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By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — India produced a brilliant performance to defeat South Africa by just seven runs in a dramatic men’s T20 World Cup final, ending a long 13-year wait for the cricket-obsessed nation since its last World Cup win. It was a nail-biting finale in Bridgetown, Barbados as India set a total

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Reigning champion Italy was knocked out of Euro 2024 in the last 16 after Switzerland produced a stunning upset to win 2-0 on Saturday at the Olympiastadion in Berlin. Goals from Remo Freuler and Ruben Vargas either side of halftime were enough for Murat Yakin’s side to book its

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — American sprinters Noah Lyles, Gabby Thomas and Sha’Carri Richardson set blistering times in their respective 200-meter semifinals at the US Olympic track and field trials on Friday, further strengthening their status as the USA’s biggest medal hopes at the upcoming Paris Games. In the men’s 110m hurdles, Grant Holloway

By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — Lolo Jones has achieved much during a storied sporting career. The American is one of the few athletes to have competed at both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games, transitioning from an elite track and field hurdler to the bobsled with aplomb. On Friday she added to her list

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — It is not uncommon to see certain teams emerge as dark horses or surprise packages at international tournaments, but few could have predicted that Austria would be the story of Euro 2024. Placed in Group D alongside some tough opponents, it seemed as though Austria would have a hard

By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Baseball Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda has died at age 86, his family announced via the San Francisco Giants on Friday. “Our beloved Orlando passed away peacefully at home this evening, listening to his favorite music and surrounded by his loved ones,” his wife, Nydia, said in a

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — American golfer Nelly Korda has withdrawn from an upcoming tournament after being bitten by a dog, she said on Friday, marking the latest setback in her run of bad luck. “I regret to announce that I must withdraw from next week’s Ladies European Tour tournament in London,” Korda said

By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Reigning world champion Simone Biles finished atop of the leaderboard after the first night of competition at the 2024 US Olympic Gymnastics Trials Friday in Minneapolis. The four-time Olympic gold medalist finished with an overall score of 58.900. Jordan Chiles sits in second with 56.400 points and

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The San Jose Sharks selected Macklin Celebrini with the first pick in the 2024 National Hockey League Draft on Friday at Sphere in Las Vegas. The Boston University star tallied 64 points, including 32 goals for the Terriers last season. The 18-year-old was also awarded the Hobey Baker Award

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — 67 million to one. That’s the odds of making two holes-in-one in a single round, according to the National Hole-In-One Registry. On Friday, Frank Bensel Jr. made two in a row. While some of the game’s most talented players wait years – even entire careers – for an ace,

By Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — Romie Gallardo always knew the risks her son Carlin Dunne faced when he raced motorbikes. As a youngster he’d asked his mother if she wanted him to stop racing, but she never considered that as an option. They had a longstanding agreement that she’d follow his races from his

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — U.S. Soccer said it was “deeply disturbed” by the racist abuse directed at two of the men’s national team’s players following it’s surprise 2-1 defeat by Panama at the 2024 Copa América in Atlanta on Thursday. Defender Chris Richards and striker Folarin Balogun posted on their Instagram stories the racist messages they had

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Sha’Carri Richardson became the second-fastest women’s 200-meter runner in the world this year as she cruised to victory in her heat at the US Olympic Trials. Having already secured her spot on the US team for the Paris Olympics by winning the 100 meters last week, Richardson’s time of

By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — Women’s basketball is seeing a surge in popularity – especially at collegiate level – but this isn’t an upsurge that’s happened overnight, or without investment. A boom in interest in the WNBA has been fueled in part by the induction of a powerhouse rookie class that includes the likes

By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — The Los Angeles Lakers have selected Bronny James, the eldest son of superstar LeBron James, with the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft on Thursday. James is now poised to play alongside his father, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, where they could become the first father-son

By Ben Church and Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — After undergoing surgery for a spinal cyst on Saturday, three-time grand slam champion Andy Murray says he will wait until the last moment before deciding whether to play at Wimbledon this year – and gave an update on his retirement plans. The 37-year-old was forced to

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Former Pro Bowl NFL wide receiver Randall Cobb and his family escaped unhurt after a blaze erupted at their home in Nashville, Tennessee. Cobb’s wife, Aiyda, said the family was “lucky to be alive,” as she detailed what had happened on her Instagram account. “The Tesla charger caught on fire

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Simone Biles is looking to book her spot at a third Olympic Games this week when the US Olympic Gymnastics Trials get underway in Minneapolis. Seven-time Olympic medalist Biles is among 16 women and 20 men vying for a place on the US team in Paris. She could become

By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — The Netherlands’ Olympic chief has said he is “surprised” at reactions towards Steven van de Velde, the Dutch beach volleyball player who served time in prison for raping a child 10 years ago and who will represent the Netherlands at this year’s Olympics. Van de Velde, who is now

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — It’s a night that Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will never forget. The forward not only inspired Georgia to the knockout stages of Euro 2024 on Wednesday, he also realized his own childhood dream by doing so against Cristiano Ronaldo. Georgia is the lowest-ranked team at this year’s European Championship and few