Sports

‘Even Jordan doesn’t have his face on a sneaker’: How Stan Smith became both a tennis and fashion icon

CNN  —  Depending on your age, the name Stan Smith probably means one of two things. For younger people, it’s…

‘It ain’t easy!’: Flavor Flav says he felt like an Olympian as he sports official US water polo cap in pool with women’s team

CNN  —  Rapper, reality TV star, and entrepreneur Flavor Flav has joined the US women’s water polo team in the…

River Seine still not safe for swimming on most days due to E. Coli bacteria levels, with Olympics set to start on July 26

CNN  —  Weeks before the Olympic Games are set to begin in Paris, the River Seine is still not safe…

Colombia advances to Copa América final as tempers flare post-match

CNN  —  Colombia advanced to the Copa América final following a 1-0 win over Uruguay at Bank of America Stadium…

US men’s soccer head coach Gregg Berhalter fired after disappointing Copa America exit

CNN  —  Gregg Berhalter has been fired as the head coach of the United States men’s national soccer team following…

England reaches Euro 2024 final after last-gasp winning goal against the Netherlands

CNN  —  Ollie Watkins’ brilliant last-gasp winner earned England a 2-1 win over the Netherlands and a place in Sunday’s…

Kawhi Leonard no longer on USA men’s basketball Olympic team, replaced by Derrick White

CNN  —  USA Basketball announced Wednesday that Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard no longer will be on the men’s…

Why tennis players grunt during matches

CNN  —  It’s the climactic week at Wimbledon, the world’s most prestigious tennis tournament, and the usual sights and sounds…

MLB player Wander Franco formally charged with sexual and commercial exploitation of a minor in the Dominican Republic

CNN  —  Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been formally charged for sexual and commercial exploitation of a minor…

Marseille mayor and fans rally against ‘unspeakable’ Mason Greenwood transfer, citing dropped domestic violence charges

CNN  —  The Mayor of Marseille has urged his city’s main soccer club, Olympique de Marseille, not to sign former…