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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has called for stronger gun control measures in the United States following this week's mass shooting in Boulder, Colorado.Speaking ahead of the Warriors' game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, Kerr started his…
It's not easy watching Pelé shuffling into shot for an interview, needing the aid of a walker before almost shoving it away with disdain.The disdain, however, is counterpointed by the Brazilian football great freely drumming away on a shoeshine box,…
In the last decade, Lyon's dominance in women's football has been nigh on complete.Since 2011, the French club has been involved in nine Champions League finals, winning the competition seven times.Anita Asante, who currently plays for Aston Villa in the…
As a second-term Congressman Colin Allred carefully respects the traditions of his hallowed workplace."You can't even step on the floor without a suit jacket on," he told CNN Sport via a remote link from his office in Dallas.But on January…
More than two months after the January 6 insurrection, the temporary protective fencing around the US Capitol finally came down.Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day.(You can also get "5 Things…
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said Monday that she's worried the US could see "another avoidable surge" of Covid-19 if mitigation measures -- such as mask-wearing, physical distancing and avoiding crowds or travel…
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will be out indefinitely after suffering a high ankle sprain in Saturday's game, according to the team's website. The injury occurred in the second quarter of the Lakers' 99-94 loss to the Atlanta Hawks…
Paul Stewart played for the England international team and some of English football's leading clubs, notably Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool.It's a career to be proud of, but Stewart's memories are often consumed by the horrific daily cruelty he…
Whether it's a comment about his hair or questioning his expertise, professional ice climber Manoah Ainuu is aware that people notice the difference.Born to first-generation immigrants from Samoa and Ethiopia, the 26-year-old grew up in the outskirts of Los Angeles…
When he pictures the sight of a triple jumper traveling through the air, Will Claye's mind turns to music."It looks like the person is just floating -- there's a cadence to it and there's a rhythm to it," Claye tells…
Lazio boss Simone Inzaghi called Bayern Munich "unplayable" after his side was comfortably beaten by the German powerhouse in the Champions League on Wednesday.The Italian side always faced an uphill battle after the reigning champion breezed to an emphatic 4-1…
When Alejandro and Julian Navarro first started playing rugby, they sometimes had to stop training because they could hear gun battles between rival gangs approaching the pitch.The situation was so bad in their home city of Medellin in the early…
With his broad grin and relaxed, languid running style, Usain Bolt often looked like he was going for a jog in the park rather than competing as the fastest man in the world.Few athletes have been so dominant in their…
Drew Brees, after announcing his retirement from the NFL on Sunday, has said he will now be working with NBC.New Orleans Saints longtime quarterback Brees announced his retirement on Sunday via social media. During an appearance Monday on "The Today…
The return of sport amid the pandemic has been one of the few saving graces for many people over the last year.It's provided a welcome distraction from the humdrum of multiple lockdowns and offered a sense of hope that, one…
Carrying the surname of one of the greatest Formula One drivers ever understandably brings huge pressure and expectation, but Mick Schumacher feels only pride.The 21-year-old, son of seven-time world champion Michael, is gearing up for his first season in F1,…
Former professional baseball player Johnny Damon mentioned his support for former President Donald Trump and the Blue Lives Matter movement during a traffic stop and subsequent DUI arrest on February 19, bodycam video released by the Windermere Police Department in…
For someone who describes herself as a "pretty quiet person," Cat Phillips has shown herself to be utterly unafraid of speaking out.A rarity in the sporting world, Phillips is a multi-sport athlete, who competes in both ultimate frisbee and Australian…
When Novak Djokovic was just seven years old, he'd make his own Wimbledon trophy and imagine he was the best tennis player in the world.As the Serb speaks about the journey he's been on in the intervening 26 years, even…
The University of Kansas and head football coach Les Miles have agreed to part ways effective immediately, the school's athletics department announced Monday.The announcement comes days after KU director of athletics Jeff Long said Miles would be placed on administrative…
