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By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — An Iditarod competitor has been handed a two-hour penalty after failing to properly gut a moose he killed in “self-defense” during Alaska’s legendary long-distance sled dog race, organizers said Wednesday. Veteran musher Dallas Seavey had told race officials early Monday morning that he had been forced to dispatch a

KTUU By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — An Iditarod competitor has been handed a two-hour penalty after failing to properly gut a moose he killed in “self-defense” during Alaska’s legendary long-distance sled dog race, organizers said Wednesday. Veteran musher Dallas Seavey had told race officials early Monday morning that he had been forced to dispatch

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — The FIA, motorsport’s world governing body, says it is looking at “potential allegations involving certain members of its governing bodies,” amid media reports of alleged interference in the result of a Formula One race during 2023. The BBC reported on Tuesday that a whistleblower told the governing body that FIA President Mohammed

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — The Oakland Athletics have released renderings of their new, 33,000-seat ballpark on the Las Vegas Strip, which is set to be canopied by an enormous, five-tier roof. Inspired by baseball pennants, some have compared the ballpark’s design to the Sydney Opera House, while others likened the individual tiers to

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Wet conditions were the main talking point during the US women’s soccer team’s penalty shootout victory over Canada in the W Gold Cup semifinals on Wednesday. The game was played on a heavily waterlogged pitch at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego after torrential rain fell in the build up,

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — It certainly wasn’t pretty, but Real Madrid booked its place in the Champions League quarterfinals with a 1-1 draw at home to RB Leipzig, scraping through 2-1 on aggregate. But so disappointed were the team with such an underwhelming performance, defender Antonio Rüdiger said there would be no celebrations

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Formula One world champion Max Verstappen has defended his father Jos after he weighed in on the Christian Horner controversy which has overshadowed Red Bull’s start to the new season. The father of the three-time F1 world champion criticized Red Bull’s decision to keep Horner in his role, saying

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Michael Page stands motionless looking directly into a camera. Around him the room is an a frenzy, but he calmly spreads his arms wide while still locking eyes with the camera. He is eventually dragged away, but not before sticking his tongue out at the camera operator, letting out

By Jacob Lev and Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California, the night before he was scheduled to face Canadian Milos Raonic in the first round, he announced on social media Wednesday. In an announcement on X, the 22-time Grand Slam winner

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Jason Kelce’s recent retirement announcement led to an outpouring of emotion from all corners of the NFL, most of all from the former Philadelphia Eagles center himself. Kelce called time on his likely Hall of Fame career in a tearful press conference on Monday after 13 seasons in the

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Onlookers have likened a new bulging cycling helmet to something out of Star Wars, while others just think it’s plain ugly. But a leading cycling team hopes that its futuristic-looking design will lead to a “big improvement” in time trial performance. That is as long as the design passes

CNN By Amanda Davies, Aleks Klosok and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — That a crowd of thousands gathered for the funeral of Kelvin Kiptum was testament to the marathon world record holder’s staggering impact on his sport. Kiptum’s death in a road accident at the age of 24 has left a gaping hole in the

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — University of Iowa superstar Caitlin Clark is now the all-time leading scorer in NCAA Division I men’s and women’s basketball history and possesses an abundance of other records, but one achievement has evaded her so far in her illustrious college career: a national championship. With Clark set to leave

By Joseph Ataman and Pierre Bairin, CNN (CNN) — Attendance capacity at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games’ Opening Ceremony – the first to be held along a river – will be halved due to security reasons, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said Tuesday in an interview with French broadcaster France 2. The minister said there was

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — British tennis star Emma Raducanu says she’s not too focused on results this season, opting instead to develop her skills as she bids to rediscover her grand slam-winning form. The 21-year-old missed much of 2023 after operations on both wrists and an ankle, but returned to the court this

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Kylian Mbappé had a night to remember on Tuesday, scoring two goals and being touted as the world’s best player, as he helped Paris Saint-Germain advance to the quarterfinals of the Champions League. The 25-year-old’s double led the French side to a 2-1 victory over Real Sociedad in San

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — The Phoenix Suns picked up an impressive – and unexpected – 117-107 overtime road win over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday behind a 35-point performance from 2014 NBA MVP Kevin Durant. After a three-game skid in the middle of February, the Nuggets had recently recaptured their form and entered

By Amanda Davies, Aleks Klosok and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — That a crowd of thousands gathered for the funeral of Kelvin Kiptum was testament to the marathon world record holder’s staggering impact on his sport. Kiptum’s death in a road accident at the age of 24 has left a gaping hole in the distance

