Record goalscorer Christine Sinclair announces retirement from international soccer
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Christine Sinclair, one of the most decorated soccer players of all time, has announced her retirement from…
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Rafael Nadal says he’s feeling ‘better’ but isn’t ‘setting deadlines’ for his return to tennis
By Ben Church, Patrick Sung and Pau Mosquera, CNN (CNN) — Rafael Nadal says he’s not setting any “deadlines” for his long-anticipated…
Continue ReadingNCAA investigating University of Michigan football over sign-stealing allegations
By Homero De la Fuente and Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — The NCAA is investigating the University of Michigan football team for alleged…
Continue ReadingArizona Diamondbacks cut series lead with tight NLCS Game 3 win against Philadelphia Phillies
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — The Arizona Diamondbacks secured a vital Game 3 win against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday to stop from…
Continue Reading‘I’ve not seen so many grown men cry in all my life,’ says Pakistan coach after first-ever World Cup qualifying round win
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Stephen Constantine, the head coach of Pakistan’s men’s national football team, said he has “not seen so many…
Continue ReadingJacksonville Jaguars come out on top in thrilling game against the New Orleans Saints as QB Trevor Lawrence shines
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Quarterback Trevor Lawrence led the Jacksonville Jaguars to a thrilling 31-24 win over the New Orleans Saints on…
Continue ReadingChiamaka Nnadozie’s father didn’t want her to play soccer. Nigerian star defied him and rewrote the record books
By Michael Johnston and Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — It wasn’t always plain sailing for Paris FC and Nigerian goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie,…
Continue ReadingChiamaka Nnadozie’s father didn’t want her to play soccer. Nigerian star defied him and rewrote the record books
CNN By Michael Johnston and Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — It wasn’t always plain sailing for Paris FC and Nigerian goalkeeper, Chiamaka…
Continue ReadingLeBron James announces upcoming release of another children’s book
By Ben Morse and David Close, CNN (CNN) — NBA superstar LeBron James is set to release another children’s book next year. The picture book…
Continue Reading‘The Messi Experience’ world tour offers fans interactive way of stepping into Argentine’s boots
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — If you’ve ever wanted to briefly step into Lionel Messi’s boots for a day, ‘The Messi Experience’ might be…
Continue ReadingMary Lou Retton experiences ‘scary setback’ in her fight against a rare form of pneumonia, daughter says
By Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — Retired Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast Mary Lou Retton experienced a “scary setback” in her fight…
Continue ReadingFrance orders bolstering of Rugby World Cup security
By Joseph Ataman and Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — France’s Interior Minister has ordered a reinforcement of security at this weekend’s Rugby…
Continue ReadingIn ‘solidarity’ with Palestinians, Algerian Football Federation suspends upcoming matches
By Thomas Schlachter and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) has suspended all its soccer matches amidst the ongoing…
Continue ReadingNeymar to undergo surgery after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament with Brazil
By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Brazilian soccer superstar Neymar is set to have surgery after tearing both his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and…
Continue ReadingLiverpool and Egypt star Mo Salah calls for humanitarian aid to be allowed into Gaza ‘immediately’
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Liverpool and Egypt star Mo Salah has called for humanitarian aid to be allowed into Gaza “immediately” and…
Continue ReadingLas Vegas Aces become WNBA’s 1st repeat champions in 21 years
By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The Las Vegas Aces defeated the New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4 of the 2023 WNBA Finals to win the franchise’s…
Continue ReadingFrench Interior Minister makes baseless claim about soccer star Karim Benzema
By Ben Morse and Claudia Colliva, CNN (CNN) — He’s one of French soccer’s most famous stars, but 2022 Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema…
Continue ReadingFC Barcelona President Joan Laporta under investigation for bribery and other crimes, according to court document
By Matias Grez and Patrick Sung, CNN (CNN) — FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta is officially being investigated as a “suspect” in an…
Continue ReadingJennifer Hermoso called up to Spain squad for first time since unwanted kiss from former soccer boss
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Jennifer Hermoso has been called up by the Spanish national team for the first time following the fallout…
Continue ReadingMexico’s president has a prediction for which Texas team will make it to the World Series — and win
By Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN (CNN) — Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is a devoted baseball fan. And this week, he weighed in…
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