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After setting home run record last season, Aaron Judge opens new season where he left off

CNN  —  Aaron Judge smashing the ball into the stands has become a regular sight for baseball fans. And on…

IOC president Thomas Bach calls governments ‘deplorable’ for negative reactions to Russia stance

CNN  —  International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has blasted some European governments as “deplorable” for what he calls…

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CNN  —  Olympic champion Adam Peaty has withdrawn from next month’s British Swimming Championships, citing struggles with his mental health.…

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,…

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,…

Lionel Messi passes 100 international goals with hat-trick against Curaçao

CNN  —  Lionel Messi passed 100 international goals as he scored a hat-trick in Argentina’s emphatic 7-0 win against Curaçao…

Lionel Messi statue to stand next to Diego Maradona’s and Pelé’s at CONMEBOL museum

Reuters  —  Lionel Messi stepped out of Diego Maradona’s shadow by leading Argentina to World Cup victory last year and…

Wrexham announces friendly match against Manchester United – with a little help from the legendary Alex Ferguson

CNN  —  Manchester United and Wrexham announced they will be facing each other in a friendly later this year –…

Russian and Belarusian athlete participation ‘works’ despite war, says IOC President Thomas Bach

CNN  —  International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has defended plans to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate…