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Two of the greatest female surfers stepping back from the sport

CNN  —  Surfing is about to experience a seismic change in 2024 as two of the standard-bearers of the sport…

‘If any country can do it, it’s Ireland’: How to make the NFL’s next overseas star

CNN  —  There are deeply entrenched ties between the United States and Ireland – just ask US President Joe Biden.…

Palestinian soccer team claims emotional first Asian Cup win to reach knockouts as war rages in Gaza

CNN  —  The Palestinian national soccer team reached the knockout stages of the AFC Asian Cup for the first time after…

Doc Rivers is the next head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks

CNN  —  Doc Rivers has been officially named the next head coach for the Milwaukee Bucks, the franchise said Friday.…

Gigi Riva, Italy’s all-time leading scorer, dies aged 79

CNN  —  Italian soccer great Luigi ‘Gigi’ Riva died on Monday at the age of 79, according to the Italian…

Female golfers take part in The Match for the first time in historic edition

CNN  —  From NFL quarterback greats locking horns to clashes between golf’s most notorious rivals, Capital One’s The Match series…

Brazil dominates ‘magical’ Nazaré Big Wave Challenge as swells reach almost 40 feet

CNN  —  Brazilian surfers Lucas Chianca and Maya Gabeira dominated at Nazaré’s Big Wave Challenge on Monday, with the legendary…

Italian soccer team Udinese to play match behind closed doors after alleged racist abuse from fans

CNN  —  Italian soccer team Udinese has been ordered to play one game behind closed doors following the alleged racist…

Joel Embiid erupts for career-high 70 points, breaking 76ers franchise record in 133-123 win over Spurs

CNN  —  Reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid had a historic scoring night on Monday, becoming only the ninth player in…

Amateur golfer Nick Dunlap withdraws from upcoming tournament after ‘life changing’ PGA Tour win

CNN  —  After stunning the world of golf by becoming the first amateur to win a PGA Tour event since…