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How marathon running stopped former tennis player Monica Puig from descending into a ‘big black hole of depression and sadness’

CNN  —  Monica Puig won more than 300 matches during her tennis career and the feeling afterwards was often the…

Conor McGregor sends Miami Heat mascot to hospital following punch during mid-game skit, per report

CNN  —  A punch from UFC star Conor McGregor sent the Miami Heat’s mascot, Burnie, to the emergency room of…

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…

Novak Djokovic on cusp of historic 23rd grand slam as he faces Casper Ruud in French Open men’s final

CNN  —  For years, the ‘Big Three’ of men’s tennis – Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic – have…

Williams sisters invest in golf with franchise ownership in Tiger Woods’ new competition

CNN  —  Together, they conquered tennis. Now, Serena and Venus Williams are turning their talents to golf. A head-spinning week…

Bryson DeChambeau ‘feels bad’ for PGA Tour players who didn’t join LIV Golf after shock partnership announcement

CNN  —  American golfer Bryson DeChambeau told CNN he “feels bad” for PGA Tour players who did not take the…

Rory McIlroy says he still hates LIV Golf but concedes unifying tours will be good for the game

CNN  —  Rory McIlroy has said that the PGA Tour’s merger with the DP World Tour and LIV Golf will…

Lionel Messi says he’s going to MLS club Inter Miami

CNN  —  Argentine superstar Lionel Messi said Wednesday he’s going to join the Major League Soccer club Inter Miami. “I…

Iga Świątek continues defense of French Open title with straight sets victory over American Coco Gauff

CNN  —  Iga Świątek remains on course to retain her French Open title after easing past Coco Gauff 6-4 6-2…

Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema signs for Saudi Arabian team Al-Ittihad after leaving Real Madrid

CNN  —  French striker Karim Benzema has signed with Saudi Arabian team Al-Ittihad on an initial three-year deal, the club…