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After message from Trump, UFC marks sports’ return during coronavirus pandemic

May 10, 2020 5:41 AM CNN

After a message of approval from President Donald Trump, UFC 249 unfolded to mark the return of high-profile sports after a roughly two-month absence…

Trump congratulates UFC ahead of match saying ‘we want our sports back’

May 10, 2020 3:55 AM CNN

President Donald Trump congratulated the UFC and its president, Dana White, for bringing sports back and their “big match” in a recorded…

Diego Maradona autographs shirt to help poor district of Buenos Aires

May 9, 2020 9:48 AM CNN

Diego Maradona is helping in the fight against coronavirus in his home city by autographing a replica of the Argentina jersey he wore in the…

UFC fighter Ronaldo Souza pulled from event after positive coronavirus test

May 9, 2020 6:19 AM CNN

Ronaldo “Jacaré” Souza will not be on the UFC 249 preliminary card Saturday after testing positive for the coronavirus. Souza was to…

Ferguson and Gaethje headline UFC 249, the first major US sports event since coronavirus shutdown

May 9, 2020 5:43 AM CNN

Sports fans are itching for some action, and Ultimate Fighting Championship just might have the answer. UFC 249, the first major US sporting event…

US women’s national soccer team players ask for appeal and trial delay after judge dismisses equal pay claims

May 8, 2020 10:45 PM CNN

One week after a federal judge dismissed the equal pay claims in the US Women’s National Team players’ lawsuit against the US Soccer…

These CrossFit workout routines will allow you to train like the fittest athletes on Earth

May 8, 2020 7:42 AM CNN

Stuck at home and struggling for motivation to get fit during the coronavirus pandemic? We may be able to help you. We’ve asked four CrossFit…

These CrossFit workout routines will allow you to train like the fittest athletes on Earth

May 8, 2020 7:42 AM CNN

Stuck at home and struggling for motivation to get fit during the coronavirus pandemic? We may be able to help you. We’ve asked four CrossFit…

Tottenham star Son Heung-min completes military training with flying colors

May 8, 2020 4:54 AM CNN

Son Heung-min’s eye for a goal is well known — the Tottenham Hotspur star was this week voted to have scored the Premier League goal of…

PlayStation, haircuts, and cooking injuries: Two world champion brothers on life in lockdown

May 8, 2020 3:22 AM CNN

Life under lockdown can be challenging for elite sports stars, but not many world champions have to share a confined space with a fellow world…

Roberto Herrera named head football coach at San Elizario High School

May 7, 2020 9:27 PM Adrian Ochoa

SAM ELIZARIO, Texas — The San Elizario Eagles have found their next head football coach, and they didn’t have to look very far. Roberto Herrera will…

Kicking off: Texans at Chiefs to open season Sept. 10

May 7, 2020 7:31 PM Associated Press

The Kansas City Chiefs will open defense of their Super Bowl championship by hosting Houston on Sept. 10 in the NFL’s annual kickoff game —…

Michael Jordan’s children reveal the extent of their dad’s competitive streak

May 7, 2020 1:04 PM CNN

From superior athleticism to his tireless work ethic, there are many contributing factors that make Michael Jordan one of the greatest basketball…

Michael Jordan’s children reveal the extent of their dad’s competitive streak

May 7, 2020 1:04 PM CNN

From superior athleticism to his tireless work ethic, there are many contributing factors that make Michael Jordan one of the greatest basketball…

Italian soccer league should ‘finish properly,’ says Alessandro Del Piero

May 7, 2020 12:25 PM CNN

From playing without fans in attendance to completing seasons in different countries, organizers are searching for ways to get soccer back underway.…

‘I don’t want to die,’ says UFC boss Dana White as sport gets back to business amid pandemic

May 7, 2020 3:54 AM CNN

The eyes of the sports world — and quite possibly beyond — are on Dana White and his Ultimate Fighting Championship, with three fight…

‘I don’t want to die,’ says UFC boss Dana White as sport gets back to business amid pandemic

May 7, 2020 3:54 AM CNN

The eyes of the sports world — and quite possibly beyond — are on Dana White and his Ultimate Fighting Championship, with three fight…

‘I don’t want to die,’ say UFC boss Dana White as sport gets back to business amid pandemic

May 7, 2020 2:42 AM CNN

The eyes of the sports world — and quite possibly beyond — are on Dana White and his Ultimate Fighting Championship, with three fight…

Chris Jans to remain at New Mexico State as head hoops coach

May 6, 2020 2:16 PM Nate Ryan

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Despite strong interest from East Tennessee State, Chris Jans will remain in Las Cruces. After a week in which the New…

Rafael Nadal says 2020 tennis season is ‘practically lost’ due to coronavirus pandemic

May 6, 2020 4:49 AM CNN

Rafael Nadal fears the 2020 tennis season has been lost to the coronavirus pandemic and admits he is already focusing his attention on next…

Buy! Buy! Buy! There’s a bull market in Michael Jordan sneakers

May 6, 2020 3:30 AM CNN

If stocks have taken a pounding over the last few weeks, there has been a bull market raging in Michael Jordan’s range of Air Jordan sneakers.…

Buy! Buy! Buy! There’s a bull market in Michael Jordan sneakers

May 6, 2020 3:30 AM CNN

If stocks have taken a pounding over the last few weeks, there has been a bull market raging in Michael Jordan’s range of Air Jordan sneakers.…

Zoom calls, donuts and social media challenges: How an Olympic champion is observing Ramadan during the coronavirus pandemic

May 6, 2020 3:00 AM CNN

The holy month of Ramadan is usually a time for families and friends to come together, but the coronavirus pandemic has changed everything. Holy…

Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell ready to ‘move forward,’ Utah Jazz executive says

May 5, 2020 9:11 PM CNN

The Utah Jazz became one of the most talked-about teams when Rudy Gobert tested positive for Covid-19 on March 11. It caused the NBA to cancel the…

The billion-dollar move that Michael Jordan almost missed

May 5, 2020 1:43 PM CNN

As old sayings go, not many have stood the test of time better than “mother knows best.” But when faced with two of the most…

Coronavirus pandemic offers ‘opportunity for F1 to change,’ says Nico Hulkenberg

May 5, 2020 1:15 PM CNN

Nine-year Formula 1 veteran Nico Hulkenberg believes the enforced break the sport is having to undergo because of the coronavirus pandemic offers the…

Coronavirus pandemic offers ‘opportunity for F1 to change,’ says Nico Hulkenberg

May 5, 2020 1:15 PM CNN

Nine-year Formula 1 veteran Nico Hulkenberg believes the enforced break the sport is having to undergo because of the coronavirus pandemic offers the…