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Sha’Carri Richardson makes statement with blistering 200m at US Olympic trials

CNN  —  Sha’Carri Richardson became the second-fastest women’s 200-meter runner in the world this year as she cruised to victory…

U.S. Soccer ‘deeply disturbed’ by racist abuse directed at men’s national team’s players after loss to Panama at Copa América

CNN  —  U.S. Soccer said it was “deeply disturbed” by the racist abuse directed at two of the men’s national…

How the Seattle Storm became the highest valued WNBA franchise of all time

CNN  —  Women’s basketball is seeing a surge in popularity – especially at collegiate level – but this isn’t an…

Simone Biles aims to qualify for third Olympics at US Gymnastics Trials

CNN  —  Simone Biles is looking to book her spot at a third Olympic Games this week when the US…

Los Angeles Lakers select Bronny James, son of LeBron James, with No. 55 pick in the NBA Draft

CNN  —  The Los Angeles Lakers have selected Bronny James, the eldest son of superstar LeBron James, with the 55th…

Former Pro Bowl NFL player Randall Cobb and his family ‘lucky to be alive’ after escaping house fire

CNN  —  Former Pro Bowl NFL wide receiver Randall Cobb and his family escaped unhurt after a blaze erupted at their…

After spinal cyst surgery, Andy Murray’s retirement plan comes into sharp focus

CNN  —  After undergoing surgery for a spinal cyst on Saturday, three-time grand slam champion Andy Murray says he will…

Sent to jail for raping a child, Dutch beach volleyball player qualifies for Paris Olympics representing the Netherlands

CNN  —  The Netherlands’ Olympic chief has said he is “surprised” at reactions towards Steven van de Velde, the Dutch…

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia relishes ‘best day’ in Georgians’ lives after Euro 2024 upset – and gets prize of Ronaldo shirt

CNN  —  It’s a night that Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will never forget. The forward not only inspired Georgia to the knockout…

Emma Raducanu records ‘meaningful’ first career top-10 win over American Jessica Pegula

CNN  —  Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu won her first ever match against a top-10 player on Wednesday, upsetting…