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Sports reporter Grant Wahl died of a ruptured aortic aneurysm at World Cup, his wife says
Grant Wahl, the American soccer reporter who collapsed and died while covering the World Cup in Qatar, died of an aortic aneurysm that ruptured, his…
Continue Reading Mississippi State names Zach Arnett as the team’s next head football coach after death of Mike Leach
Mississippi State University head football coach Mike Leach died from heart condition complications, the university announced. He was…
Continue Reading ‘We’re so used to the ‘other’ playing it but now it’s here:’ What it means for Qataris to experience a World Cup
CNN anchor Fareed Zakaria examines the long history of sports activism and responds to critics who say sports should be kept out of…
Continue Reading Body of journalist Grant Wahl returned to US for autopsy, manager says, after his death at World Cup in Qatar
Sports journalist Guillem Balagué shared a house with US journalist Grant Wahl who died while covering the World Cup 2022. Speaking with CNN’s…
Continue Reading Grant Wahl: A charming, kind and talented journalist
CNN’s Don Riddell and Darren Lewis remember prominent American sportswriter Grant Wahl, who died in Qatar after collapsing while covering the World…
Continue Reading American journalist Grant Wahl dies after collapsing at Qatar World Cup
NBA star LeBron James remarks on the death of prominent American journalist Grant Wahl, who died in Qatar after collapsing while covering the World…
Continue Reading American journalist Grant Wahl dies after collapsing at Qatar World Cup
CNN sports analyst Christine Brennan remembers her friend and colleague Grant Wahl, the respected soccer journalist who unexpectedly died in Qatar…
Continue Reading 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…
Continue Reading 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…
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