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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…

Wayne Rooney has doubts Arsenal can handle ‘pressure’ as he tips Manchester City to win Premier League title race

CNN  —  Wayne Rooney’s life changed forever on October 19, 2002. Everton was drawing 1-1 against Premier League champion Arsenal,…

The Sacramento Kings have made the NBA postseason for the first time since 2006. What’s changed?

CNN  —  Daniel Powter’s “Bad Day” was topping the Billboard Hot 100, Owen Wilson had just made his debut as…

Canadian teenager smashes 400m freestyle swimming world record

CNN  —  Teenage swimmer Summer McIntosh smashed the 400m freestyle world record, shaving more than three-tenths of a second off…

IOC allowing Russian and Belarussian athletes to compete is a ‘slap in the face,’ says Ukrainian skeleton star Vladyslav Heraskevych

CNN  —  The International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) decision to allow Russian and Belarussian athletes to participate in international competitions comes…

Spain shocked by Scotland in Euro 2024 qualifying

CNN  —  Scotland secured a historic 2-0 victory over Spain on Tuesday thanks to two goals from Manchester United’s Scott…

Two fishermen involved in cheating scandal at Ohio tournament plead guilty

CNN  —  Two men who allegedly cheated to win a competitive fishing competition have pleaded guilty to charges, including cheating,…

Boris Becker says best to ‘make friends with the strong boys’ as he recalls ‘very scary’ life in prison

CNN  —  Tennis great Boris Becker says he’s grateful just to be alive as he reflected on spending time in…

Inspired by his daughter after her autism diagnosis, soccer star James McClean reveals he too is autistic

CNN  —  Footballer James McClean has disclosed he has been diagnosed with autism, saying he is sharing his “journey” in…