NBA to allow teams with Covid-19 issues to sign replacement players, memo says
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Rafael Nadal tests positive for Covid-19 following Abu Dhabi comeback
By Aleks Klosok, CNN Rafael Nadal has tested positive for Covid-19 after arriving back in Spain from Abu Dhabi, the 20-time grand slam champion said…
Continue Reading Quidditch leagues to change name, citing J.K. Rowling’s ‘anti-trans positions’
By Jack Guy, CNN Two US quidditch leagues are set to choose a new name for the “Harry Potter“-inspired sport, due to trademark issues and…
Continue Reading New Orleans Saints stymie Tom Brady and Tampa Bay Buccaneers
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN The New Orleans Saints delivered a 9-0 shutout over the disappointing Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tom Brady on Sunday. The…
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Jurgen Klopp fumes over refereeing decisions after Liverpool’s entertaining draw against Tottenham
By Ben Church, CNN The seeming inconsistency in the use of VAR over the weekend has raised questions about the standard of officiating in the English…
Continue Reading Peng Shuai denies making sexual assault allegation against retired Communist Party leader, but WTA concerns persist
Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai has denied making sexual assault allegations against a retired Communist Party leader, following more than a month of…
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These are the latest Covid-19 postponements and cancellations in professional and college sports
By Steve Almasy and Homero De la Fuente, CNN Covid-19 has become the main opponent of several professional leagues and university sports programs as…
Continue Reading Peng Shuai denies making sexual assault allegation against retired Communist Party leader, but WTA concerns persist
By Helen Regan and Jacob Lev, CNN Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai has denied making sexual assault allegations against a retired Communist Party…
Continue Reading Amir Assadollahzadeh: Fearing torture and possible execution, Iranian powerlifter quit team in Norway and ran for his life
By Don Riddell, CNN Athletes who are good enough to compete in the world championships are among the very best in their field. They dedicate their…
Continue Reading Amir Assadollahzadeh: Fearing torture and possible execution, Iranian powerlifter quit team in Norway and ran for his life
Amir Assadollahzadeh has enjoyed a storied career as a powerlifter. He’s been competing for 18 years, and in his 11 years with the Iranian national…
Continue Reading Denver Broncos QB Teddy Bridgewater released from hospital, now in concussion protocol
By Amir Vera, CNN Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was released from the hospital Monday morning and is now in the NFL’s concussion…
Continue Reading Premier League roundup: Manchester City extends lead at the top as Chelsea loses ground in title race
By Matias Grez, CNN Manchester City extended its lead at the top of the Premier League to four points with a 4-0 hammering of relegation-threatened…
Continue Reading The NFL has updated its Covid protocols as the virus disrupts game schedules
By Kevin Dotson, CNN A day after the NFL was forced to postpone three Week 15 games as it grapples with a surge in Covid-19 cases among players, the…
Continue Reading Tiger Woods and his son Charlie finish 2nd at PNC Championship
By Alaa Elassar and Theresa Waldrop, CNN Tiger Woods and his son Charlie blazed their way to a second place finish at the PNC Championship,…
Continue Reading Wisconsin basketball player raises more than $150,000 for hometown after deadly tornadoes
By Brenley Goertzen, CNN Wisconsin men’s basketball player Chris Vogt was traveling to play in a crucial matchup against Ohio State last…
Continue Reading Wisconsin basketball player raises more than $150,000 for hometown after deadly tornadoes
University of Wisconsin men’s basketball player Chris Vogt raised more than $150,000 for his hometown of Mayfield, Kentucky, following the deadly…
Continue Reading Premier League match between Aston Villa and Burnley postponed hours before kickoff due to Covid-19 issues
By Homero De la Fuente, CNN The English Premier League match between Aston Villa and Burnley has been postponed due to an increased amount of…
Continue Reading Robert Lewandowski breaks Gerd Muller’s 49-year goalscoring record in Bayern Munich win
By Matias Grez, CNN Robert Lewandowski scored his 43rd Bundesliga goal of 2021 to break Gerd Muller’s 49-year record of most goals scored in a…
Continue Reading Jake Paul defeats Tyron Woodley with a knockout in the 6th round
By Alaa Elassar, CNN YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul knocked out UFC welterweight champ Tyron Woodley during their rematch fight in Florida on…
Continue Reading Covid leads to NFL, NHL postponements, NCAA delays and cancellations
By Steve Almasy and Homero De la Fuente, CNN Covid-19 is causing headaches for professional leagues and university sports programs, who find…
Continue Reading Donald Parham Jr.: Los Angeles Chargers tight end in ‘stable condition’ having been carted off after head injury
By Ben Morse, CNN Los Angeles Chargers tight end Donald Parham Jr. is in a “stable condition” after he suffered a head injury during his…
Continue Reading Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez reveal sex of unborn twins with adorable family video
By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Cristiano Ronaldo and his pregnant partner, Georgina Rodriguez, have revealed the sex of their unborn twins in a video that is…
Continue Reading Red Bull Racing boss Christian Horner says right decision was made in F1 title decider as he praises ‘absolutely outstanding’ Max Verstappen
By Amanda Davies and George Ramsay, CNN Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner says the decision to allow racing on the last lap of…
Continue Reading Red Bull Racing boss Christian Horner says right decision was made in F1 title decider as he praises ‘absolutely outstanding’ Max Verstappen
Having edged seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton to the 2021 world title, young star Max Verstappen can now slow down and reflect on arguably the…
Continue Reading Red Bull Racing boss Christian Horner says right decision was made in F1 title decider as he praises ‘absolutely outstanding’ Max Verstappen
Red Bull team boss Christian Horner speaks to CNN’s Amanda…
Continue Reading Thursday Night Football: Patrick Mahomes throws walkoff overtime touchdown in thrilling Kansas City Chiefs win over Los Angeles Chargers
By Ben Morse, CNN Patrick Mahomes threw a game-winning touchdown to tight-end Travis Kelce in overtime to clinch a thrilling comeback 34-28 win for…
Continue Reading These are the latest Covid-19 postponements and cancellations in professional and college sports
Former Surgeon General Jerome Adams joins New Day to discuss recent Covid-19 outbreaks on college campuses across the…
Continue Reading The NFL and NBA are changing their Covid-19 protocols as cases rise
By Steve Almasy and Jill Martin, CNN Two of the top professional sports leagues in the country are tightening their Covid-19 protocols in response to…
Continue Reading Late NFL star Vincent Jackson diagnosed with Stage 2 CTE
By Homero De la Fuente, CNN Former NFL star Vincent Jackson, who died in February at the age of 38, was found to have Stage 2 CTE, researchers at the…
Continue Reading Urban Meyer fired as head coach of Jacksonville Jaguars
NFL writer Ian Rapoport discusses the timeline of events that led to the firing of Urban Meyer as head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars. The…
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