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☆ Louis Rees-Zammit: Getting a foothold in the NFL is almost impossible – even if you’re a professional athlete
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-21 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

‘Big NFL fan’Rees-Zammit is a Welsh international rugby union player and one of the sport’s biggest talents. Gray recalls being amazed when he first learned of the off-field work NFL players and coaches were doing. He imitates holding a chunky playbook – staggered by the sheer number of plays that NFL players need to become fluent in. According to the NFL, 37 international players have joined teams – allocated, drafted or signed as a free agent – since the IPP’s inception. “He’s a big NFL fan, he’s young … he’s right at the beginning of his journey.

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☆ Jürgen Klopp invites Sven-Göran Eriksson to be Liverpool manager after Swede’s terminal cancer diagnosis
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-20 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has invited Sven-Göran Eriksson to Anfield after the former England boss said he would never be able to fulfil his dream of managing Liverpool following his terminal cancer diagnosis. “You’re invited from the bottom of all our hearts to come here,” Klopp told Sky Sports. During his career, Eriksson managed several club sides including Manchester City, Lazio and Roma, but never Liverpool. Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp invited Eriksson to Anfield. Alex Dodd/CameraSport/Getty Images“My father is still alive and he’s still a Liverpool supporter and I’m a Liverpool supporter as well, I’ve always been,” he said in an interview with Sky.

Persons: Jürgen Klopp, Sven, Göran Eriksson, “ You’re, ” Klopp, “ That’s, ” Eriksson, Eriksson, Alex Dodd, I’m, I’ve, ”, David Beckham, Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, Rio Ferdinand, Swede, Eriksson – Organizations: CNN, Liverpool, Anfield, Sky Sports, Manchester City, Roma, Sky, English, Portugal Locations: England, Lazio, Liverpool, China, Mexico, Philippines

☆ The ‘Brotherly Shove’: Why in vogue ‘Tush Push’ has become unstoppable play in the NFL
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-15 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Yet the Philadelphia Eagles seem close to harnessing the power of certainty thanks to one play: “The Brotherly Shove.”A play on Philadelphia’s “City of Brotherly Love” nickname, the “Brotherly Shove” – also known as “The Tush Push” – has become the NFL’s most talked about play. The “Tush Push” is the Eagles’ own version of the quarterback sneak and is brought out when Philadelphia finds itself in short-yard situations. The brotherly shove has become the NFL's most talked about play. “Games are being decided by [the ‘Tush Push’] and the Eagles are winning games because of it. The formidable Eagles offensive line is always one step ahead of the opposition when it comes to the "Tush Push."

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☆ Sven-Göran Eriksson: Former England manager says he has ‘about a year’ to live as he confirms cancer diagnosis
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-11 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Former England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson has publicly revealed he has terminal cancer and has “about a year” to live, the 75-year-old told Swedish radio station P1 on Thursday. Former England captain Rooney posted his support for his former coach on Thursday. We’re all with you Sven, keep fighting,” Rooney posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. It was Eriksson who handed Rooney his England debut in 2003 against Australia when the then Everton forward was only 17. Manchester City posted its well-wishes to its former manager.

Persons: Sven, Göran Eriksson, Eriksson, “, ”, David Beckham, Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, Rio Ferdinand, Swede, Eriksson –, Rooney, Sven Goran, ” Rooney Organizations: CNN, Swedish, Reuters, BBC, England national, English, Portugal, England, “, Everton, Lazio, Manchester City Locations: Australia, Italy, England, China, Mexico, Philippines, Manchester

☆ Tiger Woods improves on day two of his long-awaited return to golf
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-02 | by ( David Close | Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Tiger Woods had a much improved second round at the Hero World Challenge on Friday, shooting a two-under-par 70 as he continued on his golfing comeback. Woods, making his highly anticipated return to golf after a lengthy layoff, got off to a brilliant start on day two and looked to be flying up the leaderboard. However, like the first round, Woods stumbled towards the back end of his 18 with three bogeys before closing it out with a birdie on the final hole. The 15-time major winner ended the day on one-over par after his second round and in 15th on the leaderboard. “Better than yesterday for sure,” Woods said after his improved showing on day two.

