Ben Church - International Sports Writer, CNN Sports
Ben Church
International Sports Writer, CNN Sports
Ben Church is the International Sports Writer for CNN Sports, covering a variety of topics that intersect the worlds of sports and current affairs from the London bureau.
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NHL’s Ottawa Senators condemn ‘trolls and sick people’ after rumors about player spread onlineJan 9, 2026The NHL’s Ottawa Senators say they are “extremely disappointed” and “disgusted” to see rumors about goaltender Linus Ullmark spread online. -
Who did and didn’t make the NFL playoffs this year? Who’s picking at the top of the 2026 NFL draft?Jan 5, 2026It’s been a long 2025 NFL season so far with twists, turns, shocking injuries, surprising contenders and disappointing years from preseason favorites. -
Ruben Amorim fired by Manchester United after turbulent managerial spellJan 5, 2026Manchester United has fired manager Ruben Amorim after a rollercoaster spell at the Premier League giant, the club confirmed on Monday. -
What we learned from Jake Paul’s painful defeat against Anthony JoshuaDec 20, 2025The fight that people could barely believe was real ended in a way that everyone expected. -
Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle becomes latest athlete to be killed by aviation tragedyDec 19, 2025Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina and his two children died after a small private jet crashed shortly after takeoff in North Carolina on Thursday, in a disaster which killed a total of seven people. -
How and why is Jake Paul fighting former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua?Dec 19, 2025Jake Paul facing Anthony Joshua in a professional boxing match is a scenario that no one could have ever seen coming even five years ago. -
Los Angeles 2028 organizers promise affordable Olympic tickets amid World Cup controversyDec 16, 2025Organizers of the Los Angeles 2028 (LA28) Summer Olympics have promised that there will be affordable tickets for the Games that start in less than three years time. -
Scottie Scheffler named PGA Tour Player of the Year after double major win in 2025Dec 15, 2025World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler may have achieved a lot in his golf career already, but the American just keeps picking up more titles and awards. -
Why soccer fans are ‘astonished’ by the ‘extortionate’ ticket prices for next year’s World CupDec 12, 2025With the men’s World Cup kicking off in around six months, fans should be getting excited to go watch their national team play in North America next summer. -
How a World Cup match scheduled in Seattle has caused outrage in Egypt and IranDec 11, 2025Long before the World Cup draw was even made, local organisers in Seattle had earmarked a match in the city as a chance to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. The two teams involved in the game – Iran and Egypt - have since objected. -
How one extraordinary interview caused Liverpool great Mohamed Salah to fall out with the clubDec 9, 2025Mohamed Salah is not only in the argument of being Liverpool’s greatest player of all time, but he’s also been one of the best in the world over the last decade. So why have things turned so sour? -
Kansas City Chiefs’ playoff chances get slimmer after losing to Houston TexansDec 8, 2025It’s been a great time to be a Kansas City Chiefs fan in recent years but the team is in danger of missing the upcoming playoffs. -
2026 World Cup schedule: See where, when and who your team playsDec 6, 2025The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw was an entertaining, colorful and, at times, somewhat baffling ceremony. But when the dust settled, soccer fans knew which group their team would play in for the opening stages of the tournament. -
What is the FIFA Peace Prize and why did Donald Trump win?Dec 5, 2025As billions of fans around the world tuned in to watch the World Cup draw on Friday, they also got the opportunity to watch FIFA President Gianni Infantino present a new, somewhat puzzling, award. -
New England Patriots down New York Giants to extend NFL-best win streak to 10 gamesDec 2, 2025It’s a good time to be a New England Patriots fan. The Pats beat the New York Giants 33-15 to extend their NFL-best win streak to 10 games. -
Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton returns to field three weeks after cancer surgeryDec 1, 2025Alex Singleton was all smiles after the Denver Broncos beat the Washington Commanders in a thriller on Sunday, but the linebacker was happy for more than one reason.
About
Ben Church is the International Sports Writer for CNN Sports, based in London.
As a key member of CNN Sports, Ben covers a variety of topics that intersect the worlds of sports and current affairs. With a particular enthusiasm for soccer and tennis, he has also provided live coverage from some of the biggest sporting spectacles in the world, including the Champions League final and Wimbledon.
Ben traveled to Doha to cover the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar for CNN’s digital team, producing exclusives and writing stories about events both on and off the pitch.
He joined the department as an intern on the TV side for World Sport in 2018 after graduating from London’s City University.
