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CNN  —  Olympic champion Adam Peaty has withdrawn from next month’s British Swimming Championships, citing struggles with his mental health.…

‘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…

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…

Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani to earn MLB-record $65 million in 2023 – Forbes

CNN  —  Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani is estimated to make an MLB-record $65 million this upcoming season,…

Enter player zero: NFL stars excited by jersey number rule change

CNN  —  The No. 0 is a famous one in the NBA. Russell Westbrook, Damian Lillard and Jayson Tatum all…

Sands United: The soccer club that’s tackling grief

Editor’s Note: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters, please call the…