Persons: Tiger Woods, Woods, ” Woods, “, would’ve, haven’t, Viktor Hovland, Scottie Scheffler, Jordan Spieth Organizations: CNN

☆ Cricket’s governing body announces new regulations excluding some trans women from international women’s cricket
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-22 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced Tuesday that “any Male to Female participants who have been through any form of male puberty,” will not be allowed to partake in international women’s cricket. In the announcement, the ICC did not define its criteria for “male puberty.” CNN has reached out to the ICC seeking more detail. ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice added that the priority of the ICC was to “protect the integrity” of international women’s cricket. Mainstream science does not support the claim of athletic advantage in trans women over cisgender women. The ICC statement confirmed that these changes only apply to international women’s cricket and that eligibility in domestic cricket will be decided by each individual member association.

Persons: ”, Geoff Allardice, Ally, “ Organizations: CNN, International Cricket Council, ICC, ” CNN, Sports Medicine, International Cricket, Women’s Sports Foundation, —

☆ Everton deducted 10 points for breaching English Premier League rules
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-17 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Everton FC has been handed an immediate 10-point deduction by an independent commission for breaching the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSRs), the English Premier League announced on Friday. The deduction means that Everton drops to 19th in the league table, level on points with last-placed Burnley. “The Premier League issued a complaint against the Club and referred the case to an independent Commission earlier this year. Everton’s next Premier League match is at home to Manchester United on November 26 following the conclusion of the men’s international break. The Merseyside club narrowly avoided relegation from the Premier League last season after finishing 17th, two points above the relegation zone.

Persons: ”, ” Everton, “, Everton’s, Caroline Dinenage Organizations: CNN — Everton FC, English Premier League, Everton, Burnley, Premier League, Club, Commission, “ Everton, Manchester United Locations: Merseyside, England

☆ Qatar World Cup: Amnesty International says ‘abuses persist’ and ‘too little has been done’ to protect workers
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-17 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Qatar now leads the region on workers’ rights and labor reforms, setting an example for other countries on how a system can be successfully overhauled. Argentina's Lionel Messi lifts World Cup after defeating France in the final. Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe/Getty ImagesIn the build-up to last year’s World Cup, the organizers received widespread criticism for their treatment of migrant workers. The report did not connect all 6,500 deaths with World Cup infrastructure projects and has not been independently verified by CNN. Amnesty International also reiterated its 10-point plan which was published in the build-up to the 2022 World Cup.

Persons: Qatar’s, “, Argentina's Lionel Messi, Julian Finney, Hassan Al Thawadi, CNN’s Becky Anderson, Steve Cockburn, “ Qatar’s, ” Organizations: CNN, Amnesty International, Amnesty, Qatar’s International Media, FIFA, France, Getty, Guardian, Economic Social Justice, Qatar “, Qatar Locations: Qatar, Qatari, Europe

☆ Dani Alves: Soccer star to go to trial for alleged sexual assault
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —A Spanish court says that Brazilian soccer player Dani Alves will face trial over an alleged sexual assault at a Barcelona nightclub in December 2022, according to Reuters. Reuters reports that Alves has been imprisoned in Barcelona since his arrest in January. CNN also reached out to Mexico’s UNAM – the club Alves was playing for at the time of the alleged sexual assault – for comment but did not immediately hear back. Alves is one of the most decorated soccer players of his generation, having won domestic titles in Spain, Italy and France. He also won three Champions League titles with Barça and won the Copa América with Brazil in 2007 and 2019.

Persons: Dani Alves, Alves, Alves ’, Barça Organizations: CNN, Reuters, FC Barcelona, UNAM –, Copa, Cameroon Locations: Barcelona, Spain, Italy, France, Brazil, Qatar

☆ José Mourinho sent off after making ‘crying’ gesture as Roma scores dramatic winner
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-23 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —José Mourinho was sent off during Roma’s dramatic 1-0 Serie A victory over Monza with the Roma manager seen making a ‘crying’ gesture towards the opposition’s bench. However, after the game Mourinho said he “didn’t know why” he was shown a red card. “I only made a gesture to the bench, not a single word,” Mourinho said, per Reuters. In stoppage time, Mourinho could be seen mimicking someone crying in a gesture made in the direction of the Monza bench. The Roma manager was sent off three times in Serie A last season.

