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☆ Decision day: Oregon tops season’s first College Football Playoff Top 25 rankings
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( David Close | Kevin Dotson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Much to the delight of Oregonians, sans Beavers supporters, the College Football Playoff (CFP) committee chose the Ducks as the nation’s top team in the first edition of this season’s rankings. Video Ad Feedback CNN's Andy Scholes explains the new, updated playoff format -- expanding from four teams to 12. CFP’s Top 25 rankings were the committee’s first of the season, while the Associated Press (AP) poll and coaches’ poll have been running since the preseason. Oregon dispatched Michigan, last season’s national champion, this past weekend and is heavily favored to defeat Maryland (4-4) on Saturday. 4 in the CFP poll.

Persons: Warde Manuel, Andy Scholes, Manuel, Curt Cignetti, Shaquille O’Neal Organizations: CNN, Beavers, College Football, Ducks, Big, Ohio State, SEC, Georgia, ESPN, CFP, CFP’s, Associated Press, Oregon, . Oregon, Maryland, . University of Miami, Hurricanes, ACC, Georgia Tech, UGA, Jackets, Canes, Hoosiers Locations: Ohio, Oregon, Alabama, Michigan, at, Atlanta, Indiana

☆ New York Liberty defeat the Minnesota Lynx in overtime in Game 5 of WNBA Finals to clinch franchise’s first title
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-20 | by ( David Close | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Minnesota Lynx defeat New York Liberty in dramatic fashion to force title-deciding Game 5 of WNBA Finals
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( David Close | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The Minnesota Lynx defeated the New York Liberty 82-80 in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals to force a winner-takes-all decider on Sunday. The packed crowd at the Target Center in Minneapolis almost had their hearts broken in a consecutive Finals game. Afterall, Ionescu had won the game on Wednesday, hitting a long, tiebreaking three at the end of the game. Liberty center Jonquel Jones (No. Minnesota can win a record-breaking fifth WNBA championship, while the Liberty seek the franchise’s first title in franchise history.

Persons: Sabrina Ionescu, Ionescu, Minnesota’s Kayla McBride, don’t, Courtney Vandersloot, Courtney Williams, McBride, Bridget Carleton, Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, David Berding, 0yt59ZhDrx, “ It’s, ”, “ Everybody’s, We’re Organizations: CNN, Minnesota Lynx, New York Liberty, WNBA, Target Center, Lynx, Liberty, Barclays Center Locations: Minneapolis, Brooklyn , NY, Minnesota

☆ Kylian Mbappé’s representative says legal action ‘will be taken’ against Swedish media over rape allegations
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( George Ramsay | Saskya Vandoorne | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The press release provided by the Swedish prosecutors did not identify any specific individuals. “A new slanderous rumor is starting to set the web ablaze, originating from the Swedish media AFTONBLADET and EXPRESSEN,” Mbappé’s representative told CNN on Tuesday through a public relations firm. Kylian Mbappé will not tolerate under any circumstances that his integrity, reputation and honor be tarnished by unfounded insinuations. She said he went to training on Tuesday and described the Frenchman as being “absolutely calm” despite the accusations. According to AFP, Mbappé traveled to Stockholm last week and spent Thursday and Friday in the Swedish capital.

Persons: Kylian Mbappé, Prosecutors, ”, ” Mbappé’s, Marie, Alix Canu, Bernard, Frenchman, Bernard said, “, Mbappé, CNN’s Henrik Pettersson, Jill Martin, David Close, Patrick Sung Organizations: CNN, SVT, RMC, RMC Sport, TF1, Real, UEFA Nations League, Israel, Belgium, Real Madrid, AFP Locations: Swedish, Stockholm, Canu, ”, Real Madrid, France’s

☆ NHL Blue Jackets honor Johnny Gaudreau and brother ahead of game
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( David Close | Kevin Dotson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Ahead of Tuesday night’s home opener against the Florida Panthers, the Columbus Blue Jackets hosted a ceremony to honor and remember a pair of brothers whose recent deaths have impacted so many people. Both the Blue Jackets and the Panthers participated in pregame warm-ups wearing Gaudreau No. With many friends and members of the Gaudreau family in attendance, Johnny Gaudreau’s widow Meredith, along with his brother-in-law Eddie, carried Gaudreau’s children Noa and Johnny to center ice. When it came time to drop the puck, the Blue Jackets left Gaudreau’s position empty as the players on both teams’ benches stood for the emotional moment. Thank you and go Jackets.”A memorial for former Columbus Blue Jackets player Johnny Gaudreau at Nationwide Arena.

