Christian Pulisic scores spectacular goal as US beats Bolivia in Copa América opener
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — It was the perfect start for Christian Pulisic and the US at this year’s Copa América, with the forward inspiring…
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‘The longest 18 holes I’ve ever played’: Amy Yang wins maiden major on 75th attempt at Women’s PGA Championship
By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Or if you’re Amy Yang, try 75 times to win your first major –…
Continue ReadingSimone Manuel wins 50m freestyle at US Olympic swimming trials as she continues return from overtraining syndrome
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Simone Manuel claimed a tight victory in the women’s 50-meter freestyle at the US Olympic swimming trials on…
Continue ReadingFlorida Panthers defeat Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 to capture first Stanley Cup in franchise history
By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — In a thrilling conclusion to the Stanley Cup Final, the Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers, 2-1,…
Continue ReadingAngel Reese’s Chicago Sky defeats Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever in front of star-studded crowd in Chicago
By Ben Morse and Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Angel Reese’s Chicago Sky defeated Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever 88-87 on Sunday in front…
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Sports Extra: 2024 Pikes Peak Hill Climb
For the fifth time, Romain Dumas is King of the Mountain. Dumas, driving a Ford F-150 Lightning Supertruck, stalled in the middle of the track, and…
Continue ReadingGermany gets stoppage-time goal to top Group A at Euro 2024, Hungary boosts qualification hopes with late goal
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Germany got a stoppage time goal against Switzerland on Sunday to salvage a 1-1 draw and finish top of Group A at…
Continue ReadingClimate protesters disrupt play at 18th hole of PGA Tour’s Travelers Championship
By Michelle Watson, Steve Almasy and Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — Protesters ran onto the 18th green in the final round of the PGA Tour’s…
Continue ReadingDays after MLB debut, Toronto Blue Jays player Orelvis Martinez suspended 80 games for violating PED policy
By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Just days after making his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut, Toronto Blue Jays infielder Orelvis Martinez has been…
Continue ReadingUSA crashes out of T20 Cricket World Cup with defeat against England, ending historic run
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — The USA crashed out of the T20 Men’s Cricket World Cup on Sunday, succumbing to a 10 wicket defeat against…
Continue ReadingAfghanistan stuns Australia to secure one of the sport’s biggest upsets at T20 Cricket World Cup
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — It was a mismatch of considerable proportions. Australia won the T20 Cricket World Cup just three years ago, while…
Continue ReadingPortugal manager expresses ‘concern’ after several fans invade pitch at Euro 2024 to take a selfie with Cristiano Ronaldo
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Even though Portugal defeated Turkey 3-0 and qualified for the knockout stages at Euro 2024 on Saturday, Cristiano…
Continue ReadingKatie Ledecky makes history with 800m freestyle victory at US Olympic trials
By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — Katie Ledecky did on Saturday what she always does – win an 800m freestyle race. But this victory at the US…
Continue ReadingEngland players greeted by portraits of pooches dressed as royalty at Euro 2024
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — England players will enjoy the ulti-mutt home away from home at Euro 2024, with portraits of their dogs dressed as…
Continue ReadingSha’Carri Richardson wins 100-meter final to qualify for 2024 Paris Olympics
By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Sha’Carri Richardson has qualified for her first Olympic games after winning the 100-meter final on…
Continue ReadingWhy Willie Mays, not Babe Ruth, was baseball’s greatest player
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Among students of baseball, there has long been widespread belief that Willie Mays was the game’s…
Continue Reading‘We have belief:’ Edmonton Oilers back from the brink as Stanley Cup Final set for historic Game 7
By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — When history is on the line, a game becomes more than the sum of the minutes played, more than a sporting occasion,…
Continue ReadingBizarre own goal helps Portugal qualify for Euro 2024 knockouts after victory against Turkey
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — A bizarre own goal from Turkey’s Samet Akaydin helped Portugal qualify for the knockout stages of Euro 2024, thanks…
Continue ReadingA’ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark lead early WNBA All-Star voting
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Two-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson and rookie superstar Caitlin Clark lead the early fan voting for the WNBA All-Star…
Continue ReadingHow 19-year-old Arda Güler, dubbed ‘the Turkish Messi,’ lit up the European Championship
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — When Arda Güler scored a stunning goal in Turkey’s 3-1 win against Georgia this week – rifling the ball into…
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