Mark 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…
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Mark 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 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 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 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…
Continue ReadingLewis: Racism toward England players a source of national shame
CNN’s Darren Lewis says that the scale of racism toward Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Sako and Jadon Sancho in the wake of England’s Euro championship loss…
Continue ReadingRacist abuse directed at England players after Euro 2020 final defeat is described as ‘unforgivable’ by manager Gareth Southgate
By Ben Morse, CNN The online racial abuse of some England players following Sunday’s Euro 2020 final defeat by Italy has been described by the…
Continue ReadingJack Grealish: England star hits back at penalty criticism: ‘I wanted to take one!’
By John Sinnott, CNN Football fans often joke that “it’s the hope that kills you,” though if you’re an England fan it’s…
Continue ReadingEuro 2020: ‘It’s come home to Rome’ as Azzurri makes triumphant return to Italy
By John Sinnott and Aleks Klosok, CNN The Italian squad made a triumphant return to Italy on Monday after its penalty shootout win over England in…
Continue ReadingItaly crowned European champion after beating England on penalties
By Matias Grez, CNN On a night fraught with tension, Italy clinched its first major title for 15 years with a penalty shootout win over England in…
Continue ReadingTokyo Olympics: Novak Djokovic is a ‘little bit divided’ on playing at Games
By Wayne Sterling, CNN After winning his 20th grand slam in Sunday’s Wimbledon final, Novak Djokovic said he was “50-50” on…
Continue ReadingEuro 2020 final: ‘Security breach’ at Wembley Stadium as small group of people enters venue
By John Sinnot and Wayne Sterling, CNN A small group of football fans without tickets breached the security cordon around the venue hosting…
Continue ReadingNovak Djokovic wins record-equaling 20th grand slam title after beating Matteo Berrettini in Wimbledon final
By Ben Church, CNN Novak Djokovic equaled the men’s record for most grand slam single’s titles after beating Matteo Berrettini in the…
Continue ReadingDustin Poirier beats Conor McGregor with a TKO in UFC 264 after McGregor appears to have broken his leg or ankle
By Jacob Lev, Alaa Elassar and Alanne Orjoux, CNN In an anticlimactic and painful end to their third and much-anticipated match-up, Dustin Poirier…
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