Persons: Johnny Gaudreau, Matthew, Johnny Gaudreau’s, Meredith, Eddie, Noa, Johnny, ”, Johnny Hockey, Meredith Gaudreau, John, Kirk Irwin, NHLI, “, we’ve, Madeline Gaudreau, Tripp, “ Hug, Matty, ” Madeline Gaudreau Organizations: CNN, Nationwide Arena, Florida Panthers, Columbus Blue Jackets, Blue Jackets, Panthers, Jackets, NHL

☆ Famed Cuban, MLB pitcher Luis Tiant dies at 83
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( David Close | Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Renowned Cuban baseball player Luis Tiant died Tuesday at his home in Maine, according to the Boston Red Sox. Tiant played for Cleveland, Minnesota, Boston, the New York Yankees and Pittsburgh before finishing his career with the California Angels. Rich Pilling/MLB Photos/Getty Images“Luis had the kind of unforgettable presence that made you feel like you were part of his world,” said John Henry, principal owner of the Boston Red Sox, where Tiant played from 1971-78. Tiant was inducted into the Red Sox Hall of Fame in 1997 and was a three-time MLB All-Star. My friend and teammate, Luis Tiant, passed away,” Tiant’s former teammate and nine-time All-Star Fred Lynn posted on X, formerly Twitter.

Persons: CNN —, Luis Tiant, “ El, Tiant, Rich Pilling, “ Luis, ”, John Henry, Luis, Fred Lynn Organizations: CNN, Boston Red Sox, MLB, Cleveland, New York Yankees, Pittsburgh, California Angels, Red Sox, American League, Red Sox Hall of Fame Locations: Cuban, Maine, Cleveland , Minnesota, Boston

☆ Caitlin Clark caps remarkable season with near unanimous WNBA Rookie of the Year honor
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( David Close | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —After an outstanding season in which she undoubtedly exceeded lofty expectations following a historic career at the University of Iowa, Caitlin Clark was named the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year in a near-unanimous vote. She became the WNBA single-season assists record holder (337), an accomplishment which included a league-record 19 assists in one game. Her 8.4 assists per game average is also a WNBA record. Clark also became the first rookie to record a triple-double and holds the record for most three-pointers made (122) by a rookie in league history. Iowa's Caitlin Clark (No.

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☆ Raiders’ Antonio Pierce offered recruits and parents perks like trips to strip club and gun range while at ASU, per the NCAA
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( David Close | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Pierce, who served multiple roles, including associate head coach and recruiting coordinator, at ASU from 2017 to 2022, was sanctioned by the governing body for an alleged roughly year-long prohibited recruiting scheme. CNN has reached out to Pierce, the Raiders and ASU for comment. Pierce “consistently denied planning or arranging any portion of the visits, providing recruiting inducements, or participating in the out-of-state contacts and evaluations,” according to a NCAA press release. In the 67-page report, the NCAA provided what it described as multiple examples of the former Super Bowl Champion knowingly and repeatedly conducting forbidden recruiting violations. The NCAA has accused Antonio Pierce of recruiting violations while coaching at Arizona State University.

