David Beckham responds to criticism of his ambassadorial role at Qatar World Cup
By Sammy Mngqosini, Issy Ronald and Manveena Suri, CNN English football great David Beckham has addressed criticism over his role as an ambassador…
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino calls the death of migrant workers a ‘tragedy’
By Ben Church, CNN FIFA president Gianni Infantino told reporters that “every person dying is one person too many” when asked about the…
Continue ReadingNBA draft pick retires from basketball citing anxiety, calls it ‘the darkest times’ of his life
By Jacob Lev, CNN Tyrell Terry, a 2020 NBA draft pick of the Dallas Mavericks, has announced his retirement from basketball, citing anxiety. In an…
Continue ReadingRookie quarterback Brock Purdy impresses again as San Francisco 49ers clinch NFC West with win over Seattle Seahawks
By Ben Morse, CNN Is there any stopping Brock Purdy? The rookie quarterback, drafted with the final pick of the 2022 NFL draft, started just his…
Continue ReadingExclusive: FIFA rebuffs Zelensky’s request to share message of peace at World Cup final
By Matthew Chance, CNN A request by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to share a message of world peace prior to kickoff at the World Cup final…
Continue ReadingMagnus Carlsen enjoys stunning undefeated win over reigning US blitz champion Fabiano Caruana
By Ben Morse, CNN Magnus Carlsen enjoyed an undefeated victory over reigning US blitz champion Fabiano Caruana, winning by an 18-point margin. The…
Continue ReadingWomen’s basketball pioneer Billie Moore has died at 79
By Steve Almasy and Jill Martin, CNN Billie Moore — the head coach of the first US women’s Olympic basketball team, the first head coach…
Continue ReadingReal Madrid signs 16-year-old Brazilian striker Endrick from Palmeiras for reported $63.6 million fee
By Homero De La Fuente, CNN Real Madrid has signed the highly-touted 16-year-old Brazilian forward Endrick from Brazilian club Palmeiras, both clubs…
Continue ReadingMississippi State names Zach Arnett as the team’s next head football coach after death of Mike Leach
By David Close, CNN Mississippi State University has hired Zach Arnett as the team’s next head football coach following the death of Mike Leach…
Continue ReadingFIFA and UEFA did not breach EU laws in blocking European Super League, but proponents aren’t for giving up
By Sammy Mngqosini, CNN The decisions taken by soccer bodies FIFA and UEFA to block the European Super League (ESL) are in line with European Union…
Continue ReadingNCAA hires Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker as next president
By David Close, CNN The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has hired Charlie Baker, the outgoing Governor of Massachusetts, as the next…
Continue ReadingFrance and Argentina bring multiple plot lines to mouthwatering World Cup final
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN And just like that, after 62 matches over nearly a month, the stage for Qatar 2022’s showpiece final was set. Two-time…
Continue ReadingTennis great Boris Becker released from UK prison and has left for Germany after reports of deportation
By Nadine Schmidt, Chris Liakos and Homero de la Fuente, CNN Former world No. 1 men’s tennis player Boris Becker has left for Germany after…
Continue ReadingFrom ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ to beating the NFL’s GOAT: Meet new San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy
By Ben Morse, CNN One has played 331 regular season games and is widely regarded as the NFL’s greatest ever player. The other is making his…
Continue ReadingYoung boy killed in France after being hit by car following World Cup semifinal win
By Saskya Vandoorne, CNN A young boy died after being hit by a car Wednesday evening in the southern French city of Montpellier following…
Continue ReadingSteph Curry to get an MRI after suffering shoulder injury in Golden State Warriors’ 125-119 loss to Indiana Pacers
By Alasdair Howorth, CNN Golden State fans wait anxiously for a verdict on Steph Curry as the superstar guard will get an MRI after he suffered a…
Continue ReadingDefending champion France ends Morocco’s Qatar 2022 dream and reaches fourth World Cup final
By Ben Morse, CNN Defending champion France ended Morocco’s 2022 World Cup dream on Wednesday thanks to a 2-0 victory at the Al Bayt Stadium.…
Continue ReadingIndependent investigation of US women’s professional soccer league reveals ‘widespread misconduct’ by those in positions of power
By David Close, CNN The National Women’s Soccer League and its players’ union have released a 128-page independent investigation report…
Continue ReadingSports reporter Grant Wahl died of a ruptured aortic aneurysm at World Cup, his wife says
CNN By Kristina Sgueglia and Eric Levenson, CNN Grant Wahl, the American soccer reporter who collapsed and died while covering the World Cup in Qatar…
Continue ReadingSports reporter Grant Wahl died of a ruptured aortic aneurysm at World Cup, his wife says
By Kristina Sgueglia and Eric Levenson, CNN Grant Wahl, the American soccer reporter who collapsed and died while covering the World Cup in Qatar…
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