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Simone Biles wins her first competitive gymnastics event since 2021, qualifies for US national championships

CNN  —  In her first competitive event since 2021, legendary gymnast Simone Biles made a triumphant return, claiming first place…

‘U-S-A!’: On the road with thousands of American soccer fans at the World Cup

Auckland, New Zealand CNN  —  In the shadow of Auckland’s Eden Park stadium, a neighborhood watering hole has become a…

New Orleans Saints’ Alvin Kamara suspended 3 games after pleading no contest in Las Vegas nightclub fight

CNN  —  New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has been suspended for three games for violating the NFL’s personal…

Former quarterback Johnny Manziel talks drug abuse, suicide attempt in new documentary

CNN  —  Former National Football League quarterback Johnny Manziel reveals in a new documentary his drug usage during his playing…

BBC tells presenter his ‘little Barbie’ comment to female cricketer is ‘not appropriate’

CNN  —  A BBC presenter has been told by the corporation that a comment he made toward a female Australian…

Inspired by Serena Williams, US soccer star Naomi Girma wants to spur on the next generation

CNN  —  While the US team has endured an underwhelming group stage at the Women’s World Cup, one positive for…

Iowa State starting quarterback and suspended NFL player among those charged in gambling investigation

CNN  —  Hunter Dekkers, the starting quarterback for all 12 Iowa State football games last season, is among several athletes…

Yankees pitcher who threw perfect game enters alcohol treatment program and may not return in 2023

CNN  —  New York Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán, who was on top of the baseball world after throwing a perfect…

Sweden to play US in last 16 after beating Argentina as South Africa makes history

CNN  —  A meeting between Sweden and the US in the first knockout stage of the Women’s World Cup was…