Roger Federer denied entry to Wimbledon grounds by overly eager security guard
The South African comedian ended his seven-year tenure as the host of Comedy Central’s satirical news report “The Daily…
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She’s one of the WNBA’s biggest stars. This is Brittney Griner’s stellar career so far
Cherelle Griner, wife of WNBA star Brittney Griner, speaks at the White House after President Biden announced that Russia released Griner from prison…
Continue Reading Deion Sanders hired as the next head coach for University of Colorado football
Head football coach Deion Sanders has received backlash after announcing he will be leaving Jackson State University, a historically Black college…
Continue Reading Pelé’s daughters say he was hospitalized last week with a lung infection following bout of Covid-19
Football fans in Qatar react to reports of Brazilian legend Pele being…
Continue Reading Paris Saint-Germain chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi says Qatar 2022 is ‘best World Cup ever’
PSG chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi tells Becky Anderson that he thinks the Qatar World Cup is the best footballing event of his…
Continue Reading Iranian protesters celebrate World Cup defeat, as fears surround players’ return
Social media videos show Iranians celebrating the United States’ World Cup match win against their country. CNN’s Jomana Karadsheh has…
Continue Reading Tiger Woods calls for LIV Golf boss Greg Norman to stand down
Tiger Woods called for Greg Norman, the CEO of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series, to step down amid a rift with the PGA…
Continue Reading Christian Pulisic cleared to play for USMNT on Saturday in round of 16 clash against the Netherlands
Video posted to Twitter by the USMNT shows a victorious US team celebrating as they return to their hotel in Qatar after beating Iran and advancing…
Continue Reading USMNT advances to World Cup knockout stage with hard-fought victory over Iran
President Biden had just wrapped his remarks at a Bay City, Michigan chip manufacturing plant when he heard about the USA Men’s National Team’s win…
Continue Reading Iran threatened families of national soccer team, according to security source
Jason Rezaian is a global opinions writer for the Washington Post and served as the post’s correspondent in Tehran, Iran, where he he was unjustly…
Continue Reading ‘Scary our lives are so controversial’: How tug of war over ‘OneLove’ armbands descended into a World Cup sideshow
Christiane Amanpour speaks with Australian Josh Cavallo, one of the few professional footballers to come out as homosexual, on FIFA’s decision to ban…
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US remains unbeaten against England at World Cups after goalless draw in Qatar
Originally Published: 25 NOV 22 15:52 ETUpdated: 25 NOV 22 17:53 ETBy Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — There were no goals in Friday’s…
Continue Reading ‘Football is everything’: How Portugal and Manchester City star Rúben Dias forged his winning mentality
The world’s eyes will all no doubt be focused on Cristiano Ronaldo when Portugal plays in the World Cup. But one of the team’s most pivotal players…
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Canada loses to Belgium in first World Cup match for 36 years
Originally Published: 23 NOV 22 15:56 ETUpdated: 23 NOV 22 16:34 ETBy Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Canada was taught a tough…
Continue Reading ‘I’m waiting for someone to wake me up,’ says Saudi sports minister after remarkable win over Argentina
After Saudi Arabia’s historic win against Argentina at the Qatar World Cup, the Kingdom’s sports minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal spoke…
Continue Reading ‘I’m waiting for someone to wake me up,’ says Saudi sports minister after remarkable win over Argentina
In a surprise upset, Saudi Arabia defeated Argentina 2-1 in their Group C match at the World Cup. The last three teams to beat Argentina at a World…
Continue Reading Can China’s Zhou Guanyu do for F1 what Yao Ming did for basketball?
China’s Zhou Guanyu is now China’s first F1 race car driver, an accomplishment in a sport often dominated by the West. CNN’s Marc Stewart met with…
Continue Reading US journalist says he was initially denied entry to a stadium because of rainbow t-shirt
CNN’s Poppy Harlow, Don Lemon, and Kaitlan Collins speak to journalist Grant Wahl who was temporarily detained by security for wearing a rainbow…
Continue Reading England’s Harry Kane and several other European captains told not to wear ‘OneLove’ armband at World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino spoke out against Western critics of Qatar’s human rights record on the eve of the 2022 World…
Continue Reading England’s Harry Kane and several other European captains told not to wear ‘OneLove’ armband at World Cup
Dr. Naser Mohamed, the first prominent openly gay Qatari and now activist, tells Sara Sidner about the abuse he suffered and why he couldn’t stay…
Continue Reading Iran players remain silent during national anthem at World Cup in apparent protest at Iranian regime
The Iranian government is stepping up its deadly crackdowns on demonstrators amid ongoing protests. CNN’s Jomana Karadsheh…
Continue Reading World Cup fans acclimatize to desert accommodation — in tents and portacabins
Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy apologized after security staff threatened a Danish TV crew who were broadcasting live in Doha ahead…
Continue Reading ‘I believe movement is life,’ says Didier Drogba, the winner of inaugural CNN ‘Off the Pitch’ prize at Dubai Globe Soccer Awards
Chelsea and Ivory Coast legend Didier Drogba talks to CNN’s Becky Anderson about his win at the Globe Soccer Awards, the World Cup and his…
Continue Reading ‘I’m essentially starting a new life,’ says Isaac Humphries as he becomes the only openly gay man playing top-flight basketball
In an exclusive interview with CNN Sport’s Amanda Davies, Australian center Isaac Humphries comes out as the only openly gay man playing top-flight…
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Iranian football legend Ali Daei refuses to attend World Cup in solidarity with protesters
By Mostafa Salem, CNN Iran’s record international goalscorer Ali Daei said on Monday that he refused an invitation to attend the World Cup in…
Continue Reading No undefeated teams left in NFL in 2022, as the Philadelphia Eagles lose to the Washington Commanders, 32-21
By Ben Morse, CNN And then there were none. After the Philadelphia Eagles were defeated 32-21 by the Washington Commanders on Monday night, no…
Continue Reading How Diego Maradona redefined football in the space of less than five minutes
By Marcela Mora y Araujo, for CNN Video by Patrick Sung, CNN If the history of film was once described as before and after “Gone with the…
Continue Reading Cristiano Ronaldo says Manchester United owners ‘don’t care about the club’
By Ben Church, CNN No one seems safe from Cristiano Ronaldo’s wrath at the moment. The superstar has been on a war-path against his current…
Continue Reading Cristiano Ronaldo says Manchester United owners ‘don’t care about the club’
In an interview with Piers Morgan for TalkTV, Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo said he is being forced out by the club. CNN’s Coy Wire…
Continue Reading How the ‘world’s most famous football’ became a ‘gift from God’ for former referee Ali Bin Nasser
By George Ramsay, CNN The two goals are perhaps as famous as each other — the first fabled for its audacity and guile, the second for its…
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