CNN Site Map for Section Sports (Galleries) for June - 2017
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- 2017-06-30Chris Froome has been the toast of the Tour de France for three of the past four years. Winner in 2013, 2015 and 2016, the Briton starts this year's Tour as the overwhelming favorite, despite yet being at his imperious best this season.
- 2017-06-29In 2008 Mark Beaumont cycled approximately 18,000 miles around the world in 195 days. He is attempting to repeat the feat in just 80 days starting July 2.
- 2017-06-29Hobbyhorsing is the latest equestrian trend sweeping Finland, a "horse crazy" nation.
- 2017-06-27Kevin Harvick and his crew celebrate in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series race in Sonoma, California, on Sunday, June 25. It was Harvick's first win of the season and his first career win at Sonoma Raceway.
- 2017-06-26Emirates Team New Zealand, helmed by Peter Burling, celebrate after winning the America's Cup Match in Hamilton, Bermuda.
- 2017-06-26Oracle Team USA skipper Jimmy Spithill faces an uphill struggle to repeat one of the great sporting comebacks in the America's Cup history.
- 2017-06-24Captain Kieran Read leads New Zealand in the haka ahead of the first Test against the British and Irish Lions in Auckland.
- 2017-06-23The prestigious Royal Ascot has strict rules when it comes to the dress code for those attending the high-society event. For ladies, the more eye-catching the hat the better, or so it seems.
- 2017-06-23Emirates Team Zealand have been flying in the early stages of the 2017 America's Cup match.
- 2017-06-22It's Ladies Day at Royal Ascot and extravagant hats are a must for anyone hoping to make a statement, or catch a photographer's eye.
- 2017-06-21Taeyang, one part of Korean pop band Big Band, was appointed honorary ambassador for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
- 2017-06-21Britain's Queen Elizabeth II dashed from the State Opening of Parliament to take her place in the Royal Procession alongside Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, on day two of Royal Ascot.
- 2017-06-21Lionheart came from behind on a thrilling final day of racing to claim both the J Class and overall honors in the America's Cup Superyacht Regatta, hosted by Boat International Media. The Lionheart crew started the third day behind Ranger, but a thir
- 2017-06-20Kevin Durant waves to the crowd in Oakland, California, during the Golden State Warriors' victory parade on Thursday, June 15. Durant was the NBA Finals' most valuable player as the Warriors defeated Cleveland to win their second title in three
- 2017-06-19India were favorites to beat Pakistan, the lowest-ranked team in the tournament. In the opening Champions League game between the two teams, India had comprehensively beaten Pakistan.
- 2017-06-19The most prestigious event in the British racing calendar, Royal Ascot is so-called because Queen Elizabeth II attends the event each June. Getty photographer Alan Crowhurst captured the historic venue's magic in atmospheric photographs, processed us
- 2017-06-19Powerful Floridian Brooks Koepka won his maiden major title with victory in the 2017 US Open at Erin Hills.
- 2017-06-17Record breaker! Justin Thomas shoots the lowest round in relation to par in US Open history with a nine-under 63 to set the pace on day three at Erin Hills.
- 2017-06-17Defending champion and world No. 1 Dustin Johnson was the biggest casualty of the halfway cut in the 117th US Open at Erin Hills.
- 2017-06-16Using helicopters and drones, the America's Cup been at the forefront of technological advances in TV.
- 2017-06-16Early on day one of the 117th US Open spectators and players saw a blimp fall out of the sky near the Erin Hills course in Wisconsin. The pilot was taken to hospital with "serious burns," according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
- 2017-06-13The Golden State Warriors, led by Kevin Durant at center, celebrate during Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday, June 12. Golden State won 129-120 to collect its second title in three years. It was the first title for Durant, who signed with the Warriors be
- 2017-06-11Sergio Alvarez Moya claimed his maiden LGCT Grand Prix win in Cannes, pipping home favorite Simon Delestre to the top of the podium.
"Grand Prix are so hard to win. There were so many riders in the jump off today but it turned out to be fantastic,
- 2017-06-11Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates victory in the men's singles final against Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland at Roland Garros in Paris on June 11, 2017. The win meant Nadal claimed his 10th French Open title.
- 2017-06-10Jelena Ostapenko savors the Suzanne Lenglen trophy after winning the women's French Open against Simona Halep in three sets 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 at Roland Garros stadium on June 10, in Paris.
- 2017-06-09The Belmont Stakes is the oldest event in horseracing's esteemed Triple Crown.
- 2017-06-08The 35th America's Cup is underway in the azure blue waters of Bermuda's Great Sound. Over the coming weeks, four teams will take to the waves to challenge for the right to face off against reigning champions, Oracle Team USA. Jimmy Spithill, sk
- 2017-06-06Golden State's Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry celebrate during Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, June 4. Golden State defeated Cleveland 132-113 to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. The Warriors are a perfect 14-0 during this year's
- 2017-06-02The Golden State Warriors celebrate with the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after winning Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday, June 12. Golden State won 129-120 to collect its second title in three years.
- 2017-06-02The 35th America's Cup is under way in Bermuda with five teams fighting for the right to take on defender Oracle Team USA for the Auld Mug, first awarded in 1851 and known as the oldest trophy in international sport. As the competition heats up, CNN
- 2017-06-01For the third straight season, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors meet in the NBA Finals. Who will be the difference in this much-anticipated rubber match? Both teams are stacked with talent. Here are the projected starting lineups, whi
- 2017-06-01It's the richest horse race in Britain, but the Epsom Derby only received its name on the toss of a coin.