MLB reaches labor agreement with players union and Opening Day is set for April 7
By Jacob Lev, David Close and Steve Almasy, CNN The lockout is over. Major League Baseball and the players union on Thursday reached a deal on a new…
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UK sanctions Russian oligarch and Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich
By Amy Woodyatt and Niamh Kennedy, CNN The UK has added Russian oligarch and Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich to its list of sanctioned individuals…
Continue Reading Chelsea made plea for ‘sporting integrity,’ despite oligarch owner being sanctioned after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
The UK has added Russian oligarch and Chelsea F.C. owner Roman Abramovich to its list of sanctioned individuals as part of its efforts to “isolate”…
Continue Reading MLB cancels more games with labor talks not able to reach a deal
By Travis Caldwell and Jacob Lev, CNN Major League Baseball announced Wednesday that Opening Day has been pushed back until at least April 14 as the…
Continue Reading Novak Djokovic won’t play at Indian Wells or Miami Open due to his vaccination status
By Issy Ronald, CNN Novak Djokovic was featured in the men’s singles draw as the No. 2 seed at Indian Wells, but he said Wednesday he…
Continue Reading Former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores says team is trying to push racial discrimination lawsuit out of court
By Jacob Lev, CNN An attorney for former Miami head coach Brian Flores said Wednesday that the team is trying to press the NFL to have his racial…
Continue Reading Brittney Griner: ‘It’s the most audacious hostage taking by a state imaginable,’ says former captive
Two-time Olympic gold medalist and WNBA star Brittney Griner has been arrested in Russia on drug charges when customs officials found cannabis oil in…
Continue Reading Ivan Kuliak: Russian gymnast says he has no regrets about wearing ‘Z’ symbol on podium next to Ukrainian athlete ​– state media
By Ben Church, CNN Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak, who has been widely criticized ​outside Russia for wearing a pro-war symbol on a podium next to a…
Continue Reading Reports: Russell Wilson traded to Denver Broncos
By Ethan Sanabria, CNN In what would be a blockbuster trade, the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos have agreed on a deal that would…
Continue Reading Aaron Rodgers says he will stay with the Green Bay Packers
By David Close and Amir Vera, CNN National Football League quarterback Aaron Rodgers tweeted Tuesday that he plans to remain with the Green Bay…
Continue Reading Brittney Griner: Why so many WNBA stars play basketball overseas
By CNN Sports staff For many years, WNBA players have regularly gone overseas during the WNBA’s off-season to make the most of the higher…
Continue Reading Alexander Zverev handed eight-week suspended ban but can play at Indian Wells
By Issy Ronald, CNN Alexander Zverev will be allowed to play at Indian Wells, after receiving a suspended eight-week ban for his behavior at the…
Continue Reading Winter Paralympics: Ukrainian athletes’ thoughts are with those fighting the invasion back home as they enjoy golden success in Beijing
By Aleks Klosok, CNN Ukraine secured a clean sweep of medals in two more Para biathlon events at the 2022 Winter Paralympics in Beijing on Tuesday.…
Continue Reading Shane Warne died of ‘natural causes’ say Thai authorities as his children speak of ‘the best dad anyone could ask for’
By Jack Bantock, CNN Shane Warne died of natural causes, Thai police said on Monday after releasing details of an autopsy on the Australian cricket…
Continue Reading NFL star Richard Sherman pleads guilty to two misdemeanors and avoids jail time
By Jenn Selva and Steve Almasy, CNN NFL star Richard Sherman will avoid jail time after pleading guilty Monday to two misdemeanor charges and a…
Continue Reading Atlanta Falcons’ Calvin Ridley suspended indefinitely for gambling on NFL games
By Kevin Dotson, CNN Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been suspended indefinitely for gambling on NFL games during the 2021 season,…
Continue Reading Scottie Scheffler wins Arnold Palmer Invitational to secure his second title in three starts
By Matias Grez, CNN Scottie Scheffler had to overcome not only a stacked field to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational, but also some brutal conditions…
Continue Reading These are the sports that Russia has been suspended from
By Matias Grez, Patrick Sung and Wayne Sterling, CNN As Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine, various international sports organizations have…
Continue Reading At least 26 injured as fights break out among fans at Mexican soccer game
By Homero De La Fuente, CNN A mass brawl broke out in the stands of a soccer game in Mexico on Saturday and left at least 26 people injured, two of…
Continue Reading Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel condemns Roman Abramovich chant during tribute to Ukraine
By George Ramsay, CNN Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel said it was “not the moment to give other messages” after fans chanted the name of…
Continue Reading North Carolina defeats Duke, spoils Mike Krzyzewski’s final home game
By Jacob Lev, CNN University of North Carolina spoiled Duke University head coach Mike Krzyzewski’s final home at Cameron Indoor Stadium on…
Continue Reading MLB lockout: What is it? Why is it happening? When is it over?
By Kerry Flynn, CNN Major League Baseball’s biggest stars and newest faces should be at their respective spring training camps in Florida and…
Continue Reading Serena Williams: ‘I should have been at like 30 or 32’ grand slam singles titles
The woman who changed the face of tennis sits down with Christiane Amanpour to talk chasing the record, changing the narrative around her father and…
Continue Reading Family of Shane Warne accept state funeral offer as tributes to former cricketer continue
By George Ramsay, CNN The family of Australian cricketer Shane Warne has accepted the offer of a state funeral following his death, Victoria state…
Continue Reading Haas F1 team terminates contract with Russian driver Nikita Mazepin and title partner Uralkali
By Wayne Sterling, CNN The Haas F1 team has terminated the contract of Russian driver Nikita Mazepin and its title sponsor Uralkali amid…
Continue Reading MLB cancels more spring training games as negotiations drag on between owners and players
By Jacob Lev, CNN Major League Baseball on Friday canceled spring training games through at least March 17 as negotiations on a new collective…
Continue Reading Duke basketball head coach Mike Krzyzewski coaches final home game after 42 seasons
By Emma Tucker, CNN Duke University’s Mike Krzyzewski, the all-time winningest coach in men’s Division I college basketball, is set to…
Continue Reading Russian and Belarusian gymnasts and officials banned from international competitions starting Monday
By Steve Almasy, CNN Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials will be banned indefinitely from competitions, the International Gymnastics…
Continue Reading Serena Williams: ‘I should have been at like 30 or 32’ grand slam singles titles
As the tennis great looks to the future, her new venture fund aims to impact lives by investing in underrepresented founders. She tells Christiane…
Continue Reading Serena Williams: ‘I should have been at like 30 or 32’ grand slam singles titles
By Alicia Lloyd and Christiane Amanpour, CNN Widely considered to be the GOAT of women’s tennis, 23-time grand slam champion Serena Williams…
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