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World Athletics tightens rules on transgender women athletes

CNN  —  World Athletics (WA) announced new rules on Thursday impacting transgender women athletes, banning some from competing in female…

IOC President Thomas Bach defends plan to include Russian and Belarusian athletes at Paris Olympics

Berlin, Germany CNN  —  International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has pleaded with politicians to “keep politics and sports…

NWSL players unhappy over FIFA video game likenesses and abilities

CNN  —  Several National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) players expressed their discontent at the accuracy of their likenesses on Electronic…

Mark Cuban left bemused as the Golden State Warriors score bizarre basket in 127-125 road win over the Dallas Mavericks

CNN  —  The Golden State Warriors made it two wins in a row with a 127-125 road victory over the…

UEFA opens investigation into FC Barcelona’s alleged improper payments to former referee official

CNN  —  UEFA, European soccer’s governing body, has opened an investigation into alleged improper payments made by FC Barcelona to…

LaLiga files complaint to Barcelona court after racist abuse of Vinícius Jr. in El Clásico

CNN  —  LaLiga has filed a complaint to a Barcelona court after Real Madrid star Vinícius Jr. was racially abused…

Haiti soccer sexual abuse scandal: Impending defamation lawsuit could cost journalist $64,700 if he loses. He says he’ll ‘never give up’

CNN  —  An investigative journalist who detailed allegations of sexual abuse and harassment against the former Haitian Football Federation (FHF)…

Former Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau to step away from football after Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis

CNN  —  Foster Moreau, an NFL free agent and former Las Vegas Raiders tight end, has announced he will step…

Chicago Blackhawks won’t wear Pride warmups because of security concerns

CNN  —  The NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks are opting not to wear specialized Pride warmup jerseys on Sunday when the team…

Lionel Messi mania grips Argentina as World Cup celebrations continue

CNN  —  Three months may have passed since Argentina lifted the World Cup trophy in Qatar, but celebrations in the…