Persons: CNN — José Mourinho, Mourinho, “, ” Mourinho, Sunday, Stephan El Shaarawy, Monza Organizations: CNN, Monza, Reuters, Roma, Stadio Olimpico, Inter Milan, Champions League, Serie Locations: Monza

☆ Bobby Charlton: English soccer in mourning as tributes paid to country’s ‘greatest’ player
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-23 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Emotions ran high in England over the weekend after it was announced that Bobby Charlton, widely regarded as the country’s greatest soccer player, had died on Saturday at the age of 86. “A little bit of England has died,” said The Sunday Times of the man who played a starring role in England’s 1966 World Cup win. Flowers are placed in memory of Bobby Charlton beside the "United Trinity" statue at Old Trafford. On X, formerly known as Twitter, Prince William, who is president of the Football Association, said: “Sir Bobby Charlton. Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesEngland won the 1966 World Cup final with a 4-2 win against West Germany at Wembley Stadium, where Geoff Hurst scored a hat trick.

Persons: Bobby Charlton, David Beckham, Prince William, ”, Sir Bobby, George Best, Denis Law, Beckham, Charlton, United, ” Beckham, Robert, Beckham’s, Ted, Barrington Coombs, Pelé, Bobby Moore, Garrincha, Franz Beckenbauer, Sir Bobby Charlton, Bobby, Jon Super, Gianni Infantino, Gary Lineker, Geoff Hurst, Hurst, ” Hurst, “, Jack Organizations: CNN, Manchester United, Sunday Times, Charlton, English Football Association, United Trinity, England, Trinity, Ballon, United, FA, European, Champions League, Football Association, First, Getty, FIFA, Benfica, Keystone, Hulton, West Germany, Wembley, Premier League, Observer, West Locations: England, Manchester, United Kingdom, Old Trafford, United, AFP, Barcelona, West Germany

☆ Christine Sinclair: Record goalscorer announces retirement from international soccer
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-20 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Christine Sinclair, one of the most decorated soccer players of all time, has announced her retirement from the international game, effective at the end of the year. “You’ll learn Canadian women’s national team players were playing for $10 a day. “You will stand up to your federation to push forward on a landmark equal pay agreement for the national team. “Here I am preparing to tie the bow on an unbelievable international career shared with so many incredible teammates, coaches, support staff, fans and of course family. While Sinclair will be retiring from international football, the Portland Thorns star hints at an encore for her NWSL side.

Persons: Christine Sinclair, Sinclair, “, ” Sinclair, “ You’ll, Julie Ertz, Martin Bernetti, ” Organizations: CNN, Canadian, Globe, Olympic Games, Canadian national, women’s, Getty, ”, Brazil, Portland Thorns Locations: Vancouver, Canada, US, AFP, ” Canada, – Portland

☆ Algerian Football Federation suspends upcoming matches in ‘solidarity’ with Palestinians
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-19 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) has suspended all its soccer matches amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militant group, Hamas. The FAF announced on Wednesday the suspensions were a way of showing “solidarity” with Palestinians. The declaration comes just days after the FAF offered to host all of the Palestinian national team’s upcoming international fixtures following the escalation of the decades-old conflict. The FAF said it will be hosting the Palestinian national team’s next home game, a 2026 World Cup qualifier against Australia scheduled for November 21. It comes amid Israel’s ongoing siege of Gaza, which has led to the deaths of over 3,500 Palestinians, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health.

Persons: Jibril Rajoub Organizations: CNN, Algerian Football Federation, Palestinian, Palestinian Football Federation, of Nations, Australia, Palestinian Ministry of Health Locations: Israel, Gaza, Palestine, Algeria

☆ NFL waves goodbye to London as Baltimore Ravens take down Tennessee Titans
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-15 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London CNN —The National Football League (NFL) waved goodbye to London for another year as the Baltimore Ravens beat the Tennessee Titans 24-16 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. While officially listed as a home game for the Titans, London sounded like a home away from home for the Baltimore faithful. The rapturous Ravens fans brought the noise from start to finish as they witnessed their team win the last of the three games held in the English capital this season. Baltimore Ravens fans found a new home in London. Over 60,000 loud fans were in attendance at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London.

Persons: Lamar Jackson, John Harbaugh, Kin Cheung, Justin Tucker, Nick Folk, Vincent Mignott, deafening, Zay Flowers, Jackson, Derrick Henry, Ryan Tannehill, Caroline, ”, Bon, Brightside ”, Harbaugh, Flowers, Kirby Lee, Roger Goodell, “, ” Goodell, Zac Goodwin Organizations: Tottenham Hotspur, London CNN, National Football League, Baltimore Ravens, Tennessee Titans, Titans, Baltimore, rapturous Ravens, Ravens, NFL, English Premier League, USA, Sports, Reuters, London, ESPN, football’s, Miami Dolphins, Super Bowl, Kansas City Chiefs, Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots, Frankfurt Locations: London, Baltimore, American, England, Germany, Frankfurt

CNN —When it comes to Formula One, the sky is the limit for Max Verstappen. And Red Bull boss Christian Horner believes his driver, despite being only 26, is already among the very best in the history of the discipline. Mark Thompson/Getty ImagesVerstappen’s historic yearRed Bull has won 15 out of the 16 races this F1 season. Verstappen alone has won 13 of these races with teammate Pérez seeing the checkered flag first on two occasions. “That second position for Checo [Pérez] is something very, very valuable to us, something we have never achieved before, having drivers first and second in the Drivers’ World Championship.

