Sports Archives

Dr. Fauci takes a break from fighting the pandemic to throw the first pitch of the MLB season

July 23, 2020 11:19 PM CNN

Dr. Anthony Fauci is many things, most notably the country’s top infectious disease expert and a highly trusted figure during the ongoing…

Cleveland Indians will talk with Native American leaders about team name, owner says

July 23, 2020 11:08 PM CNN

Major League Baseball’s Cleveland Indians will consult with Native American leaders as the franchise continues looking into the path forward…

Baseball is making Black Lives Matter center stage on Opening Day

July 23, 2020 8:55 PM CNN

America’s pastime is sending a loud message as it begins its condensed season: Black lives matter. For decades, fans have claimed baseball…

Mike Tyson, 54, is returning to the ring to box again

July 23, 2020 8:51 PM CNN

Boxing legend Mike Tyson, 54, announced on Thursday that he will be climbing back into the ring for an exhibition bout against another all-time great…

El Paso bat company supplies Major League Baseball players

July 23, 2020 8:00 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas — Located just blocks away from Southwest University Park is the Powerbull Bat Company. It’s a baseball bat manufacturer that is…

Washington Nationals star tests positive for Covid-19 hours before home opener

July 23, 2020 3:13 PM CNN

Washington Nationals left fielder Juan Soto has tested positive for Covid-19. Soto will miss the team’s opener against the New York Yankees…

The Boston Red Sox put up a Black Lives Matter billboard over the Massachusetts Turnpike

July 23, 2020 12:59 PM CNN

The Boston Red Sox are showing their support for the Black Lives Matter movement. The phrase “Black Lives Matter” — written in the…

Washington’s football team to call itself Washington Football Team until it settles on a new name

July 23, 2020 12:27 PM CNN

The Washington NFL franchise, formerly known as the Washington Redskins, is officially going to change its name to the Washington Football Team. The…

The newest NHL team officially has a name. Meet the Seattle Kraken

July 23, 2020 11:08 AM CNN

Seattle’s new hockey team got a name this week, and it’s a nod to what haunts the city’s mysterious, murky waters. Meet the Seattle…

Tokyo 2020: From Biles to skateboarding — here’s what we missed

July 23, 2020 10:13 AM CNN

This was supposed to be a week of celebration in Tokyo. Japan would be opening its doors to the world and launching the 32nd Olympiad in the capital.…

Liverpool lifts ‘special’ Premier League title after thrilling victory against Chelsea

July 23, 2020 7:14 AM CNN

Liverpool finally got its hands on the English Premier League trophy following an action-packed 5-3 win against Chelsea at Anfield. The Reds…

Gymnastics Australia promises action after multiple former athletes allege mental and physical abuse

July 23, 2020 6:23 AM CNN

Australia’s gymnastics federation has promised to take action after multiple former gymnasts allege they were subject to emotional and physical…

NMSU, UNM asked by governor to forgo football this fall due to virus

July 22, 2020 11:29 AM Jim Parker, Michael Gordon

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham was awaiting a response Wednesday from leaders of New Mexico State University and…

Stanley Robinson, former UConn basketball star, found dead at 32

July 22, 2020 3:50 PM CNN

Stanley Robinson, a former star forward for the University of Connecticut’s basketball team, has died, the school announced on Wednesday. He…

MLB fans’ boos and cheers will influence game atmosphere at spectator-less stadiums

July 22, 2020 2:40 PM CNN

Major League Baseball is preparing to begin the 2020 season Thursday without fans in the stands. However, you may still be able to cheer, clap or boo…

Cincinnati Reds players, including 6-time All-Star Joey Votto, kneel during National Anthem

July 22, 2020 10:31 AM CNN

Before they went on to beat the Detroit Tigers 9-7, the players of the Cincinnati Reds lined up along the first-base line for the National Anthem.…

Opening Day is almost here, and Major League Baseball is going to look a lot different

July 22, 2020 10:14 AM CNN

One month into the summer, the Boys of Summer are back in an abbreviated season that is a testimony to the strange times we are living in. You want…

Russian goalkeeper, 16, suffers severe burns after struck by lightning

July 22, 2020 8:28 AM CNN

The video is grainy, but with the help of a spotlight, the moment a Russian footballer is struck by a bolt of lightning is clearly visible. Znamya…

Russian goalkeeper, 16, makes remarkable recovery after being struck by lightning

July 22, 2020 8:27 AM CNN

Russian goalkeeper Ivan Zaborovsky, 16, has made a remarkable recovery after he was struck by lightning during a training session earlier this month.…

Tiger Woods shrugs off back problems to card one-under 71 at Memorial

July 22, 2020 4:56 AM CNN

After struggling to make the cut and troubled by persistent back problems, Tiger Woods showed promise of better things to come with a battling…

‘There’s not enough Black people’ in golf, says Lee Westwood

July 22, 2020 4:54 AM CNN

Former world No. 1 golfer Lee Westwood says golf has some work to do in addressing issues of diversity within the sport and that it’s…

Bryson DeChambeau wins Rocket Mortgage Classic after bulking up 40 pounds

July 22, 2020 4:53 AM CNN

Powered by 40 pounds of additional muscle, Bryson DeChambeau claimed his sixth PGA Tour title at the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit. The American…

PGA Tour player Cameron Champ withdraws from tournament after testing positive for Covid-19

July 22, 2020 4:50 AM CNN

A second PGA Tour golfer has tested positive for Covid-19. This time it’s Cameron Champ, who has withdrawn from this week’s Travelers…

Third PGA golfer tests positive for coronavirus

July 22, 2020 4:50 AM CNN

A third PGA golfer has tested positive for coronavirus since golf resumed on June 11. Denny McCarthy withdrew from the Travelers Championship after…

Stern warnings issued to fans amid Liverpool’s historic trophy presentation

July 22, 2020 3:10 AM CNN

Manager Jurgen Klopp has likened it to the eager anticipation of opening presents on Christmas Day, but Liverpool fans have been urged to stay at…

‘Violence and abuse are too often a part of the child athlete’s experience’ in Japan — report

July 22, 2020 2:28 AM CNN

Hitting children with bats and sticks, slapping them across the face, and holding their heads underwater to simulate drowning are some of the abusive…