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Former tennis world No. 1 Simona Halep has been cleared to return to the sport after having a backdated four-year ban reduced to nine months, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) announced Tuesday. The two-time grand slam winner was handed the ban in September 2023 after being found guilty of anti-doping rule

By Patrick Sung and Sammy Mncwabe, CNN (CNN) — Spain’s LaLiga says it is “studying and analyzing the facts” around the latest alleged racist abuse incident towards Real Madrid forward Vinícius Jr. at Valencia’s Mestalla Stadium on Saturday. This comes after a video obtained by ESPN and widely circulated online shows a child yelling “monkey”

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — The UEFA Champions League – the most prestigious competition in European club football – is getting a makeover, promising a completely different look and feel when it kicks off next season. According to UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin, the new format was passed unanimously by the organization’s executive committee and

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — In what was one of the most one-sided games in English Premier League history, a rampant Arsenal thrashed Sheffield United 6-0 on Monday. It was hard not to feel sorry for the Blades fans who had made the effort of attending the match at Bramall Lane, as the visiting

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Damian Lillard scored a game-high 41 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to an impressive 113-106 comeback victory over the Los Angeles Clippers and extend the team’s winning run. Playing without franchise star Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was nursing Achilles tendonitis in only his third missed game of the season,

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — To the tune of a Miles Davis trumpet solo, Menno van Gorp is stepping up his training ahead of this year’s Paris Olympics. The jazz musician has been an influential figure in van Gorp’s breakdance career, his smooth sound and freewheeling rhythms a constant source of inspiration for each

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Sam Kerr, Chelsea FC star and Australia women’s captain, pleaded not guilty to a “racially aggravated offense” of a police officer, British authorities said Monday. The 30-year-old striker was charged following an incident involving an officer on January 30 last year in Twickenham, a suburb of southwest London. The

KYW, CNN Opinion by Amy Bass (CNN) — Jason Kelce has left the building. And there wasn’t a dry eye that witnessed it. Monday afternoon, Jason’s now globally famous brother Travis entered the Philadelphia Eagles’ press room as his usual snazzy self – two-tone shirt, dark glasses and a pair of friendship bracelets circling his right wrist (including one that connected

By Steve Almasy, CNN (CNN) — Russell Wilson’s short and disappointing stay in Denver will come to an end when the Broncos release the 35-year-old quarterback March 13 at the start of the NFL year, the team announced Monday. General manager George Paton and head coach Sean Payton said the decision will help the team

By Ben Morse and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is retiring from the NFL, the 36-year-old announced at an emotional news conference Monday. Likely a future Pro Football Hall of Famer, Kelce is a seven-time Pro Bowler and six-time All-Pro selection. He spent his entire 13-season NFL career with the

By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Former Formula One driver Jos Verstappen, father of three-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen, criticized Red Bull’s decision to keep team principal Christian Horner saying “the team is in danger of being torn apart.” Following Max Verstappen’s victory in the season-opening race at the Bahrain Grand Prix, Verstappen’s

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin has implemented a new policy for the team’s dugout requiring every member to stand for the US national anthem – ‘The Star-Spangled Banner.’ Melvin says his reasoning for the mandate isn’t based on any political motivation – or even a Major League Baseball

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — A swimmer’s disqualification on a technicality after winning a college conference final has led to one teammate branding the decision as the “dumbest rule in swimming.” Owen Lloyd, a senior at North Carolina State University, clinched the 1,650-yard freestyle title at the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Championships at the

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Indigenous Australian rugby league star Ezra Mam has accused an opponent of using a racial slur during a game in Las Vegas on Saturday. Brisbane Broncos’ Mam made a complaint against Sydney Roosters forward Spencer Leniu during the second half of the National Rugby League’s (NRL) season-opener. CNN affiliate

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — For one of Germany’s most established soccer teams, earning a nickname for your propensity to fall short at the final hurdle isn’t ideal. For Bayer Leverkusen it was the moniker ‘Neverkusen,’ notably in 2002 when a team, which included Michael Ballack, Oliver Neuville, Dimitar Berbatov, Lúcio and Zé Roberto,

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Anthony Kim said he was “encouraged” after finishing last in his first professional appearance in 12 years at LIV Golf’s third event of the season in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. The 38-year-old American had not teed up at a pro event since May 2012 and his rustiness was evident

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — The Boston Celtics won their 11th game in a row on Sunday, rolling to a stunning 52-point rout, 140-88, of the Golden State Warriors. In a rematch between the two teams that contested the 2022 NBA Finals, the Celtics ran away with proceedings early on. All-Star wing Jaylen Brown

