She’s one of the WNBA’s biggest stars. This is Brittney Griner’s stellar career so far
By Matias Grez, CNN Brittney Griner’s release from detention in Russia ends a nine-month ordeal and allows her the chance to restart her…
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FIFA confirms death of migrant worker at Qatar World Cup training base
By Sammy Mngqosini, CNN FIFA on Thursday confirmed the death of a migrant worker at the resort used by Saudi Arabia during the group stages at the…
Continue ReadingPortuguese Football Federation denies reports that Cristiano Ronaldo threatened to walk out of World Cup camp
By Aleks Klosok, CNN The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) on Thursday denied that star forward Cristiano Ronaldo had threatened to leave the…
Continue ReadingEngland star Raheem Sterling to return to Qatar World Cup after burglary at family home
By Will Rogan and Ben Church, CNN England star Raheem Sterling will return to the team’s World Cup base in Qatar ahead of the Three…
Continue ReadingCarolina Panthers defensive end Henry Anderson reveals he recently had stroke — but wants to play on Sunday
By Alasdair Howorth, CNN Henry Anderson, a defensive end for the Carolina Panthers, revealed on Wednesday that he suffered a “minor…
Continue ReadingBuffalo Bills defensive star Von Miller is out for the season with torn ACL
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN It’s bad news for Buffalo Bills pass rusher Von Miller, who will have to sit out the remainder of the 2022 season because…
Continue ReadingHow the ‘traumatic’ death of a fellow distance runner inspired Mary Ngugi to change women’s sport in Kenya
By George Ramsay, CNN In the darkest moments of her toughest training sessions, professional marathon runner Mary Ngugi likes to lean on her…
Continue ReadingNew York Yankees and Aaron Judge reportedly agree on nine-year deal worth $360 million
By Wayne Sterling, CNN New York Yankees and slugger Aaron Judge have reportedly agreed on a nine-year deal worth $360 million, sources told ESPN, The…
Continue ReadingWhy Morocco’s World Cup success is no fluke
By Alasdair Howorth, CNN After three hours of constant noise, the Education City Stadium was brought to library-like silence as Achraf Hakimi stood…
Continue ReadingCould Cristiano Ronaldo be Portugal’s super sub for the rest of the World Cup?
By Matias Grez, CNN Cristiano Ronaldo has found himself in unfamiliar territory this season — but no matter where he is in the stadium, the…
Continue ReadingBaker Mayfield joins struggling Los Angeles Rams as former No. 1 draft pick battles to revive career
By Ben Morse, CNN The Los Angeles Rams claimed former No. 1 overall pick Baker Mayfield off waivers on Tuesday as the team looks to strengthen its…
Continue ReadingPalestinian flag waved on pitch as Morocco celebrates historic World Cup win
By Jonny Hallam and Abeer Salman, CNN Several players of Morocco’s national team unfurled a Palestinian flag on the pitch while celebrating…
Continue ReadingCamille Herron put her ‘heart and soul’ into breaking the 100-mile world record. But officials now say the course was too short
By George Ramsay, CNN Camille Herron has called it a “unicorn moment” for the sport of ultrarunning — a performance that expanded…
Continue ReadingMills Lane, who refereed Tyson-Holyfield ‘Bite Fight’ and more than 100 other boxing title fights, dies at 85
By Steve Almasy, CNN Mills Lane, the third man in the ring for more than 100 championship boxing matches, has died, according to officials in Nevada.…
Continue ReadingDeion Sanders hired as the next head coach for University of Colorado football
CNN By Jacob Lev, CNN Coach Prime is officially heading to Boulder, Colorado. Football legend Deion Sanders has been named the new University of…
Continue ReadingPortugal thrashes Switzerland to reach World Cup quarterfinals after Cristiano Ronaldo dropped to bench
By Ben Church, CNN No Cristiano Ronaldo, no problem for Portugal as it produced a dynamic display to thrash Switzerland 6-1 and reach the…
Continue ReadingCameroon football chief Samuel Eto’o apologizes after ‘violent altercation’ at World Cup
By Kevin Dotson, CNN Cameroonian Football Federation president Samuel Eto’o apologized for what he called a “violent altercation”…
Continue ReadingPelé’s health is gradually improving after hospitalization, doctors say
By Stefano Pozzebon and Jorge Engels, CNN Brazil soccer great Pelé’s general health is gradually improving after he was hospitalized last week…
Continue ReadingAchraf Hakimi’s nerveless ‘Panenka’ penalty seals stunning World Cup shock as Morocco beats Spain in shootout to reach quarterfinals
By Matias Grez, CNN Morocco continued its stunning run at Qatar 2022, beating Spain on penalties to reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the first…
Continue ReadingWorld Cup quarterfinals: Qualifying teams, fixtures and schedule
By Alasdair Howorth, CNN All eight teams have now booked their places in the World Cup quarterfinals. Who are they and how did they get there?…
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