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By Abby Phillip, Raja Razek and Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Brittney Griner, the WNBA star who was freed from Russia late last year after being wrongfully detained, was harassed Saturday by a man described as a social media “provocateur” at a Dallas airport. A source familiar with the incident told CNN that around 9:30

By Homero De la Fuente and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Arcangelo finished first at the 155th running of the Belmont Stakes in New York, a historic triumph that marked the first time a female horse trainer won a race in the coveted Triple Crown. With Arcangelo’s Saturday victory, Jena Antonucci became the first female

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — For years, the ‘Big Three’ of men’s tennis – Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic – have hoovered up grand slams, each providing their own reasons to be crowned as the greatest men’s player of all time. Now, with Federer retired and Nadal injured, Djokovic has an opportunity

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — On one side of the net will be a player whose career was in jeopardy just last year through injuries. On the other side will be the most in-form player in tennis looking for her third French Open title. Saturday’s women’s French Open final proves to be an intriguing

CNN By Ben Morse, Darren Lewis and Zayn Nabbi, CNN Manchester (CNN) — Kevin De Bruyne has lived a charmed life. From Sergio Agüero and Romelu Lukaku to Samuel Eto’o and Fernando Torres, the midfielder has had his share of lethal strikers to finish the chances he’s created. But even with those bounty of riches,

By Ben Morse, Darren Lewis and Zayn Nabbi, CNN Manchester (CNN) — Kevin De Bruyne has lived a charmed life. From Sergio Agüero and Romelu Lukaku to Samuel Eto’o and Fernando Torres, the midfielder has had his share of lethal strikers to finish the chances he’s created. But even with those bounty of riches, none

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The Toronto Blue Jays have designated pitcher Anthony Bass for assignment following an anti-LGBTQ post the 35-year-old shared on social media last month. The move comes hours before the Blue Jays’ first game of Pride Weekend when the team faces the Minnesota Twins. Bass was expected to take part

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Novak Djokovic reached the French Open final after defeating Carlos Alcaraz 6-3 5-7 6-1 6-1 on Friday. The victory puts Djokovic, a two-time champion at Roland-Garros, within touching distance of winning a men’s record 23rd grand slam title. The match was evenly poised at 1-1 in the third set

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Racing will resume at Belmont Park, home of this year’s Belmont Stakes, on Friday after the New York Racing Association (NYRA) cited a “significant improvement in air quality conditions.” There were fears the iconic race, which is due to be held on Saturday in Elmont, New York, might be

By Jacob Lev and Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — The Florida Panthers won the franchise’s first-ever Stanley Cup Final game, downing the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in overtime to take Game 3 on Thursday. In a dramatic comeback, Matthew Tkachuk leveled the score with time running out before Carter Verhaeghe scored an overtime winner to

CNN By Matias Grez and Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — It’s not often that a soccer match can be encapsulated in just a single word. But mention “Istanbul” and every fan in the world will know exactly which game you’re talking about. On May 25, 2005, Liverpool and AC Milan contested the Champions League final

By Matias Grez and Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — It’s not often that a soccer match can be encapsulated in just a single word. But mention “Istanbul” and every fan in the world will know exactly which game you’re talking about. On May 25, 2005, Liverpool and AC Milan contested the Champions League final at