Japan blooms just at the right time as the Nadeshiko looks to make new history at Women’s World Cup
By Ben Morse and Eru Ishikawa, CNN (CNN) — Four months before the 2011 Women’s World Cup final, Japan was devastated by the largest…
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Saudi Pro League is ‘disrupting the industry, but we are disrupting to enhance,’ says SPL Director of Football
By James Oware, Darren Lewis and Zayn Nabbi, CNN (CNN) — With some of the world’s leading soccer players being tempted by the money on offer…
Continue ReadingMegan Rapinoe says it has been an ‘honor’ to play for the US as she bids goodbye to national team
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Megan Rapinoe said it has been an “honor” to play for the United States after making her fourth and final…
Continue ReadingSoccer player Da’vian Kimbrough, 13, becomes youngest professional athlete in US team sports history
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Soccer team Sacramento Republic announced on Wednesday that it had signed 13-year-old Da’vian Kimbrough to a…
Continue ReadingNetherlands star Lineth Beerensteyn delighted by ‘big mouth’ US’ elimination from Women’s World Cup
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Netherlands star Lineth Beerensteyn says she was delighted by the US’ early elimination from the Women’s World…
Continue ReadingPhiladelphia Phillies’ Michael Lorenzen throws no-hitter against Washington Nationals
By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Michael Lorenzen threw a no-hitter in the team’s 7-0 win over the Washington…
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It’s Miller time at Pine Creek high school
Todd Miller and his son Mason has had quite a bit of success. Pine Creek reached the state semi-finals the last two years. Mason is the youngest of…
Continue ReadingJon Rahm’s ‘crazy’ request for the PGA Tour – a porta potty at every hole
By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Given the power to change anything on the PGA Tour, Jon Rahm says he would prioritize one addition above all…
Continue ReadingColombia is inspiring a nation back home, as it becomes neutral’s favorite team at the Women’s World Cup
By Ben Church and Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Colombia has been enjoying an impressive run at this year’s Women’s World Cup and its historic…
Continue ReadingSweden’s Lina Hurtig feels ‘sick to my stomach’ at the thought of her winning penalty against the US
By George Ramsay and Henrik Pettersson, CNN (CNN) — Swedish soccer star Lina Hurtig says that rewatching her winning penalty against the United…
Continue ReadingOn eve of Hall of Fame induction, Dirk Nowitzki says daughter is ‘mostly embarrassed’ about ‘hoopla’ around him
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — On the eve of his Hall of Fame induction, NBA legend Dirk Nowitzki has said that his daughter is “mostly…
Continue Reading‘Enjoy the little things’: Aaron Rodgers imparts wisdom during New York Jets training camp
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Aaron Rodgers has been one of the most talked about NFL stars in recent years and fans have now gotten a glimpse…
Continue ReadingCaroline Wozniacki makes winning return to tennis after three-year absence
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Former world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki won her first competitive tennis match in three-and-a-half years on…
Continue ReadingEngland’s Lauren James apologizes for red card after stepping on Nigeria’s Michelle Alozie
By Tara Subramaniam and Jill Martin, CNN Sydney (CNN) — England’s star player Lauren James has apologized for stepping on an opponent during…
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Ciara and Russell Wilson are expecting their third child
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Ciara and Russell Wilson’s family is growing. On Tuesday, the singer posted a video debuting…
Continue ReadingChampions League match postponed after Greek football fan stabbed to death during brawl with Croatian fans
By Elinda Labropoulou, Martin Goillandeau, Chris Liakos and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — A Champions League match in Greece has been postponed after…
Continue ReadingSwimmer Katie Ledecky says the thrill of winning a gold medal for Team USA never gets old
By Kaitlan Collins, Thomas Schlachter and Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — She might recently have surpassed the legendary Michael Phelps for…
Continue ReadingTrump blames Megan Rapinoe and wokeness for US Women’s World Cup exit
By Tara Subramaniam, CNN Sydney (CNN) — Hours after the US women’s national team crashed out of the World Cup, former US President Donald…
Continue ReadingTrump blames Megan Rapinoe and wokeness for US Women’s World Cup exit
CNN By Tara Subramaniam, CNN Sydney (CNN) — Hours after the US women’s national team crashed out of the World Cup, former US President Donald…
Continue ReadingUS women’s World Cup domination has ended. But the nation remains a global talent factory
By Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — A goalkeeper from southern California. A defender from Seattle. A forward from Washington DC. These are just a few…
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