Spain star calls out ‘abuses of power’ as FIFA boss says World Cup celebrations ‘spoiled’
By Jacob Lev, Matias Grez, David Close and Tara Subramaniam, CNN (CNN) — Spain star Aitana Bonmatí used her UEFA Women’s Player of the Year…
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Champions League draw: Paris Saint-Germain in ‘group of death’ and Harry Kane to return to England
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — It’s time for Europe’s biggest soccer clubs to go head-to-head again and the draw for this season’s…
Continue ReadingHere’s why you should cherish this college football season
By Andy Scholes, CNN (CNN) — When it comes to tradition, passion and rivalries, there is nothing quite like college football. But we all need…
Continue ReadingStanford, Cal and SMU to join Atlantic Coast Conference
CNN By Matt Foster, CNN (CNN) — The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) is expanding to 18 schools with the addition of Stanford, Southern…
Continue ReadingLewis Hamilton extends Mercedes contract until the end of the 2025 season
By Matt Foster, CNN (CNN) — Lewis Hamilton will remain a Mercedes driver in Formula One until at least the end of the 2025 season after the…
Continue ReadingIran bans weightlifter for life for shaking Israeli athlete’s hand
By Mostafa Salem, CNN Abu Dhabi (CNN) — An Iranian professional weightlifter received a lifetime ban from competing after shaking the hand of…
Continue ReadingLuis Rubiales’ unwanted kiss labeled ‘inappropriate’ by UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin
By Claudia Colliva and Sammy Mncwabe, CNN (CNN) — UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin has condemned Luis Rubiales’ unwanted kiss on Women’s…
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CNN By Claudia Colliva and Sammy Mncwabe, CNN (CNN) — UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin has condemned Luis Rubiales’ unwanted kiss on…
Continue ReadingCaroline Wozniacki continues fairytale run with big win over Petra Kvitová at the US Open
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Caroline Wozniacki has continued her remarkable comeback to tennis by claiming a big win at this year’s US Open.…
Continue Reading‘Icon’ Billie Jean King is ‘such an inspiration,’ says skiing great Lindsey Vonn
By Coy Wire and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Billie Jean King is one of tennis’ original revolutionaries but her influence has been felt far beyond…
Continue Reading‘Icon’ Billie Jean King is a ‘such an inspiration,’ says skiing great Lindsey Vonn
CNN By Coy Wire and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Billie Jean King is one of tennis’ original revolutionaries but her influence has been felt far…
Continue ReadingNebraska volleyball sets world record for attendance at a women’s sporting event, at above 92,000, school says
By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Memorial Stadium was the place to be on Wednesday night when the University of Nebraska women’s volleyball team…
Continue ReadingMother of Spanish soccer chief Luis Rubiales released from hospital after church hunger strike, according to reports
By Tara Subramaniam, Radina Gigova, Ana Melgar and Claudia Rebaza, CNN (CNN) — The mother of beleaguered Spanish soccer chief Luis Rubiales,…
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Broncos acquire kicker Lutz from Saints, reuniting him with Payton, and trade Okwuegbunam to Eagles
BY ARNIE MELENDREZ STAPLETONUpdated 5:20 PM MDT, August 29, 2023Share ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos acquired kicker Wil Lutz from…
Continue ReadingNovak Djokovic breezes into the third round of the US Open with dominant win over Bernabé Zapata Miralles
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Novak Djokovic continues to impress on his return to the US Open, breezing past Spain’s Bernabé Zapata…
Continue ReadingUS Open: Coco Gauff advances after convincing win against rising star Mirra Andreeva
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — In a matchup that could be an insight into the future of women’s tennis, Coco Gauff overcame Mirra Andreeva…
Continue ReadingHans Niemann reinstated by Chess.com, vows to become ‘best chess player in the world’ after alleged cheating scandal
By George Ramsay and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — American chess grandmaster Hans Niemann has been reinstated by Chess.com following the conclusion…
Continue ReadingSoccer legend Andrés Iniesta on Lionel Messi and his own new adventure in the UAE
By Ben Church and Becky Anderson, CNN (CNN) — In his prime, Andrés Iniesta was widely regarded as one of the best midfielders in history. The…
Continue ReadingMegan Rapinoe to play in one last US national team match before retirement
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — US Women’s National Team (USWNT) star Megan Rapinoe, a two-time Women’s World Cup winner, will play one more…
Continue ReadingVenus Williams suffers first-round US Open defeat, Ons Jabeur battles through illness to progress
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Venus Williams’ record-extending 24th appearance in the US Open singles draw came to an early end on Tuesday as…
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