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AFCON: Game between Mali and Tunisia ends in chaos as referee blows full-time whistle too early

January 12, 2022 9:34 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Church, CNN The African Cup of Nations game between Tunisia and Mali ended in chaos on Wednesday after the referee blew the full-time whistle…

What we know: Novak Djokovic and Australian Open timeline

January 12, 2022 7:00 AM CNN Newsource

By CNN staff Novak Djokovic’s Australian Open participation has provided a tumultuous backdrop to the tournament. The Serbian world No. 1 was…

Former Turkey international defender Ahmet Calik dies at age 27

January 12, 2022 5:58 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Morse, CNN Former Turkey international Ahmet Calik has died at the age of 27, his former club Konyaspor confirmed on Tuesday. “We are…

Olympic medalist Deon Lendore dies aged 29

January 12, 2022 5:26 AM CNN Newsource

By George Ramsay, CNN Deon Lendore, an Olympic and world championship medalist from Trinidad and Tobago, died in a car accident in Texas on Monday.…

Ja Morant stars as rampaging Grizzlies beat Warriors for 10th straight victory

January 12, 2022 4:21 AM CNN Newsource

By Jack Bantock, CNN Ja Morant scored a game-high 29 points to help fire the Memphis Grizzlies to an NBA-best 10th straight victory with a 116-108…

Joe Judge becomes fifth NFL coach to be fired as New York Giants part ways

January 12, 2022 4:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Morse, CNN Joe Judge became the fifth NFL coach to be fired after he was relieved of his duties by the New York Giants on Tuesday. The team…

What we know: Novak Djokovic and Australian Open timeline

January 11, 2022 11:50 PM CNN

Tennis star Novak Djokovic has admitted he did not immediately isolate after testing positive for Covid-19 in December — but denied knowing he had…

Djokovic admits he didn’t immediately isolate after positive Covid test, as Australia probes possible discrepancies in tests

January 11, 2022 9:47 PM CNN Newsource

By Jessie Yeung, CNN Tennis star Novak Djokovic on Wednesday admitted he did not immediately isolate after testing positive for Covid-19 last month…

Kelechi Iheanacho fires Nigeria to AFCON victory against Egypt as Mohamed Salah struggles

January 11, 2022 11:42 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Church, CNN Kelechi Iheanacho scored a goal of real quality as Nigeria won its opening game of the Africa Cup of Nations against Egypt. The…

No. 3 Georgia defeats No. 1 Alabama to win first college football championship in 41 years

January 11, 2022 5:37 AM CNN

The Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide 33-18 in the College Football Playoff national championship game in Indianapolis. It’s…

Novak Djokovic is ‘the best player in the history of men’s tennis’ but he is leaving a ‘complicated’ legacy off the court

January 11, 2022 4:32 AM CNN Newsource

By George Ramsay, CNN Even by the standards of Novak Djokovic’s eventful tennis career — replete with trophies and jaw-dropping…

Novak Djokovic is ‘the best player in the history of men’s tennis’ but he is leaving a ‘complicated’ legacy off the court

January 11, 2022 4:32 AM CNN

The Australian Border Force is investigating whether Novak Djokovic submitted a false travel declaration ahead of arrival to Australia, a source with…

World No. 1 speedskater Erin Jackson is going to Beijing 2022 after teammate gives up place

January 11, 2022 3:35 AM CNN Newsource

By Amy Woodyatt, CNN The world’s No. 1 ranked speedskater Erin Jackson is headed to the Beijing Olympics after her friend and teammate gave up…

Rachel Balkovec to become first woman to manage a minor league team

January 11, 2022 2:59 AM CNN Newsource

By Wayne Sterling, CNN Rachel Balkovec will become the first woman to manage a minor league team. Balkovec will manage the Tampa Tarpons, the New…

Don Maynard, pro football Hall of Famer and New York Jets star, dies at 86

January 10, 2022 3:34 PM CNN Newsource

By CNN Sports staff Don Maynard, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, known for helping the New York Jets win Super Bowl III, has died,…

