Sports

By Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — The governing body for the winter sport of skeleton, the International Bobsled Skeleton Federation (IBSF), has dismissed complaints that the Canadian women’s team and its coach Joe Cecchini engaged in competition manipulation at the North American Cup race in Lake Placid last weekend. American slider Katie Uhlaender won the

By Ben Church, Antonia Mortensen, CNN (CNN) — Hockey will once again be a flagship sport at next month’s Winter Olympics, not least because of the reintroduction of NHL players which will see some of the world’s best stars compete for a medal. But while anticipation grows for the first puck drop of the Games,

By Aleks Klosok, Amanda Davies, CNN Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) — When Portugal begins its World Cup campaign in Houston on June 17, two names will be at the forefront of Seleção midfielder Vitinha’s mind: Diogo Jota and André Silva. Memories of their sudden, tragic passing a mere six months ago remain raw for

By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — The Houston Texans defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-6 in the final game of the wild card round of the playoffs on Monday in what might be the end of the Aaron Rodgers era in the NFL. The Texans entered the game as the favorite, even though they were the

By Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — After a slew of electrifying performances at the national championships, 16 figure skaters will represent the US at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics – including the men’s, women’s and ice dance world champions. But the country’s best pairs team won’t be allowed to go due to citizenship issues. Here’s what

By Aleks Klosok, Amanda Davies, CNN Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) — Winners in 2018, runners-up in 2022 – will 2026 be France’s year to once again rule the roost on soccer’s biggest stage? With a new year, comes a new set of goals and for the world’s newly crowned best men’s soccer player, Ousmane