How FIFA came to its controversial decision on Folarin Balogun
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Note: This story first appeared in The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, our daily newsletter on all things World Cup.…
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England sees off an immense challenge from Mexico in what may be the best game of the 2026 World Cup
By Hannah Keyser, Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — England saw off an immense challenge from Mexico, beating one of the tournament co-hosts in their…
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Summer McIntosh breaks oldest women’s swimming world record
Summer McIntosh broke the 200m butterfly world…
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FIFA stunned the soccer world by allowing the USA’s Folarin Balogun to play on Monday. Trump’s role is under the microscope
By Wayne Sterling, Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s role in FIFA’s stunning decision to allow striker Folarin Balogun to…
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Emma Hunt breaks speed climbing world record, 6-second barrier
Emma Hunt, fifth at the Paris Olympics, became the first woman to break six…
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Stephen Francis, coach of Jamaica sprint legends as nation became a track power, dies at 64
Stephen Francis coached Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Elaine Thompson-Herah and Asafa…
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Meet the defining soccer rivalry on display in today’s World Cup action
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — I think this is the most exciting day of fixtures since the 2026 World Cup began. We have tournament heavyweights,…
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CNN By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — I think this is the most exciting day of fixtures since the 2026 World Cup began. We have tournament…
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Malone powers to mixed 100m win in Eugene
Even with Paralympian Jaydin Blackwell on his heels and Hunter Woodhall in the field, Noah Malone kept his foot on the gas as he motored to the men’s…
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Myers holds off field for mile win at Prefontaine
Cameron Myers had to contend with a stacked field to win the men’s mile at the 2026 Prefontaine Classic in Eugene,…
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Ajayi ties Nigerian record in men’s 100m in Eugene
Kayinsola Ajayi turned on the jets to beat out a strong field in the men’s 100m at the 2026 Prefontaine Classic in Eugene,…
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Hiltz grind out world lead in women’s mile win
Even with Faith Kipyegon on their tail, Nikki Hiltz dug deep to set the new world lead during their win in the women’s mile at the 2026 Prefontaine…
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Jefferson-Wooden beats out Richardson in 100m
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Sha’Carri Richardson put on a show for the crowd in Eugene, Oregon during a tight 100m at the 2026 Prefontaine…
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Randy Arozarena earns third All-Star nod, set to play in 2026 MLB All-Star Game
SEATTLE, WA. (KTVZ) — Outfielder Randy Arozarena has been selected to the American League roster for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, Major League…
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Odira finishes strong in Prefontaine women’s 800m
Kenya’s Lilian Odira showed off her talent during her 800m victory at the 2026 Prefontaine Classic in Eugene,…
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Taylor dusts loaded field to win 200m in Eugene
Even with superstars like Zharnel Hughes and Letsile Tebogo in the field, American high schooler Tate Taylor stole the show with his 200m win at the…
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Cherotich pulls away in women’s steeplechase
Faith Cherotich was a level above the other competitors during the 2026 Prefontaine Classic women’s 3000m steeplechase in Eugene,…
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Russell cruises to meet record in 100m hurdles
Olympic champion Masai Russell made short work of the women’s 100m hurdles at the 2026 Prefontaine Classic, keeping Devynne Charlton in her wake as…
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Baweke continues success with 2 miles win
Aleshign Baweke of Ethiopia took home the top spot in the women’s 2 miles at the 2026 Prefontaine Classic in Eugene,…
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Britt sets meet record in 110m hurdles
Jamal Britt outpaced the field in a historic performance in the men’s 110m hurdles at the 2026 Prefontaine Classic in Eugene,…
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