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CNN —Aitana Bonmatí, Spain’s World Cup-winning midfielder, used her UEFA Women’s Player of the Year award speech to call out “abuses of power” following Luis Rubiales’ unwanted kiss. Bonmatí was influential for Barcelona in the team’s league and Champions League double last season, before going on to play a leading role in Spain’s victorious Women’s World Cup campaign. “We just won the World Cup but nobody is talking about that much because things have happened I wished hadn’t,” Bonmatí said after collecting the award. “I hope we keep working to improve society.”Aitana Bonmatí won the Golden Ball for best player at the Women's World Cup. Sarina Wiegman was named the UEFA Women's Coach of the Year.

Persons: Aitana, Luis Rubiales, Hermoso, Bonmatí, Spain’s, “, ” Bonmatí, Jenni, ” Aitana Bonmatí, Hagen Hopkins, Sarina Wiegman, England’s Lionesses, Wiegman, Wigman, there’s, Daniel Cole, Rubiales, Pedro Rocha Organizations: CNN, UEFA, Spanish, FIFA, Barcelona, Champions League, UEFA Women’s, England, Spanish national team Locations: Spanish

☆ Nebraska volleyball sets world record for attendance at a women’s sporting event, at above 92,000, school says
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-30 | by ( Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Memorial Stadium was the place to be on Wednesday night when the University of Nebraska women’s volleyball team hosted in-state opponent Omaha. The official attendance of 92,003 in Lincoln – at what normally is the university’s football stadium – set the world record for the largest announced crowd at a women’s sporting event, according to the school. “Nebraska has the best fan base in the world, the best volleyball fans in the world,” Albert said before introducing head coach John Cook. “And I was thinking this morning, there’s only three things that shut down the University of Nebraska: 1) snowstorms, 2) Covid, 3) Nebraska volleyball in the stadium. During what the school called “Volleyball Day,” the record-setting crowd gave a roaring ovation to the fourth-ranked Nebraska volleyball team as players walked onto the court.

Persons: Trev Alberts, ” Albert, John Cook, Cook, there’s, ” Cook, wasn’t, Bob Devaney Organizations: CNN —, University of Nebraska women’s, Omaha, Lincoln –, –, UEFA Champions League, Barcelona, Wolfsburg, Camp, University of Nebraska, Nebraska, Rose Bowl, Huskers, Bob Devaney Sports Center, NCAA, Nationwide Arena Locations: Lincoln, Barcelona, Spain, Camp Nou, Nebraska, “ Nebraska, United States, China, Pasadena , California, Wisconsin, Columbus , Ohio

CNN —It was a familiar sight – Simone Biles twisting though the air, effortlessly and powerfully completing routines no other female gymnast has ever landed in competition. An eighth title for Biles would break the record that she currently shares with Alfred Jochim, who won his seventh title 90 years ago in 1933. Biles is the most decorated gymnast in US history, winning 32 medals across the Olympics and the world championships. Gymnastics Championships begins at 3.30 p.m. PST (6.30 p.m. ET/11.30 p.m. UK time) on Sunday. Biles will begin on vault, before taking on the uneven bars, balance beam and finishing on floor.

Persons: – Simone Biles, Alfred Jochim, “ Beams, ” Biles, “, Ezra Shaw, Biles, Shilese Jones, Skye Blakely, Peacock Organizations: CNN, US, Reuters, “, Tokyo, U.S, Gymnastics, NBC, USA, YouTube

☆ Lionel Messi scores on his MLS debut for Inter Miami
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-27 | by ( Issy Ronald | Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —‘Messi mania’ swept across New York on Saturday as Lionel Messi made his Major League Soccer (MLS) regular season debut for Inter Miami away against the New York Red Bulls. Inter Miami defeated the New York Red Bulls. “Where dreams are made of,” Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham said on Instagram afterwards, alongside pictures of Messi, the rest of the team and fans wearing Messi jerseys. Great win on the road.”With the win, Inter Miami moved from the bottom of the Eastern Conference to 14th place, leapfrogging Toronto FC. Messi and Inter Miami are next scheduled to play on Wednesday against Nashville SC at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Persons: CNN — ‘ Messi, ’, Lionel Messi, Ballon, Messi, Benjamin Cremaschi, Ira L, VividSeats, ‘ Messi, David Beckham Organizations: CNN, Major League Soccer, Inter Miami, New York Red Bulls, Argentine, Red Bull, Messi, MLS, ” Inter Miami, Eastern Conference, Toronto FC, Wednesday, Nashville SC Locations: New York, Harrison , New Jersey, Instagram, NYC, ”, Fort Lauderdale , Florida

