sports organizations and teams

IOC President Thomas Bach defends plan to include Russian and Belarusian athletes at Paris Olympics

Berlin, Germany CNN  —  International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has pleaded with politicians to “keep politics and sports…

NWSL players unhappy over FIFA video game likenesses and abilities

CNN  —  Several National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) players expressed their discontent at the accuracy of their likenesses on Electronic…

Mark Cuban left bemused as the Golden State Warriors score bizarre basket in 127-125 road win over the Dallas Mavericks

CNN  —  The Golden State Warriors made it two wins in a row with a 127-125 road victory over the…

UEFA opens investigation into FC Barcelona’s alleged improper payments to former referee official

CNN  —  UEFA, European soccer’s governing body, has opened an investigation into alleged improper payments made by FC Barcelona to…

Chicago Blackhawks won’t wear Pride warmups because of security concerns

CNN  —  The NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks are opting not to wear specialized Pride warmup jerseys on Sunday when the team…

Lionel Messi mania grips Argentina as World Cup celebrations continue

CNN  —  Three months may have passed since Argentina lifted the World Cup trophy in Qatar, but celebrations in the…

Former Real Madrid and Arsenal midfielder Mesut Özil retires from football

CNN  —  Mesut Özil, the Arsenal and Real Madrid midfielder who won the World Cup with Germany in 2014, has…

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…

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…