CNN  —  MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz is aiming to earn a spot on the PGA Tour Champions this week as he competes at the qualifying tournament in Arizona. Smoltz, an eight-time All-Star who enjoyed a 22-year baseball career, is part of the 78-man field vying for a top-five spot at TPC Scottsdale, which would see him win his first Champions Tour card. But despite his sporting pedigree, the former pitcher knows that he has a huge task in front of him. “I don’t live in a false reality,”...…CNN  —  MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz is aiming to earn a spot on the PGA Tour Champions this week as he competes at the qualifying tournament in Arizona. Smoltz, an eight-time All-Star who enjoyed a 22-year baseball career, is part of the 78-man field vying for a top-five spot at TPC Scottsdale, which would see him win his first Champions Tour card. But despite his sporting pedigree, the former pitcher knows that he has a huge task in front of him. “I don’t live in a false reality,”...WW…

By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Belarusian football player Ilya Shkurin says he will not represent the country’s national team while remains president.The 21-year-old forward made the announcement on Instagram, accompanied by a picture of a protester wearing Belarus’ white and red flag that has been used by anti-government protesters., a week on from Lukashenko’s victory in the which independent observers have criticized for not being free and fair.Thousands of people have been detained during protests against the government over the last week after opposition leader...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Belarusian football player Ilya Shkurin says he will not represent the country’s national team while remains president.The 21-year-old forward made the announcement on Instagram, accompanied by a picture of a protester wearing Belarus’ white and red flag that has been used by anti-government protesters., a week on from Lukashenko’s victory in the which independent observers have criticized for not being free and fair.Thousands of people have been detained during protests against the government over the last week after opposition leader...WW…

By , , George Ramsay, Jeevan Ravindran, , , and Melissa Macaya, CNN 12:01 a.m. ET, March 19, 202278 PostsOur live coverage of the Norwegian rescue teams reported late Friday that "discoveries were made" in their search for a US military aircraft with four people aboard that went missing during NATO military exercises."At 9:27pm (4:27 p.m. ET), discoveries were made from the air in Gråtådalen in Beiarn," said a statement from the Norwegian Joint Rescue Coordination Center (JRCC). "Due to the weather conditions, it is impossible to land onsite. The weather conditions in the area have...…By , , George Ramsay, Jeevan Ravindran, , , and Melissa Macaya, CNN 12:01 a.m. ET, March 19, 202278 PostsOur live coverage of the Norwegian rescue teams reported late Friday that "discoveries were made" in their search for a US military aircraft with four people aboard that went missing during NATO military exercises."At 9:27pm (4:27 p.m. ET), discoveries were made from the air in Gråtådalen in Beiarn," said a statement from the Norwegian Joint Rescue Coordination Center (JRCC). "Due to the weather conditions, it is impossible to land onsite. The weather conditions in the area have...WW…

(CNN)Players and fans of Liverpool and Leeds United took a stand against the , the controversial competition that is expected to change the face of , during the sides' Premier League game on Monday. Fan protests were held outside Leeds' Elland Road stadium and a banner that read "#saynotosuperleague" was flown over the ground before kickoff. On the pitch, Leeds players wore shirts with the words "Football is for the fans" and "Earn it" alongside a Champions League logo during their warmup -- a reference to teams having to qualify to play in the Champions League, which wouldn't be the case...…(CNN)Players and fans of Liverpool and Leeds United took a stand against the , the controversial competition that is expected to change the face of , during the sides' Premier League game on Monday. Fan protests were held outside Leeds' Elland Road stadium and a banner that read "#saynotosuperleague" was flown over the ground before kickoff. On the pitch, Leeds players wore shirts with the words "Football is for the fans" and "Earn it" alongside a Champions League logo during their warmup -- a reference to teams having to qualify to play in the Champions League, which wouldn't be the case...WW…

Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy George Ramsay, CNN(CNN) Maya Weug has made history by becoming the first female driver to join the Ferrari Driver Academy.Weug, 16, was selected from the final stage of the Girls on Track - Rising Stars initiative, a program run jointly by Ferrari and motorsport governing body the FIA.The evaluation camp took place at Ferrari's headquarters in Maranello, Italy, and saw Weug beat competition from 17-year-old Doriane Pin, 14-year-old Antonella Bassani and 15-year-old Julia Ayoub.See moreIt means Weug, who started karting at the age of seven,...…Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy George Ramsay, CNN(CNN) Maya Weug has made history by becoming the first female driver to join the Ferrari Driver Academy.Weug, 16, was selected from the final stage of the Girls on Track - Rising Stars initiative, a program run jointly by Ferrari and motorsport governing body the FIA.The evaluation camp took place at Ferrari's headquarters in Maranello, Italy, and saw Weug beat competition from 17-year-old Doriane Pin, 14-year-old Antonella Bassani and 15-year-old Julia Ayoub.See moreIt means Weug, who started karting at the age of seven,...WW…