Persons: Antonio Pierce, Pierce, Pierce “, Arizona State University . Jordon Kelly, Anthony Garnett, Regina Jackson, Jayden Daniels, Jackson, “, ”, Jones, ‘ Organizations: CNN, Las Vegas Raiders, Arizona State University, ASU, NFL, Sun Devils, Raiders, NCAA, Super Bowl, Getty, Washington, ”, Broncos Locations: Garnett, Arizona, Denver

☆ Home of famed Masters golf tournament announces joint $5 million donation toward Hurricane Helene relief
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( David Close | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s destruction, Augusta National Golf Club – the home of renowned major golf tournament, the Masters – has pledged a massive donation to help those in need in and around the Augusta area. The famed golf club in Augusta, Georgia, and the Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) promised a joint $5 million contribution to the Hurricane Helene Community Crisis Fund on Thursday. “Our employees, neighbors, friends and business owners need, and deserve, immediate and meaningful assistance to overcome the hardships being experienced at this moment throughout Augusta,” chairman of Augusta National Golf Club Fred Ridley stated Thursday. “Augusta National and the Community Foundation each take to heart our obligation to care for our community. A week after Helene smashed into the Southeast, more than 200 people are dead across six states, making the hurricane the second-deadliest to hit the United States mainland since Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Persons: –, Hurricane Helene, “, Augusta National Golf Club Fred Ridley, ” Riley, Helene Organizations: CNN, National Golf, Community Foundation, Hurricane, Augusta National Golf Club, Cross, National Locations: Augusta, Augusta , Georgia, Savannah, United States

CNN —The New York Mets and Atlanta Braves played out one of the all-time classic MLB doubleheaders on Monday. The Mets clung on in the bottom of ninth to clinch an 8-7 victory and their spot in the postseason. David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire/APMeanwhile, a two-run homer from Ozzie Albies saw Atlanta take a 3-0 lead going into the top of the eighth. New York Mets' Francisco Lindor hit a two-run homer to seal victory for his team. The Atlanta Braves sealed their own spot in the postseason after the second game of the doubleheader as well.

Persons: Francisco Lindor, Pierce Johnson, Lindor, Spencer Schwellenbach, David J, Griffin, Ozzie Albies, Joe Jiménez, Raisel Iglesias, Brandon Nimmo, Jason Allen, I’ve, ” Lindor, Chris Sale, Grant Holmes, Brett Davis, Gio Urshela, Marcell Ozuna, Terry McGuirk, ” Organizations: CNN, The New York Mets, Atlanta Braves, Mets, Braves, NL, Atlanta, New York Mets, USA, ” Braves

☆ Atlético Madrid’s Robin Le Normand diagnosed with brain injury
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( David Close | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Two days after the LaLiga match between Atlético Madrid and local rivals Real Madrid, Atlético announced defender Robin Le Normand suffered a “traumatic brain injury” when he collided with Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni late in Sunday’s 1-1 draw. Tchouaméni connected with the ball just before he and Le Normand inadvertently clashed heads. Le Normand, a regular in Atlético’s defense and a Spanish international, fell straight to the ground and immediately writhed in pain. Atlético Madrid's Robin Le Normand falls to the ground after unintended clash of heads with Aurélien Tchouaméni Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty ImagesThe match was soon halted. The broadcast showed Le Normand slowly walking off the Metropolitano Stadium pitch with two Atlético medical personnel striding alongside the former Real Sociedad star.

Persons: Atlético, Robin Le Normand, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Tchouaméni, Lucas, Le Normand, Atlético Madrid's Robin Le Normand, Aurélien Tchouaméni Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno, “ Robin Le Normand, subdural haematoma, “, ” Organizations: CNN, Atlético, Real Madrid, Spanish, Metropolitano, Real Sociedad, Benfica, League, Estadio Locations: Atlético Madrid, Madrid, Sunday’s, Portugal

☆ LeBron James and son Bronny share special moments during Lakers media day
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( David Close | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —There is a new Los Angeles Lakers player who can get LeBron James to blush. “I haven’t gotten there yet,” Bronny James said Monday while attending his first Lakers media day. “It’s probably gonna be ‘Bron.’ Bron would be the easiest,” LeBron James’ son mused when picturing what to say when calling for the ball from the famed No. LeBron James quickly responded, “What do you mean you’re not going to go there right now? And to just use that as motivation every single day and to get back and get to where he wanted to be,” LeBron James said.