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☆ Tua Tagovailoa: ‘I’d appreciate if you kept my name out your mouth,’ Miami Dolphins quarterback tells ESPN analyst
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-24 | by ( John Sinnott | Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

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Persons: Ryan Clark, Rudy Giuliani, Hilary, Grisham, Trump, Tua Tagovailoa, Clark, Tagovailoa, ” Tagovailoa, “, I’m, Eric Christian Smith, Ryan’s, they’re, ” Clark, Tua Organizations: Dolphins, ESPN, CNN, Republican, Miami Dolphins, NFL, Houston Texans, Miami Locations: Iowa, Georgia, Philadelphia, Maui, Houston, Alabama

CNN —Within the span of hours this weekend, Spain’s Women’s World Cup hero Olga Carmona experienced a career high and a deep loss, the latter of which was kept from her so she could focus on Sunday’s final. The soccer player learned the sad news after the World Cup final.”“We send our most sincere hugs to Olga and her family in a moment of deep pain. We love you, Olga,” RFEF added. Carmona’s 29th-minute strike proved to be the winner, making La Roja only the second country, after Germany, to win both the men’s and women’s World Cups. If the off-pitch issues can be resolved, Spain’s future shines bright, because now, incredibly, the Iberian nation is a Women’s World Cup winner at Under-17, Under-20 and senior level.

Persons: Spain’s, Olga Carmona, Carmona, Olga Carmona’s, ”, Olga, ” RFEF, “, Roja, Jorge Vilda, RFEF Organizations: CNN, England, Royal Spanish Football Federation, Real, “ Real Madrid C, Roja, World Locations: Real Madrid, Germany, Spain, European

☆ Noah Lyles: American sprinter Noah Lyles wins 100m at 2023 World Athletics Championships
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-20 | by ( Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —American sprinter Noah Lyles won the men’s 100m at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, on Sunday. The 26-year-old Lyles finished the event in 9.83 seconds to secure victory and record the joint fastest time of this year. Lyles said he “expected” to win the event despite no one else believing he could. Lyles, who is already a two-time 200m world champion, will go for a three-peat in the event later this week. At last year’s world championships in Eugene, Oregon, Lyles smashed the American 200m record previously set by Michael Johnson 26 years beforehand and became the third fastest man over the distance after clocking in at 19.31 seconds.

Persons: Noah Lyles, Lyles, ”, ” Lyles, “, Letsile Tebogo, Zharnel Hughes, Marcell Jacobs, Michael Johnson Organizations: CNN, NBC Sports, Briton Locations: Budapest, Hungary, Botswana, Eugene , Oregon

CNN —Lionel Messi said he is “very happy” with his decision to sign for Inter Miami after bringing the Major League Soccer (MLS) club to the brink of its first ever piece of silverware. “I came from a month and a half of vacations, so yes at first the day to day and training was hard, and the humidity was hard,” Messi said. Tim Nwachukwu/Getty ImagesMessi went on to compliment the club for helping the transition period off the field which he and his family have gone through. “But it has been very easy, very easy. The truth is that it is very nice how the Inter fans come to each game to support us and that stadium has been filled.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Messi, he’s, Gonzalo Higuain, “, ” Messi, Tim Nwachukwu Organizations: CNN, Inter Miami, Major League Soccer, CONCACAF Leagues Cup, Philadelphia Union, Messi, Nashville SC, Subaru, Getty, MLS, Inter, Leagues, Liga Locations: Nashville , Tennessee, Saudi Arabia, Miami, Florida, Barcelona, Paris

☆ Wander Franco: Tampa Bay Rays shortstop steps away from team as MLB investigates social media posts
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-14 | by ( Jacob Lev | Wayne Sterling | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Tampa Bay Rays All-Star shortstop Wander Franco will not be with the team during its current road trip due to the situation surrounding social media posts involving Franco, the Rays said Monday. Tampa Bay and Franco have mutually agreed that he’ll be placed on the Restricted List, administrative leave that allows Franco to not count against the 26-man roster. Additionally, Major League Baseball is investigating the posts, an MLB official told CNN on Monday. Neither MLB nor the Rays gave any details on the posts. “We support any steps taken by the league to better understand the situation,” the Rays said in a statement.

