Sports Archives

The surprising experience of a Tokyo baseball game

October 25, 2019 8:52 AM CNN

The World Series is one of sport’s hot tickets, but match day at a baseball game in Japan outdoes anything the MLB has to offer. We’re in…

She lost her arm in a shark attack, but surfer Bethany Hamilton is living ‘an unstoppable life’

October 25, 2019 8:31 AM CNN

In 2003, when Hawaiian surfer Bethany Hamilton was just 13 years old, she lost her arm in a shark attack while surfing in Kauai. After losing nearly…

Michael Phelps on doping: One failed test and you should never be allowed to compete again

October 25, 2019 8:22 AM CNN

Swimming legend Michael Phelps is more likely to jump in a ball pool than a swimming pool these days. The 28-time Olympic medalist, who retired from…

All Blacks wary of ‘hungry animal’ ahead of World Cup semi with England

October 25, 2019 6:07 AM CNN

A week can be a long time in sport and it already feels like New Zealand and England have traded more blows than a heavyweight title bout ahead of…

Lewis Hamilton defends environmental social media posts, aims to be ‘carbon neutral’

October 25, 2019 5:08 AM CNN

Lewis Hamilton has defended his interest in raising awareness about environmental issues, insisting his Mercedes team is working to become…

Mission improbable: How to beat the All Blacks

October 25, 2019 3:19 AM CNN

The New Zealand All Blacks. The name itself evokes fear and awe. Combining beauty and brutal efficiency, it’s a team that likes to see itself…

Houston Astros fire executive Brandon Taubman over outburst at reporters

October 24, 2019 5:08 PM CNN

A Houston Astros executive accused of verbally accosting female journalists has been fired, the team said. The team announced Thursday that Brandon…

Simone Biles threw out a first pitch during the World Series. Why we’re flipping out

October 24, 2019 2:38 PM CNN

Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles threw the ceremonial first pitch for Game 2 of the World Series on Wednesday. And she made it her own by adding a…

Tiger Woods recovers from ‘ugly’ start to share lead at Zozo Championship

October 24, 2019 12:51 PM CNN

Tiger Woods recovered from an “ugly” start to finish with a share of the lead after the opening round of the inaugural Zozo Championship…

Locomotive FC now accepting applications for open tryouts in November

October 24, 2019 10:21 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas — Calling all Borderland soccer players. For the second year in a row, El Paso Locomotive FC will hold open tryouts. Those interested…

La Liga launches legal appeal over postponed El Clasico match

October 24, 2019 10:04 AM CNN

Spain’s La Liga has confirmed it will take legal action over the decision to hold the postponed El Clásico match between FC Barcelona and Real…

Women’s squash world champion to earn more than men’s winner

October 24, 2019 6:30 AM CNN

In a potentially groundbreaking move, the women’s world squash champion will win more money than her male counterpart this year. This week, the…

China to host first expanded edition of FIFA Club World Cup in 2021

October 24, 2019 6:14 AM CNN

Some of the world’s biggest soccer clubs will travel to China in 2021 after the country was announced as host of the first expanded edition of…

Conor McGregor to make UFC return in January 2020

October 24, 2019 5:57 AM CNN

Conor McGregor says he will make his long-awaited comeback to UFC on January 18, 2020. The 31-year-old has been out of action since 2018 when he was…

Freiburg and the brand new $85 million soccer stadium that won’t be allowed to host games at night

October 24, 2019 5:43 AM CNN

Most football fans would agree a raucous atmosphere is conducive to the thrill of watching their team play. Which is why German soccer club Freiburg…

Nick Kyrgios lashes out at ‘boring’ opponent in fiery tweet

October 24, 2019 5:16 AM CNN

Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has continued his ongoing spat with fellow player Casper Ruud in an explosive tweet Thursday. Kyrgios labeled the…

Eastlake Falcons win Sweet Play of the Week

October 23, 2019 7:58 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – The Eastlake Falcons have been nominated for the Sweet Play of the Week before, but they’ve never won, until now. It was fake punt…

Alex Morgan and her husband are having a baby girl

October 23, 2019 4:32 PM CNN

US soccer superstar striker Alex Morgan and her husband, LA Galaxy player Servando Carrasco, are expecting a baby girl in April, the two-time World…

Erling Braut Håland: The teenage sensation everyone’s talking about

October 23, 2019 4:18 PM CNN

On a night Lionel Messi was busy rewriting the Champions League history books, one of soccer’s most exciting teenage talents got to write a…

Liverpool condemns racist banner at Champions League game

October 23, 2019 4:13 PM CNN

Liverpool has condemned a racist banner depicting striker Divock Origi that was unfurled inside the stadium before Wednesday’s Champions League…

Simone Biles pays tribute to her boyfriend and calls him the ‘man of my dreams’

October 23, 2019 1:45 PM CNN

Simone Biles is sharing details on why she loves her boyfriend with the world. The decorated gymnast posted a message celebrating his birthday on…

Amputee makes history at Ironman World Championships

October 17, 2019 3:42 PM CNN

SAN DIEGO, CA (KGTV) — A San Diego native made history at the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii, becoming the first above-the-knee double…

Concussion in football: Temporary substitutions could be on the way

October 23, 2019 10:16 AM CNN

The image of Jan Vertonghen retching at the side of the pitch, barely able to keep his feet, was one that shocked viewers around the world and raised…

Belgian Paralympian Marieke Vervoort dies aged 40 through euthanasia

October 23, 2019 8:39 AM CNN

Belgian Paralympian Marieke Vervoort has died aged 40 after ending her life through euthanasia. Vervoort, a Paralympic gold medalist at London 2012,…

Washington Nationals beat heavily favored Astros in Game 1 of World Series

October 23, 2019 7:28 AM CNN

The Washington Nationals notched their first World Series victory in franchise history following their 5-4 win over the Houston Astros in Game 1 of…

Soto homers, doubles and Nats win World Series Game 1 over favored Astros, 5-4

October 23, 2019 6:19 AM Associated Press

HOUSTON, Texas — Juan Soto homered onto the train tracks high above the left field wall and hit a two-run double as the Washington Nationals tagged…

Why British Champions Day is ‘like the FA Cup final’

October 23, 2019 6:10 AM CNN

A collective gasp rolls around Ascot as superstar Stadivarius and popular jockey Frankie Dettori lose their crown after a gritty fight to the finish.…