Persons: LeBron James, James, “, ” Bronny James, “ It’s, ‘ Bron, ’ Bron, LeBron James ’, mused, I’m, “ James Jr, Bronny, ” Bronny, LeBron, Savannah Organizations: CNN, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, Lakers, Spectrum, Minnesota Timberwolves Locations: Los Angeles

☆ Dikembe Mutombo: Basketball Hall of Famer dies from brain cancer at 58
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( David Close | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo – known for his shot-blocking and famed finger wave after denying opponents at the hoop – died Monday from brain cancer aged 58, according to the NBA. Dikembe Mutombo wags his finger during a game in Atlanta in 1998. In 1997, Mutombo established the Dikembe Mutombo Foundation with a mission to improve education and quality of life in his native DRC. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued a statement, saying, “Dikembe Mutombo was simply larger than life. Dikembe Mutombo, playing for the Houston Rockets, blocks a shot during a game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, in 2004.

Persons: CNN — Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, –, Dikembe Mutombo, Scott Cunningham, Mutombo, Adam Silver, “ Dikembe Mutombo, “, Dikembe’s, Rose, ”, Nathaniel S, Butler, Daryl Morey, ” Morey, Joel Embiid, He’s, Andy Scholes, ” Scholes, ‘ Andy Organizations: CNN — Basketball Hall of Famer, NBA, Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, Democratic, Georgetown University, Denver Nuggets, Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, Houston Rockets, Global, Sixers, GM, 76ers, CNN, Rockets Locations: Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, Atlanta, Democratic Republic of, Congo, Africa, East Rutherford , New Jersey, Houston

☆ Chicago White Sox become the worst team in modern MLB history
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( David Close | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —By losing to the Detroit Tigers 4-1, the 2024 White Sox entered the record books as one of the most inept teams in sports history. hold the overall record for losses when the then National League team finished with an abysmal 20-134 record. The signs of a historically bad year started at the beginning of this season when the White Sox opened with just three wins in the first 25 games. The team would later lose 14 straight games and then suffer a 21-game skid, tying the American League record with the 1998 Baltimore Orioles. Ahead of the undesired deed, infielder Nicky Lopez, who grew up a White Sox fan as a kid, told MLB.com, “It obviously sucks.

Persons: Zach DeLoach, Cy Young, Nicky Lopez, I’m, CNN’s Jacob Lev Organizations: CNN, Detroit Tigers, White Sox, 121st, Major League Baseball, The Tigers, Chicago, Tigers, Los Angeles Angels, New, Mets, New York, Cleveland Spiders, National League, Spiders, American League, Baltimore Orioles, ” Chicago, San Diego Padres, MLB, Sox Locations: New York City, Cleveland, ”, Chicago

☆ Miami Dolphins place QB Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-17 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | David Close | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —The Miami Dolphins placed star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on the reserve/injured list (IR) Tuesday following his latest concussion. Per NFL rules, Tagovailoa’s earliest return to competition would be Miami’s home game against the Arizona Cardinals on October 27. Tagovailoa was forced off the field during the Dolphins’ 31-10 loss against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday after diving for a first down and taking a hit from Bills safety Damar Hamlin. Third-year quarterback Skylar Thompson, who replaced Tagovailoa in the loss against the Bills, is expected to start versus the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. The Dolphins announced Tuesday that the team had signed quarterback Tyler Huntley off the Baltimore Ravens’ practice squad.

Persons: Tua Tagovailoa, Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo, Tagovailoa, Damar Hamlin, Skylar Thompson, Tyler Huntley Organizations: CNN, Miami Dolphins, NFL, Arizona Cardinals, Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, “, Bills, Seattle Seahawks, The Dolphins, Baltimore Ravens Locations: neurologists

☆ Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes won’t endorse Trump or Harris
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( David Close | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Kansas City Chiefs superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes will not endorse former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris. On Wednesday, Trump appeared on Fox News and was asked about Swift’s Harris endorsement. I was not a Taylor Swift fan,” Trump said. Brittany Mahomes and Taylor Swift celebrate a Kansas City Chiefs touchdown on October 12, 2023. Mahomes was asked several times about his name being mentioned in the political space in an election year.

