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Brittney Griner harassed at Dallas airport, agent calls for ‘enhanced security measures for all players’

CNN  —  Brittney Griner, the WNBA star who was freed from Russia late last year after being wrongfully detained, was…

Motorcycle rider dies and athlete ‘seriously injured’ after collision at Ironman race, police say

CNN  —  A motorcycle rider died after colliding with a cyclist at the Ironman European Championship in Hamburg, Germany, event…

Elton John serenaded by Manchester City players at airport in FA Cup celebrations

CNN  —  “This boy’s too young to be singin’ the blues,” Elton John sings in one of his biggest hits…

Detroit Pistons agree to record deal with Monty Williams to be new head coach, per reports

CNN  —  The Detroit Pistons have agreed to a record deal with Monty Williams to be the franchise’s new head…

Nick Nurse appointed head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers, per source

CNN  —  Nick Nurse, who as head coach led the Toronto Raptors to their lone NBA title in 2019, has…

JJ Watt does pub crawl ‘research’ after investing in Premier League-bound Burnley

CNN  —  Former NFL star JJ Watt has taken to the bars and drinking establishments of northwest England – all…

Women’s race organizers apologize after food processor prize sparks sexism accusation

CNN  —  The organizers of a women’s running race in Spain have apologized after they were accused of sexism for…

‘Sexist’ ball girl outfits, silencing the women’s finalists and small birthday cakes: Madrid Open causes controversy

CNN  —  One of the most prestigious tennis tournaments outside of the four grand slams, the Madrid Open attracts the…

‘Like a chairlift up Everest’: Once running’s supreme challenge, has the value of a four-minute mile diminished?

CNN  —  To Roger Bannister, the final few seconds felt like they would never end, pain overwhelming his body as…