Ras Abu Aboud stadium: The World Cup venue designed to be torn down
The 40,000-seat Ras Abu Aboud arena will host seven matches at Qatar 2022. It’s unique in that it’s built with shipping containers made from recycled…
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Christian Pulisic under fire from animal rights group following stunt involving vulnerable species
By Sana Noor Haq, CNN Christian Pulisic has been criticized by conservationists for posting a video on Instagram of himself performing football…
Continue ReadingNick Kyrgios pulls out of Tokyo Olympics citing empty stadiums and injury
By Aleks Klosok, CNN Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has confirmed his withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics, saying a ban on spectators attending…
Continue ReadingOlympics memorabilia: Rare pair of track spikes handmade by Nike co-founder set to fetch up to $1.2 million at auction
By Bethan Edwards, for CNN A pair of battered looking track and field spikes — handmade by Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman — featuring a…
Continue ReadingSuns overcome Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 42, grab 2-0 Finals lead
By Reuters Giannis Antetokounmpo found his stride Thursday night. The question is: Are the Phoenix Suns so far ahead that it doesn’t matter?…
Continue ReadingTokyo venues for Olympics will have no spectators; Games will be held under a state of emergency
By Junko Ogura, Chie Kobayashi and Nectar Gan, CNN Tokyo venues for the pandemic-delayed Tokyo 2020 Olympics will not have spectators due to the…
Continue ReadingAshleigh Barty reaches first Wimbledon final with emphatic victory over Angelique Kerber
By Matias Grez, CNN Ashleigh Barty booked her place in a first Wimbledon final with an impressive straight sets win over Angelique Kerber. The world…
Continue ReadingNaomi Osaka says the press conference format is in ‘great need of a refresh’
By Sana Noor Haq, CNN Naomi Osaka says the press conference format between journalists and athletes is “out of date,” as the Japanese…
Continue ReadingEuro 2020: England fined over $35,000 for laser incident during semifinal win over Denmark
By John Sinnott and Ben Church, CNN The English Football Association (FA) has been fined $35,600 (30,000 euros) by UEFA after a supporter pointed a…
Continue ReadingThe Tokyo Olympics: A Summer Games like no other
Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, the Tokyo Olympics will be the 29th edition of the Summer Games. But this edition, athletes and spectators will see an…
Continue ReadingNelly Korda’s first major title is a family affair
Nelly Korda credited her sporting family for making her a major champion for the first time. She tells Patrick Snell why her family is so vital to…
Continue ReadingGeorgia Oboh: Nigeria’s first Ladies European Tour player
By Ben Morse, CNN When Nigerian Georgia Oboh began playing golf, she struggled to identify role models in her sport, so she took inspiration from…
Continue ReadingEngland reaches first major final since 1966 after tense Euro 2020 victory over Denmark
By Ben Church, CNN England reached its first men’s major tournament final since winning the World Cup in 1966 after beating Denmark 2-1 at Euro…
Continue ReadingRoger Federer knocked out of Wimbledon by Hubert Hurkacz at quarterfinal stage
By John Sinnott, CNN Roger Federer was knocked out of Wimbledon by world No.18 Hubert Hurkacz on Wednesday. This was the first time that the…
Continue ReadingColdstream Guards play England football anthems on Prince Charles’ lawn
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN Prince Charles, heir to the British throne, invited the band of the Coldstream Guards regiment to play instrumental versions of…
Continue ReadingItaly defeat Spain on penalties to move onto the Euro 2020 final
Italy defeated Spain on penalties in the first semifinal of Euro 2020 to move onto the final where they await the winner of England vs.…
Continue ReadingLaura Coates: That was hard to say with a straight face
CNN’s Laura Coates reacts to American sprinter, Sha’Carri Richardson, being barred from competing in the Olympics after testing positive for…
Continue ReadingThough her suspension ends before relay event, Sha’Carri Richardson left off US Olympic track team
By Steve Almasy and Jill Martin, CNN US star sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson was left off the roster for the US track and field team that will…
Continue ReadingItaly wins dramatic penalty shootout against Spain to reach Euro 2020 final
By Matias Grez, CNN Italy reached the final of Euro 2020 after edging past Spain in a dramatic penalty shootout on Tuesday. Federico Chiesa’s…
Continue ReadingAshleigh Barty powers past compatriot Ajla Tomljanovic to reach Wimbledon semifinals
By Ben Church, CNN Ashleigh Barty cruised through to the semifinals at Wimbledon on Tuesday after a dominant performance against fellow Australian,…
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