Persons: Patrick Mahomes, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Brittany, Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift, Harris, Mahomes, “, ” Mahomes, Trump, Swift’s Harris, ” Trump, Brittany Mahomes, Jamie Squire, ”, “ I’ve, I’m Organizations: CNN, Kansas City Chiefs, Republican, Fox News, Trump, Chiefs, Cincinnati Bengals Locations: “, America, Brittany

CNN —It’s been an eventful few days for Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill, who was detained by police ahead of his team’s opening game of the season on Sunday. Hill doesn’t answer and repeatedly says, “Don’t knock on my window like that.”The officer asks why Hill had his window up and says he had to knock to let Hill know he was there. If I wasn’t Tyreek Hill, worst-case scenario, we would’ve had a different article. Tyreek Hill got shot in front of Hard Rock Stadium, that’s worst-case scenario,” Hill said. “Following the incident involving Tyreek Hill, I have initiated an Internal Affairs investigation to ensure a thorough review of the matter.

Persons: CNN — It’s, Tyreek Hill, Hill, Stephanie V, Daniels, “, don’t, bro, ” Hill, “ I’m, I’m, ”, CNN he’s, CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, I’ve, they’re, would’ve, Tyreek, ” Daniels, Drew Rosenhaus, “ Tyreek, ” Rosenhaus, – it’s, Rosenhaus, ‘, ” Hill’s, Calais Campbell, Campbell, ” Campbell, didn’t, Sam Navarro, Pro Bowler, Jonnu Smith, Don’t, ” Steadman Stahl, ” Stahl, Jaylen Waddle, Megan Briggs, Daniella Levine Cava, ” Levine Cava, MDPD Organizations: CNN, Miami Dolphins, Jacksonville Jaguars, Police, Jaguars, Miami - Dade Police Department, CNN Hill, Internal, CNN News Central, ESPN, Dolphins, NFL, USA, Sports, Reuters, ” Police, South Florida Police Benevolent Association, Hill's, Getty Images Miami, Dade, AFC East, Buffalo Bills Locations: bro, Hill, America

☆ Mauricio Pochettino new US Soccer men’s head coach
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( David Close | Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —The long-awaited official hire of former Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino as the new head coach of the US men’s national soccer team (USMNT) has finally come to fruition. Pochettino represents a significant get for the US and will bring a wealth of top-level coaching experience to the team. Pochettino has also notably been the head coach of Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain, where he led PSG to a Ligue 1 title. Pochettino joins the US after previous head coach Gregg Berhalter was fired following a disappointing Copa América exit in July. It is expected Pochettino would be on the touchline for the USMNT match versus Panama on October 12.

Persons: Mauricio Pochettino, Matt Crocker, “ Mauricio, Mauricio, ” Pochettino, Pochettino, Premier League’s, Germain, Gregg Berhalter Organizations: CNN, Chelsea, US, soccer, Soccer, New Zealand, TNT, US Soccer, Premier, Premier League’s Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Paris Saint, PSG, Ligue, Copa América, Panama Locations: United States, Argentine

Hill is heard saying “I’m getting arrested” multiple times, and the one officer physically restraining him says, “When we tell you to do something, you do it. Hill told “The Source with Kaitlan Collins” on Monday he was still shell-shocked by the encounter. NFL star Tyreek Hill speaks out after police release bodycam video of his detention before the Miami Dolphin’s season-opener. Speaking on ESPN, the 17-year NFL veteran said he got out of his car with his hands up and approached the police officers, saying, “I’m a friend of his (Hill). You tell me how far I need to back up, and I’ll back up, but I’m not leaving the scene,” Campbell recounted.

