WLOS By Chris Womack Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — You can be any shape or size to play basketball for Warren Wilson, as long as you meet the other criteria of head coach Robin Martin-Davis. “Biggest thing for me is just I would say heart and hustle all
Continue Reading CNN By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Luis Díaz scored two goals to help Colombia stun Brazil in a World Cup qualifier on Thursday, as his father watched on from the stands just a week after being released by kidnappers. Luis Manuel Díaz looked overcome with emotion as he witnessed his son net an impressive
Continue Reading CNN By George Ramsay, Amanda Davies and Sam Krumov, CNN (CNN) — Dimitar Berbatov’s successful soccer career took him to top-flight leagues in Germany, England, France, Greece and India, scoring more than 250 goals and winning 10 trophies. But his latest endeavor could be his biggest challenge to date. Four years after calling time on his
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CNN By Coy Wire and Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — From the first moment Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve Young began coaching his daughters’ high school flag football team, he was captivated. “I was blown away at their sense of, ‘Oh my gosh, I no longer love football because I get to watch it.
Continue Reading CNN By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Leylah Fernandez led Canada to a first ever Billie Jean King Cup triumph on Sunday, securing the title with a 6-2 6-3 win over Italy’s Jasmine Paolini. Fernandez, the world No. 20, was undefeated in her five matches over the week as Canada beat Poland and host nation
Continue Reading CNN By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Billing itself as the world’s largest annual international team competition in women’s sport, the Billie Jean King Cup is akin to the World Cup of tennis, pitting countries from around the world against one another. Tennis great Billie Jean King lent her name to the tournament – which
Continue Reading CNN By Bianna Golodryga, Ben Church and Henry Hullah, CNN (CNN) — South Africa’s two-time Olympic champion Caster Semenya told CNN that having to take testosterone-reducing medication in order to compete internationally was “hell” and had a negative impact on her health. In her new book, “The Race To Be Myself,’ Semenya describes the damaging
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Originally Published: 01 NOV 23 18:59 ET Updated: 01 NOV 23 19:05 ET By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Hall of Fame college basketball head coach Bob Knight, whose Indiana University teams won three national championships under his guidance, has died at the age of 83, his family announced on Wednesday. This is a developing
Continue Reading (CNN) — The US’ participation in the Women’s World Cup is over, ending in the cruelest of defeats. After a tense match, the sort which causes the stomach to churn, it is Sweden which progresses to the quarterfinals, stopping the two-time defending champion from achieving a historic third consecutive world title, with a thrilling penalty
Continue Reading Christiane Amanpour speaks with U.S. soccer legend Brandi Chastain and former England player and Lioness Lianne Sanderson about the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
Continue Reading Dr. Charles Hattemer, who led the cardiology team that provided care to Damar Hamlin, discusses what parents should do to protect their kids from a heart problem while they are playing sports.
Continue Reading Originally Published: 25 JUL 23 10:59 ET Updated: 25 JUL 23 12:02 ET By Eric Levenson and David Close, CNN (CNN) — Bronny James, the son of NBA star LeBron James, suffered a cardiac arrest during basketball practice at the University of Southern California and was hospitalized on Monday, according to a statement from a
Continue Reading Bronny James, son of Los Angeles Lakers player Lebron James, suffered a cardiac arrest while practicing basketball, according to his family. CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports on what this means.
Continue Reading Alexandra Popp scored twice as Germany dominated Morocco 6-0 at the Women’s World Cup on Monday in what is the biggest score line of the tournament so far. Meantime, Italy triumphed in a feisty encounter with Argentina thanks to an 87th-minute winner from Cristiana Girelli. Former New Zealand captain Rebecca Smith broke down both matches with CNN’s Amanda Davies.
Continue Reading The US Women’s National Team enters the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup as the two-time defending champion and arguably the favorite to win an unprecedented third consecutive title. CNN’s Amanda Davies reports.
Continue Reading Tom Brady exclusively revealed to CNN Sport that he is returning to competitive sport after retiring from the NFL earlier this year as a team owner in the E1 Series. He speaks to Don Riddell about his new venture.
Continue Reading Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham talks about how club was able to sign World Cup winner and 7-time Ballon d’or winner Lionel Messi.
Continue Reading England women’s coach Sarina Wiegman talks to CNN Sport’s Amanda Davies about the spate of anterior cruciate ligament injuries in the lead up to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Continue Reading When the Women’s World Cup kicks off in Australia and New Zealand, the sport will be missing several of the game’s superstars due to ACL injuries. Arsenal star Vivianne Miedema spoke to CNN Sport’s Christina Macfarlane about the issue.
Continue Reading With Wimbledon 2023 in full swing, discover why hundreds of thousands of cups of Pimm’s are served at the tournament each year and learn how you can make the perfect Pimm’s in time for the tennis.
Continue Reading Originally launched in 2000, SlamBall has become well known for viral social media clips of crazy moves and slamdunks. After a two-decade hiatus the sport is making a return in Las Vegas this July.
Continue Reading Atlanta native Christopher Eubanks joins CNN This Morning to discuss his recent success in his first ever Wimbledon appearance. The 27-year-old reached the quarter-finals, where he fell to #3 Daniil Medvedev in 5 sets despite a valiant effort.
Continue Reading The World Cup winning US women’s soccer team, led by co-captain Megan Rapinoe, celebrate on the steps of the New York City Hall in Manhattan.
Continue Reading CNN This Morning catches up with breakout golfer Rose Zhang ahead of her PGA Championship debut and first major as a pro at Baltusrol in New Jersey. The California native has stirred up a lot of excitement as the first woman to ever win an NCAA golf title twice, and the first since 1951 to win on her LPGA debut. Zhang discusses making history along her journey to the majors.
Continue Reading CNN’s Christina Macfarlane sat down with 20-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer to discuss his life after retirement, including his experience interacting with fans.
Continue Reading Originally Published: 04 JUL 23 10:12 ET Updated: 04 JUL 23 12:28 ET By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Senbere Teferi looked to be mere seconds away from defending her Peachtree Road Race title. That is, until she took a wrong turn just before the finish line. The first three competitors of the women’s elite
Continue Reading Speaking exclusively to CNN’s Christina Macfarlane, Federer reflected on his retirement, which has seen him help coach his boys and doing some meaningful work with his foundation that supports educational projects in Southern Africa and Switzerland. Federer also took some time to tell us about how he sometimes gets mistaken for rival stars, and gave us insight into his cameo appearance as a member of Coldplay recently.
Continue Reading Crunching the numbers is something that Britain’s Eugene Amo-Dadzie is used to doing in his career as an accountant, but crushing them is something he’s started doing on the track. The world’s fastest accountant spoke with World Sport’s Amanda Davies about his experience and Olympic aspirations.
Continue Reading North Korea’s most famous football star hasn’t been seen in three years. Han Kwang Song made his last pubic appearance in August of 2020, winning the Qatar Stars League Trophy for Al-Duhail. Since then, his whereabouts have been unknown. CNN’s Paula Hancocks reports.
Continue Reading 50 years after founding the WTA, Billie Jean King tells Christiane Amanpour about her trailblazing career, the difficulties facing players today and how being a pro athlete is “tough” but a “privilege.”
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