Jayden Daniels named as Washington Commanders starting quarterback
By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — The Washington Commanders have officially named rookie Jayden Daniels as their starting quarterback for the 2024 NFL…
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Cincinnati Open: Aryna Sabalenka defeats Jessica Pegula to win her last tournament before the US Open
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Aryna Sabalenka finalized her preparations for the US Open with an impressive 6-3 7-5 win over Jessica Pegula in…
Continue ReadingWorld No. 1 Jannik Sinner gears up for US Open with Cincinnati Open win
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — World No. 1 Jannik Sinner saw off the challenge from home favorite Frances Tiafoe to win the men’s Cincinnati Open…
Continue ReadingDricus du Plessis retains UFC middleweight belt against Israel Adesanya, who touted Africa as the winner
By Daniel Renjifo, CNN (CNN) — Dricus du Plessis quietened his critics by submitting Israel Adesanya and defending his UFC middleweight title…
Continue ReadingJapan’s Hideki Matsuyama watches five-shot lead disappear before winning FedEx St. Jude Championship
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Hideki Matsuyama survived a nervy ending on Sunday to dramatically win the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Matsuyama…
Continue ReadingMotorbike racer Louis O’Regan dies aged 43 following accident at Manx Grand Prix
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — A motorbike racer has died following injuries he sustained during a qualifying session for the 2024 Manx…
Continue ReadingCincinnati Open: Aryna Sabalenka defeats Iga Świątek to set up final against Jessica Pegula
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Aryna Sabalenka needed 10 match points to seal a 6-3 6-3 win over Iga Świątek and book her place in the…
Continue ReadingJordan Spieth to undergo wrist surgery and miss the rest of the season
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Jordan Spieth has announced that he will miss the remainder of the golf season to have surgery on a wrist injury…
Continue ReadingReal Madrid held to draw by Mallorca in Kylian Mbappé’s La Liga debut
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Defending Spanish champion Real Madrid had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Mallorca in its La Liga season opener.…
Continue ReadingCaitlin Clark and Angel Reese both make yet more WNBA history
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese dominated in college basketball, and now the pair keep making history in the…
Continue ReadingKasia Niewiadoma takes thrilling four-second win in the Tour de France Femmes
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Katarzyna ‘Kasia’ Niewiadoma won a thrilling edition of the Tour de France Femmes by just four seconds, holding…
Continue ReadingIga Świątek and Jessica Pegula battle to Cincinnati Open semifinals
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Iga Świątek and Jessica Pegula headline the Cincinnati Open semifinals on Sunday after they battled through their…
Continue ReadingNew York Liberty become first WNBA team to clinch playoff berth with win against defending champion Las Vegas Aces
By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — The New York Liberty became the first WNBA team to clinch a playoff berth following their 79-67 road victory…
Continue ReadingKansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes throws audacious behind-the-back pass to Travis Kelce in loss to Detroit Lions
By Patrick Sung, CNN (CNN) — There have been plenty of highlight reel moments in NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes’ career – and then there was…
Continue ReadingBarcelona kicks off La Liga campaign with a 2-1 away win over Valencia
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Barcelona kicked off its La Liga season with a 2-1 away victory against Valencia on Saturday, marking a winning…
Continue ReadingAlgerian boxer Imane Khelif honored by celebratory parade on return home from Paris Olympics
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Cheering crowds filled the streets of Tiaret, Algeria on Friday evening to welcome boxer Imane Khelif back home as…
Continue ReadingCaitlin Clark wows with 29-point double-double in return to WNBA action
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — In the build-up to the WNBA’s return after the Olympic Games, Caitlin Clark said she had been ready to get…
Continue ReadingCarlos Alcaraz apologizes for smashing and breaking racket in ‘worst match’ of his career
By Issy Ronald and Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — As Carlos Alcaraz slipped to a shock defeat against Gaël Monfils in the second round of the…
Continue ReadingManchester United kicks off Premier League season with a win as summer signing stars on debut
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — The Premier League is back, albeit without a bang. Manchester United and Fulham played out an opener which…
Continue ReadingDirt racing icon Scott Bloomquist dies in plane crash at age 60
By Homero De la Fuente and Joe Sutton, CNN (CNN) — Late model dirt racing icon Scott Bloomquist has died in a plane crash near his home in…
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