Carlo Ancelotti returns to Real Madrid to become manager for the second time
Carlo Ancelotti has returned to Real Madrid to become the club’s new manager for the second time in his…
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Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal from the French Open highlights the tenuous relationship between athletes and the media
One of the best tennis players in the world is sitting out one of the most important tournaments of the…
Continue Reading Chelsea defeats Manchester City to win Champions League title
Chelsea clinched the Champions League title after beating Manchester City 1-0 in the all-English…
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NFL oks most stadiums to be full of fans for 2021 season
In another sign that the nation is rounding the corner from Covid-19, the NFL says most of its teams will be able to have full stadiums this…
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Duke University’s new athletics director is first woman and person of color to hold that position
Duke University has hired the first woman — and first person of color — to serve as the school’s director of…
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Diamondbacks pounded
The Arizona Diamondbacks hopes of getting a series opening win against the Washington Nationals would fade quickly on Friday…
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The NFL on NBC lineup is in
The NFL schedule has officially been released and the 2021-22 season kicks off on NBC News…
Continue Reading Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on NBA’s new Social Justice Champion Award
By Don Riddell and Ben Morse, CNN On the court, six-time NBA champion and basketball Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was famous for the goggles he…
Continue Reading Russell Westbrook breaks the NBA record for triple-doubles, surpassing Oscar Robertson
By Jill Martin, CNN Russell Westbrook of the Washington Wizards has notched his 182nd career NBA triple-double, breaking Hall of Famer Oscar…
Continue Reading Here’s who wins the Kentucky Derby if Medina Spirit is disqualified
Kelly McCleary, CNN If Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit ends up being disqualified for failing a postrace drug test, second-place finisher…
Continue Reading Here’s what’s next after Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit failed a postrace drug test
By Dakin Andone, Kevin Dotson, Cesar Marin, and Kelly McCleary, CNN Additional testing is planned after Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit failed a…
Continue Reading ‘What are you doing here?’: Lorna Falconer’s fight to break football’s glass ceiling
By Becky Thompson and Darren Lewis, CNN You’re hired! Football executive Lorna Falconer has never been on “The Apprentice,” but the…
Continue Reading NFL star DK Metcalf runs 10.36 seconds for 100 meters, but fails to qualify for 2020 Olympics
By Ben Morse, CNN Seattle Seahawks’ wide receiver DK Metcalf’s speed went viral last season when he ran the full length of the pitch to…
Continue Reading Rory McIlroy claims first win in 18 months and first as a dad
By Ben Morse, CNN The end of Rory McIlroy’s winning drought just so happened to fall on Mother’s Day — a fitting way to celebrate…
Continue Reading ‘What are you doing here?’ Lorna Falconer says she’s faced racism and sexism in English football
By Becky Thompson and Darren Lewis, CNN You’re hired! Football executive Lorna Falconer has never been on “The Apprentice,” but the…
Continue Reading Lewis Hamilton recovers to overtake Max Verstappen and win fifth straight Spanish Grand Prix
By Matias Grez, CNN Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes pulled off a perfect pit stop strategy to reel in Max Verstappen’s Red Bull and pass the Dutch…
Continue Reading Kentucky Derby winner’s trainer speaks out after doping allegations
Kelly McCleary, CNN If Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit ends up being disqualified for failing a postrace drug test, second-place finisher…
Continue Reading Naomi Osaka named Laureus Sportswoman of the Year as Lewis Hamilton’s social justice work is recognized
By Ben Morse, CNN Naomi Osaka’s continued excellence has been celebrated at the 2021 Laureus World Sports Awards. The 23-year-old was named…
Continue Reading Huge brawl mars hockey game as controversy continues between Rangers and Capitals
By Ben Morse, CNN There were six fights in the opening period of the New York Rangers’ clash with the Washington Capitals game on Wednesday…
Continue Reading Chelsea humbles Real Madrid to set up all English Champions League final
By Ben Church, CNN Chelsea ensured it will be an all English affair in the Champions League final this season after beating Real Madrid in the…
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