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By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Venus Williams will take part in a record-extending 24th US Open after receiving a wildcard from the US Tennis Association (USTA) to compete at this year’s tournament. It came on the same day the seven-time grand slam champion lost 11 games in a row as she succumbed from a

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — As Brandi Chastain took the dreaded walk to the penalty spot, the weight of America was resting firmly on the left back’s shoulders. The US Women’s National Team (USWNT) was on the cusp of winning its second Women’s World Cup – this time in front of a sell-out home

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Manchester City struggled but ultimately won the UEFA Super Cup for first time in its history on Wednesday night after a penalty shootout victory over Spanish club Sevilla. The Premier League giant won the traditional curtain-raiser to the European football season – held between the winners of last season’s

By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Vlatko Andonovski has stepped down from his position as head coach of the US Women’s National Team (USWNT), the US Soccer Federation announced Thursday. The federation said in a press release that US Soccer and Andonovski mutually agreed to part ways. “All of us at US Soccer thank Vlatko

By Hilary Whiteman, CNN Sydney (CNN) — A long, emotional day for Australian soccer fans turned into an even longer trip home when severe delays stranded thousands on train platforms at Stadium Australia after the nation’s disappointing 3-1 loss to England in the World Cup semifinal. For many, it was a fitting end to a

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — No matter what happened in Wednesday’s semifinal, history was going to be made one way or another inside Stadium Australia. Neither Australia nor England had ever reached a Women’s World Cup final and it was the latter’s aspirations which were realized in the end. The Lionesses looked brilliant against

By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — The attorney general of the Dominican Republic is investigating Tampa Bay Rays All-Star shortstop Wander Franco for an alleged relationship with a minor, the attorney general’s office told CNN on Tuesday. The office said it is in the middle of the investigation but did not reveal any further details.

By Jaide Timm-Garcia, CNN (CNN) — Tori Penso watched the 2019 Women’s World Cup at home with her eight-month-old daughter in her arms. A mother to three young girls, Penso was dreaming that she would be on the field the next time the tournament came around in 2023. She wouldn’t be the leading goalscorer, or

CNN By Jaide Timm-Garcia, CNN (CNN) — Tori Penso watched the 2019 Women’s World Cup at home with her eight-month-old daughter in her arms. A mother to three young girls, Penso was dreaming that she would be on the field the next time the tournament came around in 2023. She wouldn’t be the leading goalscorer,

By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — In just one month with Inter Miami, Argentine superstar Lionel Messi already has his team reaching new heights. With a 4-1 victory over Philadelphia Union Tuesday, Miami advanced to the CONCACAF Leagues Cup final to put the club in position to win its first trophy in four seasons of

By Tara Subramaniam, CNN (CNN) — New Zealand’s former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was moved to tears by the country’s women’s soccer team at this year’s World Cup. Ardern told CNN’s Amanda Davies Monday that she cried while watching the opening match, where tournament co-hosts New Zealand beat Norway, securing the team’s first ever World

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — England has reached the Women’s World Cup final for the first time thanks to a stunning 3-1 win over co-host Australia on Wednesday. Ella Toone’s first-half goal gave England a deserved lead, which was later canceled out by Australia superstar Sam Kerr’s long-range stunner in the second half. But

By Matias Grez and Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Not many would have predicted it before the tournament kicked off, but Spain became the first team to book its place in the Women’s World Cup final on Tuesday. La Roja produced another impressive performance to beat Sweden 2-1 in the semifinals to make yet more

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Venus Williams rolled back the years with a vintage performance to secure her first win against a top-20 player in four years. The 43-year-old Williams defeated Russian Veronika Kudermetova 6-4 7-5 in the first round of the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati on Monday. Kudermetova is seeded 16th

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Novak Djokovic is preparing to play on American soil for the first time since 2021 after the Covid vaccine requirement for non-US travelers was lifted earlier this year. Djokovic, who is unvaccinated against Covid-19, will play at the Western & Southern Open in the Cincinnati suburb of Mason, Ohio,

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — English golfer Charley Hull has criticized protestors who interrupted the final round of the Women’s Open on Sunday. Home favorite Hull was playing the 17th hole of the major at Walton Heath Golf Club in Tadworth, England, with soon-to-be-crowned champion Lilia Vu when protestors carrying red and yellow flares

By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Former NFL running back Alex Collins, who played with the Seattle Seahawks and Baltimore Ravens, died in a motorcycle accident on Sunday night, according to the Broward County Sheriff’s Office. He was 28. Investigators say Collins was driving his motorcycle late Sunday night when he crashed into the rear passenger