Persons: “, don’t, Hill, bro, ” Hill, “ I’m, I’m, ”, Kaitlan Collins ”, –, Tyreek, Stephanie V, Daniels, CNN’s Sara Sidner, Drew Rosenhaus, ” Rosenhaus, – it’s, ” Daniels, Calais Campbell, ” Steadman Stahl, ” Stahl, ” Julius B, Collins, ” Collins, Don Juan Moore, Rosenhaus, “ It’s, George Floyd, didn’t, ” Campbell, Campbell, It’s, Jonnu Smith, Don’t, flustered ” Organizations: CNN, Miami, Dade police, Miami Dolphins, Dolphins, NFL, Police, CNN News Central, South Florida Police Benevolent Association, Jaguars, ESPN, Buffalo Bills Locations: Sunday’s, Hill, Miami’s, America

☆ Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau tearfully remembered at joint funeral
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-09 | by ( David Close | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —The lives of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau were remembered at an emotional, joint memorial service at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Media, PA, on Monday. Mourners arrive for the joint funeral of NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew Gaudreau. During her eulogy, Johnny Gaudreau’s widow Meredith revealed she was in her ninth week of pregnancy with the couple’s third child. “To Columbus and our Blue Jackets family. Matthew Gaudreau, 29, played professionally for five seasons after college.

Persons: Johnny, Matthew Gaudreau, Mary Magdalen, Sean Monahan, Kevin Hayes, Seth Jones, Cole Caufield, Jack Eichel, Gary Bettman, Johnny Gaudreau, Matt Rourke, Matthew, Matthew Gaudreau’s, Madeline, Johnny Gaudreau’s, Meredith, “, we’ve, ”, Tony Penna, Fr . Penna, Guy, Jane Organizations: CNN, Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, NHL, Calgary Flames, Columbus Blue Jackets, Calgary, Blue Jackets, Boston College, Gloucester Catholic High School, Gaudreau Locations: St, Media ,, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Calgary, Columbus, John, Media

☆ Panel member who ruled on Jordan Chiles’ Olympic bronze medal appeal has a history of representing Romania in legal cases
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-13 | by ( Don Riddell | David Close | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —American gymnast Jordan Chiles and the US Olympic team may very well feel like protagonists in a Franz Kafka novel, as they find themselves trapped in an increasingly surreal scenario while attempting to reclaim her bronze medal. Dr. Hamid G. Gharavi, Philippe Sands and Song Lu sat on the panel, of which Gharavi was the president, according to CAS. Gharavi’s resume, linked on CAS’ website, lists multiple legal cases in which he has represented Romania in arbitration cases. USA's Jordan Chiles, left, and Romania's Ana Bărbosu during the Paris Olympics' artistic gymnastics women's floor exercise final. USA's Simone Biles, Brazil's Rebeca Andrade, and USA's Jordan Chiles celebrate during the medal presentation following the Paris Olympics' artistic gymnastics women's floor exercise final.

Persons: Jordan Chiles, Franz Kafka, Chiles, Romanian Ana Bǎrbosu, Hamid G, Gharavi, Philippe Sands, Song Lu, USA's Jordan Chiles, Romania's Ana Bărbosu, USA's Simone Biles, Brazil's Rebeca Andrade, Luca Castro, Bǎrbosu, Christine Brennan, ”, Hezly Rivera, Simone Biles, Jade Carey, Sunisa Lee, Naomi Baker, “, They’d Organizations: CNN, US Olympic, Paris, Sport, Paris Olympics, Getty, Institute for, CAS, New York Times, International Bar Association, AP, US, Gymnastics, Swiss Federal Tribunal, Jordan, Paralympic, Paris Games Locations: Romanian, Romania, Beijing

☆ Jordan Chiles: Everything to know about the controversy over the gymnast’s bronze medal
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( Chelsea Bailey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

USA gymnast Jordan Chiles was stripped of her first individual Olympic medal after the Romanian gymnastics team challenged her final score. But as the stadium erupted in celebration over Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade’s gold medal, USA Gymnastics Coach Cecile Landi filed an inquiry over Chiles’ difficulty score. Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles playfully bow to Brazil's Rebeca Andrade during the Olympic medal ceremony. They argued the USA Gymnastics inquiry was filed 4 seconds after the one-minute deadline and Chiles’ initial score of 13.666 should be upheld. USA Gymnastics’ appeal is deniedUSA Gymnastics said the Court of Arbitration for Sport has denied its appeal for Chiles to keep her floor exercise bronze medal.