Persons: Wander Franco, Franco, he’ll, ” Franco, Kevin Cash, “, I’m, ” Cash Organizations: CNN, Tampa Bay Rays, Rays, Tampa Bay, Franco, Major League Baseball, MLB, ”, Cleveland Guardians, American, Baltimore Orioles, American League East

☆ Harry Kane makes Bayern Munich debut in 3-0 German Super Cup loss
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-12 | by ( Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —England’s Harry Kane has made his official Bayern Munich debut, coming on as a substitute in the club’s crushing 3-0 defeat to German Cup winners RB Leipzig in the Super Cup final in Munich on Saturday. The 30-year-old came on in the second half to a rousing ovation from the crowd at the Allianz Arena. RB Leipzig’s Dani Olmo scored a hat trick as the German side won its first Super Cup. Addressing his decision to leave the club a day before Tottenham’s first game of the season, Kane said: “I felt like this was the time to leave. Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy said that Kane would “always be welcomed back” to the club.

Persons: Harry Kane, RB Leipzig’s Dani Olmo, Kane, Tottenham’s, “, ”, Daniel Levy, …, Harry, ” Levy Organizations: CNN, Bayern Munich, German, RB Leipzig, Allianz, Tottenham Hotspur, –, Tottenham, Spurs Locations: Munich

☆ DC United and Taxi Fountas agree to end his contract after MLS found ‘credible allegations’ he used ‘discriminatory language’
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-11 | by ( Ben Morse | Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —DC United and Taxi Fountas have “mutually agreed” to terminate the Greek forward’s contract after Major League Soccer found “credible allegations” that the 27-year-old used “prohibited and discriminatory language” against another player. Fountas was placed on administrative leave by MLS on July 21 following an incident allegedly involving United forward Nigel Robertha during DC’s game against the New England Revolution on July 15. “There is no place for racism, homophobia, misogyny, or discrimination of any kind in our sport and world and D.C. United does not tolerate any acts of this nature,” DC United said in a statement on Thursday. It is not the first time Fountas has faced allegations of using racist language. We stand in solidarity in holding individuals accountable for their actions, regardless of their position or contributions to the game.”

Persons: Fountas, Nigel Robertha, Damion Lowe, Lowe, Aimé Mabika, ”, “, ” Fountas Organizations: CNN, DC United, Taxi, Major League Soccer, MLS, New, DC, Inter Miami Jamaican, Philadelphia Union, Lowe’s Inter Miami, Rapid Vienna, Greece, Black Locations: Austrian

CNN —Phil Mickelson considered a $400,000 bet on the 2012 Ryder Cup – in which he was participating – according to a book that will be released later this month by professional gambler Billy Walters. “The only other person I know who surpassed that kind of volume,” Walters wrote, “is me.”In a Thursday post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Mickelson denied betting on the 2012 Ryder Cup. Walters wrote he doesn’t know if Mickelson ever placed that bet. Walters suggested in the book, according to Golf Digest, that Mickelson was to blame for the prison sentence. The superstar came under fire last year over his involvement in the controversial LIV Golf, the world’s most lucrative golf tour.