By Callum Sutherland and Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — From the ecstasy of firing his side ahead to the agony of seeing that advantage overturned, Nigerian captain William Troost-Ekong’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final experience earlier this month was as turbulent as could be. Then again, he is no stranger to rollercoaster journeys. Only

KGAN, CNN By Eric Levenson, Ben Morse and Patrick Sung, CNN (CNN) — Iowa Hawkeyes superstar guard Caitlin Clark became the NCAA’s Division-I all-time leading scorer in basketball – male or female – in a win over the Ohio State Buckeyes on Sunday, passing Hall of Famer “Pistol” Pete Maravich. Clark entered the game needing

By Eric Levenson, Ben Morse and Patrick Sung, CNN (CNN) — Iowa Hawkeyes superstar guard Caitlin Clark became the NCAA’s Division-I all-time leading scorer in basketball – male or female – in a win over the Ohio State Buckeyes on Sunday, passing Hall of Famer “Pistol” Pete Maravich. Clark entered the game needing 18 points

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Manchester City came from behind to defeat Manchester United 3-1 and keep the pace on Liverpool in the English Premier League title race. In an entertaining Manchester Derby on Sunday, Phil Foden scored twice in the second half – the first a stunning strike from outside the box and

By Issy Ronald and Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) head coach Steve Cherundolo said it was an “absolute disgrace” that his team’s match against Real Salt Lake (RSL) went ahead despite a blizzard engulfing the America First Field in Sandy, Utah on Saturday. After the Major League Soccer (MLS) match

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham was sent off after he was denied an injury-time winner against Valencia on Saturday. The 20-year-old Bellingham looked to have scored the winning goal with a header deep into stoppage at the Mestalla Stadium, but referee Gil Manzano had blown the whistle for full-time

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — University of Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy broke the NFL record for the fastest 40-yard dash on Saturday at the 2024 NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana. The 20-year-old Worthy ran a time of 4.21 seconds on his second of two attempts, which breaks the record of 4.22 set by

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez both scored twice as Inter Miami cruised past Orlando City 5-0 in the Florida derby on Saturday. While Messi has made most of the headlines since his move to Miami last year, it was his former Barcelona teammate Suárez who produced the standout performance

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Dutch track star Femke Bol continued her golden year on Saturday, smashing her own indoor 400-meter world record at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow, Scotland. After leading the pack for the majority of the race, the 24-year-old streaked away on the finishing straight to record a time

By Homero De La Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has become the first player in NBA history to score 40,000 career points, accomplishing the milestone on Saturday during the team’s 124-114 loss at home against the Denver Nuggets. The NBA’s all-time leading scorer notched the historic basket on a left-handed

CNN By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Max Verstappen coasted to victory in the Bahrain Grand Prix on Saturday, laying down an ominous marker for the rest of the field in the opening race of this F1 season. His win dispelled any notions that Red Bull’s dominance might have waned over the winter or that

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Max Verstappen coasted to victory in the Bahrain Grand Prix on Saturday, laying down an ominous marker for the rest of the field in the opening race of this F1 season. His win dispelled any notions that Red Bull’s dominance might have waned over the winter or that its

CNN Interview by Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — World Athletics president Sebastian Coe has doubled down on his organization’s policy around transgender athletes competing in track and field, saying that the regulations are “here to stay.” Just under a year ago, World Athletics announced that it would prohibit athletes who have gone through what it

Interview by Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — World Athletics president Sebastian Coe has doubled down on his organization’s policy around transgender athletes competing in track and field, saying that the regulations are “here to stay.” Just under a year ago, World Athletics announced that it would prohibit athletes who have gone through what it called

By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Rajah Caruth became the third Black driver to win a NASCAR national series race after taking the checkered flag in Las Vegas on Friday, joining Hall of Famer Wendell Scott and Bubba Wallace. Caruth, 21, won his first career truck series race, the Victoria’s Voice Foundation 200, from pole position at the Las Vegas

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Christian Coleman capitalized on a blistering start to win the world indoor 60-meter title in a showdown against American rival Noah Lyles. The 27-year-old Coleman flew out of the blocks in Friday’s final in Glasgow, Scotland, crossing the line in a time of 6.41 seconds. Lyles finished strongly to

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — French soccer star Kylian Mbappé was unusually substituted at half-time during Paris Saint-Germain’s 0-0 draw against Monaco on Friday. He then watched the rest of the game from the stands with his mother, rather than joining his teammates on the subs bench. The 25-year-old is reportedly leaving the club

