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The NFL commissioner called league’s lack of diversity ‘unacceptable’ and vowed for change. Brian Flores’ attorneys aren’t convinced

February 5, 2022 1:57 PM CNN Newsource

By Homero De la Fuente, CNN NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league will review its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, calling the lack of Black head coaches “unacceptable,” in a leaguewide memo sent to club executives and presidents on Saturday. The commissioner’s memo comes amid ongoing criticism over the league’s lack of diversity in

Beijing Winter Olympics: Norway off to golden start as China claims first gold

February 5, 2022 8:52 AM CNN Newsource

By Jack Bantock, CNN Having arrived in China as the most successful country in Winter Olympics history, Norway was quickly into the groove on day one of Beijing 2022 as the Nordic country got off to a golden start on Saturday. Norway claimed two gold medals on Saturday to take its all-time gold tally to

Trimetazidine: Drug banned by WADA makes ‘your heart work more efficiently’

February 5, 2022 8:52 AM CNN

CNN By Hannah Ritchie and George Ramsay, CNN Controversy surrounding Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva’s failed drug test, which was taken in December but has only come to light during the Winter Olympics in Beijing, continues to delay the medal ceremony of the figure skating team event. On Friday, the International Testing Agency (ITA) confirmed

Shaun White: ‘I’ve decided this will be my last Olympics,’ says US snowboarder as injuries take toll

February 5, 2022 6:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Wayne Sterling and John Sinnott, CNN US snowboarder Shaun White says a spate of injuries influenced his decision to retire after the Beijing Games, as the 35-year-old calls time on an illustrious career. “I was in Austria. The pipe wasn’t the best conditions. I had this ankle issue which prevented me from competing further

The youngest and oldest Winter Olympians competing at Beijing 2022

February 5, 2022 2:24 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Church, CNN They say age is just a number and that’s certainly true when it comes to the Winter Olympics. Close to 3,000 athletes, young and old, have descended on China this year and CNN has taken a look at some of the youngest and oldest registered competitors taking part at Beijing 2022.

Hue Jackson says he wasn’t paid to lose NFL games with the Browns but his situation had similarities to that of Brian Flores

February 4, 2022 11:34 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacob Lev, CNN Hue Jackson, the former head coach of the Cleveland Browns, said Friday that he was not paid to lose games when he led the NFL team. “No, I was never offered money like Brian (Flores) had mentioned,” Jackson said. “I think this is a totally different situation but has some similarities.”

The Tokyo Olympics set the record for LGBTQ+ visibility. The Beijing Games aren’t likely to break it

February 4, 2022 4:20 PM CNN Newsource

By Hannah Ryan, CNN Last year’s Tokyo Olympics are destined to be remembered for many reasons. They took place amid a state of emergency in the Japanese capital — declared as the city was dealing with a surge in coronavirus cases — and events were staged with little to no spectators to cheer athletes on.

Your top Winter Olympics 2022 questions, answered

February 4, 2022 10:26 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Morse, CNN And so, the 2022 Winter Olympics is underway. Following an opening ceremony filled with fireworks, amazing lightshows and some colorful costumes, the competition among athletes for medals on Saturday in Beijing will really get going. While many around the world might recognize sports in the Summer Games, the Winter edition of

16 UPenn swimmers ask school not to challenge transgender policy that could block teammate Lia Thomas from competing

February 4, 2022 10:20 AM CNN

CNN By Jacob Lev, CNN A letter written on behalf of 16 members of the University of Pennsylvania’s swim team was sent to the university and the Ivy League on Thursday asking that they not pursue legal action to challenge the NCAA’s new transgender athlete participation policies. The letter was written by Nancy Hogshead-Makar, CEO

16 UPenn swimmers ask school not to challenge transgender policy that could block teammate Lia Thomas from competing

February 4, 2022 10:20 AM CNN

Here’s who won gold medals at the Beijing Olympics on Monday

February 4, 2022 9:09 AM CNN

CNN By Ben Morse, CNN There were four gold medals up for grabs on Monday at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Here’s a breakdown of who is taking home gold for their delegations on Day 10 of the Games. Bobsled Women’s monobob: Kaillie Humphries, USA Figure Skating Ice dance: Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron, France

