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By Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Kyiv, Ukraine (CNN) — The memory of Russia invading Ukraine on February 24, 2022, is lodged in Ukrainian Olympic diver Anna Pysmenska’s mind. “When the invasion happened at 4 a.m., I was so shocked and didn’t know what to do, so at 7 a.m., I went to the swimming pool to train,”

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN Washington (CNN) — A frustrating night on the soccer field for the US Women’s National Team was quickly forgotten Tuesday as attention turned to the start of the Olympics next week and the chase for another gold medal. Intricate build-up play and an overwhelming amount of possession failed to result in

By Jill Martin and Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Joe Bryant, the father of the late NBA great Kobe Bryant and a former pro basketball player himself, has died, according to La Salle University’s athletics department. He was 69. According to The Philadelphia Inquirer, citing La Salle men’s head basketball coach Fran Dunphy, Bryant recently suffered

By Ben Morse and Patrick Snell, CNN (CNN) — Tiger Woods rebutted calls for him to retire from former world No. 2 Colin Montgomerie ahead of The Open Championship at Royal Troon Golf Club. In an interview with The UK’s Times published last week, Montgomerie suggested that it was time for Woods to hang up

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — The USA Basketball Men’s National Team survived a late Australia fightback in an underwhelming 98-92 victory in an Olympic warmup game on Monday. The US led by as many as 24 points in the third quarter, but the Boomers cut the lead to just 86-80 in the fourth. But

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Gareth Southgate announced on Tuesday he will leave his role as the manager of the England men’s national team. His decision comes two days after England’s 2-1 defeat by Spain in the Euro 2024 final in Berlin. That was the second consecutive final at the European Championships which the

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The Olympics are the pinnacle of many athletes’ careers, and the opportunity to perform on the global stage can see their names etched into history forever. On the line are Olympic medals – gold, silver and bronze – as well as the recognition that comes with them. But, unlike

By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández is the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby champion after edging out Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., 14-13, in a dramatic finish at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Hernández hit 14 home runs in the final round to become

By Kevin Dotson and Carlos Suarez, CNN (CNN) — Colombian Football Federation president Ramón Jesurún was arrested at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, after Argentina beat Colombia at the Copa América final Sunday. Jesurún, who is also a vice president of tournament organizer and South American soccer federation CONMEBOL, was charged with three felony

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Sunday was a glorious day in the history of Spanish sport. Earlier in the day, Carlos Alcaraz won his second consecutive Wimbledon title after dismantling Novak Djokovic in straight sets in the final on Centre Court, a victory that was followed up by the men’s national soccer team deservedly

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark put in strong performances as the Indiana Fever continued its solid run with a 81-74 victory over the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday. Boston recorded her ninth double-double of the season with 17 points and a career-high 16 rebounds to go along with four blocks

By Brad Lendon and Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The Cleveland Guardians selected Australian second baseman Travis Bazzana with the top pick in the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft on Sunday, the first time an Aussie has been taken in the first round – let alone with the first overall pick – for the world’s

By Kathleen Magramo and Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Argentina claimed its third straight major title with an extra-time victory over Colombia in Miami on Sunday, as a tearful Lionel Messi likely said goodbye to international soccer in a Copa América final delayed by crowd trouble. Forward Lautaro Martinez, on as a substitute, hit the

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Spain won a record-breaking fourth European Championship, defeating England 2-1 following a drama-filled second half in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday in Berlin. Nico Williams – one of Spain’s breakout performers at the tournament – gave La Roja the lead minutes into the second half when he smartly

By David Close, CNN (CNN) — What a way to win a first major championship. Japan’s Ayaka Furue sank a dramatic, clutch putt for eagle on the final hole of the 2024 Amundi Evian Championship in France on Sunday to win by one stroke. Coming into the final hole, there was a three-way tie with

By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — In tennis’ storied history, one awash with trailblazers and extraordinary champions, household names who still hold a place in people’s hearts, there hasn’t been a player quite like Carlos Alcaraz. In defeating Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon men’s final in straight sets – a straightforward 6-2 6-2 7-6 (7-4)

By Lauren Said-Moorhouse and Issy Ronald, CNN London (CNN) — Catherine, Princess of Wales, received a standing ovation from the Centre Court crowd as she attended the Wimbledon men’s singles final on Sunday alongside her daughter Princess Charlotte. Kate and Charlotte greeted several British tennis players, including Emma Raducanu, before taking their seats in the