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CNN By Aleks Klosok and Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — It’s the most powerful position in world sport with high stakes, high expectations and high consequences. Its occupant holds huge sway in shaping the global sporting landscape and narrative, wields extraordinary political clout, and presides over a multi-billion-dollar budget. On Thursday, Kirsty Coventry became the

By Ben Church and Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — Billy Monger was just 17 when his world was turned upside down by an accident that left him fighting for his life. The British driver was competing in a Formula 4 race in England when he collided into the back of a fellow competitor at incredible

By Kyle Feldscher, Ben Church, Ben Morse, Thomas Schlachter, Homero De la Fuente, Kevin Dotson and David J. Lopez, CNN (CNN) — March Madness is well and truly under way. The round of 64 of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament kicked off Thursday afternoon with a slate of eight games. Here are the results: Creighton

By Ben Morse and Aleks Klosok, CNN (CNN) — Kirsty Coventry has been elected as the 10th President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), becoming the first woman and African to ever be elected to the position. Coventry, 41, will also be the youngest ever to assume the role and came through a field of

CNN By Aleks Klosok and Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — It’s the most powerful position in world sport with high stakes, high expectations and high consequences. Its occupant holds huge sway in shaping the global sporting landscape and narrative, wields extraordinary political clout, and presides over a multi-billion-dollar budget. On Thursday, Kirsty Coventry became the

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Eddie Jordan, the legendary motorsport team owner who gave seven-time world drivers’ champion Michael Schumacher his Formula One debut, has died aged 76, his family announced on Thursday. A statement from his family said that Jordan had been battling an “aggressive form of prostate cancer” for the last year

By Aleks Klosok and Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — It’s the most powerful position in world sport with high stakes, high expectations and high consequences. Its occupant holds huge sway in shaping the global sporting landscape and narrative, wields extraordinary political clout, and presides over a multi-billion-dollar budget. On Thursday, Kirsty Coventry became the latest

By George Ramsay and Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Carlos Alcaraz has said that he doesn’t support legal action launched by the Professional Tennis Players’ Association (PTPA) against the sport’s tours and governing bodies earlier this week. The PTPA, a players’ association co-founded by Novak Djokovic, has filed suits in the United States District Court

By Jacob Lev and Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Wednesday saw the men’s First Four come to a close which means only one thing: the 64-team bracket is officially set following No. 11 Xavier’s thrilling come from behind win over No. 11 Texas and No. 16 Mount St. Mary’s victory over No. 16 American in

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Winning the Masters comes with a lot of accolades – a fancy trophy, a fetching green jacket and millions in prize money. But just when you think it can’t get any better, a year passes and you get yet another treat. That’s because the reigning champion is tasked with

By Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — In the world of modern soccer, it’s not just the action on the field that pulls at the heart strings. The content creators in the teams’ media departments know that skillfully crafted video clips can heighten the emotional investment and engagement of the fans. The video of the Palestinian

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — New Zealand athlete Sam Ruthe made history on Wednesday as he became the youngest person to run a sub-four-minute mile. Ruthe, who turns 16 in mid-April, ran a time of 3:58.35 at Go Media Stadium in Auckland. According to New Zealand Athletics, Norway’s two-time Olympic medalist Jakob Ingebrigtsen was

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who was the subject of global attention during the Paris 2024 Games, says she’s aiming to defend her Olympic title at Los Angeles 2028 and brushed off criticism from President Donald Trump. The Algerian – a cisgender woman who won gold in the women’s 66kg

By Ben Morse and Sam Krumov, CNN (CNN) — A top-flight Bulgarian soccer team has apologized after it held a minute’s silence before its recent match to mourn a former player who the club mistakenly believed had died. Before Arda Kardzhali’s game against Levski Sofia in Bulgaria’s First League on Sunday, both sets of players

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The Atlanta Drive beat The Bay Golf Club on Tuesday to set up a clash against the New York Golf Club in the inaugural TGL Finals Series. The Drive – made up of Justin Thomas, Patrick Cantlay and Billy Horschel – prevailed 9-3 at SoFi Center, beating Shane Lowry,

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Tennis star Iga Świątek took to social media on Monday to address “recent talk about changes in my on-court behavior and emotions” after her semifinal defeat at Indian Wells last week. In a lengthy Instagram post, the five-time grand slam champion spoke about an incident with a ball boy

By Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — When British racing driver Katherine Legge was given her long-awaited chance to compete in a NASCAR Cup series race for the first time, she would have been hoping to fly under the radar. Instead, as the first woman in seven years to compete in one of the sport’s elite

By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Alabama State kicked off the 2025 edition of March Madness with a thrilling 70-68 win over Saint Francis (PA) in the First Four of the men’s basketball tournament Tuesday night in Dayton, Ohio. With the game tied at 68-68 and 3.4 seconds remaining in regulation, Alabama State junior guard

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — The tennis players’ association that was co-founded by Novak Djokovic has filed multiple lawsuits around the world against the sport’s tours and governing bodies. The suit filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York alleges the “monopolization” of men’s and women’s tennis and

CNN By Hanako Montgomery and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Baseball fever swept through Tokyo on Tuesday as the MLB season got underway, offering fans a rare opportunity to glimpse homegrown star Shohei Ohtani in action. Thousands of supporters gathered at the Tokyo Dome to see reigning World Series champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers, face

By Julia Andersen, CNN (CNN) — Women’s elite sports revenues are projected to reach a record $2.35 billion this year, according to Deloitte, more than triple the market size in 2022. The consulting firm released its updated figures and projections for women’s elite sports revenues across matchdays, broadcasts, and commercial deals this week, calling 2024

