Qatar Airways CEO defends 160 extra daily flights at ‘climate-neutral’ World Cup
By Eoin McSweeney, CNN The chief executive of Qatar Airways has defended a plan to operate more than 160 extra flights to shuttle spectators from the…
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Coco Gauff triumphs in all-American quarterfinal at the French Open to reach first grand slam singles semifinal
By Issy Ronald, CNN A week ago, Coco Gauff celebrated her high school graduation under the Eiffel Tower. Now, the 18-year-old will compete in her…
Continue ReadingTransgender swimmer Lia Thomas says ‘trans women are not a threat to women’s sports’
By Amanda Watts, CNN Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas said trans women are “not a threat to women’s sports” in an interview with ABC…
Continue Reading‘Threat Matrix’ study reveals football and basketball players ‘suffer horrific online abuse’
By Matias Grez, CNN Leading sports stars are having their mental well-being and performance impacted by “horrific online abuse” and are…
Continue ReadingIga Swiatek: The 21-year-old who could break Serena Williams’ record winning streak
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN Iga Swiatek could be about to smash Serena Williams’ record winning streak. Swiatek, who turned 21 on Tuesday, won her…
Continue ReadingJude Bellingham questions whether authorities ‘care’ about racist abuse directed at Black footballers
CNN By Darren Lewis, Sana Noor Haq and Aleks Klosok, CNN Jude Bellingham is just 18, but he’s already reached the brutal conclusion that racist…
Continue ReadingJude Bellingham questions whether authorities ‘care’ about racist abuse directed at Black footballers
By Darren Lewis, Sana Noor Haq and Aleks Klosok, CNN Jude Bellingham is just 18, but he’s already reached the brutal conclusion that racist…
Continue ReadingAmid accounts of ‘appalling’ and ‘brutal’ treatment of fans at the Champions League Final, lawmakers call for answers
By George Ramsay, CNN There is a blame game going on after the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool, with differing positions…
Continue ReadingMenstrual cramps derail Chinese teen’s French Open dream in loss to Swiatek
Story by Reuters Chinese teenager Zheng Qinwen suffered with menstrual cramps as she lost to Poland’s Iga Swiatek in the French Open fourth…
Continue ReadingJeff Gladney, Arizona Cardinals cornerback, dies at 25
By Amir Vera and David Close, CNN Jeff Gladney, a cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals, died in a car crash Monday morning in Dallas, according to…
Continue ReadingTeenager Holger Rune stuns fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas at the French Open
By George Ramsay, CNN Danish teenager Holger Rune completed arguably the biggest upset of the French Open so far as he beat fourth seed Stefanos…
Continue ReadingLionel Messi reveals his behind-the-scenes Covid-19 struggle
By Matt Foster, CNN Paris Saint-Germain and Argentina superstar Lionel Messi has revealed the difficulties he faced after contracting Covid-19. The…
Continue ReadingNottingham Forest: Two-time European Cup winners banish nightmares to end 23-year Premier League exile
By Jonathan Hawkins, CNN Bill Clinton was in the White House, Tony Blair was in his second year as UK prime minister and The Backstreet Boys were on…
Continue ReadingThe Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat in Game 7 to reach NBA Finals for first time in 12 years
By Matias Grez, CNN The Boston Celtics secured a nerve-wracking 100-96 Game 7 victory over the Miami Heat to reach the NBA Finals for the first time…
Continue ReadingAlexi Pappas has a complex relationship with depression. This is how Olympian deals with the ‘metaphorical scratch on your brain’
By Kerry Flynn, CNN Olympic distance runner Alexi Pappas describes herself as an “extremely motivated person,” and it would be difficult…
Continue ReadingSergio Pérez wins dramatic Monaco Grand Prix after heavy rain causes long delay
By Ben Church, CNN Sergio Pérez produced a brilliant drive as Red Bull capitalized on a dramatic Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday. The Mexican driver…
Continue ReadingChicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa says Gabe Kapler’s National Anthem protest ‘not appropriate’
By Wayne Sterling and Ben Church, CNN Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa said he disagrees with San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler’s…
Continue ReadingLiverpool requests formal investigation into ugly scenes around Champions League final
By Ben Church, CNN Liverpool Football Club has requested a formal investigation into the ugly scenes that marred the Champions League final in Paris…
Continue ReadingIndy 500: How to watch and everything else you need to know
By Issy Ronald, CNN Following two weeks of testing, practice and qualifying, the Indy 500 returns this weekend as 33 drivers attempt to win the…
Continue ReadingWhy Kylian Mbappé chose to stay at PSG
By Issy Ronald and Amanda Davies, CNN Resplendent with a charismatic protagonist, politicians, two of the world’s biggest football clubs, and…
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