By Zayn Nabbi and Darren Lewis, CNN (CNN) — Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke has welcomed British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe’s investment into the club, saying that the new co-owner can restore the European powerhouse to its glory years. Yorke concedes, however, that for the time being the Red Devils will not be able to compete

By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark, who is on the verge of becoming college basketball’s all-time leading scorer, said her decision to declare for the 2024 WNBA Draft and leave the University of Iowa will allow her to fully enjoy her last games with her Hawkeyes teammates. “I think just

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Just a day after being cleared of inappropriate behavior by an external investigation, Red Bull Formula One team principal Christian Horner has reiterated that he denies allegations of wrongdoing. This comes after alleged leaked messages were distributed to members of the F1 community Thursday, containing a Google drive of

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Athletic Bilbao reached the Copa del Rey final for the third time in the last five years, but Thursday’s victory over Atlético Madrid was marred by chaotic scenes ahead of the match. Goals from the Williams brothers, Iñaki and Nico, and Gorka Guruzeta gave Bilbao a comfortable 3-0 victory

CNN By Amanda Davies, Aleks Klosok and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — World Athletics president Sebastian Coe says that his organization is trying to “remain politically neutral” where possible when handling the impact of global conflicts and geopolitics on the sport. Athletes from Russia and Belarus have been excluded from events staged by World Athletics,

By Amanda Davies, Aleks Klosok and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — World Athletics president Sebastian Coe says that his organization is trying to “remain politically neutral” where possible when handling the impact of global conflicts and geopolitics on the sport. Athletes from Russia and Belarus have been excluded from events staged by World Athletics, the

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — 2023 No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama seems to do something unprecedented on a weekly basis. The San Antonio Spurs rookie stuffed the stat sheet in a statement 132-118 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday. Wembanyama posted 28 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists, five blocks and two

By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — University of Iowa Hawkeyes basketball star Caitlin Clark announced Thursday she has decided to declare for the 2024 WNBA Draft. “While this season is far from over and we have a lot more goals to achieve, it will be my last one at Iowa. I am excited

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — There’s one small corner of the world that Michael Jordan cherishes more than any other — his own personal haven of sporting bliss. But it’s not in Chicago. In fact, there isn’t a basketball court or hoop in sight. Even as he was staking his claim in the 1990s

By Abbas Al Lawati, Sammy Mncwabe, George Ramsay and Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Portuguese and Al-Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo has been banned for one match and fined for “provoking” fans in a Saudi Pro League match on Sunday. The incident occurred in the aftermath of Al Nassr’s 3-2 win against Riyadh-based rival Al-Shabab. In

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Look at Liverpool’s team sheet of late and you’ll start to feel very old, very quickly. With the English Premier League club vying to win an historic quadruple this season, and with injuries ravaging the senior squad, manager Jurgen Klopp has turned to the club’s famed academy for help.

By George Ramsay and Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — The Kansas City Chiefs have become accustomed to winning on the field, but the team’s latest NFL report card tells a different story when it comes to workplace conditions. The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) released its second annual club report cards on Wednesday, giving 1,706 active

By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — A Leeds United soccer fan was admitted to hospital after reportedly falling from the top tier of Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge stadium in southwest London on Wednesday night. The incident took place shortly after Leeds took a 1-0 lead against Chelsea in the first half of their FA Cup last-16

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — The fearsome sound of V6 engines being fired up at the Bahrain International Circuit can only mean one thing – Formula One is back. The 2024 campaign will be the longest F1 season in history, featuring 24 race weekends. After Red Bull Racing superstar Max Verstappen cruised to his

By Kathleen Magramo, Junko Ogura, Sophie Jeong and Akanksha Sharma, CNN (CNN) — Major League Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani revealed on Thursday that he is now married. “The season is approaching, I am pleased to announce to you that I have gotten married,” Ohtani said in a surprise post in Japanese on Instagram. “We are

By Thomas Schlachter and Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — The ATP Tour has announced a new partnership with the Saudi government-controlled Public Investment Fund (PIF). The men’s professional tennis tour announced the deal on Wednesday as a “multi-year strategic partnership” between the two parties. ATP CEO Massimo Calvelli called the arrangement “a major moment for

By Jacob Lev and Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — Iowa Hawkeyes star Caitlin Clark has surpassed Lynette Woodard for the most points scored in major women’s college basketball history, days before she could potentially beat an additional record – for both men’s and women’s basketball. The 22-year-old broke Woodard’s record Wednesday when she scored 33 points in the Hawkeyes 108-60

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — It turns out Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler’s “emo” look was never a phase after all. The six-time All-Star turned plenty of heads when he showed up sporting a new look at this season’s NBA media day in October and it appears his emo era is far from over.

