(CNN) — Saudi Arabia might be currently disrupting soccer with world record transfer bids and offers of huge salaries, but Barcelona President Joan Laporta has told CNN Sport that there are “no sporting reasons” for a player to move to…
(CNN) — World Cup tournaments tend to be defined by an emerging star and, this year, it’s Colombia’s 18-year-old sensation Linda Caicedo who is shining brightest.The teenager, who signed for Real Madrid earlier this year, was highly thought of before…
(CNN) — A meeting between Sweden and the US in the first knockout stage of the Women’s World Cup was confirmed on Wednesday as the Scandinavian side beat Argentina 2-0.In the other Group G game, Italy and South Africa played…
(CNN) — Jamaica became the first Caribbean nation to reach the knockout phase of the Women’s World Cup, sending Brazil crashing out of the tournament in the process. Jamaica had never previously reached the knockout stages of a World Cup…
(CNN) — After the thrill of winning successive Women’s World Cup titles, the 2023 tournament – so far – has brought the US team very much down to earth with a bump.Hearts must have been in the mouths of US…
(CNN) — US coach Vlatko Andonovski said it was “insane” for anyone to question the team’s commitment as he responded to criticism from former American international soccer star Carli Lloyd.“The player of the match was that post,” two-time World Cup…
(CNN) — The US was a post width away from exiting the Women’s World Cup at the group stage, but survived a late scare to earn a goalless draw against Portugal and reach the last 16.With the game hanging in…
(CNN) — “The defenders were always mad at her,” Sissi recalls with a chuckle. “You were like: ‘How are we going to stop this girl?’”Out of the thousands of training sessions the former Brazil international took part in over the…
Auckland, New Zealand (CNN) — Haiti may only have a slim chance of advancing to the knockout stages, but the team say they won’t go down without a fight Tuesday as some players draw on family history to lay down…
(CNN) — Denver Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler is stepping away from the NFL for treatment after being diagnosed with a heart issue, the 24-year-old player announced Monday on Instagram.“After feeling some chest pains while working out on the break…
(CNN) — The US Women’s National Team (USWNT) will be looking to book its place in the knockout stages of the Women’s World Cup against Portugal on Tuesday.The team’s final group stage game takes place at Eden Park in Auckland,…
(CNN) — Damar Hamlin took another step in his comeback as he donned pads for a Buffalo Bills practice for the first time since his cardiac arrest.The Bills put on the pads Monday for the first time during training camp…
(CNN) — Australia is through to the round of 16 of the Women’s World Cup thanks to an emphatic 4-0 win over Canada, eliminating the reigning Olympic champion in the process.Nigeria’s goalless draw with the Republic of Ireland in Group…
(CNN) — American cyclist Magnus White, hailed as a “rising star” of the sport, has died in a training accident in Boulder, Colorado, at the age of 17, USA Cycling announced on Sunday.The governing body said that White was preparing…
(CNN) — Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward suffered facial fractures after being hit by a 91mph pitch on Saturday, his team said.The 29-year-old was taken off the field in the fifth inning of the 6-1 loss against the Toronto…
(CNN) — New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has described Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton’s comments on Nathaniel Hackett as “out of line” and “inappropriate.” The 59-year-old Payton was hired this past offseason by the Broncos, succeeding former head…
(CNN) — The world turns upside down during Sam Kerr’s trademark goalscoring celebration. She wheels away from the goal, cartwheels across the pitch and completes it with a backflip, soaking in the rapturous applause of the crowd.And when a photo…
(CNN) — Japan provided one of the performances of the Women’s World Cup so far to stun Spain 4-0 in Wellington on Monday. A first-half brace from Hinata Miyazawa either side of a deflected shot from Riko Ueki had Japan…
(CNN) — The Netherlands’ Demi Vollering sealed her first ever Tour de France Femmes title on Sunday shaking her head in disbelief as she crossed the finish line.She took overall victory by three minutes and three seconds ahead of her…
(CNN) — Sweden’s Sarah Sjöström surpassed another of Michael Phelps’ records at the World Aquatic Championships, setting a new record for the most individual swimming world podium finishes.The 29-year-old cruised to victory in the 50-meter freestyle to win her 21st…