Persons: Jordan Chiles, Chiles, Romania’s Ana Bǎrbosu, Sabrina Maneca, Brazil’s, Cecile Landi, Landi gaped, Biles, Andrade, Simone Biles, Brazil's Rebeca Andrade, Gabriel Bouys, “, Bǎrbosu, Voinea, Ana Bǎrbosu, Mike Blake, Chiles “, ” Chiles, ”, Naomi Baker, Landi, Usain Bolt, he’d, Nesta Carter, CNN’s Jacob Lev, Issy Ronald, Ben Morse, Dan Moriarty, David Close Organizations: CNN, Getty, Federation, Romanian Gymnastics Federation, Sport, US Olympic, Paralympic, Team USA, USA, USA Gymnastics, Swiss Federal Tribunal, Jordan, ” CNN, International Olympic Committee Locations: Romanian, AFP, Romania

☆ The summer of sport for France rolls on as the annual Tour de France Femmes begins
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( David Close | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The week-long Tour de France Femmes kicked off Monday with the start of the annual eight-stage race in the Netherlands. Dutch rider Charlotte Kool of team DSM-Firmenich PostNL sprinted to an opening stage victory on her home soil for her first-ever Tour de France Femmes stage win. Fans line the streets for the opening stage of the Tour de France Femmes in Rotterdam. In 2023, Netherlands’ Demi Vollering secured her first-ever Tour de France Femmes title and is back to defend her yellow jersey. The history of the Tour de France Femmes dates back to September 1955

Persons: Charlotte Kool, PostNL, Romy Arroyo Fernandez, Kool, Hague, ”, Kristen Faulkner, Demi Vollering, Alpe d’Huez Organizations: CNN, Femmes, Paris, Tour de, Riders, ANP, Getty Locations: Paris, Netherlands, Rotterdam, France, Dordrecht, Belgium, Valkenburg, Liège, Bastogne, Amnéville, French

☆ Katie Ledecky becomes most decorated female US Olympian of all-time
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( David Close | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Paris CNN —American superstar swimmer Katie Ledecky on Thursday etched her name into the US history books – again. By winning a silver medal in the women’s 4x200m freestyle relay, Ledecky became the most decorated female US Olympian of all-time with 13 total medals. The result came a day after Ledecky won her first gold of the Paris Games. Ledecky won going away in Wednesday’s 1,500-meter freestyle, her signature race in which she owns the 20 fastest times in history. Speaking to reporters after Wednesday’s race, Ledecky said she doesn’t get caught up in the history.

Persons: Katie Ledecky, –, Ledecky, doesn’t, “, ”, ” Ledecky, Ariarne, hasn’t Organizations: Paris CNN —, Australia, US, Paris Games, Games Locations: Paris CNN — American, China, Wednesday’s, Australia, Los Angeles, LA

☆ Argentina vs. Morocco: Mascherano slams ‘circus’ as chaos descends on Paris Olympics opener
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Andrew Mcnicol | David Close | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The chaos kicked off in the final moments of a lengthy added time, when Argentina’s Cristian Medina headed home in the 106th minute to apparently tie the game at 2-2 - sending Argentina players and fans into raptures. Match broadcasts showed some celebrating Argentina players ducking to avoid objects being thrown by fans toward the pitch, while some Morocco supporters entered the field. “It’s the biggest circus I’ve ever seen in my life,” Argentina coach Javier Mascherano said after the game, according to Reuters. It’s not a neighborhood tournament, it’s the Olympics.”CNN has reached out to the IOC and soccer’s world governing body FIFA for comment. Men’s soccer at the Olympics is played by under-23 teams, with three overage players allowed in each squad.

Persons: Javier Mascherano, ” Soufiane Rahimi, Etienne’s Stade Geoffroy, Guichard, Argentina’s Giuliano Simeone, Argentina’s Cristian Medina, ducking, “, ” Mascherano, It’s, ”, Lionel Messi, aren’t, Julian Alvarez, Nicolas Otamendi Organizations: CNN, Morocco, Paris Summer, Saint, Argentina, raptures, ”, Reuters, ” CNN, IOC, FIFA, Manchester City, Games Locations: Argentina, Morocco, ” Argentina, Liverpool, Barcelona, Paris

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