Chris Paul masterclass inspires Phoenix Suns to 2-0 lead in NBA playoffs
By Ben Church, CNN NBA veteran Chris Paul led the Phoenix Suns to victory against the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA playoffs on Wednesday in his quest…
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Real Madrid mounts stunning comeback to beat Manchester City and reach Champions League final
By Matias Grez, CNN Real Madrid battled back from the brink of elimination to overcome Manchester City and book its place in the Champions League…
Continue ReadingDiego Maradona’s iconic ‘Hand of God’ shirt sells for record-breaking $9.3 million at online auction
By Matias Grez, CNN The shirt Diego Maradona wore against England at the 1986 World Cup — synonymous with his brilliance at that tournament in…
Continue ReadingLionel Messi fails to make shortlist for Ligue 1 player of the season award
By CNN Sports staff Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi has failed to make the shortlist for the Ligue 1 player of the year after a disappointing…
Continue ReadingTampa Bay Buccaneers to face Seattle Seahawks in first regular season NFL game in Germany
By Ben Morse, CNN The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will face the Seattle Seahawks in Munich, Germany, in what will be the first-ever NFL regular-season game…
Continue ReadingDusty 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…
Continue ReadingNovak 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…
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