No. 3 Georgia defeats No. 1 Alabama to win first college football championship in 41 years

January 10, 2022 2:38 PM CNN

CNN’s Andy Scholes reports on how players on both teams prepare for the much anticipated rematch between Georgia and Alabama in the College Football…

Judge orders Djokovic be freed from immigration detention in Australia

January 10, 2022 11:18 AM CNN

Tennis star Novak Djokovic wins his visa appeal in…

Dolphins, Vikings, Bears part ways with coaches following disappointing seasons

January 10, 2022 9:48 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Morse and Wayne Sterling, CNN As is now tradition, the end of the NFL regular season spells the end of the road for some coaches’ or…

No. 3 Georgia defeats No. 1 Alabama to win first college football championship in 41 years

January 10, 2022 9:23 AM CNN Newsource

By Steve Almasy, CNN The Georgia Bulldogs won their first Division I football title since the 1980 season, upsetting the No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide…

Klay Thompson makes triumphant return to Warriors after grueling two-and-a-half-year absence

January 10, 2022 6:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Jack Bantock, CNN After 941 days away from the game, it took Klay Thompson just 40 seconds to exorcise the demons of a torrid, injury-ridden…

Nick Kyrgios tests positive for Covid-19 ahead of Australian Open

January 10, 2022 5:25 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Church and Amy Woodyatt, CNN Nick Kyrgios says he hopes to take part in the Australian Open despite testing positive for Covid-19. The…

NFL playoffs set after Las Vegas Raiders’ dramatic overtime victory over LA Chargers

January 10, 2022 4:09 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Morse, CNN And so, there were 14. After a wild Week 18 of regular season NFL action, the playoff picture was confirmed with the lucky 14 teams…

Judge orders Djokovic be freed from immigration detention in Australia

January 10, 2022 12:20 AM CNN Newsource

By Helen Regan and Jessie Yeung, CNN World tennis No. 1 Novak Djokovic should be allowed to defend his men’s singles title at the Australian…

Timothy LeDuc is set to become the first openly non-binary athlete to compete at a Winter Olympics

January 9, 2022 1:21 PM CNN Newsource

By Homero De la Fuente and Alaa Elassar, CNN American figure skater Timothy LeDuc is set to become the first openly non-binary athlete to compete at…

NFL’s Denver Broncos dismiss head coach Vic Fangio after third straight year missing playoffs

January 9, 2022 10:21 AM CNN Newsource

By Eric Levenson, CNN The Denver Broncos parted ways with head coach Vic Fangio on Sunday morning after his third straight season without making the…

Genevieve Beacom becomes first woman to pitch in the Australian Baseball League

January 9, 2022 9:59 AM CNN Newsource

By Wayne Sterling, CNN History was made in Australia Friday as Genevieve Beacom became the first woman to pitch in the Australian Baseball League…

Nathan Chen breaks short program record at US Figure Skating Championships

January 9, 2022 8:55 AM CNN Newsource

By George Ramsay, CNN Figure skater Nathan Chen broke his own US scoring record in the men’s short program at the US Figure Skating…

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Chargers: Division rivals clash in win-and-in game for NFL playoffs

January 9, 2022 5:59 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Morse, CNN And so, it all comes down to this: the Los Angeles Chargers at the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday Night Football. The winner qualifies…

Novak Djokovic’s visa hearing looms as Australian government request for delay is rejected

January 9, 2022 4:27 AM CNN Newsource

By Hannah Ritchie, Ally Barnard and George Ramsay, CNN An Australian government request to delay Novak Djokovic’s visa hearing by two days has…

NFL Week 18: Which records could be broken in the exciting final round of games?

January 9, 2022 12:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Morse, CNN The NFL season has never been bigger. For the first time in its history, the 2021 season saw teams play 17 regular season games,…

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