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By Ben Church, CNN Sweltering deserts, giant rainforests and dangerous wildlife are just some of the hurdles that Russell Cook says he’ll encounter as he attempts to complete the gargantuan task of running the length of Africa. Starting at the most southerly point in South Africa, the 26-year-old Briton is aiming to reach the most

By David Close, CNN West Virginia University (WVU) head men’s basketball coach Bob Huggins has had his salary reduced $1 million per year, given a three-game suspension and will be required to participate in sensitivity training following his “abhorrent” comments made while appearing on a Cincinnati radio show on Monday. After his appearance, Huggins apologized

By Amy Woodyatt, CNN Former NFL star JJ Watt has taken to the bars and drinking establishments of northwest England — all in the name of “research.” Watt and his wife — former US Women’s National Team (USWNT) player Kealia — announced their investment in English club Burnley FC last week, after he retired from

By Ben Morse, CNN Nikola Jokić made history with a triple-double on Tuesday night to lead the Denver Nuggets to a comfortable 118-102 Game 5 win in their Western Conference playoff series against the Phoenix Suns. The victory means the Nuggets regain the upper hand in the best-of-seven series, with Denver now leading 3-2 and

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN At a Summer League in Las Vegas, a towering figure perched next to basketball trainer Drew Hanlen and introduced himself. “I already know who you are,” Hanlen retorted — the formidable figure needed no introduction. By the time the pair met, Joel Embiid had made a name for himself as one

By Ben Church and Amanda Davies, CNN Lionel Messi’s representatives have rubbished rumors that the Argentine has agreed to join a club in Saudi Arabia after his contract at Paris Saint-Germain ends on June 30. Crediting an unnamed source, AFP reported Tuesday that Messi playing in Saudi Arabia next year was a “done deal.” However,

By Ben Morse, CNN The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors 104-101 on Monday night in Game 4 of their best-of-seven NBA playoff series to give them a 3-1 lead. LeBron James led the way for the Lakers with 27 points, nine rebounds and six assists, but it was unlikely hero Lonnie Walker

By Wayne Sterling and Ben Morse, CNN UFC fighter Tony Ferguson was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after his truck hit other vehicles and rolled over in Hollywood, California, on Sunday morning, the Los Angeles Police Department told CNN. According to the Los Angeles Times, citing police, Ferguson’s Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck

By Homero De la Fuente, CNN West Virginia’s men’s basketball head coach Bob Huggins apologized for “insensitive” and “abhorrent” comments he made while appearing on the 700 WLW’s Bill Cunningham Show on Monday. “Earlier today on a Cincinnati radio program, I was asked about the rivalry between my former employer, the University of Cincinnati, and