First case of Covid-19 reported at Tokyo Olympic village
By Junko Ogura, CNN An unidentified overseas visitor has tested positive for Covid-19 at the Tokyo Olympics athletes’ village, organizers said…
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England’s footballers lost the Euro 2020 final. But they might yet win the culture war
By Sana Noor Haq, CNN This year’s Euro 2020 tournament has become a national talking point in the UK — but not just about football.…
Continue ReadingBlue Jays will return to Toronto July 30 after getting Covid-19 exemption
By Jill Martin and Dakin Andone, CNN The Blue Jays announced Friday the team will return to Toronto after receiving a National Interest Exemption…
Continue ReadingFrom ‘unbelievable’ to ‘just brilliant’: Rory McIlroy experiences the Open’s lows and highs
By Ben Morse, CNN Fans literally run to congregate around the first tee, searching for any line of sight they can. Young and old, a huge crowd has…
Continue ReadingJason Sudeikis: Actor shows support for racially abused England soccer players
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN Actor Jason Sudeikis has thrown his support behind English soccer stars who have been the target of racist abuse. Players Marcus…
Continue ReadingAustralian and WNBA star Liz Cambage withdraws from Olympics, citing mental health
By Jill Martin, CNN The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has announced that women’s basketball player Liz Cambage — a star player on…
Continue ReadingBryson DeChambeau is ‘living on the razor’s edge,’ but for now his driver ‘sucks’ at the Open
By Ben Morse, CNN The crowds slowly grasp who is on the tee box and the whispers intensify. It’s Bryson DeChambeau that’s got these golf…
Continue ReadingErnie Els reflects on England’s Golf Coast
Two-time Masters champion Ernie Els speaks to Living Golf’s Shane O’Donoghue about his memories of playing on England’s Golf Coast where he picked up…
Continue ReadingMax Verstappen says ‘it doesn’t make any difference’ to be leading F1 championship
By Amanda Davies and Matias Grez, CNN Max Verstappen is currently navigating uncharted waters — not that you would be able to tell. For the…
Continue ReadingMark Spitz on the swimming landscape post-Phelps
The legendary swimmer Mark Spitz is best known for winning seven golds at the 1972 Munich Olympics. He reflects on his incredible achievements and…
Continue ReadingMark Spitz: ‘Somebody, someday’ can beat Michael Phelps’ Olympic record
By Don Riddell and George Ramsay, CNN Mark Spitz, the legendary swimmer who held the record of seven Olympic gold medals in a single Games before…
Continue ReadingNovak Djokovic says he will compete in Tokyo Olympics, meaning the Golden Slam is still in play
By Jill Martin, CNN World No. 1 Novak Djokovic announced on social media on Thursday that he will compete in the Tokyo Olympics. “I booked my…
Continue ReadingTeam WNBA defeats Team USA 93-85 in 2021 WNBA All-Star Game
By Matias Grez, CNN Team WNBA defeated Team USA 93-85 in the 2021 WNBA All-Star Game on Wednesday, with Arike Ogunbowale being named MVP after…
Continue ReadingCharles Leclerc on Ferrari, Euro 2020 and Cristiano Ronaldo
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc talks to Amanda Davies about Ferrari’s F1 season so far, Euro 2020 and how Cristiano Ronaldo fared when he visited…
Continue Reading‘I start to think about all the bad scenarios that can happen’: Charles Leclerc on why he is so protective of his brother
By Amanda Davies and Sana Noor Haq, CNN Split-second decision making, relentless focus and courage are just some of the attributes any Formula One…
Continue ReadingRugby player Quade Cooper denied Australian citizenship despite representing the country 70 times
By Amy Sood, CNN Rugby union player Quade Cooper says Australia has repeatedly denied him citizenship — despite representing the country 70…
Continue ReadingTennis great Roger Federer pulls out of Olympics, citing knee injury
By Kevin Dotson, CNN Roger Federer, the four-time Olympian and all-time great tennis champion, announced Tuesday that he would not represent…
Continue ReadingJewell Loyd: ‘The Gold Mamba’ is ‘humbled and hungry’ to compete at Tokyo 2020
By Adam Renuart, CNN The Olympics have always held significance for USA basketball player Jewell Loyd — and not just as a sporting event. With…
Continue ReadingWNBA star Jewell Loyd talks Olympics, athlete activism
CNN spoke to WNBA star Jewell Loyd about the Olympics, athletes speaking out, and providing a path for the next generation of…
Continue ReadingLando Norris: F1 star ‘shaken’ after watch stolen at Euro 2020 final, McLaren says
By Rob Picheta, CNN Formula One driver Lando Norris had his watch stolen after attending the Euro 2020 final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, his…
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