Nathan Chen: Balancing act of Yale student and Olympic figure skating favorite

February 4, 2022 9:09 AM CNN Newsource

By Jack Bantock and Coy Wire, CNN At just 10 years old, Nathan Chen predicted in a national TV interview that he would make the 2018 US Winter Olympic figure skating team. So began a relentless pursuit of victories an a laser focus that culminated in the realization of his own forecast in PyeongChang. Yet

16 UPenn swimmers ask school not to challenge transgender policy that could block teammate Lia Thomas from competing

February 4, 2022 7:36 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacob Lev, CNN A letter written on behalf of 16 members of the University of Pennsylvania’s swim team was sent to the university and the Ivy League on Thursday asking that they not pursue legal action to challenge the NCAA’s new transgender athlete participation policies. The letter was written by Nancy Hogshead-Makar, CEO of

Shaun White: ‘I’ve decided this will be my last Olympics,’ says US snowboarder as injuries take toll

February 4, 2022 7:24 AM CNN

CNN By Wayne Sterling and John Sinnott, CNN US snowboarder Shaun White says a spate of injuries influenced his decision to retire after the Beijing Games, as the 35-year-old calls time on an illustrious career. “I was in Austria. The pipe wasn’t the best conditions. I had this ankle issue which prevented me from competing

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022: Event-by-event guide

February 4, 2022 7:24 AM CNN Newsource

By Sana Noor Haq, CNN From the sound of skis swooshing against the snow, to bullet-like bobsleds speeding down icy tracks, the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics promise fierce and dynamic competition between some of the world’s top athletes. Nearly 3,000 competitors from 91 delegations will participate at this year’s Games in 109 medal events. There

Lost sports of the Winter Olympics: Skijoring, the wild blend of horses and skis

February 4, 2022 4:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Jack Bantock, CNN Video by Finn McSkimming This Friday, a highly-anticipated winter sporting competition with a rich history will get underway — but it’s not the Winter Olympics in Beijing. Over 6,000 miles away from the Chinese capital in Kamas, Utah, thousands will flock to High Star Ranch to watch skiers hurtle around a

NBA reveals new Kobe Bryant Trophy awarded for All-Star Game MVP

February 4, 2022 4:03 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Morse, CNN The NBA revealed on Thursday a newly designed Kobe Bryant Trophy which is awarded to the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the NBA All-Star Game. Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others were killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, in January 2020. The trophy was renamed in the basketball

Ashley Cain-Gribble and Timothy LeDuc: How US figure skaters forged their own paths in a sport where stereotypes run deep

February 4, 2022 2:23 AM CNN

CNN By George Ramsay, Nina Avramova and Dan Moriarty, CNN Competing in a discipline with synergy at its heart, figure skating pair Ashley Cain-Gribble and Timothy LeDuc have found a winning formula on the way to qualifying for the Winter Olympics. “Dad jokes and puns, mostly,” is what LeDec quips as being key to the

Ashley Cain-Gribble and Timothy LeDuc: How US figure skaters forged their own paths in a sport where stereotypes run deep

February 4, 2022 2:23 AM CNN Newsource

By George Ramsay, Nina Avramova and Dan Moriarty, CNN Competing in a discipline with synergy at its heart, figure skating pair Ashley Cain-Gribble and Timothy LeDuc have found a winning formula on the way to qualifying for the Winter Olympics. “Dad jokes and puns, mostly,” is what LeDec quips as being key to the duo’s

Hall of Famer Bill Fitch, who led Boston Celtics to NBA title in 1981, dies at 89

February 3, 2022 9:28 PM CNN Newsource

By Steve Almasy, CNN The basketball world is mourning the death of Bill Fitch, the legendary Hall of Fame NBA head coach who won the NBA Finals in 1981 with the Boston Celtics. He was 89. “Bill served 25 seasons as an NBA head coach and mentored countless players and coaches,” the NBA said in

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