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Both Russia and Ukraine ‘diametrically opposed’ to Olympic mission, says IOC president

B Jill Martin and Sammy Mncwabe, CNN (CNN) — International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has lamented Ukraine and Russia’s “diametrically opposed” views on neutral athletes’ participation in a speech at the 140th IOC Session. In March, the IOC announced a widely criticized recommended pathway to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in

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Miami-Dade Police investigating alleged assault by Dolphins’ player Tyreek Hill at Miami marina Sunday

Rebekah Riess and Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — The Miami-Dade Police Department says it’s investigating an allegation of assault involving NFL Miami Dolphins’ player Tyreek Hill at a Miami marina on Sunday. According to the incident report from police, a verbal altercation took place Sunday when employees of a deep-sea fishing charter company were attempting to remove

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Manchester United great Andy Cole opens up about his dad, who worked as a coal miner, and racism on Windrush Day

CNN By James Oware, Darren Lewis and Zayn Nabbi, CNN (CNN) — Andy Cole had a distinguished soccer career, scoring crucial goals to win five Premier League titles and a Champions League trophy, but to him, his father Lincoln’s legacy “comes first.” Speaking exclusively to CNN’s Senior Sports Analyst Darren Lewis, Cole reminisced on his father’s story

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Manchester United great Andy Cole opens up about his dad, who worked as a coal miner, and racism on Windrush Day

By James Oware, Darren Lewis and Zayn Nabbi, CNN (CNN) — Andy Cole had a distinguished soccer career, scoring crucial goals to win five Premier League titles and a Champions League trophy, but to him, his father Lincoln’s legacy “comes first.” Speaking exclusively to CNN’s Senior Sports Analyst Darren Lewis, Cole reminisced on his father’s story as

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Firebirds come up short of Calder Cup championship, fall to Hershey Bears in overtime of Game 7

The Hershey Bears defeated the Coachella Valley Firebirds 3-2 in overtime to win the Calder Cup. Bears forward Mike Vecchione scored the game-winning goal. It’s the first-ever sudden-death overtime goal in a Game 7 of the Calder Cup Finals in AHL history. YOU ROARED FOR US. WE ROAR FOR YOU. pic.twitter.com/SWejK1Igwu— Hershey Bears (@TheHersheyBears) June 22,

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USWNT reveals Women’s World Cup squad – with a little help from the Bidens, Taylor Swift, Shaquille O’Neal and others

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The US Women’s National Team (USWNT) announced its squad for the upcoming 2023 Women’s World Cup on Wednesday as it bids to win its third consecutive title. The 23-player squad chosen by head coach Vlatko Andonovski features a mix of new faces combined with some familiar ones. Forwards Alex

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NFL re-emphasizes gambling policy for players and its six ‘key rules’ after recent spate of violations

By Ben Morse and Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — The NFL has reminded players of its gambling policy, as it pointed to the league’s six ‘key rules’ after a recent spate of violations. The NFL told reporters on a conference call Tuesday that the six rules are: 1.            Don’t bet on the NFL; 2.            Don’t gamble at

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Cristiano Ronaldo scores last-minute winner on record-breaking 200th appearance for Portugal

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo scored a last-gasp winner against Iceland on the night he became the first men’s player in history to reach 200 international appearances. Ronaldo’s goal, a record-extending 123rd in international football, maintained Portugal’s perfect start to Euro 2024 qualifying with four wins from four matches. The

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