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By Patrick Sung, CNN (CNN) — It’s the type of storybook ending worthy of legendary sports stars: a retirement tour around the league where…

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — As billions of fans around the world tune in to watch the World Cup draw on Friday, they’ll also have the…

By Hannah Keyser, CNN (CNN) — Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson acknowledged his burgeoning reputation as, according to his quarterback, a…

By Andy Scholes, CNN (CNN) — Week 14 of the NFL season is here, and suddenly everything feels a little heavier. For some teams, it’s win or…

By Julia Andersen, CNN (CNN) — Forty-eight regular-season games played and zero losses. While a championship eludes them, this team has their…

By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — More than three years since playing her last match, 23-time grand slam singles champion Serena Williams recently…

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — It’s a good time to be a New England Patriots fan. Monday night saw a continuation of the team’s impressive…

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Alex Singleton was all smiles after the Denver Broncos beat the Washington Commanders in a thriller on Sunday, but…

WAFB, CLAY EDWARDS, CNN By Wayne Sterling, Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Lane Kiffin has decided to trade the coaching sideline in Oxford, Mississippi…

By Wayne Sterling, Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Lane Kiffin has decided to trade the coaching sideline in Oxford, Mississippi for the one in Baton…

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Thanksgiving never, ever disappoints. The holiday typically entails good food, good company and most importantly,…

By Ben Church, Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — Ukrainian Youth and Sports Minister Matviy Bidnyi told CNN Sports that it’s “too early” to…

By Andy Scholes, CNN (CNN) — Family, food and football: That’s what Thanksgiving is all about. The NFL has hosted games on the annual…

By Antonia Mortensen, CNN (CNN) — Emma Mazzenga is no ordinary 92-year-old. The Italian is an elite sprinter who has broken multiple world…

By Coy Wire, CNN (CNN) — Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love gets in a groove around the holidays. In fact, you might say the numbers he…

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Christian McCaffrey enjoyed a big night after helping the San Francisco 49ers to a 20-9 victory over his former…

By Hannah Ryan, CNN (CNN) — Someone dressed as Marge Simpson, complete with a gigantic blue wig and a lime green dress, belts out “Hot to…

By Mark Morales, CNN New York (CNN) — Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups pleaded not guilty Monday to charges stemming from a…

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — It was yet another fascinating Sunday in the NFL, one which saw stunning comebacks and new faces come to the fore.…

By Patrick Sung, CNN (CNN) — Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo scored an outrageous bicycle kick Sunday in Al Nassr’s 4-1 win over Al…

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — Being a professional athlete, especially in the NFL, creates a unique brotherhood. On the field, players compete…

By Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A University of Alabama at Birmingham football player stabbed two teammates Saturday morning hours…

By Dana O’Neil, CNN (CNN) — College athletes will still be prohibited from betting on any sport in which the NCAA sponsors a championship…

By Patrick Sung, Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Thursday night’s NFL game between the Houston Texans and Buffalo Bills was a rough and tumble…

By Dana O’Neil, CNN (CNN) — With less than 24 hours to go before a 5 p.m. ET Friday deadline to rescind a rule that would otherwise allow…

CNN By Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — The aftermath of a penalty shootout is always emotional. One team will be joyfully exuberant, celebrating a…

By Andy Scholes, CNN (CNN) — Week 12 of the NFL season brings about a big game for Patrick Mahomes and Co., injury intrigue and a sneakily…

By Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — The aftermath of a penalty shootout is always emotional. One team will be joyfully exuberant, celebrating a victory…

By Hannah Keyser, CNN (CNN) — When Blake Butera checked his phone after the birth of his first baby, he had about 600 text messages…

Story by Associated Press (AP) — Curaçao salvaged a 0-0 draw with Jamaica on Tuesday to become the smallest nation by population to qualify…

By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — As Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James took to the court at Crypto.com Arena Tuesday night to begin his 23rd…

By Patrick Sung, CNN (CNN) — The Dallas Cowboys ensured they stayed in the NFL playoff hunt with a 33-16 road win against the Las Vegas Raiders…

