Dusty Baker becomes first Black MLB manager to win 2,000 games
By Ben Morse, CNN Dusty Baker became the first Black manager in MLB history to win 2,000 career games on Tuesday night after the Houston Astros…
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Novak Djokovic extends record as world No. 1 after win at Madrid Open
By Ben Morse, CNN Novak Djokovic guaranteed his record-breaking time at the top of tennis’ world rankings would continue after his second-round…
Continue ReadingJa Morant carries Grizzlies to victory over Warriors with ‘one good eye’ as Kerr calls out ‘dirty’ play
By Amy Woodyatt and Ben Morse, CNN The Memphis Grizzlies evened their second-round Western Conference series with the Golden State Warriors with a…
Continue ReadingFootballer David Brooks announces he is cancer free
By George Ramsay, CNN Wales and Bournemouth football player David Brooks announced on Tuesday that he has successfully completed his cancer…
Continue ReadingJames Madison University cancels remainder of softball season as student athlete Lauren Bernett’s death ruled a suicide
By Amy Simonson and Aya Elamroussi, CNN James Madison University said it will cancel the remainder of its softball season as the death of student…
Continue ReadingLiverpool reaches Champions League final after being rocked by Villarreal
By Jack Bantock, CNN Liverpool’s pursuit of an unprecedented quadruple remains intact after a spectacular second-half comeback saw the Reds…
Continue ReadingUS government says that Brittney Griner has been wrongfully detained in Russia
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Continue ReadingUS government says that Brittney Griner has been wrongfully detained in Russia
By Jennifer Hansler and Wayne Sterling, CNN The State Department has now classified WNBA star Brittney Griner as wrongfully detained in Russia and…
Continue ReadingSuns starters shine against Mavericks; Heat get a win against Joel Embiid-less Sixers
By Issy Ronald, CNN The Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat secured wins in Game 1 of their respective second round playoff series: Miami defeated the…
Continue ReadingJon Rahm holds his nerve to win ‘stressful’ Mexico Open after tense finish
By Jack Bantock, CNN Jon Rahm secured his first victory of the season in dramatic fashion at the inaugural Mexico Open on Sunday. Having not won a…
Continue ReadingNadal, Djokovic and Murray slam Wimbledon decision to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes
By Issy Ronald, CNN There is a growing rift between some of the world’s leading tennis stars and past and present Ukrainian players over…
Continue ReadingGolden State Warriors overcome Draymond Green ejection to win 117-116 nail-biter against Memphis Grizzlies
By Ben Morse, CNN The Golden State Warriors overcame the ejection of key forward Draymond Green to win a nail-biter against the Memphis Grizzlies,…
Continue ReadingGiannis Antetokounmpo scores amazing self alley-oop, bags triple-double as Bucks cruise over Celtics in Game 1
By Ben Morse, CNN Facing the NBA’s No. 1 defense in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, Giannis Antetokounmpo was still able to blow…
Continue ReadingWalter Hagen: The ‘flamboyant’ golfer who ‘poked golf’s aristocracy in the eye’
By Ben Morse, CNN When Walter Hagen won the PGA Championship for the second year in a row in 1925, he did what any champion would do: head out to…
Continue ReadingKatie Taylor defeats Amanda Serrano in first boxing match headlined by two women at Madison Square Garden
By Jacob Lev, CNN Ireland’s Katie Taylor defeated Puerto Rico’s Amanda Serrano Saturday night in the first boxing match headlined by two…
Continue ReadingThe University of Georgia has broken an NFL record with 15 players drafted
By Jacob Lev and Alaa Elassar, CNN The University of Georgia Bulldogs saw 15 of its players drafted this week, breaking an all-time NFL record for…
Continue ReadingBasketball Hall of Fame coach C. Vivian Stringer has announced her retirement
By Wayne Sterling and Alaa Elassar, CNN Basketball Hall of Famer C. Vivian Stringer is retiring after 50 years as a women’s college head coach.…
Continue ReadingReal Madrid wins 35th La Liga title with 4-0 win against Espanyol
By George Ramsay, CNN Real Madrid wrapped up the La Liga title with a comprehensive 4-0 victory against Espanyol on Saturday. It is Real’s…
Continue ReadingSoccer super agent Mino Raiola dies aged 54
By CNN Sport staff Mino Raiola, considered one of the most successful and influential soccer agents in the world, has died, according to a statement…
Continue ReadingHow to watch the Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano fight
By CNN Sports staff Boxers Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano are set to go head-to-head at Madison Square Garden on Saturday — the first time two…
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