The Australian city of Brisbane is the “preferred host” for the 2032 Summer Olympics, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced Wednesday, in a move which officials said was designed to bring “stability” to the Games after the delay of the Tokyo 2020 edition. IOC President Thomas Bach announced at a news conference Wednesday that the…… MORE
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Real Madrid breaks Atalanta hearts with late goal after controversial red card
In a match that was largely low on quality, it was a standout moment of brilliance that eventually gave Real Madrid a narrow 1-0 win over 10-man Atalanta in the Champions League round of 16. Full back Ferland Mendy broke the deadlock with only four minutes remaining with a delightful goal from outside the area,…… MORE
NHL star taking leave of absence after Russian media report left him ‘shaken and concerned’
New York Rangers forward Artemi Panarin is taking a leave of absence from the NHL team, the Rangers announced Monday. The Russian star is “shaken and concerned” following “unfounded allegations” made against him, according to a team statement posted to Twitter. The statement refers to a report from Russian tabloid newspaper Komsomolskaya Pravda in which…… MORE
No sponsor? No problem. Tennis maverick Hsieh Su-Wei reflects on a memorable Australian Open
With her beaming smile, wry sense of humor and confidence to do things her own way, Hsieh Su-Wei captured the public’s heart at this month’s Australian Open. The Taiwanese star, ranked as one of the world’s best doubles player, reached the quarterfinal stage in Melbourne, the furthest she has ever gone as a singles player…… MORE
College gymnast Margzetta Frazier had a surprise call from Janet Jackson — and it got emotional
College gymnast Margzetta Frazier received the call of a lifetime after going viral with a spectacular floor routine set to some of pop star Janet Jackson’s greatest hits. Earlier in February, the University of Californian athlete took the internet by storm and scored an impressive 9.925 out of 10 at UCLA’s meet against Brigham Young…… MORE
Life after seeing death: How Romain Grosjean’s family inspired him as he was engulfed by flames
Time seemed to slow down as Romain Grosjean’s car — split in half from the force of hitting the race barriers — was enveloped in flames. “Twenty-eight seconds I was in the flames, if you look,” the racing driver tells CNN Sport as he remembers the crash at the Bahrain Grand Prix last November. “If…… MORE
Australian Open fans criticized for booing Covid-19 vaccine announcement
Australia’s government has condemned the “disgusting” behavior of spectators at the Australian Open tennis tournament Sunday, after sections of the crowd loudly booed a speech praising the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine. The negative reaction occurred during an awards ceremony following Novak Djokovic’s victory over Daniil Medvedev in the men’s singles final, which saw the…… MORE
Novak Djokovic beats Daniil Medvedev in Australian Open final to claim 18th grand slam title
Novak Djokovic put on a masterclass in power and precision to overwhelm Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final and clinch his 18th grand slam title. The match had all the hallmarks of a classic, in particular after a stunning opening set from both men, but the Serb world No. 1 soon put his foot…… MORE
She’s 21 and just became the youngest female to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean
Briton Jasmine Harrison, 21, has become the youngest female to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean after completing a 3,000-mile (4,800-kilometer) journey from Spain to Antigua, according to organizer Atlantic Campaigns. Harrison completed the 2020 Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge on Saturday in 70 days, 3 hours and 48 minutes — a new world record for…… MORE
Swansea City footballer Yan Dhanda ‘angry and hurt’ by racist abuse as he labels social media companies ‘selfish’
Yan Dhanda has been a leading light in helping Swansea City return to the Premier League, but he is also driven by the fact he’s one of only a handful of British Asian footballers playing professionally in the United Kingdom. Dhanda, whose father was born in England to Indian parents, says he’s excited by the…… MORE
