Former No. 1 pick Mark Appel makes MLB debut nine years after being drafted
By Homero de la Fuente, CNN It was nine years in the making, but former No. 1 Mark Appel made his MLB debut on Wednesday following a turbulent start…
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‘Damaging week’ for F1, says former world champion Fernando Alonso
By Amanda Davies and Amy Woodyatt, CNN It has been another tumultuous week in Formula One. Former driver Nelson Piquet apologized Wednesday for his…
Continue Reading ‘Damaging week’ for F1, says former world champion Fernando Alonso
By Amanda Davies and Amy Woodyatt, CNN It has been another tumultuous week in Formula One. Former driver Nelson Piquet apologized Wednesday for his…
Continue Reading Former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone says he’d ‘take a bullet’ for Vladimir Putin, calling him a ‘first-class person’
By Ben Morse, CNN Former Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has said he would “take a bullet” for Vladimir Putin and called the…
Continue Reading Harmony restored at Wimbledon after doubles bust-up between Tan and Korpatsch
By Amy Woodyatt and Ben Church, CNN There has been some high drama at Wimbledon this week — but some off-court sniping has, thankfully, been…
Continue Reading Kyrie Irving, Jalen Brunson and Deandre Ayton question marks headline free agency as it prepares to begin
By Ben Morse, CNN At 6 p.m. ET on June 30, there will be fireworks. Because at precisely that time, NBA teams are officially permitted to begin…
Continue Reading Ugo Humbert arrives on court without his rackets but goes on to produce biggest Wimbledon shock so far
By Ben Morse, CNN Shoes, hat, bag. Ugo Humbert arrived on Wimbledon’s No.2 court with most of the essentials needed for his second-round match…
Continue Reading Candace Parker makes WNBA history by reaching unprecedented milestone
By Matias Grez, CNN Candace Parker became the first player in WNBA history to reach 6,000-plus career points, 3,000-plus rebounds and 1,500-plus…
Continue Reading Carson Pickett becomes the first player with a limb difference to play for USWNT
By Issy Ronald, CNN Carson Pickett became the first player with a limb difference to play for the US Women’s National Team (USWNT) on Tuesday…
Continue Reading Novak Djokovic breezes into third round after scintillating Wimbledon performance
By Ben Church, CNN Novak Djokovic was in blistering form as he swept aside Thanasi Kokkinakis in straight sets — 6-1 6-4 6-2 — on…
Continue Reading Nelson Piquet says racial slur aimed at Lewis Hamilton had no racist intent
By Matias Grez, CNN Former F1 driver Nelson Piquet has apologized for his racial slur aimed at Lewis Hamilton and said his comments had no racist…
Continue Reading Red Bull sack junior driver Juri Vips after investigation into alleged use of racist slur on live gaming stream
By Ben Morse and Ben Church, CNN Red Bull Racing has terminated the contract of junior driver Juri Vips after an investigation into his alleged use…
Continue Reading What next for Serena Williams after her gutsy, first-round exit at Wimbledon?
By George Ramsay, CNN Even after a year-long absence from tennis, Serena Williams hasn’t forgotten how to entertain. Her return to grand slam…
Continue Reading Red Bull sack junior driver Juri Vips after investigation into alleged use of racist slur on live gaming stream
By Ben Morse and Ben Church, CNN Red Bull Racing has terminated the contract of junior driver Juri Vips after an investigation into his alleged use…
Continue Reading Buffalo Bills owner Kim Pegula ‘progressing well’ from a health issue
By Issy Ronald, CNN Buffalo Bills co-owner Kim Pegula, 53, is “progressing well” and “rehabilitating” following a health…
Continue Reading Nick Kyrgios admits spitting towards a fan during Wimbledon win
By Matias Grez, CNN Nick Kyrgios admitted to spitting in the direction of a fan he felt was “disrespecting” him during his opening round…
Continue Reading Serena Williams’ return to Wimbledon ends with dramatic defeat against Harmony Tan
By George Ramsay, CNN Serena Williams’ return to singles tennis after a year-long absence ended with a dramatic 5-7 6-1 6-7 (7-10) first-round…
Continue Reading ‘We need your help’: All-Ukrainian clash at Wimbledon puts focus on more than just tennis
By Issy Ronald, CNN With its strawberries and cream, grassy slopes, and peaceful setting in a leafy part of London, Wimbledon is a world away from…
Continue Reading ‘Time has come for action’: Teams rally around Hamilton after Piquet levels racist slur against F1 driver
By Amy Woodyatt, Duarte Mendonca and Sammy Mngqosini, CNN Formula One, Mercedes and the FIA have condemned former F1 driver Nelson Piquet for using a…
Continue Reading Matteo Berrettini withdraws from Wimbledon due to positive Covid-19 test
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN Matteo Berrettini, last year’s men’s finalist, has withdrawn from Wimbledon after testing positive for Covid-19. The…
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