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By Don Riddell, CNN Not everyone is a football fan, but very rarely do you encounter somebody who is so repulsed by the beautiful game that they would describe it as “abhorrent.” But that’s how Rick Stanton used to feel. At school in the 1960s and 70s, he says he could swim and run, but

By Martin Goillandeau and Wayne Sterling, CNN Manchester United Football Club said on Sunday star striker Mason Greenwood “will not return to training or play matches until further notice,” after allegations of domestic violence emerged against the 20-year-old England player. A spokesperson for the club told CNN earlier on Sunday that the club was aware

By Homero De La Fuente, CNN Following an epic weekend of games during the NFL’s divisional-round playoffs that saw all four games decided on the final play — including possibly the greatest game in NFL Playoff history — two spots will be up for grabs as four teams look to secure a ticket to next

By Glen Levy and Amanda Davies, CNN At approximately 11am on Saturday, January 29th, in the Philadelphia area of the United States, a 27-year-old man is intending to ease his seven-foot frame into a chair — or perhaps remain standing — and turn on the device of his choosing, to spend 90 minutes consumed by

By Matias Grez, CNN Ashleigh Barty became the first home Australian Open champion since 1978 after beating grand slam final debutante Danielle Collins 6-3 7-6 in Saturday’s final. The world No. 1 was utterly dominant throughout the tournament and clinched a historic title without even dropping a set. Australian tennis fans had to wait more

By Amy Woodyatt, CNN Throughout the bitter winter, during rain and snow, Jon Vaughn has alternated between sleeping in a tent or a campervan outside former University of Michigan President Mark Schlissel’s house. A former University of Michigan and NFL football player, Vaughn is one of more than 1,000 people — mostly men — who

By Ben Morse, CNN As Prince Andrew faces the prospect of a trial in a very public civil lawsuit for sexual abuse later this year, the British royal has given up his membership at the historic Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews in Scotland. “I can confirm that The Royal and Ancient Golf

By Ben Church, CNN Former Olympic cross-country skier Noah Hoffman says he is “scared” for the safety of athletes who might be contemplating speaking out about human rights issues during Beijing 2022. Hoffman, who retired from competitive skiing after the PyeongChang Games in 2018, says he is concerned by the human rights record of the

By Homero De la Fuente and Jack Bantock, CNN The Denver Broncos announced Nathaniel Hackett as the team’s new head coach on Thursday, sparking speculation over a swift reunion with Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Hackett served as the Packers’ offensive coordinator for the past three seasons, taking on the role in 2019 after

By Ben Church, CNN Rafael Nadal is just one win away from winning a record-breaking 21st grand slam title after the Spaniard reached the Australian Open final on Friday. Nadal won his semifinal in impressive fashion after beating Matteo Berrettini of Italy in four sets — 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-3 — and will now face