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He ignored a Linkedin message once but not the second time. When Roberto ‘Pico’ Lopes responded, his life changed forever

CNN  —  Born and raised in Dublin, Roberto “Pico” Lopes had long given up hope of representing the Republic of…

‘Only a crazy coach like me would accept this job’: After World Cup success, Morocco’s manager Walid Regragui looks ahead to AFCON

CNN  —  More than a year after a fairytale performance at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, all eyes…

Barcelona warns LGBTQ fans of possible ‘severe penalties’ while traveling in Saudi Arabia

CNN  —  Barcelona has warned fans to be “prudent and discrete” when traveling to Saudi Arabia for the team’s Spanish…

‘I thought everything was going to kill me’: Gary Woodland says he was gripped by fear of death before brain surgery

CNN  —  American golfer Gary Woodland said he was “fear-driven every day, mostly around death” in the months before undergoing…

Sven-Göran Eriksson: Former England manager says he has ‘about a year’ to live as he confirms cancer diagnosis

CNN  —  Former England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson has publicly revealed he has terminal cancer and has “about a year” to live, the…

Legendary coach Bill Belichick confirms he is leaving New England Patriots after 24 seasons and six Super Bowl titles

CNN  —  Legendary head coach Bill Belichick confirmed on Thursday that he is leaving the New England Patriots after 24…

Real Madrid reaches Spanish Super Cup final after thrilling extra time win over Atlético Madrid

CNN  —  Real Madrid remains on course for a clean sweep of trophies this season after battling past Atlético Madrid…

Alabama football head coach Nick Saban, seven-time national champion, is retiring

CNN  —  Alabama football coach Nick Saban, whose seven career national championships are the most by a head coach at NCAA football’s…

Pete Carroll out as Seattle Seahawks head coach, gets emotional about those impacted by change

CNN  —  Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll will not return to the sidelines next season after being relieved of…

Victor Wembanyama posts first NBA triple double in San Antonio Spurs win in double quick time

CNN  —  And just like that, in double quick time, Victor Wembanyama recorded his first NBA triple double. The 2023…