Both of the Williams sisters will miss the US Open
By Wayne Sterling, CNN Twenty-three-time grand slam singles champion Serena Williams and her sister, seven-time major singles champion Venus…
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She lost her legs in a terror attack. Now, she’s competing in the Paralympics
By Amanda Davies and Sana Noor Haq, CNN Beatrice de Lavalette was 17 years old when she was at Brussels’ Zaventem Airport, heading back to the…
Continue ReadingThe US Open will offer mental health services to athletes this year
By Scottie Andrew, CNN The US Open will offer athletes mental health support during this year’s tournament, in addition to typical health…
Continue ReadingUS Justice Department awards FIFA and other football governing bodies more than $200M following corruption investigation
By Amir Vera and David Close, CNN A six-year corruption investigation into bribery schemes in multiple world football organizations ended Tuesday.…
Continue ReadingAustralia’s Paige Greco wins first gold at Tokyo 2020 Paralympics as Japan battles Covid increase
By Ben Westcott, CNN Australian cyclist Paige Greco won the first gold of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics on Wednesday with the Games, delayed by a year…
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CNN By Ben Westcott, CNN Australian cyclist Paige Greco won the first gold of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics on Wednesday with the Games, delayed by a…
Continue ReadingHow does the Paralympic classification system work?
By Ben Morse, CNN Sixteen days after the closing ceremony of the Olympics, Japan is hosting its next global sporting event as the Tokyo 2020…
Continue ReadingThe Tokyo Paralympics may see a record-high number of LGBTQ athletes
By Scottie Andrew, CNN At least 30 athletes competing in the Tokyo Paralympics identify as LGBTQ — a new high for LGBTQ representation at the…
Continue ReadingWhat is RPC? Here’s what to know about Russia and the Paralympics
By Sana Noor Haq and Rachel Trent, CNN If you’re watching the Paralympic Games, you may notice an unfamiliar abbreviation, RPC. It stands for…
Continue ReadingWhat is RPC? Here’s what to know about Russia and the Paralympics
CNN By Sana Noor Haq and Rachel Trent, CNN If you’re watching the Paralympic Games, you may notice an unfamiliar abbreviation, RPC. It stands…
Continue ReadingThe Tokyo Paralympics may see a record-high number of LGBTQ athletes
CNN By Scottie Andrew, CNN At least 30 athletes competing in the Tokyo Paralympics identify as LGBTQ — a new high for LGBTQ representation at…
Continue ReadingAfghanistan flag to feature in Paralympic opening ceremony as a show of ‘solidarity’
By Ben Church, CNN The flag of Afghanistan will be used as a symbol of “solidarity and peace” as the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games kicks…
Continue ReadingDeaf-blind Paralympic gold medalist heartbroken after pulling out of Tokyo Games because her mom can’t be there as personal care assistant
By David Williams, CNN Becca Meyers won three gold medals and a silver at the 2016 Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, but the swimmer, who’s deaf…
Continue ReadingNice vs. Marseille: French top-flight league match abandoned after fans invade pitch and clash with players
By Ben Morse and Kevin Dotson, CNN A top-flight French league game between Nice and Marseille was abandoned on Sunday after fans invaded the pitch…
Continue ReadingHall of Fame hockey player Rod Gilbert, also known as ‘Mr. Ranger,’ has died
By Kevin Dotson and Alaa Elassar, CNN Hall of Fame hockey player Rod Gilbert, fondly known as “Mr. Ranger,” died on Sunday. He was 80…
Continue ReadingMiguel Cabrera becomes the 28th baseball player to join the 500 home run club
By Homero De la Fuente, CNN Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera hit his 500th career home run against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto on…
Continue ReadingAnna Nordqvist holds her nerve to win a dramatic Women’s Open
By Ben Church, CNN Anna Nordqvist held her nerve on the final hole to win this year’s Women’s Open at Carnoustie, Scotland, on Sunday.…
Continue ReadingOlympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah runs second-fastest women’s 100 meters of all time
By Ben Church, CNN Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah posted the second-fastest women’s 100-meter time in history at the Eugene Diamond…
Continue ReadingHarvey Elliott: ‘Everybody wants to talk’ about the 18-year-old, says Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp
By John Sinnott, CNN Diogo Jota and Sadio Mane scored Liverpool’s goals in the 2-0 Premier League win over Burnley, but it was the performance…
Continue ReadingCristiano Ronaldo has ‘told me that he’s staying,’ says Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri
By John Sinnott, CNN Cristiano Ronaldo has “never wanted to leave Juventus,” according to the club’s coach Massimiliano Allegri.…
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