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CNN — In terms of challenges that two-time cancer survivor Ann-Katrin Berger has overcome, making a string of saves in Germany’s Euro 2025 quarterfinal victory over France on Saturday night is relatively low down on the list. That’s not to say it wasn’t a huge night for the goalkeeper and her country – she put in one of the tournament’s all-time great goalkeeping performances as Germany beat France 6-5 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw after extra time. Berger made nine saves in open play, more than any other player has managed in a knockout stage match at…
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF LEGENDS Shikhar Dhawan and Harbhajan Singh had backed out of the match against Pakistan © Getty The continuing saga between India and Pakistan has taken a new turn with the organisers of World Championship of Legends (WCL) calling off the match between India and Pakistan veterans. The league, in its second season with six teams participating in it, is recognised by England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). The game was scheduled for Sunday night in Birmingham but will not take place after several Indian players, including Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh, Irfan Pathan and Shikhar Dhawan…
CNN — Calamity Corner: even the name of Royal Portrush’s 16th hole is enough to send a golfer’s heart racing. If anything was going to knock Scottie Scheffler off his unrelenting march through The Open Championship on Saturday, then the dreaded par-three, with its chasmic drop-off along the right, might have been the most likely source. Two metronomic swings of the club later, the American was plucking his ball out of the cup for birdie, barely a flicker of a reaction on the world No. 1’s face as he began his stride to the next tee. It was a perfect…
CNN — Editor’s Note: This report contains graphic descriptions of sexual acts. Former NFL star Shannon Sharpe has reached a settlement with the anonymous woman who filed a lawsuit against the famed tight end, accusing him of multiple instances of assault, sexual assault, battery and sexual battery, according to a statement from the accuser’s attorney on Friday. “Both sides acknowledge a long-term consensual and tumultuous relationship,” attorney Tony Buzbee said. “After protracted and respectful negotiations, I’m pleased to announce that we have reached a mutually agreed upon resolution. All matters have now been addressed satisfactorily, and the matter is closed.…
A cricket match between Indian and Pakistani veteran players — part of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) — was called off after Indian players, including Shikhar Dhawan, refused to play against Pakistan, citing recent “geopolitical tensions” between the two nations, according to a statement issued by WCL on Sunday. The WCL is an international cricket league where retired, non-contracted international players return to competitive T20 cricket, according to the league’s website. The tournament commenced on July 18 and is being held in Birmingham, England. In a statement posted on X, WCL organisers announced that, “We have decided to call…
INDIA TOUR OF ENGLAND, 2025 Akash Deep was india’s hero in their win in Edgbaston © Getty Anshul Kamboj is set to join the Indian squad in England as a back-up pacer. The right-arm seamer from Haryana has been called up in light of injury concerns to Akash Deep and Arshdeep Singh. Akash, the hero of India’s historic Edgbaston Test win, is said to be nursing an injury that could keep him out of the fourth Test in Manchester. The fast bowler, who knocked over Harry Brook in the second innings in Lord’s, was seen holding his hip and walking…
CNN — NFL Players Association (NFLPA) Executive Director Lloyd Howell Jr. has stepped down from his role amid various controversies, including reports on Friday that he expensed the union for trips to strip clubs. “It’s clear that my leadership has become a distraction to the important work the NFLPA advances every day,” Howell said in a statement late on Thursday night. “For this reason, I have informed the NFLPA Executive Committee that I am stepping down as Executive Director of the NFLPA and Chairman of the Board of NFL Players effective immediately. I hope this will allow the NFLPA to…
CNN — A spectator at the Tour de France was hit and knocked to the ground by an INEOS-Grenadiers car during the 14th stage of the race on Saturday, TV footage appeared to show. The incident occurred on the Col de Peyresourde mountain pass in the central Pyrenees, about 200 meters from the crest of the hill, according to Reuters. The car was driving in the middle of the road when it struck the spectator. The condition of the spectator is not yet known. CNN has reached out to INEOS-Grenadiers and the Tour de France for comment. Spectators lining the…
Kamil Mishara fell just short of reaching 100 after being dismissed in a bizarre moment Sri Lanka A stands at 4/263 after being sent in to bat on day one at Marrara. After an unbeaten 104 in the first four-day ‘A’ series game earlier in the week, Nuwanidu Fernando backed it up with another ton. He brought up the milestone in fine style, smashing a six to get there. Back-to-back centuries for Nuwanidu Fernando Fernando looked in fantastic touch until Mitch Perry drew his edge, with a feathered ball heading to Jason Sangha at second slip.Liam Scott shone for Australia A early…
London AP — Oleksandr Usyk disagreed with the idea that he’s become one of boxing’s all-time greats, but the evidence is mounting after his fifth-round knockout of Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. The victory, sealed with a crunching left hook to Dubois’ jaw, made Usyk the undisputed world heavyweight champion for a second time. The undefeated southpaw retained his WBA, WBC and WBO belts and regained the IBF belt he relinquished just over a year ago. The bad news for opponents — especially the British ones that he keeps beating — is that the 38-year-old Ukrainian has no…