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The fun and furry world of sled dog racing keeps barking, despite not being in the Winter Olympics | CNN
Humans being pulled along on a sled across picturesque, snow-covered landscapes by a group of agile, energetic dogs is an image that won’t be seen at Milan Cortina in 2026, but the practice of sled dog racing does have Olympic history.
Debuting as a demonstration sport at the 1932 Winter Games in Lake Placid, the sport is still alive and barking 94 years later as dogs pull their harnessed drivers, or mushers, around courses across the globe.
Most pop...
Debuting as a demonstration sport at the 1932 Winter Games in Lake Placid, the sport is still alive and barking 94 years later as dogs pull their harnessed drivers, or mushers, around courses across the globe.
Most pop...
John Harbaugh is out as Baltimore Ravens head coach after 18 seasons | CNN
After 18 seasons on the sidelines in Baltimore, John Harbaugh is out as head coach, the team announced Tuesday.
“This was an incredibly difficult decision, given the tremendous 18 years we have spent together and the profound respect I have for John as a coach and, most importantly, as a great man of integrity,” Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti said in a statement. “Throughout what I firmly believe is a Hall of Fame coaching career, John has delivered a Super Bowl championship...
“This was an incredibly difficult decision, given the tremendous 18 years we have spent together and the profound respect I have for John as a coach and, most importantly, as a great man of integrity,” Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti said in a statement. “Throughout what I firmly believe is a Hall of Fame coaching career, John has delivered a Super Bowl championship...
Minnesota Vikings edge Cleveland Browns with late touchdown to open 2025 NFL London games | CNN
Minnesota wide receiver Jordan Addison scored a late touchdown, as the Vikings beat the Cleveland Browns 21-17 to open the NFL’s (National Football League) 2025 London series.
Although the crowd was overwhelmingly Vikings dominant, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was a sea of colors from various teams – as has become a staple of games in Europe over the years with 61,082 fans filling out the raucous soccer-turned-NFL arena.
The Vikings were looking to...
Although the crowd was overwhelmingly Vikings dominant, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was a sea of colors from various teams – as has become a staple of games in Europe over the years with 61,082 fans filling out the raucous soccer-turned-NFL arena.
The Vikings were looking to...
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum says he hasn’t ‘ruled off playing this season’ as he continues his long recovery from injury | CNN
When Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles tendon lunging for a loose ball in the final minutes of a playoff game against the New York Knicks in May, it felt like a crumbling moment in what has been a stellar career for the 2024 NBA champion.
Tatum clutched his ankle and writhed in agony on the hardwood of Madison Square Garden before being wheeled to the locker room, head in hands. The moment marked a major setback for the six-time NBA All-Star, condemning hi...
Tatum clutched his ankle and writhed in agony on the hardwood of Madison Square Garden before being wheeled to the locker room, head in hands. The moment marked a major setback for the six-time NBA All-Star, condemning hi...
The NBA is at its international peak, but British players still can’t break through | CNN
The NBA is being hit by an international storm, attracting athletes from all corners of the world. At the start of the 2024-25 season, the league announced that a record-tying 125 international players were on opening night rosters.
Those 125 players came from 43 countries, including Australia, Germany, France, Cameroon and Serbia.
Fast-forward to the 2025 NBA draft. Behind the flashing lights and celebratory fireworks surrounding top prospects Coope...
Those 125 players came from 43 countries, including Australia, Germany, France, Cameroon and Serbia.
Fast-forward to the 2025 NBA draft. Behind the flashing lights and celebratory fireworks surrounding top prospects Coope...
US sprinter Melissa Jefferson-Wooden ‘not satisfied’ after gold-medal sweep at World Championships | CNN
Just over 13 months ago, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden was claiming a bronze medal after finishing third in the women’s 100m sprint at the Paris Olympics. Despite not claiming the sought after title of “Fastest Woman on Earth,” Jefferson’s smile was still broad and her energy upbeat.
Fast forward to September 21 this year, and Jefferson-Wooden’s smile was still beaming, but the medal around her neck was glistening brighter than ever before.
The South Caro...
Fast forward to September 21 this year, and Jefferson-Wooden’s smile was still beaming, but the medal around her neck was glistening brighter than ever before.
The South Caro...
From homegrown to home runs, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is the Toronto Blue Jays’ postseason hero heading into the Fall Classic | CNN
The most beloved athlete in Canada right now might be Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
The 26-year-old slugger, who signed with the Blue Jays organization in 2015 and has played his entire big league career with the team since 2019, has set the world alight in this year’s MLB playoffs – leading Toronto to its first World Series appearance since 1993.
The landmark run has come behind Guerrero Jr.’s astounding batting; he’s gone .4...
The 26-year-old slugger, who signed with the Blue Jays organization in 2015 and has played his entire big league career with the team since 2019, has set the world alight in this year’s MLB playoffs – leading Toronto to its first World Series appearance since 1993.
The landmark run has come behind Guerrero Jr.’s astounding batting; he’s gone .4...
Lionel Messi aims to play 2026 FIFA World Cup, if 100% healthy | CNN
Argentina soccer superstar Lionel Messi has said he hopes to play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, though acknowledges that his health will dictate his role in the competition.
In an interview with NBC News, the 38-year-old hinted at playing in soccer’s biggest competition next year, which will take place next summer across the United States, Mexico and Canada.
“I am going to assess that on a day-to-day basis when I start the preseason next year with Inte...
In an interview with NBC News, the 38-year-old hinted at playing in soccer’s biggest competition next year, which will take place next summer across the United States, Mexico and Canada.
“I am going to assess that on a day-to-day basis when I start the preseason next year with Inte...
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