Egypt 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…
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Tiger 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…
Continue ReadingMax Verstappen claims first win of F1 season after enthralling battle with Charles LeClerc at Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
By Ben Morse, CNN Reigning world champion Max Verstappen won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Sunday after a thrilling battle with Charles LeClerc.…
Continue ReadingChristian Eriksen scores with first touch for Denmark upon return to international football after cardiac arrest
By Ben Morse, CNN Christian Eriksen marked his return to international football by scoring with his first touch for Denmark having suffered a cardiac…
Continue ReadingMike Krzyzewski advances to record-setting 13th Final Four as Duke defeats Arkansas
By Jacob Lev, CNN Duke men’s basketball head coach Mike Krzyzewski advanced to his record-setting 13th Final Four appearance Saturday after the…
Continue ReadingIndiana Pacers and Toronto Raptors NBA game suspended due to fire in arena
By Jacob Lev, CNN Saturday night’s NBA game between the Indiana Pacers and the Toronto Raptors was suspended following a fire at…
Continue ReadingF1 driver Mick Schumacher released from hospital after crash during qualifying of Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
By Homero De la Fuente, CNN Formula One driver Mick Schumacher said he was “OK” after he was transported to the hospital Saturday…
Continue ReadingF1 organizers insist Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will go ahead despite Houthi attack on nearby oil facility
By Ben Church, CNN Race organizers confirmed the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will take place this weekend despite an attack claimed by Yemen’s…
Continue ReadingSaint Peter’s becomes first No. 15 seed to reach Elite Eight in NCAA tournament history
By Derrick Hinds, CNN It’s likely that before this month, many sports fans had not heard of Saint Peter’s, a university in Jersey City,…
Continue ReadingBasketball Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie says she was told not to make a ‘big fuss’ over Brittney Griner situation
GETTY, RUSSIA 24, RUSSIAN FEDERAL CUSTOMS SERVICE, CURRENT TIME, WNBA, CNN By Jacob Lev, CNN Basketball legend Lisa Leslie told the “I am…
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