Sports

By Don Riddell and Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — When Ukraine’s players step out on the field to play Romania in their opening group game of Euro 2024, they will do so with more than just sporting glory at stake. In the harrowing years that have followed Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the besieged nation’s

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The Boston Celtics took a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Mavericks with a 106-99 win in Game 3 of the NBA Finals in Dallas on Wednesday – and are now one victory from clinching an NBA record 18th championship. The Celtics’ Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown finished with 31

By Steve Almasy and Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas, who made national headlines in 2022 after winning an NCAA individual title, will not be allowed to compete in elite women’s races, including the 2024 Olympics, after the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled this week that she lacks standing for her

By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — You can’t tell the story of the modern NBA without legendary Los Angeles Lakers player and executive Jerry West, who has passed away at the age of 86. If you’re unfamiliar with West’s influence on the NBA landscape, consider this – West’s most recognizable nickname is “The Logo” because his iconic silhouette

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — India proved too strong for the USA at the T20 Cricket World Cup, with the joint host falling to a seven-wicket defeat in New York on Wednesday. The USA beat Pakistan in a historic victory earlier in the tournament but failed to follow it up with a win against

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Ariarne Titmus broke the 200-meter freestyle world record at Australia’s Olympic swimming trials on Wednesday, getting the better of compatriot and teammate Mollie O’Callaghan in a thrilling race. It was so fast that O’Callaghan, who was the world record holder before Wednesday’s race, also beat her previous landmark time.

CNN By Aleks Klosok, Amanda Davies and Martin Bourke, CNN (CNN) — Sardinia, Italy (CNN) – Take one look inside Kylian Mbappé’s trophy cabinet and you’ll already find little room for maneuver. World Cup winner. Check. Golden Ball winner. Check. Multiple domestic league winner. Check. These to name just some of the few glowing accolades

By Amy Woodyatt, Jill Martin, Kevin Dotson and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Jerry West – legendary NBA player and inspiration for the league’s current logo – has died, according to the Los Angeles Clippers. He was 86. The Clippers said West passed away Wednesday morning with his wife Karen by his side. NBA Commissioner

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Aaron Rodgers skipped the New York Jets’ mandatory minicamp for an “unexcused” reason, according to head coach Robert Saleh. “Aaron and I spoke before OTAs [organized team activities] started,” Saleh told reporters on Tuesday. “He’s been very good in communication – he’s been here the entire time. “It’s unexcused

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Boston Celtics star Kristaps Porziņģis suffered a “rare” injury in Game 2 of the NBA Finals which has put his availability in doubt for Wednesday’s Game 3 against the Dallas Mavericks. The 28-year-old Latvian suffered a “torn medial retinaculum allowing dislocation of the posterior tibialis tendon in his left

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Despite the rumors and uncertainty, Erik ten Hag is set to stay on as manager of Manchester United following an end of season review held by the club. United held a “thorough performance review” analyzing the 2023-24 season over the last two weeks and came out with a clear

By Jill Martin, Kevin Dotson and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — When looking at the US women’s national team roster for the Paris Olympics, the level of experience jumps off the page. Every member of the team has earned an Olympic or FIBA World Cup gold medal, and the roster has a combined 15 Olympic

By Aleks Klosok, Amanda Davies and Martin Bourke, CNN (CNN) — Sardinia, Italy (CNN) – Take one look inside Kylian Mbappé’s trophy cabinet and you’ll already find little room for maneuver. World Cup winner. Check. Golden Ball winner. Check. Multiple domestic league winner. Check. These to name just some of the few glowing accolades on

By Gawon Bae, Hanako Montgomery and Andrew McNicol, CNN (CNN) — What happens within North Korea’s soccer team has been kept a closely guarded secret since its creation at the end of World War II. Millions around the world caught a glimpse of the North Korean men’s team in two World Cups. The Cheollima –

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — USA Basketball’s decision to omit Caitlin Clark from the Olympic roster was initially met with some shock. How could one of the most prominent, well-known athletes in the US – not to mention one of the most talented rookies to ever enter the WNBA – not be on the

CNN By Kevin Dotson and Patrick Sung, CNN (CNN) — A court in Valencia, Spain, has ordered eight month prison sentences for three men who made racist remarks and gestures toward Real Madrid star Vinícius Jr. at a La Liga match against Valencia CF at the Mestalla Stadium in May 2023. The convicted men will

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Monday that head coach Mike Tomlin signed a three-year contract extension, keeping him with the team through the 2027 campaign and ending offseason speculation regarding his status with the team. Tomlin received his first shot at being an NFL head coach when he was hired

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN London Stadium, London (CNN) — As the sun descended in east London, so did tens of thousands of baseball fans as America’s pastime once again made its way across the Atlantic Ocean to England’s capital. The newish tradition has become a much-anticipated part of the Major League Baseball (MLB) calendar and