djokovic breezes into third round after scintillating Wimbledon performance
By Ben Church, CNN Novak Djokovic was in blistering form as he swept aside Thanasi Kokkinakis in straight sets — 6-1 6-4 6-2 — on…
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Nelson Piquet says racial slur aimed at Lewis Hamilton had no racist intent
By Matias Grez, CNN Former F1 driver Nelson Piquet has apologized for his racial slur aimed at Lewis Hamilton and said his comments had no racist…
Continue ReadingRed Bull sack junior driver Juri Vips after investigation into alleged use of racist slur on live gaming stream
CNN By Ben Morse and Ben Church, CNN Red Bull Racing has terminated the contract of junior driver Juri Vips after an investigation into his alleged…
Continue ReadingWhat next for Serena Williams after her gutsy, first-round exit at Wimbledon?
By George Ramsay, CNN Even after a year-long absence from tennis, Serena Williams hasn’t forgotten how to entertain. Her return to grand slam…
Continue ReadingRed Bull sack junior driver Juri Vips after investigation into alleged use of racist slur on live gaming stream
By Ben Morse and Ben Church, CNN Red Bull Racing has terminated the contract of junior driver Juri Vips after an investigation into his alleged use…
Continue ReadingBuffalo Bills owner Kim Pegula ‘progressing well’ from a health issue
By Issy Ronald, CNN Buffalo Bills co-owner Kim Pegula, 53, is “progressing well” and “rehabilitating” following a health…
Continue ReadingNick Kyrgios admits spitting towards a fan during Wimbledon win
By Matias Grez, CNN Nick Kyrgios admitted to spitting in the direction of a fan he felt was “disrespecting” him during his opening round…
Continue ReadingSerena Williams’ return to Wimbledon ends with dramatic defeat against Harmony Tan
By George Ramsay, CNN Serena Williams’ return to singles tennis after a year-long absence ended with a dramatic 5-7 6-1 6-7 (7-10) first-round…
Continue Reading‘We need your help’: All-Ukrainian clash at Wimbledon puts focus on more than just tennis
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 from…
Continue Reading‘Time has come for action’: Teams rally around Hamilton after Piquet levels racist slur against F1 driver
By Amy Woodyatt, Duarte Mendonca and Sammy Mngqosini, CNN Formula One, Mercedes and the FIA have condemned former F1 driver Nelson Piquet for using a…
Continue ReadingMatteo Berrettini withdraws from Wimbledon due to positive Covid-19 test
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN Matteo Berrettini, last year’s men’s finalist, has withdrawn from Wimbledon after testing positive for Covid-19. The…
Continue ReadingAndy Murray defends use of cheeky underhand serve in Wimbledon opener against James Duckworth
By Matias Grez, CNN Andy Murray defended the use of the underhand serve he deployed during his first-round win at Wimbledon over Australia’s…
Continue ReadingMLB announces 12 suspensions for mass brawl between Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Angels
By CNN Sport staff Major League Baseball has suspended 12 players and coaches following the mass brawl that marred the Los Angeles Angels’ win…
Continue ReadingWoman sues Houston Texans over former QB Deshaun Watson’s alleged behavior
By Jennifer Henderson, Wayne Sterling and Travis Caldwell, CNN With NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson facing a possible suspension from the league for…
Continue ReadingRussian court schedules start of Brittney Griner’s trial for Friday, her lawyer says
CNN By Anna Chernova and Dakin Andone, CNN A Russian court on Monday scheduled Brittney Griner‘s trial to start Friday, according to her…
Continue ReadingNovak 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…
Continue ReadingRussian 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…
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