Beijing (CNN) — It was the sort of astonishing run the world has come to expect from those who don Argentina’s iconic number 10 soccer jersey.From the corner of the pitch, the fleet-footed figure evades one challenger and leaves two…
(CNN) — Real Madrid’s Vinícius Jr. was invited to take part in a FIFA anti-racism committee with players who will help suggest a course of action to deal with discriminatory behavior in football, President Gianni Infantino said on Thursday.In a statement posted…
(CNN) — Lionel Messi has had quite the season for Argentina.The 35-year-old led his country to the 2022 World Cup title in Qatar last year, arguably the crowning triumph in one of the greatest football careers.And on Thursday, Messi enjoyed…
(CNN) — After completing a move to Inter Miami, the USA has been taken over by Lionel Messi mania.The Argentine will surely go down as one of the greatest players to ever kick a football, but over in France’s Ligue…
(CNN) — Of all the roads traveled by the 156-player field to the US Open, arguably none have been quite as turbulent as the one navigated by Corey Pereira.When the American tees off at Los Angeles Country Club on Thursday,…
(CNN) — For most people, after winning the NBA Finals MVP trophy, you wouldn’t let it out of your sight. But Nikola Jokić is not most people, and the Denver Nuggets star seemed to have misplaced his award.After dominating in…
(CNN) — Olympic ski jumper Patrick Gasienica has died at the age of 24.Police said they attended the scene of a two-vehicle accident involving a motorcycle in Illinois Monday evening, and Gasienica, who was operating the motorcycle, was transported to…
(CNN) — New York Mets pitcher Drew Smith has been given a 10-game suspension following his ejection on Tuesday for the apparent use of a sticky substance on his hands.Michael Hill, MLB’s Senior Vice President of On-Field Operations, announced the…
(CNN) — A tournament of two big firsts gets underway at the 123rd US Open on Thursday. For the first time in its illustrious 126-year history, California’s iconic Los Angeles Country Club plays host to a major championship.It’s also the…
(CNN) — A record $56.6 million (£44.7 million) in prize money will be available at this year’s Wimbledon, the All England Club announced on Wednesday.That represents an 11.2% increase on last year’s prize pot, with the men’s and women’s singles…
(CNN) — In various households across the Palm Springs area this week, some Californians will have seen the face of a previous Uber driver staring back at them on sports broadcasts and online articles.While many of the passengers Berry Henson…
(CNN) — Just hours after Nevada took a big step toward approving the Oakland Athletics’ move to Las Vegas, A’s fans held a “reverse boycott” during a game at the Oakland Coliseum.The Nevada state Senate passed a bill which will…
(CNN) — Rafael Nadal has dropped out of the world’s top 100 for the first time in 20 years as he continues to recover from the hip injury he suffered in January’s Australian Open.The 22-time grand slam champion missed this…
(CNN) — Lionel Messi’s move to Inter Miami is yet to be finalized, but already his impact on Major League Soccer is being felt.US soccer is no stranger to welcoming some of the sport’s biggest stars; David Beckham, Zlatan Ibrahimovic,…
(CNN) — PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan has been relieved of day-to-day duties while he recuperates from a medical situation, the organization announced Tuesday. “Jay Monahan informed the PGA TOUR Policy Board that he is recuperating from a medical situation,”…
(CNN) — The Vegas Golden Knights, in just their sixth NHL season, defeated the Florida Panthers 9-3 Tuesday night in Las Vegas to win the franchise’s first Stanley Cup in five games.Vegas captain Mark Stone had a goal in each…
(CNN) — American track and field champion Tori Bowie died from complications of childbirth, according to an autopsy report released by the Orange County, Florida, medical examiner’s office.The three-time Olympic medalist was found deceased in bed on May 2, according…
(CNN) — As Bruce Brown Jr.’s free throw bounced off the rim and through the hoop, the Denver Nuggets took a five-point lead in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.The Nuggets were just 14.3 seconds from lifting a first NBA…
(CNN) — The US Senate opened an investigation into the proposed merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf’s owners, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), on Monday.Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal issued both organizations with letters in his role as…
(CNN) — The trainer of two horses that died at Belmont Park – home of the Belmont Stakes – said he has been left “heartbroken” and “devastated” by the news.Mark A. Hennig told CNN that both his horses, Mashnee Girl…
