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Wimbledon to allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete this year

CNN  —  Wimbledon will accept entries from Russian and Belarusian players for this year’s tournament if they agree to compete…

After setting home run record last season, Aaron Judge opens new season where he left off

CNN  —  Aaron Judge smashing the ball into the stands has become a regular sight for baseball fans. And on…

Colorado Rockies pitcher Daniel Bard to start season on injury list due to anxiety issues

CNN  —  Colorado Rockies closer Daniel Bard will start the season on the 15-day injury list (IL), citing anxiety issues,…

Alabama men’s basketball star Brandon Miller declares for NBA Draft, per reports

CNN  —  University of Alabama men’s basketball star Brandon Miller has declared for the 2023 NBA Draft, according to ESPN’s…

IOC president Thomas Bach calls governments ‘deplorable’ for negative reactions to Russia stance

CNN  —  International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has blasted some European governments as “deplorable” for what he calls…

MLB’s new rules: Fans wanting a faster pace game are going to get it, says three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander

CNN  —  Baseball is back with a fresh set of rules. On Opening Day, Major League Baseball will introduce a…

Olympic champion Adam Peaty to miss swimming competition, citing mental health reasons

CNN  —  Olympic champion Adam Peaty has withdrawn from next month’s British Swimming Championships, citing struggles with his mental health.…

Being a woman in chess can feel ‘lonely’ says streamer Anna Cramling, as the game grapples with harsh truths

CNN  —  With multiple women coming forward about their disturbing experiences in the chess world, including accusations of sexual misconduct…

FIFA strips Indonesia of U-20 World Cup after calls for Israel ban

CNN  —  Soccer’s world governing body FIFA has stripped Indonesia of its right to host the Under-20 Men’s World Cup…

‘Your actions speak louder than your words’: Former USWNT star hopes FIFA allows ‘OneLove’ armbands at Women’s World Cup

CNN  —  Former US Women’s National Team (USWNT) star Ashlyn Harris says she hopes that FIFA will allow players to…