World Cup 2022 draw: Everything you need to know
By Jack Bantock, CNN The draw for an unprecedented FIFA World Cup takes place Friday as teams discover their fates for the first winter edition of…
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Record crowd watches Barcelona thrash Real Madrid in Women’s Champions League
By Kikue Higuchi and Ben Church, CNN History was made on Wednesday as 91,553 fans packed into Camp Nou — the largest football stadium in Europe…
Continue ReadingAfter an 8-year wait, the US men’s soccer team will once again compete in a World Cup
By Seán Federico-O’Murchú, CNN After an eight-year wait, the US Men’s National team secured a spot Wednesday in the 2022 FIFA World…
Continue ReadingTampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians is stepping down and will join front office, team says
By Jacob Lev and Travis Caldwell, CNN Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians has stepped down from the role and will join the team’s…
Continue ReadingCanadian gymnasts allege ‘abuse, neglect and discrimination’ within the sport
CNN By George Ramsay, CNN More than 70 former and current gymnasts in Canada have called for an investigation into “ongoing toxic and abusive…
Continue ReadingCanadian gymnasts allege ‘abuse, neglect and discrimination’ within the sport
By George Ramsay, CNN More than 70 former and current gymnasts in Canada have called for an investigation into “ongoing toxic and abusive…
Continue ReadingShane Warne state memorial: Tens of thousands gather to send off the ‘Spin King’
By Hannah Ritchie, CNN Known locally as “The G,” the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is a sporting Australian shrine. It’s a place…
Continue ReadingAfter a 128-110 loss to the Dallas Mavericks, the Los Angeles Lakers are in danger of missing the playoffs
By Issy Ronald, CNN The Los Angeles Lakers are in danger of missing the NBA postseason, falling to 11th place in the Western Conference after a…
Continue ReadingEgypt FA accuses Senegal fans of racism after dramatic World Cup playoff
By Ben Church, CNN The Egyptian Football Association has claimed its men’s national team was subject to racism during a defeat in its FIFA…
Continue ReadingTiger Woods sparks speculation of shock return at Masters after Augusta practice round
By Ben Morse, CNN Tiger Woods has sparked speculation that he could make a shock return to golf at next week’s Masters after it was widely…
Continue ReadingFans storm onto the pitch as Ghana earns World Cup berth over Nigeria
By George Ramsay, CNN Supporters in Nigeria broke onto the field at the final whistle as Ghana earned a spot at this year’s FIFA World Cup…
Continue ReadingDallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones moves to have paternity suit against him dismissed, claims plaintiff offered ‘deal’ before filing lawsuit
By Andy Rose, CNN Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is dropping his effort to shield a paternity lawsuit from the public eye and is going on offense.…
Continue ReadingDawn Staley: Investing in women’s basketball from North Philly to South Carolina
CNN By Kikue Higuchi, CNN At the top of Dawn Staley’s stacked trophy case is an orange and white basketball. The University of South Carolina…
Continue ReadingThe NFL says teams must hire a minority or female offensive coach
By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN The NFL is requiring all of its teams to hire a minority or female offensive assistant coach for the 2022 season at a time…
Continue ReadingUConn women’s basketball survives NC State in double overtime to advance to 14th straight Final Four
By Jill Martin, CNN The University of Connecticut women’s basketball team is no stranger to making the trip to the Final Four in the NCAA…
Continue ReadingNFL announces new diversity committee after Brian Flores lawsuit
By David Close and Nicole Chavez, CNN The NFL announced Monday it has created a diversity advisory committee to review its hiring policies and…
Continue ReadingWorld Cup qualifiers: Canada celebrates reaching first men’s World Cup in 36 years
By George Ramsay, CNN After a 36-year absence from the men’s World Cup, Canada can now call itself a “legit football country.”…
Continue ReadingFormer cyclist Tony Martin to auction off Olympic medal to raise funds for Ukrainian children
By Ben Church, CNN Olympic medalist Tony Martin is auctioning off the silver medal he won at London 2012 to raise funds for children in Ukraine. In…
Continue ReadingKyrie Irving played in his first home game of the season after New York City expanded its Covid-19 vaccine exemption
By Jacob Lev and Kelly McCleary, CNN Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving made his first appearance of the season on the team’s home court Sunday…
Continue ReadingNorth Carolina ends Saint Peters’ Cinderella run, will face Coach K and rival Duke in Final Four
By Jacob Lev, CNN North Carolina ended the Saint Peter’s Cinderella run in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament on Sunday. No. 8 seed Tar…
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