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World Athletics President Sebastian Coe speaks at the end of the World Athletics Championships in Oregon on July 24

World Athletics tightens rules on transgender women athletes

March 23, 2023 12:17 PM CNN Newsource

By Ben Morse, CNN World Athletics (WA) announced new rules on Thursday impacting transgender women athletes, banning some from competing in female…

Gabriela Jaquez is fouled by Aixchel Hernandez as she drives past Kathryn Neff and Gabi Vidmar of the CSU Fullerton Titans on December 10

Sweet 16 preview: UCLA siblings prepare to make history in March Madness

March 23, 2023 11:18 AM CNN Newsource

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN As ever, March Madness has given fans some brilliant storylines from the world of college basketball. There have been…

NWSL players unhappy over FIFA video game likenesses and abilities

March 23, 2023 10:36 AM CNN Newsource

By Matt Foster, CNN Several National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) players expressed their discontent at the accuracy of their likenesses on…

Vinícius Jr. has been the victim of racist abuse on numerous occasions this season.

LaLiga files complaint to Barcelona court after racist abuse of Vinícius Jr. in El Clásico

March 23, 2023 8:48 AM CNN Newsource

By Matias Grez, CNN LaLiga has filed a complaint to a Barcelona court after Real Madrid star Vinícius Jr. was racially abused during El Clásico at…

The Golden State Warriors beat the Dallas Mavericks 127-125.

Mark Cuban left bemused as the Golden State Warriors score bizarre basket in 127-125 road win over the Dallas Mavericks

March 23, 2023 7:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN The Golden State Warriors made it two wins in a row with a 127-125 road victory over the Dallas Mavericks, though the game…

UEFA opens investigation into FC Barcelona’s alleged improper payments to former referee official

March 23, 2023 6:35 AM CNN Newsource

By Matias Grez, Ben Morse and Patrick Sung, CNN UEFA, European soccer’s governing body, has opened an investigation into alleged improper…

The Chicago Blackhawks will not be wearing Pride warmup jerseys this Sunday because of security concerns involving Russian players

Chicago Blackhawks won’t wear Pride warmups because of security concerns, according to reports

March 23, 2023 6:03 AM CNN Newsource

By Jill Martin, CNN The NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks are opting not to wear specialized Pride warmup jerseys on Sunday when the team holds its…

Lionel Messi in training ahead of Argentina's match against Panama.

Lionel Messi mania grips Argentina as World Cup celebrations continue

March 23, 2023 4:22 AM CNN Newsource

By Matias Grez, CNN Three months may have passed since Argentina lifted the World Cup trophy in Qatar, but celebrations in the South American nation…

Shiffrin believed that skiing great Lindsey Vonn would be the skier to challenge Stenmark's record.

Mikaela Shiffrin: Record-breaking skier thought Lindsey Vonn would beat Ingmar Stenmark’s landmark first

March 23, 2023 3:10 AM cnn

CNN By Jill Martin and Thomas Schlachter, CNN US skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin hadn’t anticipated moving into the greatest-of-all-time…

Mikaela Shiffrin: Record-breaking skier thought Lindsey Vonn would beat Ingmar Stenmark’s landmark first

March 23, 2023 3:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Jill Martin and Thomas Schlachter, CNN US skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin hadn’t anticipated moving into the greatest-of-all-time conversation.…

Former Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau to step away from football after Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis

March 23, 2023 3:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacob Lev and George Ramsay, CNN Foster Moreau, an NFL free agent and former Las Vegas Raiders tight end, has announced he will step away from…

Haiti soccer sexual abuse scandal: Impending defamation lawsuit could cost journalist $64,700 if he loses. He says he’ll ‘never give up’

March 22, 2023 9:08 PM CNN Newsource

By Amy Woodyatt, CNN An investigative journalist who detailed allegations of sexual abuse and harassment against the former Haitian Football…

Özil celebrates scoring for Arsenal against Norwich City in 2013.

Former Real Madrid and Arsenal midfielder Mesut Özil retires from football

March 22, 2023 7:04 AM CNN Newsource

By George Ramsay, CNN Mesut Özil, the Arsenal and Real Madrid midfielder who won the World Cup with Germany in 2014, has announced his retirement…

Robertson competes in the Olympic marathon in Sapporo

Zane Robertson: New Zealand athlete handed eight-year ban for doping violations

March 22, 2023 6:39 AM CNN Newsource

By George Ramsay, CNN Olympic distance runner Zane Robertson has received an eight-year ban after failing a drug test and tampering with the doping…

Ja Morant stands on the sideline before the Memphis Grizzlies' game against the Dallas Mavericks.

Ja Morant not ‘completely better’ but promises to ‘be more responsible’ ahead of return from suspension

March 22, 2023 5:25 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Morse, CNN Ja Morant promised to “be more responsible” but admitted his time away from the court hasn’t meant he is…

Goalkeeper scores from a goal kick — it could set the record for the longest range goal in history

March 22, 2023 5:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Matias Grez, CNN Argentine goalkeeper Leandro Requena scored one of the most outrageous goals you are ever likely to see during his Cobresal…

Mike Hollins says it's a "miracle" that he's able to return to the practice field.

Mike Hollins says it’s a “miracle” he’s able to return to practice, four months after surviving a shooting

March 22, 2023 4:46 AM CNN Newsource

By Wayne Sterling, CNN University of Virginia fifth-year running back Mike Hollins said Tuesday it’s a “miracle” that he’s…

New York Knicks great Willis Reed dies at 80

March 22, 2023 1:11 AM CNN Newsource

By David Close, CNN New York Knicks hero Willis Reed has died, the National Basketball Retired Players Association said Tuesday. He was 80 years old.…

Team USA thrashed Cuba 14-2 to book its spot in the WBC final.

World Baseball Classic final: Japan wins third title with 3-2 victory over Team USA

March 21, 2023 9:56 AM CNN Newsource

By Steve Almasy and Thomas Schlachter, CNN Japan won the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday night, downing Team USA 3-2 in the championship game at…

Novak Djokovic insists he has 'no regrets' after missing Indian Wells and the Miami Open.

‘At times I was really pissed off to be part of that era’: Novak Djokovic speaks to CNN about competing with Nadal and Federer

March 21, 2023 9:40 AM cnn

CNN By Eoin McSweeney, Jill Martin and Becky Anderson, CNN Although all-time tennis great Novak Djokovic says that his rivalry with Rafael Nadal and…

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