Sports Archives

‘This is all a dream’: Teenage star Ansu Fati gives Barcelona narrow victory over Levante

February 3, 2020 10:54 AM CNN

Barcelona’s teenage sensation Ansu Fati was left pinching himself after the first double of his fledgling career earned the club a narrow 2-1…

Donald Trump gets his US geography wrong with Super Bowl tweet

February 3, 2020 5:49 AM CNN

Much of the United States stopped to watch the Super Bowl Sunday and it was an event that delivered in every conceivable way. Kansas City…

Novak Djokovic says tough upbringing in Serbia made him ‘hungrier for success’ after Australian Open victory

February 3, 2020 4:00 AM CNN

Be it trying to become the all-time men’s grand slam leader or simply needing a spark in matches, Novak Djokovic said after winning a record…

El Paso football fans, businesses enjoy Super Bowl LIV

February 3, 2020 12:29 AM Brianna Chavez

EL PASO, Texas — Millions of Americas tuned in to watch Super Bowl LIV as the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the San Francisco 49ers. “We went…

This NFL season ushered in a new era for African American quarterbacks

February 2, 2020 8:11 PM CNN

There was a time when there were no African American quarterbacks starting in the NFL. But in recent years, that’s changed drastically. Super…

Cristiano Ronaldo hits goal-scoring milestone for Juventus

February 2, 2020 9:10 AM CNN

Cristiano Ronaldo scored yet another brace for Juventus Sunday to take his tally for the club to 50 goals. The Portuguese international only joined…

Novak Djokovic rallies to win his eighth Australian Open title after beating Dominic Thiem in tense final

February 2, 2020 8:37 AM CNN

Agitated and ailing, Novak Djokovic nonetheless won an eighth Australian Open title to beat his fellow Big Three members to the punch in one respect.…

MVSU looks to end streak vs Grambling St.

February 2, 2020 4:30 AM Associated Press

Grambling State (10-11, 4-4) vs. Mississippi Valley State (2-19, 1-7) Harrison Complex, Itta Bena, Mississippi; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE:…

Texas Southern looks to extend streak vs Alabama St.

February 2, 2020 4:30 AM Associated Press

Texas Southern (10-11, 7-1) vs. Alabama State (4-17, 3-5) Dunn-Oliver Acadome, Montgomery, Alabama; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Texas Southern…

NC A&T looks to extend streak vs SC St.

February 2, 2020 4:30 AM Associated Press

South Carolina State (9-11, 4-4) vs. NC A&T (11-12, 7-1) Corbett Sports Center, Greensboro, North Carolina; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: NC…

UTEP Stumbles at home against UAB, 69-55

February 1, 2020 10:58 PM Adrian Ochoa

The UTEP Miners can’t seem to find the right solution in putting together back to back wins. For the 4th straight week, the Miners split both their…

Sofia Kenin wins first grand slam title after beating Garbine Muguruza in the Australian Open final

February 1, 2020 3:22 PM CNN

As a child, Sofia Kenin got to hang out with some of tennis’ greats. She could be on the way to becoming one herself. Kenin won her first grand…

49ers general manager John Lynch meets … CNN sports producer John Lynch

February 1, 2020 2:16 PM CNN

San Francisco’s “Captain America” has reached the Super Bowl. And so have I. When I found out that I’d have the privilege of…

Teen sensation Erling Braut Håland continues incredible scoring record with another brace

February 1, 2020 11:13 AM CNN

The boy cannot stop scoring. Teenage sensation Erling Braut Håland continued his incredible record for new club Borussia Dortmund after he netted a…

WNBA star Diana Taurasi credits Kobe Bryant for helping grow women’s basketball

February 1, 2020 8:46 AM CNN

During his illustrious career at the LA Lakers, Kobe Bryant conquered almost all in the NBA but the superstar was never just content with his own…

St. Pete’s looks for home win vs Siena

February 1, 2020 4:30 AM Associated Press

Siena (10-9, 6-4) vs. St. Peter’s (9-10, 6-4) Yanitelli Center, Jersey City, New Jersey; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: St. Peter’s…

Harvard, Princeton meet in conference play

February 1, 2020 4:30 AM Associated Press

Harvard (13-5, 2-1) vs. Princeton (8-8, 3-0) L. Stockwell Jadwin Gymnasium, Princeton, New Jersey; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Princeton plays…

Yale looks to extend streak vs Cornell

February 1, 2020 4:30 AM Associated Press

Cornell (4-12, 1-2) vs. Yale (15-4, 3-0) John J. Lee Amphitheater, New Haven, Connecticut; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Yale looks for its 14th…

A rookie’s guide to Super Bowl LIV

February 1, 2020 2:21 AM CNN

Are you ready? The world’s biggest show is clattering into Miami this weekend, as the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers battle to…

Lakers honoring Kobe Bryant with court logo, jersey patch and T-shirt draped seats

January 31, 2020 7:40 PM CNN

When thousands of fans pour into Staples Center on Friday night for the first Los Angeles Lakers game since Kobe Bryant, one of his daughters and…

La Salle looks to end streak vs Duquesne

January 31, 2020 1:30 PM Associated Press

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Eliud Kipchoge’s record-breaking Nike shoes to be banned

January 31, 2020 1:27 PM CNN

A range of high-tech Nike shoes which have revolutionized running have escaped a ban, but advanced prototypes and trainers with thick soles and…

Kobe Bryant’s family says inaccurate reports are adding to the pain after his death

January 31, 2020 10:18 AM CNN

Kobe Bryant’s family is requesting privacy following the death of the NBA star and his daughter, saying inaccurate reports are only adding to…

Barcelona signs 20-year-old and then gives him $550 million price tag

January 31, 2020 10:08 AM CNN

Barcelona has signed one of the most highly rated youngsters in world football — and immediately put an asking price of more than half a…

Dominic Thiem beats Alexander Zverev to set up first Australian Open final against Novak Djokovic

January 31, 2020 7:23 AM CNN

The lights went out at Rod Laver Arena on Friday but Dominic Thiem’s star shines brighter than ever after the Austrian reached his first grand…

‘Go back to your country’: Rugby star Maxime Mbanda recalls racist abuse

January 31, 2020 7:06 AM CNN

It was the verbal insult that hit Maxime Mbanda the hardest, even after his car had been smashed and he was threatened with a crowbar. The rugby star…