Persons: Max Verstappen, Sergio Pérez’s, Verstappen, Red Bull, Christian Horner, “, ” Horner, Amanda Davies, ”, Lewis, Hamilton, Michael, Schumacher, Ayrton, Senna, Horner, Aston Martin, Fernando Alonso, ” Alonso, Mark Thompson, Bull, Pérez, “ He’s, McLaren, John Thys Organizations: CNN, Qatar, Prix, Reuters, Getty, Drivers ’, Drivers Locations: Doha, AFP, Bahrain, Qatar

☆ Kylian Mbappé and Real Madrid: Soccer’s never-ending transfer saga
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-17 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

This, of course, is Kylian Mbappé’s much discussed, potential move from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to Real Madrid. The first time Real Madrid came calling for the boy from Bondy was when the forward was just 13 years old. Zinedine Zidane watches on as Mbappé plays against his Real Madrid team in 2019. I mean, that tells you the story through that.”Jude Bellingham (C) and Vinícius Júnior (R) are leading the next generation of Real Madrid stars. “The biggest failure for me would be that Real Madrid didn’t have a plan B if the Mbappé signing didn’t happen,” he adds.

Persons: Germain, Mbappé, Zinedine Zidane, ” Mbappé, ‘ Zidane, ’ ”, Anthony Dibon, Blancos, Emmanuel Macron, Macron, France’s, “, ”, ” France's, Francois Mori, Lindsay Sarah Krasnoff, it’s, Krasnoff, Bleus, –, de Cordée, Anne, Christine Poujoulat, ” Nabil Larbi, Billie Jean King’s, undesirables ’, PSG President Nasser Al, Kirill Kudryavtsev, David Beckham, Ronaldo Nazário, Zidane, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaká, Florentino Pérez, Álvaro Romeo, Vinícius Jr, Jude Bellingham –, Dani Carvajal, I’m, ” Carvajal, ” Romeo, Romeo, he’s, ” Jude Bellingham, Vinícius, Jorge Guerrero, Merengues, Real, they’ve, Karim Benzema, Joselu Organizations: CNN, Paris Saint, PSG, AS Monaco, Real Madrid, Real, Players ’ Tribune, French national, League, The New York Times, Getty, CNN Sport, peerless, Fifth, Stade de France, Stade France, French, PSG President, City, Spain Real Madrid, Madrid Locations: Paris, Real Madrid, Madrid, Bondy, Spain, France, Fifth Republic, Republic, AFP, Greater Paris, Mbappé, Cameroon, Algeria, Bondy’s, Japan, City of, Spanish, Real, Saudi Arabian, Ittihad

☆ Aaron Rodgers says surgery ‘went great’ following season-ending Achilles injury
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-15 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Aaron Rodgers provided fans with an update following his season-ending Achilles injury just four snaps into his New York Jets debut, indicating that his surgery was successful. Rodgers was sacked by Leonard Floyd and suffered a complete tear of his left Achilles tendon during Monday Night Football. When asked if Rodgers will be making a return to football, Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett was resolute. Jets coaching staff believe Rodgers will return ahead of next season. Michael Owens/Getty ImagesThe onus will now be placed on 24-year-old Zach Wilson to carry the New York Jets’ quarterback load.

