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Lovie Smith of the Houston Texans looks on during the second half of the game against the Indianapolis Colts on January 8.

Lovie Smith said the NFL had ‘a problem’ about Black coaches. A year later he was fired and the league is being criticized yet again about its lack of diversity

January 10, 2023 10:19 PM CNN

By Ben Morse, CNN When Lovie Smith was hired by the Houston Texans in February 2022 as the team’s new head coach, he said the NFL had “a…

Lovie Smith said the NFL had ‘a problem’ about Black coaches. A year later he was fired and the league is being criticized yet again about its lack of diversity

January 10, 2023 6:56 PM CNN Newsource

By Ben Morse, CNN When Lovie Smith was hired by the Houston Texans in February 2022 as the team’s new head coach, he said the NFL had “a…

The National Women's Soccer League banned a number of former coaches following years of alleged systemic abuse.

Hope for ‘new’ NWSL after former coaches banned after misconduct investigation

January 10, 2023 11:01 AM CNN Newsource

By David Close and Ben Church, CNN “A new NWSL begins today.” That’s how the president of the union representing soccer players…

NFL star Patrick Mahomes joins NWSL team Kansas City Current’s ownership group

January 10, 2023 9:38 AM CNN Newsource

By Matt Foster, CNN A superstar NFL player is investing in the other football — for the second time. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick…

Shiffrin stands on the podium Sunday after winning the giant slalom in Kranjska Gora

Mikaela Shiffrin looking for record-breaking 83rd World Cup win in Austria

January 10, 2023 9:12 AM CNN Newsource

By George Ramsay, CNN Having equaled Lindsey Vonn’s record of 82 World Cup wins, American skier Mikaela Shiffrin could go one better than Vonn…

Jordan's Princess Haya bint al-Hussein (center) meets Edwards (center left) on the newly-refurbished Maiden in London on September 5

How pioneering yacht Maiden overcame ‘the real last bastion of male dominance’ and empowered women around the world

January 10, 2023 4:27 AM CNN

By Don Riddell and George Ramsay, CNN More than three decades since its pioneering, round-the-world voyage, the Maiden racing yacht is again sailing…

How pioneering yacht Maiden overcame ‘the real last bastion of male dominance’ and empowered women around the world

January 10, 2023 4:27 AM CNN Newsource

By Don Riddell and George Ramsay, CNN More than three decades since its pioneering, round-the-world voyage, the Maiden racing yacht is again sailing…

NFL star Damar Hamlin is back in Buffalo

Damar Hamlin could be released from a Buffalo hospital in the next day or two

January 10, 2023 1:21 AM CNN Newsource

By Coy Wire and Aya Elamroussi, CNN A week after suffering a cardiac arrest while playing the Cincinnati Bengals, doctors are hoping Buffalo Bills…

Melbourne Victory FC hit with record sanctions after the ugly pitch invasion in December 2022. Melbourne City goalkeeper Tom Glover was left bloodied after fans invaded the pitch.

Melbourne Victory hit with record sanctions after ugly pitch invasion

January 10, 2023 1:32 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Church, CNN Melbourne Victory FC has been fined $310,000 (AUS$ 450,000) and hit with a number of sanctions by Football Australia (FA) after…

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett threw for four touchdowns as the Bulldogs defeated the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs Monday night

Georgia Bulldogs crush the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs 65-7 to win second consecutive College Football Playoff National Championship

January 9, 2023 8:30 PM CNN Newsource

By Steve Almasy, CNN The No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs scored on their first six drives and dominated No. 3 Texas Christian University 65-7 to win their…

Gareth Bale has retired at the age of 33.

Football superstar Gareth Bale retires after trophy-laden career

January 9, 2023 8:06 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Church, CNN Five-time Champions League winner and Welsh football icon Gareth Bale has retired at the age of 33. The forward announced his…

Fireworks light up the sky over the Basra International Stadium during the opening ceremony ahead of the 25th Arabian Gulf Cup's first match between Iraq and Oman in Basra

Iraqis celebrate their comeback with soccer tournament after decades of isolation

January 9, 2023 6:52 AM CNN Newsource

By Aqeel Najim and Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Iraq is holding its first international soccer tournament in more than four decades, hosting its Gulf Arab…

Hines scores a touchdown on a kickoff return against the Patriots.

Josh Allen describes kickoff return touchdown in first play since Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest as ‘spiritual’

January 9, 2023 5:40 AM CNN

By Ben Morse, CNN Josh Allen could barely hold back his emotions as he described Nyheim Hines’ kick return touchdown in the Buffalo…

Josh Allen describes kickoff return touchdown in first play since Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest as ‘spiritual’

January 9, 2023 5:40 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Morse, CNN Josh Allen could barely hold back his emotions as he described Nyheim Hines’ kick return touchdown in the Buffalo…

Jon Rahm produces stunning comeback to win Tournament of Champions in Hawaii

January 9, 2023 4:23 AM CNN Newsource

By Matias Grez, CNN Spanish golfer Jon Rahm won his third PGA Tour title in six starts with a stunning comeback to overturn a seven-shot deficit at…

Rising MMA star Victoria Lee dies at 18

January 9, 2023 3:31 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Church, CNN Victoria Lee, one of the brightest new stars in mixed martial arts (MMA), has died at the age of 18, her sister confirmed.…

Watt looks on after the game against the 49ers.

JJ Watt receives emotional standing ovation after final NFL game following end of stellar career

January 9, 2023 3:30 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Morse, CNN JJ Watt struggled to hold back his tears as he received a standing ovation while he left the NFL field for the final time after his…

Bills safety Damar Hamlin tweets his thanks after he moves from Cincinnati to Buffalo hospital 7 days after collapse

January 8, 2023 10:12 PM CNN Newsource

By Nouran Salahieh, Coy Wire and Steve Almasy, CNN Bills safety Damar Hamlin is now at a Buffalo hospital, having been released from the medical…

Chicago White Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks says he’s been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

January 9, 2023 2:12 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacob Lev, CNN Chicago White Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks says he has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. In an Instagram post on…

The Houston Texans have fired head coach Lovie Smith after one season.

Houston Texans fire head coach Lovie Smith after one season

January 9, 2023 1:57 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacob Lev, CNN The Houston Texans have fired head coach Lovie Smith after just one season in charge, the team announced on Sunday. The Texans…

Jamaal Williams #30 of the Detroit Lions celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers on January 08

NFL playoffs set following Green Bay Packers loss to the Detroit Lions

January 8, 2023 10:23 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacob Lev and Ben Morse, CNN The NFL playoffs are set following the Green Bay Packers 20-16 loss to the Detroit Lions Sunday night. After winning…

As a former Buffalo Bills player, here’s what it was like to report on Damar Hamlin’s injury

January 8, 2023 9:04 PM CNN Newsource

By Coy Wire, CNN A flood of memories came rushing in as I flew to Buffalo a week ago to cover the story of Damar Hamlin — the Buffalo Bills…

Modeste M'Bami was part of the history-making Cameroon squad that won gold at the 2000 Olympic Games.

Former PSG footballer and Olympic champion Modeste M’Bami dies aged 40 after a heart attack

January 8, 2023 10:51 AM CNN Newsource

By Issy Ronald, CNN Former Paris-Saint-Germain and Cameroon midfielder Modeste M’Bami has died aged 40 after suffering a heart attack, PSG said…

In an epic final, Novak Djokovic wins first title in Australia since his deportation last year

January 8, 2023 8:15 AM CNN Newsource

By Issy Ronald, CNN Twelve months after he was deported from the country, Novak Djokovic is back in Australia, winning titles and preparing for the…

Ryan Quintanar of the TCU Horned Frogs celebrates with confetti following the Fiesta Bowl on December 31

Georgia Bulldogs vs. TCU Horned Frogs: A ‘David vs. Goliath’ National Championship game after football’s dark week

January 8, 2023 7:22 AM CNN Newsource

By Matt Foster, CNN The college football season arrives at its climax on Monday as the heralded Georgia Bulldogs attempt to defend their title…

Dry ground surrounds a narrowed ski run at La Molina ski resort in Girona

Lack of snow forces postponement of the 2023 FIS Para World Snowboard Championships

January 8, 2023 5:50 AM CNN Newsource

By Aimee Lewis, CNN The 2023 FIS Para World Snowboard Championships have been postponed because of a lack of snow. In a statement, the International…

Shiffrin is a two-time Olympic gold medalist.

Mikaela Shiffrin equals Lindsey Vonn’s all-time record of World Cup wins

January 8, 2023 5:35 AM CNN Newsource

By Issy Ronald and Wayne Sterling, CNN American skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin has equaled Lindsey Vonn’s record of 82 World Cup wins with…

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco celebrates the win.

NFL pays tribute to Damar Hamlin as Jacksonville Jaguars clinch playoff spots

January 8, 2023 4:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Issy Ronald and Jacob Lev, CNN In the first games since Damar Hamlin’s on-field cardiac arrest on Monday, the NFL honored the Bills safety…

The United States celebrates winning inaugural United Cup

January 8, 2023 4:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Aimee Lewis, CNN The United States celebrated winning the inaugural United Cup Sunday with a comprehensive victory over Italy in the final in…

Fans stand in support for Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday.

Damar Hamlin posts photo from hospital bed and live-tweets Buffalo Bills game a week after his collapse

January 8, 2023 2:44 AM CNN Newsource

By Eric Levenson, Ben Church and David Close, CNN Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin posted a photo of himself on social media Sunday that shows him…

Naomi Osaka's most recent season has been marred by injury and illness.

Former champion Naomi Osaka withdraws from Australian Open

January 7, 2023 11:10 PM CNN Newsource

By Hilary Whiteman, CNN Two-time champion Naomi Osaka has pulled out of the Australian Open, tournament organizers announced on Sunday, without…

The NFL owners have agreed to a modified AFC playoff plan. Now it's down to the final week of the regular season to determine who plays where.

5 Things: NFL’s final regular season games

January 6, 2023 4:30 PM CNN Newsource

By Coy Wire, CNN Here are five things to watch as the NFL enters the final weekend of the regular season. Do It For Damar The massive groundswell of…

A view of a Major League Baseball game at American Family Field in Milwaukee between the Milwaukee Brewers and Washington Nationals on August 22

Man charged with burglary after allegedly stealing keys, memorabilia from Milwaukee Brewers clubhouse

January 7, 2023 12:54 PM CNN Newsource

By Rebekah Riess, Alex Medeiros and Zoe Sottile, CNN A 25-year-old Milwaukee man has been charged with burglary after allegedly breaking into the…

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is breathing on his own and speaking to family

‘Keep praying for me’: Damar Hamlin, breathing on his own, posts on Instagram for the first time since collapse

January 6, 2023 10:29 PM CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Wolfe, Jacob Lev and Adrienne Broaddus, CNN Just days after his stunning on-field cardiac arrest, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin said…

Real Madrid fields no Spanish players in its starting lineup in a LaLiga match for the first time ever

January 7, 2023 10:07 AM CNN Newsource

By Issy Ronald, CNN It is one of the most famous Spanish clubs in the world, if not the most famous. But for the first time in its history, according…

Romeo Beckham has joined Brentford's B team until the end of the season.

David Beckham’s son, Romeo, joins Premier League B team

January 7, 2023 5:36 AM CNN Newsource

By Issy Ronald, CNN Romeo Beckham, son of former England captain and soccer icon David Beckham, has joined Premier League Brentford’s B team…

Workers straighten the rim of the basket on Friday.