Persons: Phil Mickelson, Billy Walters, Walters, Mickelson, Mickelson “, ” “, “, ” Walters, ”, Pete Rose, “ You’re, Arnold Palmer, ” Mickelson, “ Haven’t, Amy, Nevada ’ Walters, Donald Trump, “ Phil Mickelson, Phil, LIV Golf, Alan Shipnuck, “ Phil, ” Shipnuck, Jamal Khashoggi, LIV, Mohammed bin Salman, Khashoggi, Bin Salman Organizations: CNN, Twitter, Ryder, US, Dean Foods, United States, Southern, of, FBI, Securities and Exchange, League, PGA Tour, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Saudi, Congress Locations: Nevada, New York, of New York, Saudi, Saudi Arabia, Washington, al Qaeda

☆ Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton apologizes for derogatory comments, calls it a ‘mistake’
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-29 | by ( Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

“And, you know, I said this to the team in the meeting yesterday. He was hired this past offseason by the Broncos, succeeding former head coach Nathaniel Hackett. Last season, Hackett was let go by the team after a 4-11 record under him. Payton added he would apologize to New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh and offensive coordinator and former Broncos head coach Hackett at “the right time.”“I think the world of Robert (Saleh). The Jets are scheduled to play the Broncos in Denver in week 5.

Persons: Sean Payton, ”, Payton, “, We’ve, I’ve, Nathaniel Hackett, Hackett, Robert Saleh, Robert, Saleh, Nathaniel Organizations: CNN — Denver Broncos, USA Today, NFL, FOX, Broncos, New York Jets, Jets Locations: Denver

☆ Aaron Rodgers takes pay cut in reworked deal with New York Jets, per report
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-27 | by ( Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Aaron Rodgers has agreed to a reworked deal with the New York Jets, the 39-year-old confirmed while talking to reporters during training camp on Wednesday. Rodgers gave no specifics of the reworked deal, but according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the two sides agreed to a two-year, $75 million guaranteed contract through the 2024 season. Per the report, that would be a roughly $35 million pay cut, since Rodgers’ previous deal had nearly $110 million guaranteed remaining on it. The Jets did not comment when asked about the specifics of Rodgers’ reworked contract. The four-time league MVP, who contemplated retirement following last season, indicated he plans to play more than one season in New York.

Persons: CNN — Aaron Rodgers, Rodgers, Tom Pelissero, Rodgers ’, ” Rodgers, “ Organizations: CNN, New York Jets, NFL, Jets, Green Bay Packers Locations: New York

☆ Lionel Messi signs for MLS club Inter Miami
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-16 | by ( Ben Morse | Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Soccer great Lionel Messi signed for Major League Soccer (MLS) club Inter Miami on Saturday, the club announced. I couldn’t be prouder that a player of Leo’s caliber is joining our club, but I am also delighted to welcome a good friend, an amazing person and his beautiful family to join our Inter Miami community. According to multiple reports, Messi’s new deal includes an option for part-ownership of the club and a cut of revenue from new subscribers to Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass streaming service. Fans of Argentine football player Lionel Messi wait for his arrival at the DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on July 11, 2023. In December last year, Messi played a vital part in Argentina’s World Cup success in Qatar, becoming the first man to win the tournament’s Golden Ball, awarded to the best player at the World Cup, twice.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Ballon, David Beckham, ” Messi, I’m, Beckham, Leo, Jorge Mas, Chandan Khanna, Messi, Germain Organizations: CNN — Soccer, Major League Soccer, Inter Miami, Argentina, LIGA MX, Leagues, “, LA Galaxy, Real Madrid, Manchester United, our Inter Miami, Inter, El Pais, Apple TV’s, Argentine, Getty, French, Paris Saint, Spanish, Barcelona, La Liga, Champions League Locations: Cruz Azul, Miami, USA, Real, Spanish, Fort Lauderdale , Florida, Qatar

☆ LeBron James announces he will return this fall for his 21st NBA season
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-13 | by ( Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —After hinting at a possible retirement following a postseason loss in May, NBA superstar LeBron James has announced he will be returning for another year of play – his 21st NBA season. “I don’t care how many more points I score or what I can or can’t do on the floor,” James said. James has repeatedly said he hoped to one day play in the NBA alongside his oldest son, Bronny James, who is committed to play college basketball at the University of Southern California. James would be eligible to enter the NBA Draft in 2024, the year his father turns 40. A lot left.”The 38-year-old received the ESPY’s Best Record-Breaking Performance award for surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar last season to become the NBA scoring leader.

Persons: LeBron James, “, ” James, James, Bronny James, Kareem Abdul, Jabbar Organizations: CNN, NBA, Dolby Theater, Lakers, Denver Nuggets, University of Southern Locations: Los Angeles, University of Southern California

☆ Cameraman carted off the field after getting hit by throw in Yankees game; is ‘conscious’ and ‘undergoing tests’ at hospital
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-06 | by ( Ben Morse | Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —A cameraman who was hit by an errant throw in Wednesday’s New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles game is “conscious” and “undergoing tests” in the hospital, his network said in an update after the game. In the fifth inning, Orioles rookie shortstop Gunnar Henderson attempted to throw a ball to first base to get the Yankees’ Anthony Volpe out. However, Henderson’s throw flew over first baseman Ryan O’Hearn’s head and sailed into a camera positioned behind O’Hearn where it appeared to hit Pete Stendel, a cameraman for YES Network, on the head. I’m just thankful for the guys that rushed over there to him to help him.”After the game, YES Network provided an update on Stendel’s health saying he was “conscious” and “undergoing tests” at the hospital. It was good to see him obviously coherent and obviously raising his hand going off,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said.

Persons: Gunnar Henderson, Yankees ’ Anthony Volpe, Henderson’s, Ryan O’Hearn’s, Pete Stendel, ”, Stendel, ” Henderson, I’m, Aaron Boone, could’ve Organizations: CNN, Wednesday’s New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, Orioles, Yankees, YES Network, Yankee, ” Yankees Locations: Wednesday’s

☆ San Antonio Spurs unveil No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama at welcome party in the city
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-25 | by ( Issy Ronald | Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The city of San Antonio has big expectations for Victor Wembanyama. 1 NBA draft pick emerged from a private plane on Friday, and the welcome party has lasted all weekend. “The last 72 hours have been really tiring but I’m really enjoying the moment,” the 7-foot-4 Frenchman told reporters on Saturday. He enjoyed dinner on Friday night with NBA champions and San Antonio Spurs legends Tim Duncan, David Robinson and Manu Ginobili. “It’s so comforting to see these people who are so important to the city of San Antonio and to the franchise are such kind people and generous.

Persons: Victor Wembanyama, “, I’m, Frenchman, I’ve, ”, LeBron James, Tim Duncan, David Robinson, Manu Ginobili, ” Wembanyama, They’ve, It’s, ove, eason Organizations: CNN, NBA, San Antonio Spurs Locations: San Antonio

CNN —Tiger Woods will not play at the Open Championship, the last men’s major of the year, tournament organizers announced Friday. The fifteen-time major champion underwent “successful” ankle surgery in April following an early withdrawal from The Masters, subsequently not competing at the PGA Championship or this week’s US Open. Mike Blake/ReutersNo timeline for a return to competitive action was specified following Woods’ surgery, a “subtalar fusion procedure” to treat post-traumatic arthritis in his ankle. He missed only one major in 2022 – the US Open – after his return from a 17-month absence from the sport. A three-time Open Championship winner, an emotional Woods received a rousing reception as he left the St. Andrews course – for potentially the last time at the major – at last year’s tournament in Scotland.

Persons: Woods, Mike Blake, Andrews Organizations: CNN, Masters, PGA, Royal Liverpool Golf Club, Royal Liverpool, The, St Locations: England, Scotland

☆ PGA Tour commissioner says Tour ‘couldn’t afford to keep battling Saudi Arabia,’ Wall Street Journal reports
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-11 | by ( Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan told employees in a meeting on Thursday that it couldn’t “conduct a lengthy spending war against Saudi Arabia,” according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. “We cannot compete with a foreign government with unlimited money,” Monahan told employees, according to the Wall Street Journal. According to the Journal, Monahan told employees that the Tour had already spent $50 million in legal fees and had dipped into its reserves for $100 million to help pay increased purses in elevated events and other bonuses to players. “To characterize this agreement was made due to litigation costs and other use of reserves is an oversimplification,” a PGA Tour spokesperson told CNN on Saturday. “The PGA TOUR has never been a more valuable property and the Public Investment Fund (PIF) has recognized that value and the opportunity for ROI with their investment in the TOUR.”“Additionally, this transaction will make professional golf more competitive with other professional sports and sports leagues,” the Tour continued.