By Dana O’Neil, CNN (CNN) — With per diem money burning a hole in their pockets, they’d hop on charter flights, head to the back of the…

By Fred He, James Legge, CNN (CNN) — On a steamy Tuesday night in June, 42,570 Hongkongers packed into a spectacular new harborside stadium…

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump issued a veiled threat to Democratic-run cities slated to host World Cup matches next…

CNN By Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — In theory, Billie Jean King should have nothing left to prove. A glittering haul of 39 grand slam titles across…

By Patrick Sung, CNN (CNN) — Four-time grand slam winner Jannik Sinner capped off a memorable 2025 season with a 7-6(4), 7-5 victory over rival…

By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — As the season drags on and the playoff picture begins to take focus, the 2025 NFL campaign is shaping up to be a…

CNN By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — As the season drags on and the playoff picture begins to take focus, the 2025 NFL campaign is shaping up to be…

By Jacob Lev, Gloria Pazmino, Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd was shot outside a New York City restaurant early…

By Jacob Lev, Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — A Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) trooper was “sent home” after having a run-in with South…

By Dana O’Neil, CNN (CNN) — As sports gambling accusations spread through Major League Baseball, the NBA and college basketball, the NCAA has…

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is once again adding well-deserved hardware to his growing…

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — The NFL’s passport is getting another stamp, but the drama back home is just as intense. From revenge games to…

CNN By Aleks Klosok, Amanda Davies, CNN Turin, Italy (CNN) — 2025 was an epic year for American women’s tennis. Two singles grand slam…

By Aleks Klosok, Amanda Davies, CNN Turin, Italy (CNN) — 2025 was an epic year for American women’s tennis. Two singles grand slam champions…

By Andy Scholes, CNN (CNN) — The Dallas Mavericks fired general manager Nico Harrison on Tuesday, marking the end of a turbulent tenure defined…

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump called into Pat McAfee’s show on ESPN on Tuesday, discussing his admiration for the…

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — The Dallas Mavericks fired general manager Nico Harrison on Tuesday, dismissing the man who traded away…

CNN By Michelle Velez, Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Portugal superstar forward Cristiano Ronaldo said the 2026 FIFA World Cup will…

By Michelle Velez, Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Portugal superstar forward Cristiano Ronaldo said the 2026 FIFA World Cup will “definitely’…

By Aleks Klosok, Amanda Davies, CNN Turin, Italy (CNN) — What happens when the unstoppable force meets an immovable object? Both are equally…

By David Close, Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — A day after two Major League Baseball pitchers were indicted for allegedly participating in a scheme…

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — The New York Giants fired head coach Brian Daboll following Sunday’s 24-20 defeat against the Chicago…

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — As the days grow shorter and darkness comes on quicker, the NFL season continues with a pivotal Week 10 delivering…

By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — Cleveland Guardians’ pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been indicted for allegedly taking part in a…

By Dana O’Neil, Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — An ongoing investigation into game-fixing in college basketball has ensnared six more athletes from…

By Andy Scholes, CNN (CNN) — Week 10 in the NFL brings international flair, playoff implications, and MVP intrigue. From Sauce Gardner’s…

By Aleks Klosok, Darren Lewis, CNN (CNN) — He’s been described as boxing’s next superstar: A national champion at the amateur level, his…

By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland died Thursday morning at age 24, the team said in a statement.…

By Jeremy Herb, CNN Atlantic City, New Jersey (CNN) — After struggling to keep up with Europe for more than a decade, Team USA’s pool team…

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Alex Ovechkin is no stranger to making history. The NHL’s all-time leading scorer has been swimming in uncharted…

By Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — In theory, Billie Jean King should have nothing left to prove. A glittering haul of 39 grand slam titles across…

By Dana O’Neil, CNN (CNN) — First the disclaimer: it’s early November. There is no need to overreact. Well, let’s be serious. The entire…

By Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — When Ali Truwit crossed the finish line at the Copenhagen Marathon in 2023, she couldn’t have imagined how hard…

