Premier League club condemns ‘disgusting, racist abuse’ faced by its striker on social media
By Issy Ronald, CNN English Premier League club Brentford released a statement condemning the “disgusting, racist abuse” its striker Ivan…
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NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor
By Wayne Sterling, CNN NBA legend and basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo is receiving treatment for a brain tumor in Atlanta, the league…
Continue ReadingManchester United player Mason Greenwood charged with attempted rape, police say
By Allegra Goodwin, CNN Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood has been charged with attempted rape, England’s Greater Manchester Police…
Continue Reading‘It’s a war’: Claressa Shields and Savannah Marshall’s 10-year rivalry set to climax in historic fight
By Issy Ronald, CNN Face-to-face for the promotional photoshoot, and the fight between Britain’s Savannah Marshall and the USA’s Claressa…
Continue ReadingReal Madrid hosts Barcelona to headline three blockbuster European games
By Ben Church, CNN Some of Europe’s biggest clubs are set to face each other this weekend in what promises to be an exciting carnival of soccer…
Continue ReadingBruce Sutter, baseball Hall of Fame closer and pioneer of split-finger fastball, dead at age 69
By Homero De la Fuente and Steve Almasy, CNN Baseball Hall of Fame reliever Bruce Sutter, who saved his career while popularizing the split-finger…
Continue ReadingDeshaun Watson: New sexual misconduct civil suit filed against suspended Cleveland Browns QB
By Andy Rose, CNN Less than two months after settling 23 lawsuits accusing him of sexual misconduct, a new civil suit was filed against Cleveland…
Continue ReadingFormer Wales international Ashley Williams faces FA hearing over alleged ‘improper conduct’ towards opposition coach at junior soccer game
By George Ramsay, CNN Former Wales international footballer Ashley Williams is facing a disciplinary hearing for his alleged behavior during a junior…
Continue ReadingPhil Mickelson says he’s on the ‘winning side’ after joining the controversial LIV Golf series
By Ben Church, CNN Veteran golfer Phil Mickelson says he’s on the “winning side” amid the ongoing dispute between LIV Golf and the…
Continue ReadingRafael Nadal says he and his family are ‘very well’ after birth of first child
By Ben Morse, CNN Rafael Nadal says he’s thankful for all the messages of support and well-wishes he has received since the birth of his son.…
Continue ReadingPatrick Vieira celebrates his African identity while criticizing football’s lack of diversity in management
CNN By Alasdair Howorth, Darren Lewis and Zayn Nabbi, CNN For many, the name Patrick Vieira brings to mind one of the most dominant midfielders in…
Continue ReadingPatrick Vieira celebrates his African identity while criticizing football’s lack of diversity in management
By Alasdair Howorth, Darren Lewis and Zayn Nabbi, CNN For many, the name Patrick Vieira brings to mind one of the most dominant midfielders in…
Continue ReadingFelix Baumgartner: 10 years on, the man who fell to Earth is still awed by experience
CNN By Alasdair Howorth, CNN After six years of preparation, struggle and sacrifice, Felix Baumgartner found himself quite literally on the edge of…
Continue ReadingFelix Baumgartner: 10 years on, the man who fell to Earth is still awed by experience
By Alasdair Howorth, CNN After six years of preparation, struggle and sacrifice, Felix Baumgartner found himself quite literally on the edge of the…
Continue ReadingTV executive Dick Ebersol bemused by sports commentators’ multimillion-dollar contracts
By CNN Staff Top TV executive Dick Ebersol has had decadeslong experience of the world of sports broadcasting. With his longevity in the TV business,…
Continue ReadingDiego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball expected to sell for up to $3.3 million
By George Ramsay, CNN Six months after his “Hand of God” shirt broke auction records, another piece of memorabilia connected with Diego…
Continue Reading‘The pain is the prize’: Swimmer dubbed the ‘Ice Mermaid’ takes on challenge to swim the Seven Seas
By Matias Grez, CNN When Barbara Hernandez was swimming for more than 35 kilometers across the North Channel, the strait between Northern Ireland and…
Continue ReadingBarcelona on brink of Champions League exit after 3-3 draw with Inter Milan
By Issy Ronald, CNN Barcelona teeters precariously on the edge of exiting the Champions League for a second successive season at the group stage…
Continue ReadingTom Brady is putting his money into … pickleball
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN Tom Brady may or may not have his eye on retirement, but he’s certainly expanding his portfolio of extracurricular…
Continue ReadingMo Salah scores fastest ever hattrick in Champions League history as Liverpool thrashes Rangers
By Issy Ronald, CNN Mo Salah completed a remarkable hattrick in just six minutes and 12 seconds — the fastest ever in Champions League history…
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