Arsenal FC: ‘Irresponsible’ crypto fan token ads broke advertising standards, regulator rules
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN The UK’s advertising regulator has labeled two promotions for fan tokens by Arsenal as “irresponsible,” ruling…
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Beijing Winter Olympics: NHL players won’t participate in 2022 Games
By Jill Martin, CNN National Hockey League (NHL) players will not take part in the men’s ice hockey tournament at the upcoming 2022 Winter…
Continue Reading Ryan Kelly: Indianapolis Colts player and wife Emma mourn the loss of daughter
By Wayne Sterling, CNN Indianapolis Colts center Ryan Kelly and his wife, Emma, are mourning the loss of their baby girl, Mary Katherine, on social…
Continue Reading NHL to pause season Wednesday and resume after Christmas
By Jill Martin, CNN Because of Covid-19 issues, the National Hockey League and NHL Players Association have announced updated plans and now will…
Continue Reading English Premier League witnesses surge in Covid-19 cases with 77% of players double jabbed
By Kevin Dotson and Ben Church, CNN The English Premier League has seen a sharp rise in new Covid-19 cases among players as the Omicron variant…
Continue Reading World Cup every two years would generate extra $4.4 billion in revenue over four years, FIFA says
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN A biennial World Cup would generate in excess of $4.4 billion in revenue over a four-year cycle, delegates at FIFA’s…
Continue Reading Las Vegas Raiders snatch last-gasp victory over Covid-depleted Browns to preserve playoff hopes
By Jack Bantock, CNN The Las Vegas Raiders secured a last-second 16-14 victory over a Cleveland Browns team ravaged by Covid-19 absences to reignite…
Continue Reading His body ‘totally depleted’ by distance running, Ryan Hall became reenergized after turning to weightlifting
By George Ramsay, CNN Ryan Hall may hold the fastest marathon and half marathon times for a US athlete, but these days he admits that running…
Continue Reading His body ‘totally depleted’ by distance running, Ryan Hall became reenergized after turning to weightlifting
Ryan Hall was one of the world’s best marathoners. Today, his workouts — and physique — are a little different. He’s just completed a unusual…
Continue Reading NBA to allow teams with Covid-19 issues to sign replacement players, memo says
By Wayne Sterling, CNN The National Basketball Association (NBA) will allow teams dealing with Covid-19 issues to add replacement players due to the…
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From long testing lines and canceled shows, New York City is dealing with new spike in covid-related…
Continue Reading 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…
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