By Sammy Mncwabe, CNN (CNN) — Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has been cleared of wrongdoing after an external investigation into allegations of inappropriate behavior, the Formula One team’s parent company, Red Bull GMBH, said in a statement on Wednesday. The independent investigation was launched by Red Bull in February after Horner was accused

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Swedish soccer star Kristoffer Olsson has been hospitalized and placed on a ventilator, seemingly due to an “acute disease related to the brain,” according to a statement from his team FC Midtjylland on Tuesday. The Danish side said the 28-year-old lost consciousness at his home on February 20 and

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Shohei Ohtani got his Los Angeles Dodgers career off to a blistering start on Tuesday, crushing a huge home run in his Spring Training debut in the team’s 9-6 Cactus League victory over the Chicago White Sox. After striking and grounding out on his first two trips to the

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Max Strus drained a wild, game-winning heave from well behind the halfcourt line at the final buzzer to give the Cleveland Cavaliers a 121-119 victory against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. The game featured one of the wildest endings to an NBA game this season. Strus caught fire

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Clark-mania is in full swing – and then some. Known for her unerring sharpshooting ability from deep, the 22-year-old Caitlin Clark has become one of the biggest names ever in college sports as she became the all-time leading scorer in NCAA women’s basketball. Meanwhile, her popularity away from the

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — The former head coach of the Belarusian Olympic team has been banned for five years following his behavior towards sprinter Kristina Timanovskaya at the Tokyo Games three years ago. Yuri Moisevich was removed from the Olympic Village and his accreditation was canceled by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Erling Haaland got back to his frightening best on Tuesday as he scored five goals in Manchester City’s 6-2 FA Cup fifth-round win against Luton Town. It was an unforgiving performance from the Norwegian superstar who scored his eighth hat-trick for Manchester City before half-time. The 23-year-old then added

By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Erik Swanson has temporarily left the team after his four-year-old son, Toby, was struck by a vehicle Sunday in Clearwater, Florida, manager John Schneider said Tuesday. Toby was airlifted to a nearby hospital, Schneider added. “Thanks to the incredible work from Clearwater first responders, Toby

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — It’s been more than a decade since Anthony Kim teed up a ball at a professional event. Now, a tour that didn’t exist when he left has announced his return from golf’s wilderness. Kim is set to make his first pro start in 12 years at LIV Golf’s third

By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Rory McIlroy won the riveting ninth edition of Capital One’s The Match, outlasting Max Homa, Lexi Thompson and Rose Zhang at The Park in West Palm Beach, Florida on Monday night. Originally scheduled to be a 12-hole, mixed-skins match, the event was forced to go into a

By Abbas AlLawati, George Ramsay and Sammy Mncwabe, CNN (CNN) — Cristiano Ronaldo has come under scrutiny for a gesture he made towards fans following Al-Nassr’s 3-2 win against Al-Shabab in the Saudi Pro League on Sunday. In footage from the match, fans can be heard taunting Ronaldo by chanting about Lionel Messi, a long-time

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — US women’s cycling team Cynisca has been suspended by the International Cycling Union (UCI), the sport’s global governing body, for perpetrating a “fraud” and dressing a mechanic as a rider in order to avoid disqualification from a race. In a statement, the UCI said Cynisca required five riders in

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — The New York Knicks escaped Madison Square Garden with a 113-111 victory over the lowly Detroit Pistons on Monday, but not without an abundance of controversy involving what the Pistons head coach called the “absolute worst call of the season.” Josh Hart won the game for the Knicks with

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — The US women’s national soccer team fell to a shock 2-0 defeat against Mexico in the group stages of the Concacaf W Gold Cup on Monday, stunning the soccer world. The surprise result, capped off by a superb goal from ​​Mayra Pelayo-Bernal, is just the second time Mexico has

CNN By Amanda Davies and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — For decades, Bill May has dreamed of competing at the Olympics. It’s not athletic ability which has prevented him from achieving that goal to date, but a far more fundamental issue: he’s a man. Until recently, male artistic swimmers have been excluded from competing at

By Amanda Davies and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — For decades, Bill May has dreamed of competing at the Olympics. It’s not athletic ability which has prevented him from achieving that goal to date, but a far more fundamental issue: he’s a man. Until recently, male artistic swimmers have been excluded from competing at the