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By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Coco Gauff advanced to the semifinals of the WTA Finals with a hard-fought victory over Wimbledon champion Markéta…

By Ben Morse, Mostafa Salem and Adam Pourahmadi, CNN (CNN) — Iranian soccer club Sepahan has been punished by the Asian Football Confederation…

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — The 2023-24 NBA season may only have gotten underway last week, but this year, teams won’t need to wait until the…

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks is “alert” and “moving,” Tennessee head coach Mike Vrabel told reporters…

By Ilse Borrero, CNN Barrancas, Colombia (CNN) — A delegate for the National Liberation Army (ELN), a Colombian rebel group, said on Thursday…

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — ‘Wemby’ has officially arrived. In the best game of his young NBA career so far, Victor Wembanyama dropped 38…

By David Close, CNN (CNN) — Walter Davis, the former NBA great and star of the University of North Carolina (UNC) basketball team, died on…

By Matias Grez and Nadine Schmidt, CNN (CNN) — German tennis star Alexander Zverev has been given a penalty order and fined €450,000…

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — World No. 7 Ons Jabeur said she would donate part of her WTA Finals prize money to help Palestinians, in a tearful…

By Michael Johnston, CNN (CNN) — Manchester United’s erratic performances in the English Premier League this season, coupled with…

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — After Carlos Alcaraz’s surprise exit on Tuesday, world No. 3 Daniil Medvedev also faced a shock second round…

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Bayern Munich crashed out of the German Cup following a shock 2-1 defeat deep into stoppage time against…

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — LeBron James’ list of memorable moments throughout his NBA career has become exhaustive. And on Wednesday night, he…

By David Close, CNN (CNN) — The Texas Rangers are World Series champions for the first time in the franchise’s 63-season history, defeating…

By Steve Almasy, CNN (CNN) — Bob Knight, one of college basketball’s winningest coaches but also one of the sport’s most polarizing…

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Hundreds of people gathered in Barrancas, Colombia on Tuesday to form a mass protest demanding the release of…

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — The Texas Rangers are one game away from a first World Series title in franchise history after easing past the…

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — The San Antonio Spurs led the Phoenix Suns for a total of 1.2 seconds on Tuesday, but they were the most…

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The Las Vegas Raiders have fired head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager David Ziegler, the team announced on…

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Jessica Pegula defeated world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets to advance past the group stage and reach the…

By Sammy Mncwabe, CNN (CNN) — Saudi Arabia is set to host the 2034 men’s FIFA World Cup after Australia withdrew its interest in hosting the…

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — The turbulent relationship between James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers appears to be over after the team…

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — The Texas Rangers are now just two games away from winning the first World Series in franchise history after…

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs had a breakout performance as the Detroit Lions beat the Las Vegas Raiders 26-14 on…

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Coco Gauff made light work of world No. 7 Ons Jabeur, needing less than an hour to win 6-0, 6-1 in her first match…

By Ben Morse and Gawon Bae, CNN (CNN) — You’ve got the best spot in the arena, up close and personal with the world’s best players…

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Olympic gymnastics legend Mary Lou Retton expressed thanks Monday for those who have supported her during a scare…

By George Ramsay and Patrick Sung, CNN (CNN) — Lionel Messi won a record-extending eighth Ballon d’Or on Monday, while Barcelona and Spain…

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — A major search operation is ongoing to find the missing father of Liverpool FC player Luis Díaz after his…

By George Ramsay and Joseph Ataman, CNN (CNN) — Lyon head coach Fabio Grosso was left “seriously injured” and with pieces of glass stuck in…

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — After last week’s “Super Bye,” it’s been a full-throttle, rip-roaring few days of NFL action this time…

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — FIFA, soccer’s world governing body, has banned Luis Rubiales – the former president of the Royal Spanish…

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Captain Siya Kolisi said on Saturday that South Africa’s second consecutive Rugby World Cup title has the…

By Molly Stazicker, CNN (CNN) — The 2024 Olympics are fast approaching and as athletes gear up for one of the world’s most prestigious…

By Don Riddell and Glen Levy, CNN (CNN) — At first glance, the American actor and filmmaker Fisher Stevens wasn’t the obvious choice to helm…

By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — Ketel Marte extended his hit streak in postseason to a record 18 straight games as the Arizona Diamondbacks secured…

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — England captain Harry Kane has settled into life in the Bundesliga with aplomb and, on Saturday, the forward scored…

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Jude Bellingham has enjoyed a fairytale start to his career at Real Madrid but the 20-year-old confirmed his status…

By Aimee Lewis and Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — American ice hockey player Adam Johnson has died following a “freak accident” on the ice as…

By Hannah Brewitt, CNN (CNN) — Week 8 of the NFL season kicked off on Thursday with the Buffalo Bills’ comeback victory over the Tampa Bay…

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — After a season filled with absorbing storylines, the top players on tour will converge at the WTA Finals this week…

By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — All eyes have been on Victor Wembanyama in the opening week of the NBA season and the 19-year-old rookie did not…

By Issy Ronald and Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Texas Rangers completed a remarkable comeback to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks at Globe…

CNN By Martynas Ruseckas and Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — For most people, jumping off a platform which hangs 66-feet in the air from a cliff with…

By Martynas Ruseckas and Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — For most people, jumping off a platform which hangs 66-feet in the air from a cliff with just…

By David Close and Chris Lau, CNN (CNN) — Spain’s Jenni Hermoso scored a late winning goal on Friday in a glorious return to the national…

By Patrick Snell, CNN (CNN) — South Africa and New Zealand will meet on Saturday in a Rugby World Cup final for the first time since 1995. On…

By Enrique Marqués and Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Jude Bellingham has enjoyed a sensational start to his Real Madrid career, scoring 11 goals in…