Persons: CNN — Aaron Rodgers, Leonard Floyd, Achilles, ” Rodgers, Rodgers, Neal ElAttrache, Robert Deutsch, Nathaniel Hackett, ” Hackett, Aaron, Robert Saleh, “ I’d, ” Saleh, ” It’s, “, Connor McGovern, Michael Owens, Zach Wilson, Wilson, I’ve, ” Wilson, ” Organizations: CNN, New York Jets, Buffalo Bills, NFL, “, Jets, Reuters, ” Jets, Wednesday, Dallas Cowboys, Sunday Locations: New York, Rodgers, Texas

☆ Germany shocks France in first game without Hansi Flick as new era dawns ahead of home Euros
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Flick was appointed head coach in August 2021, succeeding Joachim Löw after Germany’s disappointing early exit from the delayed 2020 European Championship. Germany won just four of its last 16 matches while the head coach was in charge – a streak stretching back to March 2022. In the former Bayern Munich coach’s first major tournament, Germany was surprisingliy eliminated in the group stages at the 2022 World Cup. Germany lost to Japan at the 2022 World Cup and also were beaten by them in Hansi Flick's last game in charge. “The Japan game clearly showed us that we couldn’t carry on like this,” Völler’s statement read.

Persons: Thomas Müller, Leroy Sané, Kai, Antoine Griezmann’s, Hansi Flick, Rudi Völler, Flick, Joachim Löw, surprisingliy, Matthias Schrader, Bernd Neuendorf, ” Neuendorf, Völler, “, Wolfgang Rattay, Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala, Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz, David Inderlied, Müller, Sané, Serge Gnabry Organizations: CNN, France, Tuesay, Germany, German Football Association, DFB, Bayern Munich coach’s, Costa Rica, Japan, European, “ Sporting, ”, Reuters, Bayern, German, AP Locations: Dortmund, France, Germany, Japan, Qatar, Spain

☆ Tom Brady makes emotional return to New England Patriots, but Philadelphia Eagles didn’t get the memo
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

While playing for the Patriots, Brady was able to bring six Super Bowl titles to New England and turned the franchise into a footballing powerhouse. Maddie Meyer/Getty ImagesOnce the applause and cheers had finally died down, Brady was able to address those in attendance. Michael Dwyer/APEagles onslaughtThe Patriots haven’t won a Super Bowl since Brady departed and the team’s opening NFL game of the 2023/2024 season ended in defeat as the Philadelphia Eagles departed the Gillette Stadium with a 25-20 victory. Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay (R) celebrates his pick six with teammate James Bradberry (center). However, following the break, Eagles kicker Jake Elliott piled on another nine points to the Eagles’ tally to make it 25-14 and put Philadelphia in complete control.

Persons: Tom Brady, ” Brady, Brady, ”, Robert Kraft, “, Maddie Meyer, Kraft, Michael Dwyer, Patriots haven’t, Darius Slay, Mac Jones ’, DeVonta Smith, James Bradberry, Fred Kfoury, Hunter Henry, Kendrick Bourne, Jones, Jake Elliott, Bourne Organizations: CNN, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Patriots, NFL, Gillette, Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots, New, Patriots ’ Hall of Fame, Eagles, Philadelphia, The Patriots Locations: New England, Philadelphia

☆ Team USA shocked by Germany in Basketball World Cup semifinal
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-08 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Team USA has crashed out of the FIBA Basketball World Cup with a shock 113-111 loss in the semifinals against Germany. Germany held on resolutely, making key plays in the clutch, to book a spot in the FIBA Basketball World Cup final. Moritz Wagner drives to the basket against Paolo Banchero during the FIBA Basketball World Cup Semi Final. It’s not easy to win a World Cup or an Olympic Games.”The Germany team boasted a host of NBA players with Dennis Schröder, Franz Wagner and Daniel Theis playing key roles throughout Germany’s World Cup run and the semifinal win. Die Mannschaft will now face Serbia in the World Cup final with the US having to settle for a third-place playoff game against Canada.

Persons: Anthony Edwards, Austin Reaves, Moritz Wagner, Paolo Banchero, Ezra Acayan, Edwards, Tyrese, Jalen Brunson, ” Brunson, “, ” Reaves, Wooooooow — Toni Kroos, Steve Kerr, Dennis Schröder, Franz Wagner, Daniel Theis Organizations: CNN — Team USA, FIBA Basketball, Germany, Team USA, NBA, Olympic, Canada Locations: Philippines, Germany, Tyrese Haliburton, Serbia

☆ US Open: Novak Djokovic cruises to final after comfortable win against American Ben Shelton
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-08 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Novak Djokovic cruised through to the US Open final after a dominant 6-3 6-2 7-6 (7-4) win against American youngster Ben Shelton. Shelton, playing in his first ever grand slam semifinal, came out all guns blazing but was unable to lay much of a glove on the ever-impressive Djokovic. Being two sets down against Djokovic is a place where no tennis player wants to be and, despite being behind, Shelton will be proud of his efforts in the final set. For Djokvoic, he has now made it to a record-equaling 10th US Open final and he will be looking to win his fourth title at Flushing Meadows in Sunday’s final. He also has the chance to make history and level Margaret Court’s record of 24 grand slam singles titles.

