CNN Site Map (Galleries) for December - 2015
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- 2015-12-31Iconic British brand Jaguar is returning to racing. The luxury car manufacturer announced it will join the Formula E championship for electric cars for Season Three in 2016/2017. We look back at some of the big cat's biggest moments...
- 2015-12-30Michelle Payne: Female jockey's family ties
- 2015-12-29New York Jets wide receiver Eric Decker jumps on the back of quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick during a television interview Sunday, December 27, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The two teamed up for the game-winning touchdown as the Jets defeated the New Engl
- 2015-12-29A Russian paper has published a 2016 calendar featuring photos of Vladimir Putin and quotes from the Russian president. The cover: "The more kindness and love there will be, the more confident and stronger we will be. And it means we will definitely
- 2015-12-28Manchester United's Ander Herrera reacts after being denied from close range by Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
- 2015-12-26Former Australian model Kristy Hinze-Clark became the first female co-owner to win the Rolex Sydney to Hobart yacht race when Comanche claimed line honors on Monday December 28.
- 2015-12-26Louis van Gaal's less than impressive season continued as Manchester United lost 2-1 in the Europa League to FC Midtjylland Thursday.
- 2015-12-23Nick Davies stepped aside from his role as IAAF Deputy General Secretary on Tuesday, saying his action would enable the IAAF's Ethics Board to be able to review his case properly. His relinquishing of his position, which could be temporary if he is p
- 2015-12-23The drone fitted with a camera -- shown here prior to its crash -- landed just inches behind him at the top of the slope.
- 2015-12-23A smiling Lewis Hamilton and a dejected Nico Rosberg after October's United States Grand Prix where the Briton clinched his third Formula One world title. The Mercedes driver insists that the working relationship is good with his German teammate.
- 2015-12-22Everton and Scotland soccer star Steven Naismith has been labeled "Britain's kindest footballer" for the charity work he does away from the hustle and bustle of the English Premier League.
- 2015-12-22U.S. forward Abby Wambach shows a smile to the crowd after the team's international friendly soccer match against China in New Orleans on Wednesday, December 16. Wambach retired from international competition after the game.
- 2015-12-21Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Pavel Srnicek is in a critical condition in hospital following a cardiac arrest, his agent confirmed on Monday.
- 2015-12-21Suspended FIFA President Sepp Blatter says 'I'll be back'
- 2015-12-21A house is not always a home, but this massive floating private estate could be the perfect second abode for the superyacht-loving rich.
- 2015-12-20Tennis player Arina Rodionova is consoled by her newly-betrothed, Tyrone Vickery, after losing an Australian Open qualifier the day after their wedding.
- 2015-12-19The Punta del Este ePrix in Uruguay hosted its second-ever Formula E race at the weekend.
- 2015-12-19Dejected Manchester United players leave the pitch after their 2-1 defeat against Norwich City at Old Trafford.
- 2015-12-19Lindsey Vonn crashed out of the World Cup women's downhill in Val d'Isere on Saturday.
- 2015-12-18Formula E drivers hit the beach before last season's race in Uruguay.
- 2015-12-18Leicester City's dream campaign shows no sign of stopping. The Foxes sit top of the English Premier League, despite starting the season as one of the favorites to be relegated.
- 2015-12-18LeBron James collided with Jason Day's wife Ellie during an NBA game Thursday, leaving her in need of hospital treatment.
- 2015-12-18Daniel Naprous is one of the world's top stuntmen and has been involved in several Hollywood movies. When he's not jumping off horses, he's getting involved in one of the most exciting equestrian disciplines -- carriage racing.
- 2015-12-18Klaus Obermeyer is still going strong -- at the age of 96. The German-born entrepreneur counts skiing as his major passion.
- 2015-12-18Mick Fanning surfs during the Pipeline Masters event of the Vans Triple Crown in Hawaii on December 17, 2015.
- 2015-12-17Left to right: Lee Spencer, 46, Cayle Royce, 29, Nigel Rogoff, 56, and Paddy Gallagher, 30, all lost a limb -- or two -- while serving in the British army.
- 2015-12-17It's the sport of polo, but not as you know it.
- 2015-12-16Serena Williams has been crowned Sports Illustrated (SI) Sportsperson of the Year after a 2015 in which she won three grand slam singles titles to take her tally to 21, and lost only three times in 53 matches. But her victory hasn't been well receive
- 2015-12-16Serena Williams has been crowned Sports Illustrated (SI) Sportsperson of the Year after a 2015 in which she won three grand slam singles titles to take her tally to 21, and lost only three times in 53 matches. But her victory hasn't been well receive
- 2015-12-16Marc Marquez: MotoGP star pushes to find his limits
- 2015-12-16A former KGB agent, it's probably fair to say that Russian president Vladimir Putin is a man that divides opinion ...
- 2015-12-16World No. 1 chess player, Magnus Carlsen, celebrates after winning the prestigious 2015 London Chess Classic... surrounded by some less-than-enthusiastic opponents.
- 2015-12-15American skier Lindsey Vonn celebrates Saturday, December 12, after winning the giant slalom during the World Cup event in Are, Sweden. It was the fourth straight World Cup victory for Vonn, who won three races the week before.
- 2015-12-14Jamie Vardy and Leicester City are enjoying an incredible English Premier League season. Despite starting the season as one of the favorites to be relegated, the Foxes sit top of the table. Vardy has been in sensational form and recently set a new EPL rec
- 2015-12-14After transitioning in March 2014, British boxing promoter Frank Maloney is now Kellie.
- 2015-12-14This is the trophy the last 16 in the Champions League are all playing for -- but who will hoist it after the final in Milan next year?
