Roman Abramovich, Russian owner of Chelsea FC, to sell club after Ukraine invasion
By David Close, CNN Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich announced Wednesday he plans to sell Chelsea Football Club, as it is “in the best…
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MLB lockout: what we know — a timeline
By Ethan Sanabria and Ben Morse, CNN The first Major League Baseball (MLB) work stoppage since the 1994-1995 seasons is almost over. Owners and…
Continue ReadingRussian and Belarusian athletes allowed to participate as neutrals at the Paralympic Winter Games
By Wayne Sterling, CNN Russian and Belarusian athletes will be allowed to participate as neutrals at the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games in Beijing, the…
Continue ReadingOpening Ceremony: Call for peace as Ukraine’s presence keenly felt at Winter Paralympics
CNN By George Ramsay The 2022 Winter Paralympics officially got under way on Friday, with the start of the Games marked by the presence of the full…
Continue ReadingOleksandr Usyk: ‘My soul belongs to the Lord and my body and my honor to my country,’ says heavyweight champion after joining Ukrainian defense battalion
Exclusive: By Don Riddell, CNN Ukrainian boxers Oleksandr Usyk and Vasiliy Lomachenko are childhood friends. They grew up dreaming of fighting their…
Continue ReadingUkraine to send full delegation to 2022 Winter Paralympics
By Aleks Klosok, CNN Ukraine will send a full contingent of 20 athletes and nine guides to the 2022 Winter Paralympics in Beijing, the International…
Continue ReadingMLB is postponing Opening Day after owners and players cannot agree on labor deal
By Wayne Sterling and Steve Almasy, CNN Major League Baseball (MLB) is postponing its March 31 Opening Day and canceling the first two series of…
Continue ReadingWinter Paralympics: Ukrainian athletes’ thoughts are with those fighting the invasion back home as they enjoy golden success in Beijing
CNN By Aleks Klosok, CNN Ukraine secured a clean sweep of medals in two more Para biathlon events at the 2022 Winter Paralympics in Beijing on…
Continue ReadingElina Svitolina: Worried for her parents, Ukrainian tennis star says she has been suffering sleepless nights
By Matthew Foster and Christina Macfarlane, CNN Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina says she has been suffering sleepless nights following the…
Continue ReadingFIFA and UEFA suspend all Russian international and club teams from competitions
By Matias Grez, CNN FIFA and UEFA have suspended all Russian international and club teams from their competitions “until further notice,”…
Continue ReadingFIFA and UEFA suspend all Russian international and club teams from competitions
CNN By Matias Grez, CNN FIFA and UEFA have suspended all Russian international and club teams from their competitions “until further…
Continue ReadingDerek Jeter steps down as Miami Marlins CEO
By Wayne Sterling, CNN Derek Jeter has stepped down as the CEO of the Miami Marlins, citing philosophical differences with the Major League Baseball…
Continue ReadingRoman Yaremchuk: Ukraine and Benfica star tears up after receiving standing ovation
By Matias Grez, CNN Benfica’s Ukrainian forward Roman Yaremchuk was moved to tears on Sunday after receiving a standing ovation and the…
Continue ReadingUkrainian athletes ‘seeking safety in bomb shelters’ call for Russia and Belarus to be banned from international sport
By George Ramsay, CNN An open letter from Ukrainian athletes is calling for Russia and Belarus to be banned from international sport, including the…
Continue ReadingGolden State Warriors blow 19-point fourth quarter lead against Dallas Mavericks
By Ben Morse, CNN The Golden State Warriors blew a 19-point fourth quarter lead to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday in a thrilling game at Chase…
Continue ReadingFIFA plan for Russian team to play international soccer matches has been branded ‘disgraceful’
By Ben Church, CNN The president of the Polish Football Association has described FIFA’s plan to allow a Russian team to continue playing…
Continue ReadingChelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga misses decisive penalty as Liverpool wins Carabao Cup after shootout drama
By Ben Morse, CNN Liverpool won the Carabao Cup after narrowly edging a dramatic penalty shootout. Following 120 minutes of pulsating action at…
Continue ReadingInternational Judo Federation suspends Vladimir Putin’s honorary president status
By Wayne Sterling and Ben Morse, CNN The International Judo Federation (IJF) has suspended Vladimir Putin’s status as Honorary President and…
Continue ReadingChristian Eriksen makes first appearance since cardiac arrest 259 days ago
By Ben Morse, CNN Christian Eriksen made his first appearance in a game since suffering a cardiac arrest 259 days ago. Eriksen came on in the 52nd…
Continue ReadingJames Harden all smiles as he excels in Philadelphia 76ers debut after blockbuster trade
By Ben Morse, CNN Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid squeezes a plastic water bottle into his mouth, looks over to the player he’s…
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