Australian Open Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the Australian Open, one of four competitions that make up the “Grand Slam” in...
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Wayne Gretzky Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is a look at the life of Hall of Fame hockey player Wayne Gretzky, who is the...
Oscar Pistorius denied parole | CNN
CNN — Disgraced South African Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius was denied parole on Friday, according to local authorities who said...
Russian and Belarusian athlete participation ‘works’ despite war, says IOC President Thomas Bach | CNN
CNN — International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has defended plans to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate...
Lionel Messi statue to stand next to Diego Maradona’s and Pelé’s at CONMEBOL museum | CNN
Reuters — Lionel Messi stepped out of Diego Maradona’s shadow by leading Argentina to World Cup victory last year and...
Argentina FA training facility renamed after Lionel Messi | CNN
Reuters — The Argentina national team’s training facility has been renamed after talismanic captain Lionel Messi in recognition of his...
Gary Lineker will be allowed back on BBC after impartiality storm | CNN
CNN — Gary Lineker will resume his duties on the BBC’s flagship soccer show after an impartiality storm over his...
Gunmen open fire at supermarket owned by Lionel Messi’s in-laws | CNN
CNN — Two gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire at a supermarket owned by the in-laws of Argentina captain and...
Crown Prosecution Service drops attempted rape charges against Manchester United’s Mason Greenwood | CNN
CNN — Charges of attempted rape and assault against Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood were dropped on Thursday due to...
Andy Murray receives standing ovation from crowd despite Australian Open defeat | CNN
CNN — Andy Murray’s fairytale run at the Australian Open came to an end on Saturday after he was beaten...
Novak Djokovic says deportation from Australia helped him ‘achieve some great results’ | CNN
CNN — Novak Djokovic’s long absence from competitive tennis at the start of last year after he was deported from...
Israel’s rightward shift leaves its new Arab allies in an awkward spot | CNN
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in today’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, CNN’s three-times-a-week look inside...
Novak Djokovic back in Australia following high-profile visa ban | CNN
CNN — Novak Djokovic is back in Australia, according to a spokesperson with Tennis Australia, nearly a year after his...
Netherlands vs. US: Two exciting young teams go head-to-head for place in World Cup quarterfinals | CNN
CNN — The round of 16 match on Saturday between the US Men’s National Team and the Netherlands is one...
