Novak Djokovic says his father had ‘no intention whatsoever to support any kind of war initiatives’
By Jill Martin and George Ramsay, CNN Novak Djokovic said his father, Srdjan, had “no intention” of supporting any kind of “war…
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Decision not to appoint Steve Wilks as Carolina Panthers’ head coach points to a ‘legitimate race problem in the NFL,’ say his attorneys
By Ben Church and Matt Foster, CNN The Carolina Panthers’ decision to overlook Steve Wilks and appoint someone else as their new head coach…
Continue ReadingVinÃcius Jr. scores against Atlético Madrid after effigy of Black soccer star hanged from bridge in Madrid
By Ben Morse and Al Goodman, CNN VinÃcius Jr. scored against Atlético Madrid in Real Madrid’s 3-1 Copa del Rey quarterfinal victory on…
Continue ReadingQuarterbacks in the NFL playoffs are getting younger. Here’s why their age is important
By Ben Morse, CNN As British two-tone band The Specials once sang: “You’ve done too much, much too young.” That brings us to the…
Continue ReadingAzerbaijan calls for sanctions over tennis player’s pro-Armenia messages at the Australian Open
By George Ramsay, CNN Azerbaijan’s tennis federation has called for Karen Khachanov to be sanctioned after the Russian player expressed support…
Continue ReadingMikaela Shiffrin: ‘Holy crap, that was really good skiing!’ Mom tells US skier after she breaks landmark record
CNN By Amanda Davies and Amy Woodyatt, CNN American skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin is having quite the 2023 — and it could get even better before…
Continue ReadingNovak Djokovic’s father poses with fan wearing pro-Russia ‘Z’ symbol
By Zayn Nabbi and Angus Watson, CNN The Australian Open told CNN it has “briefed and reminded” players and their entourages about the…
Continue ReadingMikaela Shiffrin: ‘Holy crap, that was really good skiing!’ Mom tells US skier after she breaks landmark record
By Amanda Davies and Amy Woodyatt, CNN American skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin is having quite the 2023 — and it could get even better before the…
Continue Reading‘It felt so simple:’ Damian Lillard explodes for 60 points to inspire Portland Trail Blazers to victory
By Ben Church, CNN Damian Lillard was locked in on Wednesday, exploding for a season-high 60 points on just 29 shot attempts and 10 free throws, to…
Continue ReadingElena Rybakina to face Aryna Sabalenka in Australian Open final
By Matias Grez, CNN Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka will face off in Saturday’s Australian Open final after both women came through their…
Continue ReadingCameroon ejected 32 players for failing age tests for a soccer tournament. How Samuel Eto’o is dealing with ‘age cheating’
By Alasdair Howorth, CNN It’s been a problem for the ages but Cameroonian soccer great Samuel Eto’o appears determined to stamp it out.…
Continue ReadingMagda Linette: Unseeded player credits calm as her weapon at Australian Open
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN Fans and pundits alike expected a Polish player would compete in the semifinal of this year’s Australian Open — but…
Continue ReadingHuman rights group accuses motorsport’s governing body of ‘suppressing drivers’ freedom of speech’
By Sammy Mngqosini A human rights group has accused motorsport’s governing body, the FIA, of “suppressing drivers’ freedom of…
Continue ReadingRevamped $2 million tournament signals new era for chess
By Ben Church, CNN With its popularity soaring and games increasingly moving to online platforms, chess appears to be ushering in a new era. The…
Continue ReadingFour Australian Open spectators ‘revealed inappropriate flags and symbols and threatened security guards,’ organizer says
By Jill Martin and Sammy Mngqosini, CNN Four people who were attending the Australian Open were questioned by Victoria Police after they…
Continue ReadingNovak Djokovic reaches Australian Open semifinals with crushing straight sets win over Andrey Rublev
By Matias Grez, CNN Novak Djokovic continued his scintillating form at the Australian Open, brushing aside world No. 6 Andrey Rublev in straight sets…
Continue ReadingLeBron James scores 46 points in Lakers 133-115 loss to Clippers, moves closer to NBA’s all-time scoring record
By George Ramsay, CNN LeBron James moved to within 177 points of the NBA’s all-time scoring record as the Los Angeles Lakers were beaten…
Continue ReadingTommy Paul beats Ben Shelton in all-American clash to reach Australian Open semifinals
By Matias Grez, CNN Tommy Paul beat fellow American Ben Shelton in a hard-fought match at the Australian Open to reach the first grand slam semifinal…
Continue ReadingF1 driver Lewis Hamilton details ‘traumatizing’ racist abuse he says he suffered at school
By Sammy Mngqosini, CNN Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has detailed the “traumatizing” racist abuse which he says he…
Continue ReadingLocal lifeguard Luke Shepardson wins iconic big-wave surf event at Hawaii’s Waimea Bay
By George Ramsay, CNN A local lifeguard in Hawaii was the surprise winner of the prestigious Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational — dubbed the…
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