France reaches Euro 2024 semifinals after penalty shootout victory over Portugal
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — France edged into the semifinals of Euro 2024 after beating Portugal 5-3 in a penalty shootout after the game…
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Mikel Merino scores dramatic extra-time winner to dump Euro 2024 host Germany out of tournament and send Spain to semifinals
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Euro 2024 host Germany was dumped out of the tournament on Friday after a 2-1 quarterfinal defeat by Spain in…
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Great Britain names strong Olympic cycling team, but missing familiar names
Great Britain named an Olympic cycling squad loaded with Olympic and world champions that notably lacks some of the household names that earned the…
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How to watch skateboarding at the Paris Olympics: TV and stream schedule
Learn when, where and how to watch skateboard street and skateboard park contests at the 2024 Paris Olympic…
Continue Reading Ryan Garcia expelled by World Boxing Council following racist remarks
By Thomas Schlachter and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Ryan Garcia has been expelled by the World Boxing Council (WBC) following a social media…
Continue Reading UEFA hands Turkey defender Merih Demiral two-match suspension following controversial goal celebration
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — UEFA has suspended Turkey player Merih Demiral for two games following a controversial hand gesture made by…
Continue Reading Lionel Messi misses penalty but Argentina still reaches Copa América semifinals
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Goalkeeper Emi Martínez was the hero for Argentina as La Albiceleste reached the Copa América semifinals with a…
Continue Reading Andy Murray brought to tears by emotional ceremony as Wimbledon farewell begins with doubles defeat
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — It was an emotional night for three-time grand slam champion Andy Murray on Thursday, as the 37-year-old’s…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Summer settles in, and the catches are plentiful
July is here, and it’s as clear as a fine river, lake or reservoir that many Central Oregonians are enjoying their time to go fishing. You can share…
Continue Reading World Aquatics confirms US government has opened criminal investigation into doping case involving Chinese swimmers
By Homero de la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Swimming’s international governing body says its executive director Brent Nowicki has been ordered to…
Continue Reading Patrick Bertoletti wins Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest; Miki Sudo sets new women’s record
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — There might have been a ghost at the feast, but that didn’t stop the winner of Nathan’s Famous International Hot…
Continue Reading Kylian Mbappé calls first round of French elections ‘catastrophic’ after country’s lurch to the far-right
By Julen Chavin, CNN (CNN) — Soccer star Kylian Mbappé has called the first round of French elections “catastrophic” after last Sunday’s…
Continue Reading Jesse Owens’ achievements at 1936 Olympics were ‘thumb in the eye’ to Adolf Hitler, says US athlete’s grandson
By Ben Morse and Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — American Jesse Owens’ achievements at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin – he won four gold medals in…
Continue Reading Jesse Owens’ achievements at 1936 Olympics were ‘thumb in the eye’ to Adolf Hitler, says US athlete’s grandson
CNN By Ben Morse and Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — American Jesse Owens’ achievements at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin – he won four gold medals…
Continue Reading HYROX: These two women are at the forefront of a ‘body-breaking’ fitness race with Olympic aspirations
CNN By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — It’s a race that requires a mesmerizing mix of strength and endurance; one that pushes the fittest of the fit…
Continue Reading Germany summons Turkish ambassador as row erupts over alleged right-wing salute goal celebration at Euro 2024
By Nadine Schmidt, CNN Berlin (CNN) — Germany summoned Turkey’s ambassador in Berlin Thursday in a tit for tat over a controversial gesture…
Continue Reading ‘I didn’t feel fully confident in myself’: Naomi Osaka knocked out of Wimbledon by American Emma Navarro
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Naomi Osaka was beaten in less than an hour by American Emma Navarro in the Wimbledon second round, losing 6-4 6-1…
Continue Reading Jessica Campbell becomes first full-time female assistant coach in NHL history as she joins the Seattle Kraken staff
By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Jessica Campbell blazed a trail on Wednesday when she was announced by the Seattle Kraken as the first full-time…
Continue Reading HYROX: These two women are at the forefront of a ‘body-breaking’ fitness race with Olympic aspirations
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — It’s a race that requires a mesmerizing mix of strength and endurance; one that pushes the fittest of the fit to…
Continue Reading San Diego Wave FC rejects ‘inaccurate and defamatory’ statements from former employee
By Jacob Lev and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — San Diego Wave FC has rejected accusations that “the organization often perpetuated discrimination…
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