Category: Sports
Australian Open draw: Rafael Nadal begins title defense with tough test in opening round
[ad_1] CNN — Defending champion Rafael Nadal will face English youngster Jack Draper in the opening round of the Australian Open in a bid to retain his 2022 crown and extend his grand slam tally. World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz may be missing the tournament through injury, but with the return of Novak Djokovic to
Australia pulls out of Afghanistan cricket series over Taliban’s restrictions on women
[ad_1] Sydney CNN — Australia’s men’s cricket team has withdrawn from a series of upcoming matches against Afghanistan in protest over the ruling Taliban’s restrictions on women and girls’ education and employment, Cricket Australia (CA) said in a statement Thursday. The teams were scheduled to play three One Day International (ODI) games in the United
Zach Johnson isn’t discounting Tiger Woods for the Ryder Cup
[ad_1] CNN — Tiger Woods could form part of the US Ryder Cup team – or at least, Zach Johnson isn’t ruling it out. Ahead of the Sony Open in Hawaii, US captain Johnson said he wouldn’t discount selecting Woods to compete in the tournament if the 47-year-old didn’t qualify for the team automatically. “I
UFC president Dana White does not expect punishment for domestic violence incident
[ad_1] CNN — Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White said he does not expect punishment after a video emerged of him in a physical altercation with his wife earlier this month. White made the comments Wednesday at a media day for UFC Fight Night 217. Asked whether he expects there to be repercussions from
Photos: Soccer legend Pelé | CNN
[ad_1] By Kyle Almond and Will Lanzoni, CNN Pelé, the Brazilian soccer star who became a global icon, has died at the age of 82. Pelé, born Edson Arantes do Nascimento, is the only man in history to win three World Cups. He was just 17 years old when he starred in the 1958 World
Bruno Fernandes: How one man transformed Manchester United’s fortunes
[ad_1] CNN — There hasn’t been much to shout about at Manchester United over the last few years. The success enjoyed under legendary manager Alex Ferguson feels like a distant memory for a global fan base that has watched its once great club lurch from one bad decision to another. An FA Cup win in
Jair Bolsonaro: How a yellow jersey is dividing Brazil
[ad_1] CNN — Brazil’s bright yellow jersey is a symbol that unites the country through a love of football and national pride, but over the past two years the shirt’s adoption by right wing supporters of Jair Bolsonaro, who wear it at protests and rallies to show their political allegiance to the Brazilian president, is
PSG: Neymar’s moment of reckoning in Champions League
[ad_1] CNN — When dreams clash with reality; when life reaches a daunting crossroads; when we must decide whether to be or make history. Right now Neymar is at the crossroads. A 21st century football brand fueled by endless promise; a nouveau-riche social, commercial and cultural phenomena; a superstar who’s no stranger to the scrutiny
Lyon stun Manchester City to reach Champions League semifinals
[ad_1] CNN — Lyon stunned Manchester City on Saturday to qualify for the semifinals of the Champions League, winning 3-1. The French side made the perfect start, stifling Manchester City’s attacking play and eventually taking the lead after 24 minutes thanks to Maxwel Cornet’s inventive finish from just outside the box. In the second half,
Serena Williams: US female ‘A’ listers and Reddit co-founder ready to disrupt football industry with Angel City
[ad_1] CNN — For Alexis Ohanian last summer, it started with a simple phone call. The entrepreneur and co-founder of Reddit was in London and his friend wanted him to come to Paris, “He’s like, you’re an idiot if you don’t come down to watch the USA play France.” Shortly afterwards, Ohanian was alongside 45,000
‘Putin is a killer,’ says Ukraine goalkeeper as he sends a message of hope to his country
[ad_1] ‘Putin is a killer,’ says Ukraine goalkeeper as he sends a message of hope to his country Shaktar Donetsk and Ukraine goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin talks to CNN Sport about doing his part to help his nation survive the Russian invasion. [ad_2] Source link
Transfer Talk: Barca close in on Swedish starlet Bergvall
[ad_1] Jan 28, 2024, 07:37 PM ET The winter transfer window is now open in Europe, and there are plenty of moves in the works and gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Barcelona are expected to have an official
Marsai Martin and Omari Hardwick play to win in ‘Fantasy Football’
[ad_1] CNN — The new film “Fantasy Football” capitalizes on some of its stars natural talent. Marsai Martin channels lots of girl-boss energy playing Callie Coleman, a tech-savvy young woman whose father’s long career in the NFL lands him with the Atlanta Falcons team. Her production company is behind the family-friendly film. (Martin, 18, set