By Al Goodman, Matias Grez and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Spain’s football federation has ordered a five-game partial stadium ban at Valencia’s Mestalla Stadium following racist abuse suffered by Real Madrid star Vinícius Jr. during the teams’ La Liga match there on Sunday. The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) also announced a fine of
Continue Reading By Eryn Mathewson, CNN (CNN) — Sean Elliott knows a lot about miracles. He’s the basketball star behind the “Memorial Day Miracle,” arguably the most famous shot in San Antonio Spurs history. It was Memorial Day 1999, Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. The Spurs were playing the Portland Trail Blazers on their home
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They say styles make fights. And if that rings true, we should have a highly competitive and entertaining series between the Coachella Valley Firebirds and Milwaukee Admirals in the Western Conference Finals. Really liked what @aaronadmirals had to say about @Firebirds star @APots94 who scored the OT game winner last series against Calgary to send
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Tristan Mulahusejnovic is a triple threat athlete. Dazzled on the track, grinded on the field, and dominated on the pitch. Tristan was built for this. “When I started walking my Grandfather took it on himself that I had to play sports,” said Mulahusejnovic. “I actually started with ballet and then I went into swimming, tennis,
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds will face off against the Milwaukee Admirals in the Western Conference Finals. The Admirals defeated the Texas Stars in the third round to advance to the Western Conference Finals and earn the Central Division Championship. 🎙️ Great chat with @aaronadmirals of @mkeadmirals ahead of @TheAHL Western Conference Finals against @Firebirds. Lot
Continue Reading By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Damar Hamlin “has not been practicing” but is “in the building working,” Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said in a press conference on Tuesday. Hamlin went into cardiac arrest after making a tackle and appearing to be hit with a helmet in his chest during the first quarter
Continue Reading By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Fans of Newcastle United had expected the club’s new owners to deliver success – but perhaps not this much, this soon. A goalless draw against Leicester City on Monday secured Newcastle’s spot in next season’s Champions League for the first time in 20 years, a sensational rise for a
Continue Reading By Chloe Melas and Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Tom Brady has agreed to purchase a minority ownership stake in the Las Vegas Raiders, a source familiar with the deal told CNN on Monday. The agreement was first reported by Sports Illustrated NFL reporter Albert Breer. The sale is still subject to NFL approval. Earlier
Continue Reading By Thomas Schlachter and Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — They say lightning does not strike twice but – for the second time in under a week – a bird has died after meeting the cruel fate of being hit by a flying baseball in an MLB game. Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen mirrored Randy Johnson
Continue Reading By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Another week, another set of records sent tumbling in the wake of Rose Zhang. The 19-year-old Californian defended her NCAA National Championship crown in Arizona on Monday to become the first women’s golfer in history to win back-to-back individual national titles. Having begun the final round four shots off
Continue Reading By Thomas Schlachter and Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — After 20 incredible years in the NBA, LeBron James has added to speculation that he could finally be hanging up his sneakers for good. This comes after the Los Angeles Lakers were swept out of the Western Conference Finals by Nikola Jokić and the
Continue Reading By Matias Grez and Al Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Seven people were arrested on Tuesday in relation to incidents of racist abuse directed at Real Madrid star Vinícius Jr. this season. Spanish police said four young men had been detained for allegedly hanging an effigy of Vinícius off a bridge in Madrid in January, while
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The Tribe are keeping their football hire in house. David Goree, a longtime assistant football and basketball coach at Palm Springs high school, is set to take over the football program for the Indians. Palm Springs high school announced today that Darryl Goree will be the new football coach. I’ll have more tonight. @KESQ @BLVNBTL
Continue Reading WBZ, BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (B.A.A.), DAVE MCGILLIVRAY, CNN By Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — Rick Hoyt, the man who was pushed in a wheelchair by his father in 32 Boston Marathon races, died Monday morning. Hoyt, 61, died due to complications with his respiratory system, according to a family statement posted on The Hoyt Foundation’s
Continue Reading By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Fifteen-time major champion Tiger Woods has withdrawn from the US Open at Los Angeles Country Club next month as he continues to recover from a recent surgery, the USGA announced Monday. The 47-year-old, who missed last week’s PGA Championship, last competed at the Masters in April but
Continue Reading By Homero De la Fuente and Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Oakland Athletics broadcaster NBC Sports California has parted ways with play-by-play announcer Glen Kuiper after he used a racial slur during a pregame show earlier this month, the network announced Monday. “Following an internal review, the decision has been made for NBC Sports California
Continue Reading By Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — Rick Hoyt, the man who was pushed in a wheelchair by his father in 32 Boston Marathon races, died Monday morning. Hoyt, 61, died due to complications with his respiratory system, according to a family statement posted on The Hoyt Foundation’s Facebook. “It is with profound sadness that the
Continue Reading By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Carmelo Anthony, one of the greatest scorers the NBA has ever seen, has announced his retirement from basketball at the age of 38. The third pick in the 2003 NBA Draft, Anthony enjoyed an illustrious 19-year career that included 10 NBA All-Star appearances, six All-NBA selections, a scoring title
Continue Reading CNN By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — There have been no shortage of surprises for Michael Block since the 46-year-old club pro authored one of sport’s great surprise stories at the PGA Championship. Before he had even left Oak Hill Country Club, he’d been invited to play two PGA Tour events: Thursday’s Charles Schwab Challenge
Continue Reading By Ben Morse, Poppy Harlow and Sara Sidner, CNN (CNN) — This was uncharted territory for Michael Block. Playing in the final round of a major, paired alongside one of the greats of the game, was like a dream for the 46-year-old who works full-time as a golf instructor. And that was before he drilled
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