Sports

By Matias Grez, CNN The organizers of the Madrid Open have apologized to four leading tennis players following widespread criticism of their treatment after the women’s doubles final on Sunday. Neither the winners — Beatriz Haddad Maia and Victoria Azarenka — or the losers — US pair Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff — gave acceptance

By Ben Church, CNN Belgian cyclist Remco Evenepoel had a tough day at the Giro d’Italia on Wednesday after the world champion and pre-race favorite was involved in two crashes, the first involving a dog. Video footage shows the dog walking on the other side of the road before running directly at the peloton as

By Ben Morse, CNN The Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Lakers 121-106 in Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinals playoff series to keep their season alive. Steph Curry spearheaded the reigning champions with 27 points and eight assists as the Warriors moved to within a game of the Lakers in their best-of-seven

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,