sports and recreation

Mike Hollins says it’s a ‘miracle’ he’s able to return to practice, four months after surviving a shooting

CNN  —  University of Virginia fifth-year running back Mike Hollins said Tuesday it’s a “miracle” that he’s able to return…

Belarusian tennis player Aryna Sabalenka found it tough to face ‘hate’ in locker room

Reuters  —  Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka said she struggled to understand the “hate” she encountered in the locker room amid strained…

World Baseball Classic final: Japan wins third title with 3-2 victory over Team USA

CNN  —  Japan won the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday night, downing Team USA 3-2 in the championship game at…

The incredible true story of the time an astronaut played golf on the moon

CNN  —  February 6, 1971, was a relatively uneventful day for US sports. Larry Costello’s Milwaukee Bucks swept past the…

Social media can be ‘dangerous’ for soccer players, says Premier League star Yoane Wissa

CNN  —  Premier League player Yoane Wissa has told CNN that he restricts the amount of time he spends on…

Miami Dolphins officially exercise quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s fifth-year option

CNN  —  The Miami Dolphins officially exercised quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s fifth-year option on his rookie contract on Monday. The 24-year-old…

Indiana becomes second No. 1 seed to be knocked out of March Madness in successive days

CNN  —  First, it was the Stanford Cardinals – then, it was the Indiana Hoosiers. March Madness is certainly living…

Rafael Nadal slips out of world top 10 for first time since 2005 as he recovers from injury

CNN  —  Tennis great Rafael Nadal has slipped out of the ATP top 10 for the first time since 2005…