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This Ukrainian footballer begged his parents to flee. They said they’d be safe in suburban Bucha

July 2, 2022 7:17 PM CNN Newsource

By Andrew McNicol, CNN Ukrainian professional footballer Aleks Shliakotin begged his parents to flee the country after Russian bombs went off a…

Polish tennis star Iga Swiatek’s winning streak ends in defeat by France’s Alizé Cornet at Wimbledon

July 2, 2022 4:43 PM CNN Newsource

By Homero De la Fuente, CNN Polish tennis player Iga Swiatek, ranked world No. 1 by the Women’s Tennis Association, was defeated by…

Coco Gauff didn't do much wrong despite the defeat.

Coco Gauff suffers Wimbledon defeat against US compatriot Amanda Anisimova

July 2, 2022 10:13 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Church, CNN An emotional Amanda Anisimova got the better of her compatriot Coco Gauff to progress into the round of 16 at Wimbledon on…

The pair proved popular with the Wimbledon crowd.

Venus Williams ‘excited’ by her unexpected inclusion in Wimbledon mixed doubles

July 2, 2022 5:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Church, CNN Venus Williams said she had “no plans” of playing at Wimbledon this year but that the atmosphere around the grass…

Miles Bridges’ wife posts photos of her apparent injuries on social media after Hornets forward is arrested in Los Angeles

July 1, 2022 10:13 AM CNN Newsource

By Amy Woodyatt and Jacob Lev, CNN Mychelle Johnson, wife of Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges, posted a series of photographs showing what…

DP World Tour responds to threat of legal action by LIV Golf players

July 1, 2022 9:41 AM CNN Newsource

By Homero de la Fuente, CNN The DP World Tour, formerly the European Tour, has responded to a letter from sixteen LIV Golf series players who are…

Nick Kyrgios thought his first-round match was one of the worst he's ever played at Wimbledon; his performance against Filip Krajinovic two days later

‘I’ve dumbfounded all of you’: Nick Kyrgios savors immaculate Wimbledon performance against Filip Krajinovic

July 1, 2022 3:36 AM CNN Newsource

By George Ramsay, CNN Nick Kyrgios thought his first-round match was one of the worst he’s ever played at Wimbledon; his performance against…

NBA superstar Kevin Durant requests trade from Brooklyn Nets, per reports

July 1, 2022 2:33 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacob Lev and Ben Morse, CNN NBA superstar Kevin Durant has requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets, according to NBA insiders Sham Charania of…

Families of 9/11 victims speak out against LIV Golf tournament's arrival to the US.

Saudi-backed LIV Golf series faces 9/11 protest as it begins first tournament on US soil

July 1, 2022 2:06 AM CNN Newsource

By Eric Levenson and Hannah Sarisohn, CNN The Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series arrived in Oregon for its first tournament on US soil…

The two sports powerhouses would increase the Big Ten to 16 teams.

UCLA and USC to join Big Ten conference, shaking up the college sports landscape

June 30, 2022 7:52 PM CNN Newsource

By David Close, CNN In a seismic shift to the collegiate sports landscape, the two Southern California powerhouse universities — UCLA and USC…

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges was arrested and charged with a felony in Los Angeles on June 29

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges arrested and charged with felony in Los Angeles

June 30, 2022 12:16 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacob Lev, CNN Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges was arrested and charged with a felony in Los Angeles on Wednesday, according to the Los…

Mark Appel became the oldest No. 1 pick in baseball history to make their MLB debut.

Former No. 1 pick Mark Appel makes MLB debut nine years after being drafted

June 30, 2022 12:05 PM CNN

By Homero de la Fuente, CNN It was nine years in the making, but former No. 1 Mark Appel made his MLB debut on Wednesday following a turbulent start…

Former No. 1 pick Mark Appel makes MLB debut nine years after being drafted

June 30, 2022 12:05 PM CNN Newsource

By Homero de la Fuente, CNN It was nine years in the making, but former No. 1 Mark Appel made his MLB debut on Wednesday following a turbulent start…

Lewis Hamilton was called a racial slur by Nelson Piquet.

‘Damaging week’ for F1, says former world champion Fernando Alonso

June 30, 2022 10:30 AM CNN

By Amanda Davies and Amy Woodyatt, CNN It has been another tumultuous week in Formula One. Former driver Nelson Piquet apologized Wednesday for his…

‘Damaging week’ for F1, says former world champion Fernando Alonso

June 30, 2022 10:30 AM CNN Newsource

By Amanda Davies and Amy Woodyatt, CNN It has been another tumultuous week in Formula One. Former driver Nelson Piquet apologized Wednesday for his…

Former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone says he’d ‘take a bullet’ for Vladimir Putin, calling him a ‘first-class person’

June 30, 2022 9:17 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Morse, CNN Former Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has said he would “take a bullet” for Vladimir Putin and called the…

Harmony Tan knocked Serena Williams out of Wimbledon on June 28.

Harmony restored at Wimbledon after doubles bust-up between Tan and Korpatsch

June 30, 2022 9:06 AM CNN Newsource

By Amy Woodyatt and Ben Church, CNN There has been some high drama at Wimbledon this week — but some off-court sniping has, thankfully, been…

Kyrie Irving, Jalen Brunson and Deandre Ayton question marks headline free agency as it prepares to begin

June 30, 2022 7:44 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Morse, CNN At 6 p.m. ET on June 30, there will be fireworks. Because at precisely that time, NBA teams are officially permitted to begin…

Humbert serves the ball to Ruud at Wimbledon.

Ugo Humbert arrives on court without his rackets but goes on to produce biggest Wimbledon shock so far

June 30, 2022 3:54 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Morse, CNN Shoes, hat, bag. Ugo Humbert arrived on Wimbledon’s No.2 court with most of the essentials needed for his second-round match…

Candace Parker became the first player in WNBA history to reach 6

Candace Parker makes WNBA history by reaching unprecedented milestone

June 30, 2022 3:28 AM CNN Newsource

By Matias Grez, CNN Candace Parker became the first player in WNBA history to reach 6,000-plus career points, 3,000-plus rebounds and 1,500-plus…

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