Iowa State starting quarterback and suspended NFL player among those charged in gambling investigation
Quarterback Hunter Dekkers started all 12 games for the Iowa State Cyclones during the 2022 season. David K Purdy/Getty Images CNN — Hunter Dekkers, the starting quarterback for all 12…
Sweden to play US in last 16 after beating Argentina as South Africa makes history
Sweden defeated Argentina to confirm its progress to the knockout rounds of the Women’s World Cup. Abbie Parr/AP CNN — A meeting between Sweden and the US in the first…
After surviving cancer as a child, teenage soccer star Linda Caicedo is lighting up the Women’s World Cup
Linda Caicedo has been one of the best players at this year’s Women’s World Cup. Franck Fife/AFP/Getty Images CNN — World Cup tournaments tend to be defined by an emerging…
US coach Vlatko Andonovski hits back at criticism of team after draw against Portugal
Vlatko Andonovski looks on during the USA’s draw against Portugal at the Women’s World Cup. Buda Mendes/Getty Images CNN — US coach Vlatko Andonovski said it was “insane” for anyone…
Like father, like daughter, for son: Haiti’s trailblazing new generation honors its soccer roots
Milan Pierre-Jerome of Haiti (right) fights for the ball against Senegal in a World Cup warm-up match on February 18, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand. Hannah Peters /FIFA/Getty Images Auckland,…
‘I want to be like Marta’: How Brazil’s all-time record goalscorer became the greatest of all time and an ‘icon’ in her country
Jason Lancaster/CNN/Getty CNN — “The defenders were always mad at her,” Sissi recalls with a chuckle. “You were like: ‘How are we going to stop this girl?’” Out of the…
Marcelo in tears at horror injury for Sanchez
Marcelo of Fluminense was red carded after his lunge at Luciano Sanchez of Argentinos Juniors during the teams’ Copa Libertadores match. Daniel Jayo/Getty Images CNN — Fluminense’s former Brazil international Marcelo was…
24-year-old NFL player KJ Hamler steps away from Broncos with heart issue, but says he intends to return
KJ Hamler looks on from the sideline during a preseason NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings at Empower Field at Mile High on August 27, 2022 in Denver. Dustin Bradford/Getty…
Australia emphatically beats Canada to reach Women’s World Cup last 16, eliminating reigning Olympic champion
Hayley Raso celebrates after scoring the opening goal. Robert Cianflone/Getty Images Women’s World Cup 2023: Live scores, fixtures, results, tables and top scorers. CNN — Australia is through to the…
Women’s World Cup 2023: Live scores, fixtures, results, tables and top scorers
The Women’s World Cup final is on August 20 at Sydney’s Stadium Australia. WILLIAM WEST/AFP/AFP via Getty Images CNN — August 3: Live scores Fixtures and results Current standings Top…