Ai Ogura and how MotoGP’s American dream could lie in Japanese hands
By Jonathan Hawkins, CNN (CNN) — The stars of MotoGP, motorcycle racing’s equivalent to Formula One, tend to start young – most top riders…
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One year ago the Detroit Pistons were the NBA’s worst team. Now they’re in the playoffs.
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — The Detroit Pistons completed one of the NBA’s greatest turnarounds on Friday as their 117-105 win against the…
Continue ReadingSeveral grass fires wreak havoc at Japanese Grand Prix qualifying as Max Verstappen sets new lap record
By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — Grass fires continued to wreak havoc at the Japanese Grand Prix on Saturday as practice and qualifying sessions…
Continue ReadingA Texas-sized Final Four of the tournament’s top seeds is set to tip off in San Antonio
By Kyle Feldscher, CNN San Antonio (CNN) — They say everything is bigger in Texas, so it’s only fitting that Saturday’s men’s Final Four…
Continue ReadingIlona Maher is ‘nothing but good’ for rugby, says New Zealand star Ruby Tui
By George Ramsay and Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — Ilona Maher is among the most popular rugby players, if not athletes, on the planet, and within…
Continue ReadingAlex Ovechkin ties Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record
By Homero De la Fuente and Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has tied Wayne Gretzky’s NHL all-time goals record…
Continue ReadingA fencing competition just became the latest face-off in the trans athlete debate
By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — The fencing competitors looked virtually identical, clad head-to-toe in protective gear. But Stephanie Turner…
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CNN By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — The fencing competitors looked virtually identical, clad head-to-toe in protective gear. But Stephanie Turner…
Continue ReadingWorld’s top tennis players reportedly request ‘substantial increase’ in grand slam prize money
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — A letter reportedly sent by the world’s top tennis players requesting more prize money at grand slams is a…
Continue ReadingNBA fines Ja Morant for repeating gun gesture despite league warning
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — The NBA fined Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant $75,000 after he again made a gun gesture with his fingers in his…
Continue ReadingChattanooga becomes first Southern Conference team to win NIT championship after overtime thriller
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Chattanooga survived a nail-biting final play to become the first team from the Southern Conference to win the NIT…
Continue ReadingWomen’s Final Four: how to watch and everything to know about the closing stages of women’s NCAA tournament
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — After weeks of grueling action, the women’s NCAA tournament is down to just four teams. The Final Four games will…
Continue ReadingGrant Fisher: American runner on his ‘super, super rare’ back-to-back world records
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — For a six-day period, Grant Fisher felt like everything he touched would turn to gold. The American distance…
Continue Reading5 things to know for April 4: Tariff fallout, South Korea, NSA firings, Signal probe, HHS layoffs
CNN By Jade Walker, CNN (CNN) — Dreaming of a penthouse with incredible views? Well, there’s one for sale atop the world’s skinniest…
Continue ReadingFenerbahçe manager José Mourinho grabs at rival coach’s nose after Turkish Cup loss
CNN By Homero De la Fuente and Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — Tensions boiled over in the aftermath of Fenerbahçe’s 2-1 loss to Galatasaray in…
Continue ReadingCarbon monoxide poisoning was cause of Miller Gardner’s death, toxicology report confirms
By Djenane Villanueva and Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — The death of Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett…
Continue ReadingPhiladelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid to undergo arthroscopic knee surgery
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid will undergo arthroscopic surgery next week on his left knee, the team…
Continue ReadingZambia removes US-based players from women’s squad due to ‘additional travel measures’ under Trump administration
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Four women’s soccer players from Zambia have been removed from the national team ahead of upcoming…
Continue ReadingMax Verstappen says it ‘was not a mistake’ that he liked Instagram post criticizing Liam Lawson-Yuki Tsunoda swap
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Max Verstappen said that it “was not a mistake” that he liked an Instagram post criticizing Red Bull’s decision…
Continue ReadingWith some athletes ‘suffering financially,’ Michael Johnson hopes his new league can bring value to track and field
By George Ramsay and Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — Michael Johnson wants to make one thing clear: track doesn’t need saving. But he does think…
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