Working from home, chatting to Magnus Carlsen about The Last Dance, Michael Jordan's competitiveness and, well, chess. It was a good afternoon. "I'm certainly somebody who is very much in that school. There are no excuses." cnn.it/36ykOGE

“I had people wishing coronavirus on my son. In a time of mental health when everyone says: 'Speak up, speak out, Danny Rose and I did...and we got hammered for it" Troy Deeney on the abuse he has had for voicing his returning to training fears. CNN Sports edition.cnn.com/2020/05/27/foo…

“Ultimately, they don't want us in power. I truly think that's a thing." Frances Tiafoe unites tennis stars in protest but tells Christina Macfarlane that he feels some people don't want black players to succeed. 👉 cnn.it/2AwZqWD

"I really feel that he did this to rewrite history and change the narrative," betsy andreu tells Christina Macfarlane edition.cnn.com/2020/06/04/spo…

The case of Adama Traoré, who died on his birthday nearly four years ago in Paris, has striking parallels with that of George Floyd. Both were black men whose interactions with police led to their deaths. Both struggled to breathe in their final moments. cnn.it/2Xzsw0i

Twelve months ago today the 2019 Women's World Cup got under way. But has the momentum gained during France 2019 been lost? cnn.it/3dKOAuI

A disposable camera. A makeshift pitch. And lives changed. A global photography project showcased by Goal Click documented a girls' football competition 2000m above sea level in Nepal. The results are captivating. 👉 cnn.it/3cN3nna

In a remote village in Nepal, a schoolteacher overcame much opposition to form a girls’ football team. With help from The Huracan Foundation he set about to change perceptions and lives, and captured it all on a disposable camera. 👉 cnn.it/3cN3nna

It was the scoreline that shook the world. One year ago today, the US Women's National Team beat Thailand 13-0. 👉cnn.it/2XPeUyd

Paulo Dybala exclusive: "It's impossible how he moves, how jumps past players, how he dribbles past players so easily. It's incredible." The Argentina international reveals what it's like to play and train alongside Lionel Messi. 👉 cnn.it/2CcYK9u

Newcastle United’s much talked about takeover by deep-pocketed investors is the latest development in the way European football is being restructured by billionaire owners. edition.cnn.com/interactive/20…

"I did not plan the speech. I felt the need to share a message that would show them and show the young athletes the path to follow" One year on, Marta’s emotional World Cup speech resonates even more. 👉 cnn.it/3eu2uBX

Before Muhammed Ali, heavyweight boxer Jack Johnson shook up the boxing division -- and the US 👉cnn.it/2BYE05s

'Why should I bleach the color of my skin to be deemed beautiful?' #cricket star Daren Sammy's anger over racist Indian nickname 👉cnn.it/31N9ciM

Enjoyed talking to Alexi Pappas about marathons, role models and balancing creative pursuits with training to make sure "the complete person is happening" edition.cnn.com/2020/07/25/spo…

“Brazil is appearing horribly to the world right now,” said Walter Casagrande. “It’s the first time in my life I’m seeing the yellow jersey being used against democracy and freedom.” edition.cnn.com/2020/08/06/foo…

She made history by playing football and has been named among Forbes’ ’30 under 30,’ along with the likes of tennis star Naomi Osaka. Now Karishma Ali is making a difference to the lives of women in the patriarchal region of Pakistan where she grew up. cnn.it/370pTKr

Some days at work are just great because you get to speak to someone like Karishma Ali 👉 cnn.it/370pTKr (** Obviously every day at work is great 😬 ... But this one was particularly great.)

"This is a chance to really help drive a positive and diverse change for a sport which does require it across the world, not just in Britain" Alice Dearing tells Sammy Mncwabe about her quest to become the first Black female swimmer to represent Britain at the Olympics.

What do you mean I've not posted for a while? What's a few years ... A big thank you to Bruce Gemmell for his time and insight for this feature on Katie Ledecky edition.cnn.com/2024/07/27/spo…