What is curling? Everything you need to know about this winter sport
By Ben Morse, CNN When the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games come around every four years, there are many sports which compete to grab the…
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Danielle Collins: US tennis star reaches Australian Open semifinals after life-changing surgery
By Ben Church, CNN The life of an elite athlete is rarely straightforward but Danielle Collins has had to fight harder than most. In April, the…
Continue ReadingClimate change and fake snow could make the Winter Olympics ‘dangerous,’ study finds
Story by Reuters Climate change is threatening the Winter Olympics and the future of snow sports by making conditions much more dangerous for…
Continue ReadingSean Payton, coach whose Saints lifted spirits in post-Katrina New Orleans, says he is stepping down
By Steve Almasy, CNN Sean Payton, who led the New Orleans Saints to an emotional Super Bowl win in the years after Hurricane Katrina, announced…
Continue ReadingNick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis are taking the Australian Open by storm
By Jack Bantock, CNN Had you taken a stroll past the Kia Arena in Melbourne this week, you could have been forgiven for assuming that a rock and roll…
Continue ReadingBoston Red Sox hero David Ortiz elected to the baseball Hall of Fame
By Steve Almasy, CNN Former Red Sox star David Ortiz, Boston’s beloved “Big Papi” and big-game clutch hitter, was elected Tuesday…
Continue ReadingTeenagers make history for Iran and Kenya at Australian Open
By Ben Church, CNN While the superstars of the main tour inevitably attract the majority of the attention at this year’s Australian Open, two…
Continue ReadingTom Brady: ‘It’s not always what I want. It’s what we want as a family.’ What next for quarterback?
By Jack Bantock, CNN Tom Brady will not have his shot at an eighth Super Bowl ring this season. Will he get another? Brady’s Tampa Bay…
Continue ReadingCameron Smith: The ‘everyman’ of golf transforming into one of its best players
By Ben Morse, CNN A love of fishing, a flowing mullet and a friendly personality: Cameron Smith is a one-of-a-kind golfer. The Australian can often…
Continue ReadingRafael Nadal overcomes stomach problem to beat Denis Shapovalov in five-set thriller
By Ben Church, CNN Rafael Nadal remains on track to make history at this year’s Australian Open after beating Denis Shapovalov in five sets…
Continue ReadingAustralian Open relaxes rule against Peng Shuai protest T-shirt, Craig Tiley tells AFP
By Angus Watson, CNN The Australian Open will allow people to wear shirts that say “Where is Peng Shuai?” CEO of Tennis Australia Craig…
Continue ReadingAFCON: Report into deadly stadium crush will focus on who closed gate that led to loss of lives
By Aleks Klosok, Joel Kouam and Mitchell McCluskey, CNN The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has said a report into a stadium…
Continue ReadingAFCON: Underdog Comoros will have to face Cameroon without a recognized goalkeeper
By Matias Grez, CNN Comoros’ progress to the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stages has been the feel-good storyline of the tournament so far.…
Continue ReadingThe NFL’s overtime rule explained and why fans want to see it changed
By Ben Morse, CNN Kansas City Chiefs 42, Buffalo Bills 36. An instant classic that’ll be remembered for years to come. Whether it be for the…
Continue ReadingGonzaga University suspends Hall of Famer John Stockton’s season tickets over his defiance of Covid-19 mask mandate
CNN By Jacob Lev and Amir Vera, CNN Gonzaga University has suspended season tickets for one of its most notable alumni and Hall of Fame basketball…
Continue ReadingAustralian Open criticized for stopping Peng Shuai protest
By Ben Church and Angus Watson, CNN The Australian Open is facing criticism over its handing of a small protest against the Chinese Communist…
Continue ReadingLos Angeles Rams stave off furious Tampa Bay Buccaneers comeback to deny Tom Brady a shot at eighth ring
By Jack Bantock, CNN The Los Angeles Rams survived a Tom Brady-inspired Tampa Bay Buccaneers fightback to edge a pulsating 30-27 NFL playoff contest…
Continue ReadingGonzaga University suspends Hall of Famer John Stockton’s season tickets over his defiance of Covid-19 mask mandate
By Jacob Lev and Amir Vera, CNN Gonzaga University has suspended season tickets for one of its most notable alumni and Hall of Fame basketball player…
Continue ReadingPatrick Mahomes goes ‘Grim Reaper’ as Kansas City Chiefs defeat the Buffalo Bills in epic back-and-forth overtime battle
By Ben Morse, CNN Did we just watch one of the best games in NFL history? We definitely saw two great next generation quarterbacks on display at…
Continue ReadingEast Coast Hockey League suspends player indefinitely after alleged racist gesture toward Black opponent
By Jacob Lev, CNN The East Coast Hockey League suspended Jacksonville Icemen defenseman Jacob Panetta indefinitely after he allegedly made a racist…
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