Sports

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — J.J. Rice, a United States-born kitefoiler who was hopeful of one day competing for Tonga at an Olympics, has died in a diving accident at the age of 18. A spokesperson for the Tongan National Olympic Committee confirmed Rice’s passing to CNN and said that the organization was “deeply

By Sam Joseph and Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Two of tennis’ biggest stars have announced that they will skip the Olympic Games in Paris next month. World No. 3 Aryna Sabalenka told reporters in Berlin at the Ecotrans Ladies Open she was skipping the Olympics, citing WTA tournament participation requirements and her health. The Belarusian had

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Rugby union player Connor Garden-Bachop has died aged 25 after a “medical event,” New Zealand Rugby confirmed on Tuesday. Garden-Bachop represented the Māori All Blacks – a side initially constructed to represent the Māori culture in New Zealand – and played for Canterbury, Wellington and the Highlanders at club level. He passed away

By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — The Edmonton Oilers once again staved off elimination in the fifth game of the Stanley Cup Final Tuesday night, defeating the Florida Panthers 5-3 in Sunrise, Florida, to force a Game 6 in the best-of-seven series. After winning Game 4 in an 8-1 blowout, the Oilers jumped ahead early

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Soccer star Kylian Mbappé suffered a broken nose in France’s 1-0 win over Austria at Euro 2024 on Monday, the French Football Federation (FFF) said in a statement to Reuters. The incident occurred in the 86th minute when Mbappé, who is set to join Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain,

By Billy Stockwell, CNN (CNN) — A reference point for Parisians and tourists alike, the River Seine will be the crown jewel of the Olympics this summer, staging events such as the triathlon as well as the opening ceremony, which for the first time in Olympic history will not be taking place in a stadium.

CNN By Ben Morse and Patrick Snell, CNN (CNN) — As Bryson DeChambeau walks off the 10th green at Pinehurst during Sunday’s final round of the US Open, the golfer does what he’s been doing all week; making time to acknowledge fans lining the course. The 30-year-old US golfer might be holding a one-shot lead

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Soccer superstar Kylian Mbappé played a vital role in France’s narrow 1-0 win against Austria in its opening Group D match at Euro 2024 on Monday. The new Real Madrid forward showed his trademark speed and lightning quick footwork to create the game’s only goal in the 38th minute. After

By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — The storied Boston Celtics are once again alone atop the list of teams with the most NBA titles – and their formidable duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown showed up in a big way to make it happen. The Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 in Game 5

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Gretchen Walsh emerged as the star of the US Swimming Olympic Team Trials, qualifying for the Paris Games a day after breaking the 100-meter butterfly record. Walsh secured her spot on the US team for next month’s Olympics with victory in the women’s 100m butterfly final in Indianapolis on

By Ben Morse and Patrick Snell, CNN (CNN) — As Bryson DeChambeau walks off the 10th green at Pinehurst during Sunday’s final round of the US Open, the golfer does what he’s been doing all week; making time to acknowledge fans lining the course. The 30-year-old US golfer might be holding a one-shot lead atop

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs was arrested on a domestic violence/burglary charge in Alabama early Sunday morning, according to the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s office website. He was being held on a $5,000 bond before being released, per jail records. The arrest is the second for Buggs in less

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — As Nika Kvekveskiri stepped up to the penalty spot, he had the expectations of a nation weighing heavily on his shoulders. Score and Georgia would qualify for Euro 2024; miss and it might be yet another story of heartbreak for this generation of fans to live through. As the

By Julen Chavin and Emma Leyo, CNN Paris, France (CNN) — France has scored a belated surprise Olympic victory against Great Britain – 124 years later than expected – after a 1900 Paris Olympics cycling silver medal was taken away from Team GB and awarded to its neighbor across the channel by the International Olympic

CNN By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese faced each other for the second time in the WNBA as the Indiana Fever defeated Reese’s Chicago Sky on Sunday. It was another closely-fought, physical affair, epitomized by the moment when Reese’s swinging arm caught Clark’s head as she tried to block the

By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — England are off to a winning start in their Euro 2024 campaign, after defeating Serbia 1-0 in the Group C clash at Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Jude Bellingham opened the scoring for the Three Lions, rushing into the box and heading in a deflected Bukayo Saka

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — American Bryson DeChambeau won his second US Open title on Sunday, edging Rory McIlroy in a nerve-shredding finale at Pinehurst No. 2 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. LIV Golf star DeChambeau carded a final round one-over 71 to finish one stroke ahead of his Northern Irish counterpart at six-under overall

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese faced each other for the second time in the WNBA as the Indiana Fever defeated Reese’s Chicago Sky on Sunday. It was another closely-fought, physical affair, epitomized by the moment when Reese’s swinging arm caught Clark’s head as she tried to block the Fever

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Christian Eriksen scored Denmark’s opening goal at Euro 2024 against Slovenia – and it’s one that will likely feel extra special. Just three years ago, Eriksen collapsed on the pitch after suffering cardiac arrest during Denmark’s group match against Finland at Euro 2020, which was delayed by a year