Could 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…
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Baker 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?…
Continue ReadingTom Brady makes record 44th fourth-quarter comeback as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the New Orleans Saints
By George Ramsay, CNN When his team trails in the fourth quarter, Tom Brady is almost inevitable. Down 13 points against the New Orleans Saints in…
Continue ReadingCristiano Ronaldo and Portugal face Switzerland for a place in the World Cup quarterfinals
By Issy Ronald, CNN The knockout stages are filled with extra tension this tournament for Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo as he seeks to win…
Continue ReadingJapan wins plaudits for World Cup shocks and fans cleaning up in stadiums
By John Sinnott, CNN Japan bids the World Cup farewell after its World Cup last-16 penalty shootout defeat by Croatia on Monday, but the team and its…
Continue ReadingBrazil dances its way into World Cup quarterfinals thanks to dazzling display against South Korea
By Matias Grez, CNN Brazil danced its way past South Korea and into the World Cup quarterfinals on Monday, sweeping aside its opponent 4-1 in a…
Continue ReadingCroatia beats Japan on penalties to reach World Cup quarterfinals
By Ben Church, CNN Goalkeeper Dominik Livaković made himself a national hero as Croatia beat Japan on penalties 1-1 (3-1) to reach the World Cup…
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Pelé’s daughters say he was hospitalized last week with a lung infection following bout of Covid-19
In an interview aired Sunday night on TV Globo, Pelé’s daughters said the Brazilian soccer great was hospitalized last week in Sao Paulo after…
Continue ReadingPelé’s daughters say he was hospitalized last week with a lung infection following bout of Covid-19
CNN By Marcia Reverdosa, CNN In an interview aired Sunday night on TV Globo, Pelé’s daughters said the Brazilian soccer great was hospitalized…
Continue ReadingPelé’s daughters say he was hospitalized last week with a lung infection following bout of Covid-19
By Marcia Reverdosa, CNN In an interview aired Sunday night on TV Globo, Pelé’s daughters said the Brazilian soccer great was hospitalized…
Continue ReadingNick Bollettieri, famed tennis coach, dies aged 91
By Ben Morse, CNN Nick Bollettieri, the famed tennis coach who taught the likes of the Williams sisters, Andre Agassi and Maria Sharapova, has died…
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