- 2015-12-14Steven Gerrard of the LA Galaxy had been due to appear in the Kuwait Champions Challenge. However as a FIFA-registered player, he would have risk disciplinary action for himself and the English Football Association if he took part.
- 2015-12-14An artist's impression of the Slalom House residential building and artificial ski facility designed for the city of Astana in Kazakhstan.
- 2015-12-13Every picture tells a story. Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo react to Roberto Soldado's only goal of the match for Villarreal in the 1-0 win over Real Madrid.
- 2015-12-13South African players were ecstatic after successfully defending the title at the Cape Town Sevens with a 29-14 victory over Argentina.
- 2015-12-13Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal celebrates as he scores his team's second goal against Aston Villa at Villa Park. Arsenal topped the standings after the 2-0 victory.
- 2015-12-12Roger Federer and Martina Hingis briefly paired up at a exhibition event at the Brisbane tournament earlier this year but now will play in the Rio Olympics.
- 2015-12-11Frankie Dettori has capped a triumphant 2015 by winning a top jockey award.
- 2015-12-11Rugby returns to the Olympics at Rio 2016 after a 92-year hiatus -- but in the seven-a-side version instead of the 15-man code used in previous versions.
- 2015-12-11Honduras international soccer player Arnold Peralta was shot dead outside of a shopping mall Thursday while on holiday in his home country, officials said.
- 2015-12-10A painful breakup inspired film and TV director Ben Gregor to "sponsor" his loved ones and heroes -- skateboarding speak for giving them a board with their name on it. "They've sponsored me in my life, so I'm sponsoring them back,
- 2015-12-09Chelsea made it through to the last-16 of the Champions League after a 2-0 win over Porto. An own-goal and a second half strike by Willian sealed the win.
- 2015-12-09At the end of 2015, Roger Federer split with coach Stefan Edberg after two years working together. The Swiss said of the Swedish coach -- himself a six-time major winner -- in a statement: "You were an invaluable coach for two years & will be my
- 2015-12-09The former "Big Three" of the Miami Heat -- (from L-R) Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade and LeBron James -- changed the face of NBA fashion when they teamed up in 2010.
- 2015-12-09Newly-crowned world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has caused outrage with recent remarks he allegedly made about homosexuality and women. Boxing promoter Kellie Maloney, who was known as Frank Maloney until undergoing gender reassignment, says his comme
- 2015-12-08Juan Mata of Manchester United reacts after a missed chance on goal during the UEFA Champions League group B match between VfL Wolfsburg and Manchester United at the Volkswagen Arena on December 8, 2015 in Wolfsburg, Germany.
- 2015-12-08NBA newcomers, such as this group at the 2015 Draft in New York, face tough decisions even before their first pro games. Most seek the advice of professional fashion consultants to deck them out for the big night.
- 2015-12-08Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown jumps on a goal post as he celebrates a punt-return touchdown on Sunday, December 6. Brown also had two receiving touchdowns as the Steelers trounced Indianapolis 45-10 in Pittsburgh.
- 2015-12-08Bubba Watson conjured a miraculous hook out of the trees on Augusta's 10th hole in the play-off against Louis Oosthuizen to set up his first Masters title in 2012.
- 2015-12-07The goalscoring goalkeeper has finally hung up his gloves. Rogerio Ceni, the Brazilian who scored 131 goals in his career, has retired after 23 seasons with Sao Paulo.
- 2015-12-07Angela Lee might only be 19 but she's one of the most promising stars fighting in the One Championship competition. The Hawaiian-born Singaporean fighter has won all four of her fights so far.
- 2015-12-07Margaret McCraken, 79, is helped from her home in Carlisle, northern England on December 6, 2015 by members of the armed forces. Storm Desmond whipped across Britain at the weekend, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and flooding to parts of the country.
- 2015-12-06This is how Ted Ligety's attempt to win the Beaver Creek World Cup giant slalom ended on Sunday.
- 2015-12-06Lindsey Vonn's face tells the story as she wraps up three World Cup wins in a row at Lake Louise -- for the third time in her skiing career.
- 2015-12-05Georginio Wijnaldum of Newcastle celebrates his late goal in the 2-0 win over Liverpool at St James' Park Sunday to relieve the pressure on manager Steve McClaren.
- 2015-12-04Swiss businesswoman Dona Bertarelli is attempting to break the record for the fastest time circumnavigating the globe -- otherwise known as the Jules Verne Trophy.
- 2015-12-04LeBron James and Kevin Love are smiling all the way to the bank, as two of the highest-paid players in the NBA this season. The NBA boasts the highest average salary of any team sport in the world, at $4.7 million. Here are the top 20 earners in the leagu
- 2015-12-03Kelsey Anderson, the wife of world No.12 tennis player Kevin, writes about life on the circuit in her blog: "Tour Wife Tales with Kelsey Anderson."
- 2015-12-03New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady warms up before Super Bowl XLIX on Sunday, February 1. Brady threw four touchdown passes in the game and was named the game's Most Valuable Player as the Patriots defeated the Seattle Seahawks 28-24 in Glend
- 2015-12-02Former Manchester United stalwart Gary Neville has been named head coach of Spanish side Valencia until the end of the season. It is his first managerial appointment.
- 2015-12-02Justine Dufour-Lapointe: Canada's freestyle skiing success story
- 2015-12-01It was quite the MotoGP season ...
- 2015-12-01Members of the British Davis Cup team surround Andy Murray after he defeated Belgium's David Goffin to win the tennis tournament Sunday, November 29, in Ghent, Belgium. It's the first time Great Britain has won the Davis Cup since 1936.
- 2015-12-01"I really wanted to shoot a picture where you cannot tell when it was taken ... it could be from 150 years ago," says photographer Bernard Testemale.