It’s raining plastic beer cups at Euro 2024 – on players, fans and TV commentators
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Euro 2024 has been considered a success for many different reasons, especially for the goal-heavy entertaining games.…
Continue ReadingSports
‘On the roadsides there were shot up cars where people had been killed’: Facing war, death and destruction ahead of Olympics
By Svitlana Vlasova, CNN Kyiv, Ukraine (CNN) — As she hits the mats in a large, bright gym in a recreational area near Kyiv, the ongoing war…
Continue Reading
Monday’s Sports Report: Little League All-Stars; Bend Endurance Academy; Ducks’ new court
The Little League All-Stars are back in action. Crook County is hosting the District 5 tournament this year. The tournament features all the teams in…
Continue Reading New Lakers coach JJ Redick, who has no prior coaching experience, says his time as player, analyst and podcaster has him prepared
By Wayne Sterling and Steve Almasy, CNN (CNN) — Former longtime NBA shooting guard JJ Redick, who has no prior coaching experience in the…
Continue Reading Euro 2024: Mattia Zaccagni’s last-gasp equalizer sends Italy through to knockout stages and breaks Croatia hearts
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Mattia Zaccagni’s last-minute stunner earned Italy a 1-1 draw and sent the defending champion through to the…
Continue Reading Noah Lyles wins 100 meters at US trials to qualify for Paris Olympics
By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — World champion Noah Lyles sealed his spot at the Olympics Games in Paris this year, winning the men’s 100 meters…
Continue Reading Hungary captain Dominik Szoboszlai calls for medical protocol change after Barnabás Varga sustains serious injury at Euros
By Ben Morse and Boglarka Kosztolanyi, CNN (CNN) — Hungary captain Dominik Szoboszlai has called for a change to medical protocols after the…
Continue Reading Christian Pulisic scores spectacular goal as US beats Bolivia in Copa América opener
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — It was the perfect start for Christian Pulisic and the US at this year’s Copa América, with the forward inspiring…
Continue Reading ‘The longest 18 holes I’ve ever played’: Amy Yang wins maiden major on 75th attempt at Women’s PGA Championship
By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Or if you’re Amy Yang, try 75 times to win your first major –…
Continue Reading Simone Manuel wins 50m freestyle at US Olympic swimming trials as she continues return from overtraining syndrome
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Simone Manuel claimed a tight victory in the women’s 50-meter freestyle at the US Olympic swimming trials on…
Continue Reading Florida Panthers defeat Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 to capture first Stanley Cup in franchise history
By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — In a thrilling conclusion to the Stanley Cup Final, the Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers, 2-1,…
Continue Reading Angel Reese’s Chicago Sky defeats Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever in front of star-studded crowd in Chicago
By Ben Morse and Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Angel Reese’s Chicago Sky defeated Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever 88-87 on Sunday in front…
Continue Reading
Sunday Sports Report: Oregon’s Crouser wins shot put at Trials in Eugene; Bend Elks edged; protesters disrupt PGA
At Eugene’s Hayward Field, Oregon native and two-time Olympic gold medalist Ryan Crouser won the shot put event at the US Olympic Trials and a trip…
Continue Reading
Delaney Schnell earns second Olympic bid with dominant win in women’s 10m platform
Delaney Schnell clinched her spot in the individual 10m platform dive at a second consecutive…
Continue Reading
Climate protesters disrupt play at 18th hole of PGA Tour’s Travelers Championship
By Michelle Watson, Steve Almasy and Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — Protesters ran onto the 18th green in the final round of the PGA Tour’s…
Continue Reading Germany gets stoppage-time goal to top Group A at Euro 2024, Hungary boosts qualification hopes with late goal
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Germany got a stoppage time goal against Switzerland on Sunday to salvage a 1-1 draw and finish top of Group A at…
Continue Reading
Capobianco clinches second Olympics, Tyler makes diving Trials history in springboard final
Andrew Capobianco clinched his spot at a second consecutive Olympics, while Carson Tyler locked up a historic double at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Diving…
Continue Reading Days after MLB debut, Toronto Blue Jays player Orelvis Martinez suspended 80 games for violating PED policy
By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Just days after making his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut, Toronto Blue Jays infielder Orelvis Martinez has been…
Continue Reading USA crashes out of T20 Cricket World Cup with defeat against England, ending historic run
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — The USA crashed out of the T20 Men’s Cricket World Cup on Sunday, succumbing to a 10 wicket defeat against…
Continue Reading Afghanistan stuns Australia to secure one of the sport’s biggest upsets at T20 Cricket World Cup
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — It was a mismatch of considerable proportions. Australia won the T20 Cricket World Cup just three years ago, while…
Continue Reading