Denver Nuggets game delayed again because of crooked rim

January 7, 2023 5:22 AM CNN Newsource

By Aimee Lewis, CNN Less than a week after a Denver Nuggets game was delayed because of a crooked rim, a Nuggets game was put on hold again because…

Joe Burrow will return to action after featuring in the game where Hamlin collapsed.

NFL Week 18 preview: Playoff spots on the line in final week of regular season

January 7, 2023 4:06 AM CNN Newsource

By Alasdair Howorth, CNN The NFL family has waited on tenterhooks this past week on the health of Damar Hamlin as he continues to recover in…

Venus and Serena played in the women's doubles draw at the 2022 US Open.

Venus Williams forced to withdraw from Australian Open with injury

January 7, 2023 3:38 AM CNN Newsource

By Issy Ronald, CNN Venus Williams has withdrawn from the Australian Open due to an injury she sustained at the ASB Classic in New Zealand,…

Bengals quarterback Burrow speaks with the media on Wednesday.

What we learned about the NFL in the aftermath of Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest

January 7, 2023 3:27 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Morse, CNN The NFL has experienced nothing quite like the last few days. After Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest and was rushed to the…

Los Angeles Dodgers officially cut ties with pitcher Trevor Bauer who served 194-game suspension for violating MLB policies

January 6, 2023 6:04 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacob Lev, CNN The Los Angeles Dodgers have officially cut ties with pitcher Trevor Bauer, the team announced Friday. The former Cy Young award…

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz serves during the semi-final of UAE's Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi on December 17

Carlos Alcaraz will miss the Australian Open due to injury

January 6, 2023 5:40 PM CNN Newsource

By Tara Subramaniam and Issy Ronald, CNN Men’s world No. 1 tennis player Carlos Alcaraz will miss this month’s Australian Open due to a…

NFL owners approve unique neutral site playoff arrangement following Bills-Bengals cancellation

January 6, 2023 12:20 PM CNN Newsource

By David Close, CNN The NFL owners have approved an unprecedented postseason plan following the cancellation of Monday night’s Buffalo…

2022 Australian Open champion Ashleigh Barty announces she’s pregnant

January 6, 2023 9:31 AM CNN Newsource

By Jill Martin and Ben Church, CNN Australia’s Ashleigh Barty, who retired from professional tennis last year after winning the Australian…

Buffalo Bills trainer Denny Kellington saved Damar Hamlin’s life on the field, head coach says

January 6, 2023 4:33 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacob Lev and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Just seconds after Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field from cardiac arrest on Monday,…

Buffalo Bills trainer Denny Kellington saved Damar Hamlin’s life on the field, head coach says

January 6, 2023 4:29 AM CNN

By Jacob Lev and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Just seconds after Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field from cardiac arrest on Monday,…

Damar Hamlin’s breathing tube is out and he told team, ‘Love you boys,’ via video, Buffalo Bills say

January 5, 2023 10:19 PM CNN Newsource

By Jill Martin, Jason Hanna and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s breathing tube was removed overnight and he’s…

Record signing Jack Grealish admits move to Manchester City has been ‘so much more difficult’ than expected

January 6, 2023 3:14 AM CNN Newsource

By George Ramsay, CNN Jack Grealish says moving to Manchester City has been “so much more difficult” than he anticipated after he had a…

Vialli looks on before Italy's UEFA Nations League game against Hungary in June 2022.

Gianluca Vialli, Italy football great, dies aged 58

January 6, 2023 2:50 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Morse, CNN Italy football great Gianluca Vialli has died aged 58 after what he described as his “journey” with an “unwelcome…

Jessica Pegula upsets world No. 1 Iga Świątek in United Cup semifinals

January 6, 2023 1:38 AM CNN Newsource

By Matias Grez, CNN Jessica Pegula, the daughter of Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula, secured her first career victory over a world No. 1 on Friday,…

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