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Marcus Rashford launches taskforce to continue fight against UK child poverty
By Matias Grez, CNN
Manchester United star Marcus Rashford has joined forces with some of the UK's biggest supermarkets and food brands as he continues his campaign against child poverty in the country.

Golf's new star Sophia Popov is living proof you should never give up on your dreams
By Patrick Snell, CNN
It will go down as one of golf's ultimate Cinderella stories. Against all the odds, Germany's Sophia Popov is now a major champion. She's also irrefutable proof as to why you should never, ever, give up on your dreams.

Coco Gauff exits US Open as organizers use 'enhanced protocol plan' after positive Covid test
By Ravi Ubha and Jill Martin, CNN
Coco Gauff lost her opening match at a different looking US Open against former semifinalist Anastasija Sevastova, while two fellow pros who came into contact with a player who tested positive for the coronavirus were allowed to compete on the opening day.

Nuggets star says shoes with images of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd 'give me life' after scoring 50 points
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN
After scoring 50 points in a must-win game, Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray thanked his shoes -- with an image of George Floyd on one and Breonna Taylor on the other.

US govt response to racism and Covid-19 is 'tragic embarrassment,' says NFL team owner
By Ben Morse, CNN
Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie has criticized the US government's handling of the issues of systemic racism in the country and the coronavirus pandemic, labeling them a "tragic embarrassment."

Osaka wears mask honoring Breonna Taylor at US Open
By Jill Martin, CNN
Naomi Osaka may have won her first-round match at the US Open -- but she wanted to ensure people didn't forget about Breonna Taylor.

NFL takes over investigation of Washington Football Team
By Jill Martin, CNN
The NFL is now overseeing the investigation of the Washington Football Team regarding previously reported allegations of workplace misconduct, a source with knowledge of the investigation told CNN on Monday.

Federer and Nadal among critics of Djokovic's new players' association
By George Ramsay, CNN
Tennis has been left divided following the launch of a breakaway players' association, with Roger Fereder and Rafael Nadal among those to criticize its formation.

First Black coach to win the NCAA championship, dies aged 78
By Wayne Sterling and George Ramsay, CNN
John Thompson Jr., the first Black basketball head coach to win the NCAA National Championship, died at his Arlington, Virginia home Sunday night, a family source has confirmed to CNN. He was 78.

Lyon wins fifth consecutive Women's Champions League title
By George Ramsay, CNN
Five consecutive titles, seven titles in nine years -- Lyon's reign of dominance in the Women's Champions League shows no signs of abating.