George Cohen, member of England’s 1966 World Cup winning team, dies aged 83
By Matt Foster, CNN George Cohen, England’s right-back for their 1966 World Cup triumph, has died aged 83. The news was announced by his former…
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Italian rugby team Benetton Treviso suspends player amidst racism accusations, with Italian federal prosecutors to investigate
By Matt Foster and Zayn Nabbi, CNN Italian rugby team Benetton Treviso announced Thursday that they have suspended a member of their team after…
Continue ReadingNew York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson booed off during defeat by Jacksonville Jaguars
By Ben Church, CNN Quarterback Zach Wilson endured a torrid night before eventually being benched as the New York ​​Jets were beaten 19-3 by the…
Continue ReadingIn interview hours before his death, Franco Harris says ‘Immaculate Reception’ play ‘blows my mind’
By David J. Lopez, CNN Fifty years after the “Immaculate Reception” and just hours before his death, Franco Harris said it “blows…
Continue ReadingThe year in sport: A fond farewell for some, a glimpse of the future for others
By George Ramsay, CNN An athlete, former jockey AP McCoy said earlier this year, is the only person who dies twice, such is the pain of walking away…
Continue ReadingMen to compete in Olympic Artistic Swimming for first time at Paris 2024
By Matt Foster, CNN Male athletes will be allowed to compete in Olympic Artistic Swimming events for the first time at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games,…
Continue ReadingSuper Bowl winner Ronnie Hillman dies aged 31 after cancer battle
By Matt Foster, CNN Ronnie Hillman, a Super Bowl-winning running back for the Denver Broncos, passed away aged 31 on Wednesday, according to a post…
Continue ReadingBrooklyn Nets score franchise record 91 points in first half during blowout win over Golden State
By Matias Grez, CNN The Brooklyn Nets put up a franchise record 91 points in the first half — the third highest total in NBA history — in…
Continue ReadingWith 25 million players worldwide, padel is only tipped to get ‘bigger and bigger’ by tennis star Andy Murray
CNN By George Ramsay, CNN It’s believed to be a sport that started with a siesta. The intense heat in Acapulco, Mexico meant businessman…
Continue ReadingWith 25 million players worldwide, padel is only tipped to get ‘bigger and bigger’ by tennis star Andy Murray
By George Ramsay, CNN It’s believed to be a sport that started with a siesta. The intense heat in Acapulco, Mexico meant businessman Enrique…
Continue ReadingPelé’s health has worsened, hospital says
By Angela Reyes and Jill Martin, CNN Pelé’s health has worsened and the Brazilian soccer great now requires greater care due to the…
Continue ReadingNew York Yankees name superstar Aaron Judge 16th captain in franchise history
By Homero De la Fuente, CNN The New York Yankees named superstar outfielder Aaron Judge as the 16th captain in franchise history, Yankees managing…
Continue Reading9/11 survivors’ group vows to protest at Masters if Augusta National doesn’t reconsider decision allowing LIV Golf series participants to play
By Jack Bantock, CNN A coalition of families and survivors of the 9/11 terrorist attacks says it will protest at the “front door” of…
Continue ReadingPep Guardiola says Lionel Messi is the best player of all time
By Homero De la Fuente, CNN Manchester City manager and Lionel Messi’s former coach Pep Guardiola has reiterated his belief that the Argentina…
Continue ReadingExclusive: Capturing Lionel Messi’s viral moment — The story behind the most liked photo on Instagram, told by the photographer who took it
By Matias Grez, CNN Lionel Messi sits on Sergio Aguero’s shoulders, both hands clasped firmly on the World Cup trophy as he holds it aloft. A…
Continue ReadingPittsburgh Steelers legend Franco Harris, known for ‘Immaculate Reception,’ dead at age 72
By Homero De La Fuente, CNN Pittsburgh Steelers great Franco Harris, who was arguably best known for one of the most iconic plays in NFL history…
Continue ReadingBoris Becker: Tennis great says a prison inmate tried to kill him while in UK jail
By Chris Stern, Inke Kappeler and Zayn Nabbi, CNN Boris Becker says a prison “inmate tried to kill” him during the tennis great’s…
Continue ReadingArgentine stars Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul fly in helicopter over parade due to crowd size
By Stefano Pozzebon and Abel Alvarado, CNN Argentine national soccer team stars Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul, along with coach Lionel Scaloni,…
Continue ReadingYouTubers, doping and greed: It’s been a tough year for boxing
By Ben Morse, CNN Simiso Buthelezi, Miracle Amaeze and Luis Quiñones are some of the talented boxers who have died this year as they pursued their…
Continue ReadingThe Masters will allow LIV golfers to compete in 2023 tournament
By David Close and Jack Bantock, CNN Golfers that have played in the LIV Golf series will be allowed to compete at the Masters next year, organizers…
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