CNN By Ben Church and Chris Wallace, CNN (CNN) — NBA great and popular TV analyst Charles Barkley has urged Ja Morant to focus on basketball…

CNN By Ben Church and Chris Wallace, CNN (CNN) — NBA great and popular TV analyst Charles Barkley has urged Ja Morant to focus on basketball…

By David Close, CNN (CNN) — Basketball star Brittney Griner was honored Friday with the WNBA Cares Community Assist Award – an honor bestowed…

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto has been suspended 41 games for violating the National Hockey League’s (NHL)…

By Ben Church and Chris Wallace, CNN (CNN) — NBA great and popular TV analyst Charles Barkley has urged Ja Morant to focus on basketball and…

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — It was a near perfect night for Liverpool in the Europa League on Thursday, with the Reds producing an exciting 5-1…

By George Ramsay and Patrick Sung, CNN (CNN) — FC Barcelona coach Xavi said that he hopes Saturday’s El Clásico can be played with…

By Zayn Nabbi, CNN (CNN) — FIFA’s outgoing Secretary General Fatma Samoura said she was encouraged by the global support Jenni…

By George Ramsay and Li-Lian Ahlskog Hou, CNN (CNN) — In a quiet corner of a Tokyo stadium, a father wipes tears away from his eyes. He has…

By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Dusty Baker, the World Series winning manager of the Houston Astros, announced Thursday he is retiring after 26…

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Newcastle United and Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali has been banned for 10 months for violating betting regulations,…

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — By pitting the world’s best players against each other every year, the WTA Finals have been a celebration of…

Story by Reuters (CNN) — Criminal proceedings against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over his dealings with former Swiss attorney general…

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Powered by a brace from Erling Haaland, Manchester City made it three UEFA Champions League wins out of three as…

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — After months of anticipation, Victor Wembanyama finally made his official NBA debut on Wednesday night in the San…

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Wearing the local sports team’s jersey is the perfect way to endear yourself to a regional crowd, but K-pop girl…

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Manchester United relied on two unlikely heroes – goalkeeper André Onana and defender Harry Maguire – in a…

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — It’s the moment basketball fans – in particular San Antonio Spurs supporters – have been waiting for. On…

By David Close, CNN (CNN) — The National Hockey League (NHL) has changed its approach to the use of rainbow-colored stick tape often used to…

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Nikola Jokić led the Denver Nuggets to a victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on opening night of the 2023-24 season…

By Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — Tiger Woods has made so many comebacks in his extraordinary golfing career that they have become an integral part…

By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 in Game 7 of the National League Championship…

By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave was arrested Monday in Kenner, Louisiana, and is accused of reckless…

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Kareem Jackson of the Denver Broncos has been suspended for four games by the NFL after having been adjudged to have…

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has said that he would “love to come back this season” as he…

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has reportedly agreed to a three-year, $186 million contract…

CNN By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has reportedly agreed to a three-year, $186 million contract…

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — After another thrilling offseason, the National Basketball Association (NBA) is finally back. With more blockbuster…

By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Tasha Butts, head coach for the Georgetown University women’s basketball team, died aged 41 on Monday after a…

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Rookie wide receiver Jordan Addison had a game to remember as the Minnesota Vikings stunned the San Francisco 49ers…

By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — The Texas Rangers defeated the Houston Astros 11-4 in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series Monday to…

By Steve Almasy, CNN (CNN) — Olympic gymnastics legend Mary Lou Retton is out of the hospital following a weekslong serious health scare,…

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Just two months after the conclusion of a Women’s World Cup which broke records and new ground, women’s soccer…

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — It might have been ‘super bye week’ in the 2023 NFL season – six teams weren’t taking the field – but the…

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — The Texas Rangers forced a Game 7 in the American League Championship Series thanks to an easy 9-2 win over the…

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — At the United States Grand Prix, Williams driver Logan Sargeant ended a three decade-long wait for an American…

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — It took teenager Marc Guiu just 23 seconds to make history for Barcelona as he scored on his debut in the…

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — José Mourinho was sent off during Roma’s dramatic 1-0 Serie A victory over Monza with the Roma manager…

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Emotions ran high in England over the weekend after it was announced that Bobby Charlton, widely regarded as…

By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — Figure skating phenomenon Ilia Malinin defended his title at Skate America on Saturday with a personal-best score…

By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — After a fairy tale start to his Inter Miami career, Lionel Messi’s Major League Soccer (MLS) season ended in a…

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — The Philadelphia Phillies moved just one game from another World Series with a 6-1 win in Game 5 against the…

By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — Week 7 of the NFL season kicked off on Thursday with the Jaguars’ nail-biting road victory over the New Orleans…

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Bobby Charlton, the Manchester United great who played a starring role in England’s 1966 World Cup victory, has…

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Australia’s Kaylee McKeown broke the women’s 50m backstroke world record on Friday to become the first person to…

By Ben Morse and Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Houston Astros pitcher Bryan Abreu has received a two-game suspension after it was deemed he…

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Alexander Volkanovski says he lost 26.5lbs in 11 days ahead of his highly-anticipated UFC lightweight title rematch…

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Christine Sinclair, one of the most decorated soccer players of all time, has announced her retirement from…

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — The Arizona Diamondbacks secured a vital Game 3 win against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday to stop from…

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Stephen Constantine, the head coach of Pakistan’s men’s national football team, said he has “not seen so many…

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Quarterback Trevor Lawrence led the Jacksonville Jaguars to a thrilling 31-24 win over the New Orleans Saints on…

CNN By Michael Johnston and Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — It wasn’t always plain sailing for Paris FC and Nigerian goalkeeper, Chiamaka…