Persons: Jay Monahan, Monahan, ” Monahan, LIV, ” Organizations: CNN, PGA, Wall Street, PGA Tour, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Public Investment Fund Locations: Saudi Arabia, Ponte Vedra Beach , Florida, Saudi

CNN —A punch from UFC star Conor McGregor sent the Miami Heat’s mascot, Burnie, to the emergency room of a local hospital during the NBA Finals on Friday, according to The Athletic. The skit was meant to promote a pain relief spray, which McGregor sprayed on Burnie after the blows. Once on the ground, McGregor landed another punch before the mascot was dragged off the court. CNN has reached out to the Miami Heat and NBA for comment but did not immediately hear back. “It’s the Miami Heat toughness that we are talking about,” Spoelstra said.

Persons: Conor McGregor, McGregor, Burnie, Erik Spoelstra, “, ” Spoelstra, “ Should’ve, ” McGregor, Dustin Poirier Organizations: CNN, UFC, Miami, Burnie, NBA, Athletic, Kaseya, Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets, Nuggets Locations: Miami, Burnie, Denver

CNN —Brittney Griner, the WNBA star who was freed from Russia late last year after being wrongfully detained, was harassed Saturday by a man described as a social media “provocateur” at a Dallas airport. A source familiar with the incident told CNN that around 9:30 am CT, Griner was at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport traveling with Phoenix Mercury teammates on their way to a game. CNN has reached out to local law enforcement and the DFW airport about the incident. “We remain steadfastly committed to the highest standards of security for players,” the statement reads. We demand better.”Unlike in the NBA, WNBA teams are not permitted to use charter planes for travel, CNN previously reported.

Persons: Brittney Griner, Griner, Viktor Bout –, ”, Biden, “, Brianna Turner, Lindsay Kagawa Colas, ” Colas Organizations: CNN, WNBA, Dallas Fort Worth International, Phoenix Mercury, DFW, “, Twitter, NBA Locations: Russia, Dallas, of, America

CNN —A string of sports games and practices have been postponed as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to choke the Midwest, Northeast and Southeast parts of the United States. Around 75 million people are under air quality alerts as wildfire smoke shrouds major US cities, with Major League Baseball (MLB), the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) forced to postpone games due to concerns over dangerous air quality. Zack Wheeler of the Philadelphia Phillies warms up at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday. Following consultation with the NWSL Medical and Operations staff, it was determined that the match could not be safely conducted based on the projected air quality index,” the NWSL said in a statement. Smoke from Canada’s fires has periodically affected the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic for more than a week, raising concerns over the harms of persistent poor air quality.

Persons: Zack Wheeler, Mitchell Leff Organizations: CNN, Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association, National Women’s Soccer League, MLB, Detroit Tigers, Philadelphia Phillies, Citizens Bank, Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees, Yankee, WNBA, New York Liberty, Minnesota Lynx, New York Racing Association, NWSL, Operations, Phillies, Tigers, Yankees, White Sox, Belmont Locations: Northeast, United States, Belmont, New York, New Jersey, Harrison, Canada, Alberta, Elmont , New York

CNN —Tennis player Elina Svitolina called her opponent, Russian Daria Kasatkina, a “brave one” following the Ukrainian’s upset win on Sunday. Last month, Kasatkina, Russia’s top-ranked female tennis player, also expressed her sympathy for Ukrainian tennis players who refuse to shake her hand after matches. She’s [a] really brave person to say it publicly, that not so many players did,” Svitolina said, after advancing to the quarterfinals of the French Open. “She’s a brave one.”Instead of a hand shake, Kasatkina gave her opponent a thumbs up at the net after losing match point. Russian and Belarusian players are currently still competing on the tours as neutral athletes without their flag or country displayed.

Persons: Elina Svitolina, Daria Kasatkina, Svitolina, “, ” Kasatkina, Kasatkina, ” Svitolina, Benoit Tessier, it’s, ” Sabalenka, Sabalenka, ” Organizations: CNN —, New York Times, Ukrainian, Svitolina, Reuters, – Locations: Belarusian, Ukraine, Ukraine – Belarus, Russia

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