‘U-S-A!’: On the road with thousands of American soccer fans at the World Cup
US fans show their support prior to the Women’s World Cup match against Portugal at Eden Park, Auckland on August 1, 2023. Hannah Peters/FIFA/Getty Images Auckland, New Zealand CNN — …
Three African teams have reached the Women’s World Cup knockout stages for the first time ever. Here’s what you need to know
African teams have won hearts — and plenty of points — at the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Nigeria, Zambia, South Africa, and Morocco [pictured] have all enjoyed unforgettable moments in…
UK rowing body bans transgender women from competing in women’s events
British Rowing’s new policy on participation in women’s events will come into force in September. Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images London CNN — Transgender women will not be allowed to compete in…
Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale vows to speak out against homophobia so his brother and other don’t ‘fear abuse’
Aaron Ramsdale stars in the Premier League game between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on April 9. Jon Super/AP CNN — Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has said that he can…
Simone Biles stepped away from ‘corrosive’ gymnastics for mental health. Now she’s back
Biles, pictured in action during the balance beam final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images CNN — After documenting training practices – now viewed as abusive –…
With Aaron Rodgers watching from the sidelines, New York Jets fall to Cleveland Browns in Hall of Fame game
Aaron Rodgers watches on from the sidelines during the first half of the New York Jets’ Hall of Fame game against the Cleveland Browns. Sue Ogrocki/AP CNN — Aaron Rodgers…
WNBA star Diana Taurasi becomes first in league history to score 10,000 career points
Diana Taurasi of the Phoenix Mercury during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Atlanta Dream in Phoenix on Thursday. Matt York/AP CNN — Diana Taurasi, the…
BBC tells presenter his ‘little Barbie’ comment to female cricketer is ‘not appropriate’
Chris Hughes has told by the BBC that his comment to Maitlan Brown was “not appropriate.” BBC/Twitter CNN — A BBC presenter has been told by the corporation that a…
Lindsey Horan labels criticism of US soccer team at the Women’s World Cup as ‘noise’
Lindsey Horan said she thought her team could win this weekend’s game against Sweden. Saeed Khan/AFP/Getty Images CNN — Lindsey Horan has rejected criticism of how the US women’s soccer…
‘One of the saddest moments of my life’: Germany crashes out of Women’s World Cup as Morocco reaches knockout stage in tournament debut
Germany finished third in the group after losing its last two matches. Elsa/FIFA/Getty Images CNN — Two-time world champion Germany crashed out of this year’s Women’s World Cup after drawing…