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By Matias Grez, CNN Spain overcame conceding a remarkable own goal to edge past Croatia in extra-time, winning 5-3 in an incredible encounter to reach the Euro 2020 quarterfinals. Three-time European championship winner Spain had dominated the opening exchanges, but goalkeeper Unai Simon’s incredible error — a miscontrol from Pedri’s back pass — gifted Croatia

By George Ramsay, CNN Hammer thrower Gwen Berry says that the playing of the national anthem while she was on the podium at the US Olympic track and field trials was “set up.” Berry turned away from the flag to face the stands while “The Star-Spangled Banner” played during the medal ceremony on Saturday. She

Andy Scholes reviews French authorities opening an investigation after a fan caused dozens of cyclists to crash during the Tour de France and Serena Williams deciding to not compete at Tokyo 2020.

By Martin Goillandeau and Mia Alberti, CNN French authorities have launched an investigation after a fan caused dozens of cyclists to crash during the Tour de France on Saturday. The disastrous fall was caused by a woman standing on the roadside of the Tour’s opening stage. She stepped in front of the racing pack holding

By Madeline Holcombe and Jacob Lev, CNN Simone Biles has secured a spot on the United States Gymnastics team for next month’s Tokyo Olympics. The four-time Olympic gold medalist competed at the US Gymnastics Olympic trials in St. Louis, Missouri, over the weekend. She finished Sunday with an all-around score of 118.098 to earn her

By Madeline Holcombe and Jacob Lev, CNN Simone Biles has secured a spot on the United States Gymnastics team for next month’s Tokyo Olympics. The four-time Olympic gold medalist competed at the US Gymnastics Olympic trials in St. Louis, Missouri, over the weekend. She finished Sunday with an all-around score of 118.098 to earn her

By Ben Morse, CNN A stunning long-ranged strike from Thorgan Hazard settled a hotly-contested game between Belgium and Portugal, and qualified Belgium for the quarterfinals of Euro 2020. Hazard, who plays for German side Borussia Dortmund, hit a swerving shot from 25 yards which deceived Rui Patrício in the Portugal goal and knocked the reigning

By Ben Morse, CNN A stunning long-ranged strike from Thorgan Hazard settled a hotly-contested game between Belgium and Portugal, and qualified Belgium for the quarterfinals of Euro 2020. Hazard, who plays for German side Borussia Dortmund, hit a swerving shot from 25 yards which deceived Rui Patrício in the Portugal goal and knocked the reigning

By Ben Morse, CNN Red Bull’s Max Verstappen put in a dominant performance at the Styrian Grand Prix to extend his lead at the top of the Formula One drivers’ championship. Having started on pole position, the 23-year-old Dutch driver finished over 35 seconds ahead of reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton on Sunday. It is

By Ben Morse, CNN Red Bull’s Max Verstappen put in a dominant performance at the Styrian Grand Prix to extend his lead at the top of the Formula One drivers’ championship. Having started on pole position, the 23-year-old Dutch driver finished over 35 seconds ahead of reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton on Sunday. It is

By Martin Goillandeau and Mia Alberti, CNN French authorities have launched an investigation after a fan caused dozens of cyclists to crash during the Tour de France on Saturday. The disastrous fall was caused by a woman standing on the roadside of the Tour’s opening stage. She stepped in front of the racing pack holding

By Ben Morse, CNN The sight of courts covered in luscious, green grass and fans watching as they savor strawberries and cream can only mean one thing: Wimbledon is here. Fans have been made to wait for the tournament after it was canceled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic; the only grand slam to

By Ben Morse, CNN From their competitors to managing energy, Tour de France riders have plenty to worry about on the streets. So, when a fan encroached onto the roads, it had predictably disastrous effects. During the first stage of the famous cycling race, a fan stepped in front of the racing pack holding a

By Ben Morse, CNN After its campaign began in the most horrifying circumstances, Denmark’s dream run at Euro 2020 continued on Saturday with a convincing 4-0 victory over Wales in the last 16. Striker Kasper Dolberg scored twice either side of the half time break and late goals from Joakim Mæhle and Martin Braithwaite wrapped

By Ben Morse, CNN After its campaign began in the most horrifying circumstances, Denmark’s dream run at Euro 2020 continued on Saturday with a convincing 4-0 victory over Wales in the last 16. Striker Kasper Dolberg scored twice either side of the half time break and late goals from Joakim Mæhle and Martin Braithwaite wrapped

By Ben Morse, CNN From their competitors to managing energy, Tour de France riders have plenty to worry about on the streets. So, when a fan encroached onto the roads, it had predictably disastrous effects. During the first stage of the famous cycling race, a fan stepped in front of the racing pack holding a

By Wayne Sterling and Alaa Elassar, CNN The North Carolina State Wolfpack is out of the College World Series due to Covid-19 protocols, allowing the Vanderbilt Commodores to advance to the finals. The Wolfpack was scheduled to play the Commodores Saturday afternoon in the winner-take-all bracket final, but the NCAA declared the game a no-contest

By Wayne Sterling and Alaa Elassar, CNN The North Carolina State Wolfpack is out of the College World Series due to Covid-19 protocols, allowing the Vanderbilt Commodores to advance to the finals. The Wolfpack was scheduled to play the Commodores Saturday afternoon in the winner-take-all bracket final, but the NCAA declared the game a no-contest