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Washington Nationals GM surprises Wolf on Opening Day

Washington Nationals GM Mike Rizzo stops by the Situation Room ahead of Opening Day and tells Wolf Blitzer why his favorite Major League Baseball team could be headed to the World Series.

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Washington Nationals GM surprises Wolf on Opening Day
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Catching up with Barcelona President Joan Laporta
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<p>Arsenal's new signing Viktor Gyökeres says that after so much talk - he's ready to hit the ground running. The Swede's move from Sporting Lisbon was confirmed last weekend - becoming Mikel Arteta's fifth new signing of the off season.</p><p>He spoke to CNN exclusively ahead of what could be his debut against rivals Tottenham on Thursday. </p>
Meet Arsenal's new striker Viktor Gyökeres
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<p>World Sport's Amanda Davies catches up with Fara Williams, record cap holder (172) for England.</p><p>Williams talks of her pride for the current generation and how the parade scenes was something she would never have imagined in her playing days. </p>
The rise and rise of England's Lionesses
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<p>Arguably more so than any of his Bournemouth teammates, Julián Araujo is well used to life in America, with the 23-year-old defender born in California in 2001, though he now represents Mexico by virtue of being able to play for either country. The breakout LA Galaxy star got a dream move to Barcelona in 2023 but his dreams never came to fruition, and he moved to the Cherries the following year. Now in the midst of the Premier League Summer Series, with Bournemouth facing Manchester United in Chicago on Wednesday off the back of a comprehensive 3-0 win over Everton last weekend in New Jersey, Araujo has been discussing the importance of pre-season, and his hopes with both club and country with CNN Espanol's Elizabeth Perez. </p>
In conversation with Bournemouth and Mexico star Julian Araujo
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<p>The American superstar swimmer Katie Ledecky is the most decorated female swimmer ever with a total of 14 Olympic medals, including 9 golds. But with greatness comes the expectation of even more success and that will be Katie's focus at the World Swimming Championships in Singapore where she'll be looking to add to her glittering haul of 21 golds. Ledecky has been speaking with CNN Sports' Coy Wire.</p>
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<p>Dr. Phil Hopley has been working with, among other teams and organizations, the F1 powerhouse McLaren, and he's certainly been synonymous with their success. </p><p>In particular, their embracing approach of mental health and performance has made a difference with on-track results. He's been discussing the collaboration with CNN World Sport's Don Riddell. </p>
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<p>World Sport's Don Riddell catches up with the former PGA Championship winner Paul Azinger, who won a dozen times on the PGA Tour and who captained the American Ryder Cup team to victory in 2008. </p><p>He's recently been named as the winner of the Payne Stewart award, and spoke about Scottie, who had an interesting week both on and off the course. </p>
Former PGA Tour star Paul Azinger praises Scottie Scheffler
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<p>The highly anticipated trilogy fight between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano was not only a win for the sport but could ultimately prove to be a game-changing moment for women's boxing. The highest-profile rivalry in women's boxing has transcended the sport since they first met in April 2022. Taylor swept the trilogy at New York's Madison Square Garden to retain her undisputed super lightweight championship. With the dust having settled, and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3 is now available to watch globally on Netflix, Taylor reflected on her dominance in the sport with CNN World Sport's Don Riddell, as well as discussing other great female athletes, such as Caitlin Clark and her accomplishments in the WNBA.</p>
Katie Taylor reflects on her iconic fights against Amanda Serrano and the explosion of interest in women's boxing
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<p>The 2nd half of the WNBA season tips off on Tuesday. So many interesting storylines swirling around the league right now as they continue to see a boom in popularity.</p><p>The Athletic's Ben Pickman discusses it all with World Sport's Andy Scholes</p>
Looking ahead to the second half of the WNBA season
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