Persons: CNN — Novak Djokovic, Ben Shelton, Shelton, ” Djokovic, “, Matthew Stockman, Djokovic, Arthur Ashe, ” Shelton, Manu Fernandez, Margaret Court’s, Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev Organizations: CNN, US, American, Getty, North, Djokovic, Serbian Locations: North America, American, Flushing Meadows, Sunday’s

☆ Cristiano Ronaldo says his long-standing ‘rivalry’ with Lionel Messi is over
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | Vasco Cotovio | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi? But according to Ronaldo himself, the “rivalry” between the pair has disappeared since they swapped European clubs for pastures new – Ronaldo moving to Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia and Messi to Inter Miami in the US. Those who like Cristiano Ronaldo don’t have to hate Messi. Ronaldo and Messi spent the height of their careers playing in Spain for Real Madrid and Barcelona respectively, which helped to heighten the rivalry between the players – and their fans. Messi also added 10 LaLiga titles and Ronaldo won two.

Persons: CNN — Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Ronaldo, Cristiano Ronaldo don’t, Messi, They’re, Blancos, Ballon, – Ronaldo, “, ” Ronaldo, I’ve, ” Messi, Tim Nwachukwu, ”, “ It’s, Ahmed Yosri, Neymar, Karim Benzema, N’Golo, Kalidou Koulibaly, Edouard Mendy, Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mané, Marcelo Brozović Organizations: CNN, Messi, Inter Miami, Portugal, Real Madrid, League, Spanish, MLS, Saudi Pro League, Reuters, “ Locations: Al, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Barcelona

☆ Ronald Acuña Jr. makes MLB history with 30 home runs and 60 stolen bases in a single season just hours after wedding
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-01 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —It was a special day for Ronald Acuña Jr. as he made Major League Baseball (MLB) history just hours after getting married. Not only did Acuña hit this historic mark, but he did so in spectacular fashion. Acuña crushed a home run to left field off Lance Lynn and slamming a historic grand slam – home run No. Acuña crushed a grand slam to left field to give the Braves a big lead in the second. “Lived up to the hype, I guess.”Acuña celebrates after hitting his historic grand slam.

Persons: Ronald Acuña Jr, Acuña, Lance Lynn, Mark J, Terrill, ” Acuña, Acuña’s, Brian Snitker, “, Maria Laborde, we’ve, I’m, I’ve, ”, Michael Harris II Organizations: CNN, Major League Baseball, Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers, Braves, ESPN, “, National League, Dodgers, ” Braves, National League East, MLB

☆ Champions League draw: Paris Saint-Germain in ‘group of death’ and Harry Kane to return to England
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-31 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —It’s time for Europe’s biggest soccer clubs to go head-to-head again and the draw for this season’s Champions League group stages didn’t disappoint in producing some mouthwatering fixtures. Jurij Kodrun/Getty ImagesIndividual awardsFollowing the Champions League draw, individual awards were handed out for the 2022-23 season. The Spaniard led Manchester City to a historic treble as the club picked up silverware in the Premier League, the FA Cup and the Champions League. Bonmatí also had a brilliant season for club team Barcelona, where she was influential as it won a league and Champions League double. Pep Guardiola and Erling Haaland were awarded for their part in helping Manchester City to a historic treble of trophies.

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☆ Novak Djokovic breezes into the third round of the US Open with dominant win over Bernabé Zapata Miralles
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-30 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

CNN —Novak Djokovic continues to impress on his return to the US Open, breezing past Spain’s Bernabé Zapata Miralles in straight sets to reach the third round. The Serbian is looking to add to his record tally of 23 men’s grand slam titles and the ease of the 6-4 6-1 6-1 win would suggest that winning the tournament is a real possibility. Zapata Miralles put up a fight during the first set, but Djokovic’s class showed throughout the remainder of the matchup. Djokovic was dominant throughout the second and third sets and was simply too good for his opponent, ranked No. Djokovic arrived at Flushing Meadows on good form after a win at the Western & Southern Open championship earlier this month – his first tournament on US soil since 2021.

Persons: CNN — Novak Djokovic, Spain’s Bernabé Zapata, Zapata Miralles, Djokovic Organizations: CNN, & Southern Locations: Flushing Meadows

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