By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Maya Weug has made history by becoming the first female driver to join the Ferrari Driver Academy.Weug, 16, was selected from the final stage of the Girls on Track - Rising Stars initiative, a program run jointly by Ferrari and motorsport governing body the FIA.The evaluation camp took place at Ferrari’s headquarters in Maranello, Italy, and saw Weug beat competition from 17-year-old Doriane Pin, 14-year-old Antonella Bassani and 15-year-old Julia Ayoub.It means Weug, who started karting at the age of seven, earns a place in the Academy which...…By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Maya Weug has made history by becoming the first female driver to join the Ferrari Driver Academy.Weug, 16, was selected from the final stage of the Girls on Track - Rising Stars initiative, a program run jointly by Ferrari and motorsport governing body the FIA.The evaluation camp took place at Ferrari’s headquarters in Maranello, Italy, and saw Weug beat competition from 17-year-old Doriane Pin, 14-year-old Antonella Bassani and 15-year-old Julia Ayoub.It means Weug, who started karting at the age of seven, earns a place in the Academy which...WW…

(CNN)With a difficult summer behind him,says he is determined to "fight for everything" at Barcelona this season. The Argentine forward drew level with Pele's record of 643 goals for a single club at the weekend and he could surpass that mark as Barcelona faces Real Valladolid on Tuesday.Messi, who amid a fall out with the club's hierarchy, says he has renewed focus for the remainder of the season."The truth is today I'm good, but I was really bad all of summer, since before summer, because of how the season ended," he said in an interview with Spanish TV channel "Then came what happened in...…(CNN)With a difficult summer behind him,says he is determined to "fight for everything" at Barcelona this season. The Argentine forward drew level with Pele's record of 643 goals for a single club at the weekend and he could surpass that mark as Barcelona faces Real Valladolid on Tuesday.Messi, who amid a fall out with the club's hierarchy, says he has renewed focus for the remainder of the season."The truth is today I'm good, but I was really bad all of summer, since before summer, because of how the season ended," he said in an interview with Spanish TV channel "Then came what happened in...WW…

(CNN)The world of surfing is mourning the death of John Shimooka at the age of 51. Shimooka, a former world tour surfer turned broadcaster, died in the early hours of Monday morning, according to Surfing NSW, for whom Shimooka had been general manager of partnerships since 2018."He will be remembered for his passion for the lifestyle as well as his energy and enthusiasm," said a from Surfing NSW. "Everyone in our organization joins his son, Brandon, immediate family, and his extended worldwide network of friends, in grieving his loss. It is our saddest day. "We will commemorate and...…(CNN)The world of surfing is mourning the death of John Shimooka at the age of 51. Shimooka, a former world tour surfer turned broadcaster, died in the early hours of Monday morning, according to Surfing NSW, for whom Shimooka had been general manager of partnerships since 2018."He will be remembered for his passion for the lifestyle as well as his energy and enthusiasm," said a from Surfing NSW. "Everyone in our organization joins his son, Brandon, immediate family, and his extended worldwide network of friends, in grieving his loss. It is our saddest day. "We will commemorate and...WW…

(CNN)Cristiano Ronaldo is now just seven goals away from equaling the international goalscoring record after netting in Portugal's 7-0 thrashing of Andorra. Ronaldo came on as a second-half substitute and scored his 102nd international goal in Wednesday's friendly as he held by Iran's Ali Daei.Elsewhere in Wednesday's games, Croatia captain Domagoj Vida was substituted after his team was made aware of a positive Covid-19 test, while World Cup winner France was surprisingly beaten by Finland.Goals from Pedro Neto, Paulinho (two), Renato Sanches, Joao Felix, Ronaldo and own goal from Emili...…(CNN)Cristiano Ronaldo is now just seven goals away from equaling the international goalscoring record after netting in Portugal's 7-0 thrashing of Andorra. Ronaldo came on as a second-half substitute and scored his 102nd international goal in Wednesday's friendly as he held by Iran's Ali Daei.Elsewhere in Wednesday's games, Croatia captain Domagoj Vida was substituted after his team was made aware of a positive Covid-19 test, while World Cup winner France was surprisingly beaten by Finland.Goals from Pedro Neto, Paulinho (two), Renato Sanches, Joao Felix, Ronaldo and own goal from Emili...WW…

(CNN)Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for , the Portuguese Federation said in a statement Tuesday.According to the statement, Ronaldo is "well, without symptoms, and in isolation."The 35-year-old Juventus forward played for Portugal against France in the Nations League on Sunday and against Spain in a friendly last week.Ronaldo will now miss his country's next Nations League fixture against Sweden on Wednesday, as well as Juventus' upcoming matches which include a Serie A clash with Crotone and a Champions League group game against Dynamo Kyiv.Following Ronaldo's positive test, the...…(CNN)Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for , the Portuguese Federation said in a statement Tuesday.According to the statement, Ronaldo is "well, without symptoms, and in isolation."The 35-year-old Juventus forward played for Portugal against France in the Nations League on Sunday and against Spain in a friendly last week.Ronaldo will now miss his country's next Nations League fixture against Sweden on Wednesday, as well as Juventus' upcoming matches which include a Serie A clash with Crotone and a Champions League group game against Dynamo Kyiv.Following Ronaldo's positive test, the...WW…