Bust of slain commander forces cancellation of soccer match between Iranian and Saudi teams
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside…
Australian Open adds an extra day to stop matches going late into the night
CNN — The Australian Open will add an extra day to its schedule next year in a bid to reduce…
Calgary Flames executive Chris Snow dead at 42 following battle with ALS
CNN — Calgary Flames assistant general manager Chris Snow died on Saturday following his battle with ALS, his wife Kelsie…
NBA suspends player accused of exposing himself to sports psychologist
CNN — The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced Friday that former San Antonio Spurs player Joshua Primo has been given…
Michigan State head football coach Mel Tucker fired as civil rights case continues
CNN — Michigan State University (MSU) fired head football coach Mel Tucker on Wednesday amid accusations of sexual harassment. The…
Namibian rugby star Johan Retief out of World Cup after being ‘bitten by a spider’
CNN — Namibian rugby star Johan Retief has been ruled out of his country’s final World Cup game against Uruguay…
Skateboarder, 13, becomes China’s youngest Asian Games gold medalist
CNN — Thirteen-year-old Cui Chenxi of China clinched gold in women’s skateboarding at the Asian Games on Wednesday, becoming the…
Baseball Hall of Famer and Baltimore Orioles legend Brooks Robinson dies at age 86
CNN — Baltimore Orioles legend Brooks Robinson, a third baseman who won 16 consecutive Gold Glove awards and is considered…
