John Calipari named Arkansas men’s basketball head coach
By Wayne Sterling and Steve Almasy, CNN (CNN) — Hall of Famer and three-time national coach of the year John Calipari has been named the…
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Champions League quarterfinal matches to go ahead with increased security despite Islamic State terror threat
By Joseph Ataman, Rebecca Hall and Pau Mosquera, CNN (CNN) — Paris police will “considerably boost security measures” for the Champions…
Continue ReadingFor nearly 50 years, only Black men caddied The Masters. One day, they all but vanished
By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — History never forgets a champion. When you win one of sport’s biggest titles, you become immortal. Win multiple…
Continue ReadingThe haunting Masters meltdown that changed Rory McIlroy’s career
By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Slumped on his club, head buried in his arm, Rory McIlroy looked on the verge of tears. The then-21-year-old had…
Continue ReadingWhy do Masters champions win a green jacket?
By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Golfers fall asleep dreaming of securing theirs, Bubba Watson was moved to tears simply reminiscing over his, and…
Continue ReadingWhy caddies wear white jumpsuits at the Masters
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The sights and colors of the Masters are what make the premier golf tournament so distinctive. The pink of the…
Continue ReadingThe eclipse is all anyone talked about at The Masters
By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Play was suspended due to a very special brand of conditions at The Masters on Monday. The total solar eclipse…
Continue ReadingUConn routs Purdue to win first back-to-back men’s NCAA basketball titles since 2007
CNN By Steve Almasy, Issy Ronald and Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Connecticut became the first Division I men’s college basketball team to win…
Continue ReadingLindsey Harding set to be interviewed by Charlotte Hornets for head coaching role, per reports
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Stockton Kings coach Lindsey Harding is set to be interviewed by the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets for their head…
Continue ReadingAfter back-to-back national titles, the UConn winning machine turns attention to historic three-peat
By Ben Morse and Coy Wire, CNN (CNN) — As the clock ticked down on UConn’s season, the celebrations were in full swing. After a dominant…
Continue ReadingSouth Carolina celebrates winning third women’s basketball national championship
By Sam Joseph and Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — The victorious South Carolina women’s basketball team returned home to celebrate with fans after…
Continue Reading‘My entire M.O. is have fun,’ says Tara Davis-Woodhall, the ‘free-spirited’ US long jump star
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Skipping down the running track with a cowboy hat on her head and a grin across her face, Tara Davis-Woodhall…
Continue Reading‘My entire memo is have fun,’ says Tara Davis-Woodhall, the ‘free-spirited’ US long jump star
CNN By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Skipping down the running track with a cowboy hat on her head and a grin across her face, Tara Davis-Woodhall…
Continue ReadingCristiano Ronaldo red carded for elbowing opponent during Saudi Super Cup defeat
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Cristiano Ronaldo was red carded for elbowing an opponent during Al-Nassr’s defeat against Al-Hilal in the…
Continue Reading‘La Gabarra’: Athletic Bilbao’s one-of-a-kind trophy celebration befits one of the world’s most unique football clubs
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Spanish soccer club Athletic Bilbao finally put an end to decades of heartbreak at the weekend and now the team and…
Continue ReadingNational Association of Intercollegiate Athletes effectively bans transgender women from its women’s sports programs
By Justin Gamble and Chelsea Bailey, CNN (CNN) — The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics voted to adopt a new…
Continue ReadingSouth Carolina-Iowa title game shatters women’s college basketball ratings record
By Steve Almasy and Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — The ratings record for a women’s college basketball game just got shattered – again.…
Continue ReadingFenerbahçe players walk out of Super Cup final after a minute of play as club calls for ‘reset of Turkish football’
By Sammy Mncwabe and Tanem Zaman, CNN (CNN) — Turkish soccer club Fenerbahçe called for a “reset of Turkish football” before staging a…
Continue ReadingSouth Carolina’s three titles in seven years speak volumes of Dawn Staley’s remarkable tenure as coach
CNN By Ben Morse and Sarah Sidner, CNN (CNN) — Caitlin Clark’s last dance in the NCAA dominated conversation ahead of Sunday’s women’s…
Continue Reading‘I can’t even wrap my head around it’: Nelly Korda continues historic run with fourth consecutive LPGA Tour victory
By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Many golfers would be content to retire with four LPGA Tour titles. Nelly Korda has amassed that haul in just over…
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