By Veronica Miracle, Kevin Dotson, Norma Galeana, Rory Ward, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — Thousands of fans lined the streets of downtown Los…

By Coy Wire, CNN (CNN) — It’s not often that an NFL kicker is trending. When they are it’s almost always because they whiffed wide right,…

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Runners already face a daunting challenge when they line up at the start of a marathon, but they might…

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — After Week 8 of the NFL season was marked by blowouts, NFL fans were due some excitement in Week 9. Boy, did…

Story by the Associated Press (CNN) — India won the Women’s Cricket World Cup for the first time with a 52-run victory over South Africa on…

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The final race of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season came down to the wire with Kyle Larson beating out Denny Hamlin…

By Associated Press New York (AP) — Hellen Obiri of Kenya set a women’s course record to win the New York City Marathon on Sunday while…

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — Yoshinobu Yamamoto signed a contract ahead of the 2024 season worth $325 million over 12 years. He had never…

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — Let’s play one more. The Los Angeles Dodgers used lockdown pitching, one three-run inning and an incredible…

CNN By Aleks Klosok, Darren Lewis, CNN London (CNN) — Alex Iwobi vividly remembers the day: Friday, August 8, 2019. The transformative moment?…

By Aleks Klosok, Darren Lewis, CNN London (CNN) — Alex Iwobi vividly remembers the day: Friday, August 8, 2019. The transformative moment? A…

By Dana O’Neil, CNN (CNN) — The placard attached to the podium read “Protecting the most vulnerable,’’ but on this particular Wednesday…

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Ever since he first picked up a tennis racket, João Fonseca has shown a penchant for power – even if it came…

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Lamar Jackson made an emphatic return to NFL action on Thursday Night Football, throwing four touchdown passes to…

By Andy Scholes, CNN (CNN) — Hard to believe we’ve already reached the halfway mark of the NFL season. Week 9 brings the return of Lamar…

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — One of the sports world’s most intriguing start-up companies is renewing its long-term partnership with its…

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Danny Rensch is at the vanguard of chess. He, alongside a few others, has helped to develop the sport from one which…

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — It’s been over 10 years since Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao clashed in what was billed the “Fight of…

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — He’s only been in the majors for a little over a month but rookie starting pitcher Trey Yesavage has made quite a…

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — Kade Durnin knew right away that something was badly wrong. “It’s unlike any other feeling that you’ve…

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — If there’s anyone who knows what it takes to win, it’s Michael Jordan. Arguably the greatest basketball player of…

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The theme of the 2025 NFL season’s Week 8 was gnarly blowouts from pre-game favorites, with a sprinkling of shock…

By Associated Press (AP) — The NCAA is delaying a rule change that will allow athletes and athletic department staff members to bet on…

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — The International Skating Union (ISU) has launched an investigation after two Chinese athletes appeared alongside…

By Frank Nunns O’Connell, CNN (CNN) — Argentina soccer superstar Lionel Messi has said he hopes to play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup,…

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Patrick Mahomes overcame the worst start to a game in his storied career to lead the Kansas City Chiefs to a 28-7…

CNN By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 on Monday in 18 innings, which matched the longest…

By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 on Monday in 18 innings, which matched the longest…

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Formula One driver Liam Lawson said that he narrowly avoided a fatal collision with two marshals who ran across…

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — At the start of the season, it was easy to think Liverpool might stroll to another Premier League title. The…

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Despite Week 8 in the 2025 NFL season being dubbed “Bye-mageddon” – six teams were on bye weeks, leaving…

By Karina Tsui, Isaac Yee, CNN (CNN) — Former NFL star Adrian Peterson has been arrested in Sugar Land, Texas, on charges of driving while…

By Jacob Lev, Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Former New York Jets All-Pro center Nick Mangold died at the age of 41 due to complications of kidney…

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The Los Angeles Dodgers bounced back from a disappointing start to the World Series to take Game 2 over the Toronto…

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — The Miami Heat and Portland Trail Blazers both won their first games since Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland…