Villanova head coach Jay Wright announces his retirement
By CNN Sport Staff Jay Wright has announced his retirement after 21 seasons as head coach for the Villanova Wildcats. During his tenure, Villanova…
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Russian and Belarusian players barred from competing at Wimbledon tennis tournament
CNN’s Jomana Karadsheh reports on a Ukrainian swim team comprised of disabled athletes who have been stranded in Turkey since the Russian invasion on…
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By Aleks Klosok and Anna Chernova, CNN Wimbledon organizers announced on Wednesday that Russian and Belarusian players will not be allowed to compete…
Continue Reading Bradley Wiggins: British Cycling offers Tour de France winner ‘full support’ after he said he was sexually groomed by a coach as a teen
By Issy Ronald, CNN British Cycling says it has contacted five-time Olympic champion and 2012 Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins to offer him…
Continue Reading Alex Honnold: New series offers immersive experience watching ‘Free Solo’ star climb without ropes
By Ben Church, CNN Video produced by Amy Li, CNN Alex Honnold stunned the world when he climbed El Capitan without any safety ropes — and now…
Continue Reading Alex Honnold: New series offers immersive experience watching ‘Free Solo’ star climb without ropes
Alex Honnold stunned the world when he climbed Yosemite’s El Capitan without safety ropes in 2017. The climber now stars in a new virtual reality…
Continue Reading Maria Sharapova announces pregnancy on 35th birthday
By CNN Sports Staff Maria Sharapova, who won all four tennis grand slam titles during her career, celebrated her 35th birthday on Tuesday but will…
Continue Reading Cristiano Ronaldo: Rival fans unite in support of Ronaldo and his family
Aimee Lewis, CNN Rivalries were put aside at Anfield Tuesday as Liverpool and Manchester United’s fans came together for a minute’s…
Continue Reading Bradley Wiggins: Tour de France winner says he was sexually groomed by a coach as a teen
By Issy Ronald, CNN Five-time Olympic champion and 2012 Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins has told Men’s Health UK in an interview he was…
Continue Reading Ash Barty: She’s a tennis grand slam title winner and played pro cricket. Now Aussie star will feature in a leading golf event
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN Just a month after she shocked the tennis world by announcing her retirement from the sport, former world No.1 Ashleigh Barty is…
Continue Reading Boxer Amir Khan says he was robbed at gunpoint in London
By Matias Grez, CNN Boxer Amir Khan says was he robbed at gunpoint on Monday while he was out in London with wife Faryal Makhdoom. “Just had my…
Continue Reading Football world sends condolences to Cristiano Ronaldo and family following news of his baby son’s death
CNN Sport staff The football world has been offering support and sympathy to Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo and his family following the…
Continue Reading Cristiano Ronaldo: Rival fans unite in support of Ronaldo and his family
Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner, Georgina Rodriguez, announced on social media their baby son has died. The Manchester United soccer star, who was…
Continue Reading Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and partner announce newborn son has died
By David Close, CNN Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner, Georgina Rodriguez, announced on social media Monday their baby son has…
Continue Reading Kenya dominates the 2022 Boston Marathon, as Evans Chebet and Peres Jepchirchir win men’s and women’s races
By Wayne Sterling, CNN The world’s oldest annual marathon took place on Patriots’ Day, traditionally the third Monday in April, for the…
Continue Reading Anthony Edwards inspires Timberwolves to shock Game 1 playoff win over Grizzlies
By Jack Bantock, CNN A devastating NBA playoff debut from Anthony Edwards powered the Minnesota Timberwolves to a shock 130-117 Game 1 victory over…
Continue Reading Trae Young’s second half blitz steers Hawks into NBA playoffs
By Jack Bantock, CNN An explosive second-half performance from Trae Young steered the Atlanta Hawks past the Cleveland Cavaliers, 107-101, and into…
Continue Reading Freddy Rincón: A football icon who captured Colombia’s imagination
By Ben Church, CNN It’s rare that a footballer touches a nation’s heart in the way that Freddy Rincón did in Colombia. That is why the…
Continue Reading Miles Bridges: NBA star apologizes for hitting young fan with mouthguard
By Sana Noor Haq, CNN NBA player Miles Bridges has apologized for accidentally hitting a young fan with his mouthguard after he was ejected against…
Continue Reading Daniel Kinahan: Alleged head of ‘murderous organization’ with links to boxing targeted by US government
By CNN Sport staff The US Department of State is offering rewards of up to $5 million for information leading to each of the arrests of three Irish…
Continue Reading Freddy Rincón: Former Colombia captain dies after car crash
By Patrick Sung and Amy Woodyatt, CNN Former Colombia soccer captain Freddy Rincón has died after being involved in a car crash in Cali, the…
Continue Reading Seven-time Olympic champion Allyson Felix announces plans to retire after 2022 season
By Issy Ronald, CNN Allyson Felix — the most decorated US track and field athlete in Olympics history — announced that she plans to…
Continue Reading Cedric McMillan, star bodybuilder, dead at 44
By Jack Guy, CNN Bodybuilder Cedric McMillan has died at the age of 44, his sponsor confirmed Tuesday. “We regret to inform you that our friend…
Continue Reading Shirley Spork: Golf trailblazer and LPGA founder dies aged 94
By Jack Bantock, CNN Shirley Spork, one of 13 founders of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), has died aged 94, the organization said…
Continue Reading What we know and don’t know about quarterback Dwayne Haskins’ death
By Jason Hanna, Wayne Sterling and Rebekah Riess, CNN Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins died when he was struck by a dump truck Saturday…
Continue Reading Los Angeles Lakers: Questionable trades, injuries and a falling star … what went wrong with NBA team
By Ben Morse, CNN Los Angeles’ nickname is the “City of Angels,” but this past season for the Los Angeles Lakers has been one…
Continue Reading Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert suspended from Preakness Stakes
By Wayne Sterling, CNN Hall of Fame horse trainer Bob Baffert will miss the first two legs of horse racing’s Triple Crown. The 69-year-old has…
Continue Reading Freddy Rincón: Former Colombia captain in critical condition with severe head injuries after car crash
By Amy Woodyatt and CNN Español Former Colombia soccer captain Freddy Rincón is in critical condition with severe head injuries after being…
Continue Reading Eya Guezguez: Teen Olympian dies in training accident
By Kevin Dotson, CNN Teenager Eya Guezguez, who sailed for Tunisia in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, died in a training accident Sunday, according to a…
Continue Reading The art of remembrance: How one man’s surfboard became a touching tribute to the lives of thousands of people
By Lydia Armstrong, CNN A funeral oration or an obituary is traditionally how we honor those who have died. But the way we remember loved ones is…
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