Seattle Mariners extend win streak to 14 games heading into All-Star break
By Issy Ronald, CNN When the Seattle Mariners were last on a winning streak that spanned 14 games, 21-year-old rookie All-Star Julio RodrÃguez was…
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Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson will no longer use ‘AR15’ nickname for this reason
By Jacob Lev and Amy Woodyatt, CNN University of Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson is changing his nickname, abandoning the moniker…
Continue ReadingFrom Extinction Rebellion in the UK to Australian politics: Meet the athletes going to extreme lengths to highlight the climate crisis
CNN By Issy Ronald, CNN Video by Amy Li, CNN Surrounded by brightly colored banners and fellow climate activists, three Extinction Rebellion…
Continue ReadingFrom Extinction Rebellion in the UK to Australian politics: Meet the athletes going to extreme lengths to highlight the climate crisis
By Issy Ronald, CNN Video by Amy Li, CNN Surrounded by brightly colored banners and fellow climate activists, three Extinction Rebellion protestors…
Continue ReadingShelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce wins record fifth 100m world title as Jamaica sweeps podium
By Ben Church, CNN Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce produced a trademark performance to win a record fifth 100m title at the World Championships on Sunday.…
Continue ReadingChase Ealey claims gold to become first American woman to win shot put world title
By Homero DeLaFuente, CNBN Chase Ealey made history on Saturday night as she became the first American woman to win the shot put world title at the…
Continue ReadingTransgender swimmer Lia Thomas nominated for NCAA 2022 Woman of the Year Award
By Amanda Musa, CNN The University of Pennsylvania nominated swimmer Lia Thomas — who has become the face of the debate on transgender women in…
Continue ReadingSouth Korea catches ‘Spursmania’ for Son Heung-min and Tottenham’s preseason tour
By Gawon Bae, CNN A few minutes before Tottenham Hotspur’s squad touched down in Seoul on July 10, hundreds of fans gathered at Incheon Airport…
Continue ReadingWaving goodbye? Tearful Tiger Woods serenaded by St. Andrews crowd after difficult Open
By Jack Bantock, CNN No sooner had Tiger Woods taken his first step across the Swilcan Bridge, the thousands of fans at St. Andrews crammed behind…
Continue ReadingJim Thorpe reinstated as sole winner of 1912 Olympic decathlon and pentathlon by IOC
By Homero De la Fuente, CNN It’s been over a century, but Olympic athlete Jim Thorpe will finally be recognized for his sporting dominance. On…
Continue ReadingChristian Eriksen signs for Manchester United just over a year since cardiac arrest at Euro 2020
By Ben Church, Ben Morse and Amy Woodyatt, CNN Christian Eriksen has signed a three-year deal with Manchester United, just over 12 months after he…
Continue ReadingCanada’s national football teams call for investigation into Canada Soccer governance
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN Canada’s women’s and men’s national soccer teams have called on Sport Canada, a branch of the country’s…
Continue ReadingNearly 100 visa issues for athletes and officials remain unresolved ahead of World Athletics Championships in US
By Matias Grez and Jill Martin, CNN Nearly 100 visa issues for athletes and officials scheduled to be participating in the World Athletics…
Continue ReadingMarlins shortstop gets tooth knocked out but Miami claims a walk-off victory in the 11th
By Issy Ronald, CNN The Miami Marlins secured a bruising 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday — in every sense of the word.…
Continue ReadingInside the Benfica Campus, one of the world’s greatest football talent factories
By Matias Grez and Jack Bantock, CNN In the past three seasons, Portuguese giant Benfica has generated more than $200 million from the sale of just…
Continue ReadingHockey Canada apologizes; reopens investigation into alleged sexual assault
By David Close, CNN Hockey Canada has apologized for a lack of action following an alleged sexual assault by members of the Canadian world junior…
Continue ReadingOregon Ducks football player Spencer Webb dies from head injury after fall
By Jacob Lev, CNN University of Oregon tight end Spencer Webb died Wednesday from a head injury after a fall, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office…
Continue ReadingEagles a plenty: Birds of prey employed by the Open to scare away problem seagulls
By Jack Bantock, CNN Every golfer playing at the Open Championship this week will be thrilled to see an eagle. Yet so too will thousands of fans.…
Continue ReadingWomen’s Euro 2022: Daniëlle van de Donk’s stunning winner snatches 3-2 victory for the Netherlands
By Issy Ronald, CNN With the score level at 2-2, Daniëlle van de Donk fired a perfect strike into the top right-hand corner of the goal from the…
Continue ReadingWhy only ‘God Save the Queen’ will be played when Northern Ireland plays England
By Issy Ronald, CNN Players lining up for their respective national anthems is one of the most recognizable sights in any international football…
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