Nadia Nadim on women’s football in Afghanistan one year on from Taliban takeover Nadia Nadim — the soccer player who fled Afghanistan when she was younger — speaks to CNN about the prospects for the women’s game in the country under Taliban rule one year on from their takeover of the country.
See how Serena Williams became one of the all-time greats Serena Williams has announced she will be retiring from tennis after the 2022 US Open. CNN’s Christina MacFarlane looks at her journey from teen sensation to being one of the sport’s all-time greats.
Euro 2022 winner Alessia Russo on making history, inspiring a generation and that viral backheel goal Alessia Russo burst onto the scene in her first major tournament capturing the media’s attention with her stunning improvised backheel goal against Sweden in the semifinals. Russo has been speaking with CNN about why England’s Euro exploit could prove…
Making whisky in golf country Golf is woven into the fabric of Scottish culture — as is whisky. In eastern Scotland, the Arbikie Distillery grows its own crops on an estate at the heart of the planet’s most iconic stretch of golf coast.
CNN — With his surname, you could say that David Cannon was predestined for a career behind the lens. Upon receiving the PGA of America’s Lifetime Achievement Award in Photojournalism in May, the 67-year-old was lauded for his “technical mastery and artistic proficiency.” Yet while his first professional camera was a Canon, the Englishman’s journey…
Sports 15 July 2022, 6:56 pm 1 minute Reuters exclusively reported that major international players have dropped out of the bidding process for a Brazilian power distributor owned by Enel SpA, leaving two local firms competing head-to-head for the asset. Equatorial Energia and Energisa SA are the only companies still interested in Celg-D, which distributes…
Sports 15 July 2022, 6:56 pm 1 minute Reuters exclusively reported that major international players have dropped out of the bidding process for a Brazilian power distributor owned by Enel SpA, leaving two local firms competing head-to-head for the asset. Equatorial Energia and Energisa SA are the only companies still interested in Celg-D, which distributes…
CNN — As Linn Grant left the course at Halmstad Golf Club in Tylösand, Sweden, she found herself swarmed by a group of young fans. Clamoring for anything and everything in the Swede’s golf bag, they excitedly waved pens in the hopes of securing an autograph. Grant duly obliged, signing everything from hats to golf…
Elina Svitolina is on a ‘mission’ to help war-torn Ukraine This month, Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina became an ambassador of UNITED24. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky launched U24 in the wake of the Russian invasion. The foundation is the main avenue for collecting charitable donations in support of Ukraine’s defense.
Patrice Evra speaks out on racist abuse and how to combat it Former French international Patrice Evra says that “big institutions” will only tackle racism and discrimination when their bottom lines are impacted. Speaking to CNN Sport, Evra first opened up about his experiences of abuse on the field when he started off his career…
