Magda 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…
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Human 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…
Continue ReadingAs war continues in Ukraine, Shakhtar Donetsk wants to send message of hope with ‘miracle’ season
By Don Riddell and George Ramsay, CNN Uprooted from its home in Ukraine’s Donbas region in 2014, soccer club Shakhtar Donetsk is accustomed to…
Continue ReadingRecently retired Gareth Bale set to compete at PGA Tour’s Pebble Beach Pro-Am
By Jack Bantock, CNN Just two weeks after retiring from football, Gareth Bale has confirmed he will be back competing with a ball at his feet next…
Continue ReadingJessica Pegula crashes out of Australian Open as Victoria Azarenka cruises into semis
By Matias Grez, CNN Victoria Azarenka produced a brilliant display of tennis to dispatch world No. 3 Jessica Pegula and reach the Australian Open…
Continue ReadingRui Hachimura acquired by Los Angeles Lakers from the Washington Wizards
By Alasdair Howorth, CNN The Los Angeles Lakers have added Rui Hachimura to their roster after completing a trade for him from the Washington Wizards…
Continue ReadingBen Shelton emerges as US tennis’ latest star during dream Australian Open run
By Matias Grez, CNN Rising stars from the United States feature prominently in the men’s side of the draw at the Australian Open, making up…
Continue ReadingWelsh Rugby Union is facing allegations of sexism and discrimination, says a BBC investigation
By Sammy Mngqosini, CNN The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) is facing allegations of sexism and discrimination according to a BBC Wales Investigation program…
Continue ReadingWith 50 points from 19 games, Arsenal is in pole position to win a surprise Premier League title
By George Ramsay, CNN “Extraordinary” is how manager Mikel Arteta summed up Arsenal’s season so far — and few would disagree.…
Continue ReadingJon Rahm continues blistering form with second-straight PGA Tour title at The American Express
By Jack Bantock, CNN Sunday was the start of Lunar New Year, the Year of the Rabbit. In the golfing calendar, it marked a continuation of the year of…
Continue Reading​​Sebastian Korda: The rising US tennis star who is the ‘worst athlete in the family’
By Ben Church, CNN Sebastian Korda may have knocked out some of the world’s best players in his run to his first Australian Open quarterfinal,…
Continue ReadingAustralian Open: Novak Djokovic cruises past Alex de Minaur in straight sets to reach quarterfinals
By Matias Grez, CNN Novak Djokovic was in imperious form once again as he cruised past Alex de Minaur in straight sets to reach the Australian Open…
Continue ReadingSal Bando, former MLB All-Star and World Series champion, dies at 78
By Jacob Lev, CNN Sal Bando, a former four-time Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star and three-time World Series champion, has died at the age of 78,…
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