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — LeBron James said he’s “happy to have helped” Mirra Andreeva win the Indian Wells title on Sunday after the teenage tennis sensation says she drew inspiration from one of his old interviews. The 17-year-old Andreeva beat world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in Sunday’s final to become the youngest woman

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Magnus Carlsen may be the best chess player in the world, but the Norwegian has ruled out a return to the classical World Chess Championship. Carlsen, a five-time world champion, last won the title in 2021 but has opted not to participate in the event since, citing a lack

CNN By Aleks Klosok and Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — Despite a tenure in which keeping the Olympics and politics separate has at times been difficult – and in which he’s had to deal with some of the world’s most controversial leaders – Thomas Bach has a clear message for his successors during an uncertain

CNN By Aleks Klosok and Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — Despite a tenure in which keeping the Olympics and politics separate has at times been difficult – and in which he’s had to deal with some of the world’s most controversial leaders – Thomas Bach has a clear message for his successors during an uncertain

By Aleks Klosok and Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — Despite a tenure in which keeping the Olympics and politics separate has at times been difficult – and in which he’s had to deal with some of the world’s most controversial leaders – Thomas Bach has a clear message for his successors during an uncertain time:

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — In 1934, an American team featuring the best baseball players in the world – Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx and more – went on a barnstorming tour around Japan. More than half a million Japanese fans came out in Tokyo to greet them, before the team went from

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Rory McIlroy clinched the second Players Championship of his career with a comfortable three-shot victory over American JJ Spaun in a rare Monday playoff. The Northern Irishman finished the three-hole playoff one-over par to ease past a hapless Spaun, who endured a nightmare morning to finish on four-over par

By Julia Andersen, CNN (CNN) — NJ/NY Gotham’s 14-year-old McKenna Whitham broke yet another record on Saturday when she became the youngest player to appear in an NWSL regular season match. The forward came on to replace Spanish veteran Esther González in the 93rd minute of Gotham’s 1-1 draw with Seattle Reign in the opening

CNN By Kyle Feldscher, Homero De la Fuente and Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — The fields are set and it’s time for a big exhale before the madness truly kicks into gear. The selection committees for both the men’s and women’s NCAA college basketball postseason tournaments unveiled the fields of 68 teams on Sunday evening.

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — A top-flight soccer match in France between Montpellier Hérault and Saint-Étienne was postponed on Sunday after fans let off flares which started a small fire in the stands. Saint-Étienne had been 2-0 up against relegation-threatened Montpellier before the referee halted the match around the hour mark. Video footage shows

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — All golfers have been there. The target for your shot is surrounded by a water hazard, adding some jeopardy to the occasion. In Sunday’s final round at the Players Championship, Alex Smalley endured a moment which took the nerve-wracking experience of playing with water to a whole new level.

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — It’s customary for tennis players to thank their fans, their coaching team and even their family after winning a title. Rarely, in true Snoop Dogg style, do they choose to thank themselves. But teenager Mirra Andreeva has made a habit of giving herself a self-congratulatory pat on the back

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — About a week after the Cleveland Browns made superstar defensive end Myles Garrett the highest paid non-quarterback in NFL history, a division rival and fellow Ohio-based team one-upped them. The Cincinnati Bengals have agreed to terms with superstar wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase on a four-year, $161 million contract extension,

By Kyle Feldscher, Homero De la Fuente and Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — The fields are set and it’s time for a big exhale before the madness truly kicks into gear. The selection committees for both the men’s and women’s NCAA college basketball postseason tournaments unveiled the fields of 68 teams on Sunday evening. There

By Jacob Lev and Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Golf fans will have to wait an extra day to see who will win The Players Championship after Rory McIlroy and JJ Spaun finished the final round tied atop the leaderboard at 12-under par. Weather was a big factor at the 51st edition of the famed

By CNN Staff, CNN (CNN) — In too many bracket pools to count? Trying to keep on top of how you’re doing in brackets across three or four different apps? Just like the feeling of crossing out incorrect picks on your busted bracket with a pen instead of watching a computer tell you how wrong

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — An enthralling final round of The Players Championship was suspended Sunday due to lightning in the area at the Florida venue. Tee times had been pushed forward in a bid to finish the PGA Tour’s flagship event before incoming storms arrived, yet play was stopped at 1:15 p.m. ET

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — There aren’t too many goalscoring records that Erling Haaland hasn’t broken and the Manchester City forward ticked off another one during his team’s 2-2 draw against Brighton on Saturday. The imperious striker has now become the fastest player to reach 100 goal involvements in the Premier League, surpassing the

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Australian 17-year-old Gout Gout continued to demonstrate why he is the most exciting talent in sprinting right now, running the fastest 200-meter time in the world this year on Sunday. Competing in the heats of the Queensland State Championships, Gout ran a world-leading time of 20.05 seconds, just 0.01

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Lando Norris claimed a dramatic victory in the opening race of this year’s Formula One season in Australia on Sunday. The British driver was able to fend off the challenging conditions and the threat of four-time reigning champion Max Verstappen to top the podium and kickstart his season with

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — For teams all across the nation, it all comes down to this: Selection Sunday is here. Only 136 teams will get the opportunity to play in the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments that tip off next week, 68 in each bracket. It’s one of the signature events of

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — American golfer J.J. Spaun signed off with a spectacular long-range putt to take a one shot lead into what will be an uncustomary early final round of The Players Championship, as the threat of severe storms led tournament organizers in Florida to push Sunday’s start time forward. As heavy

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — It was roughly 7 a.m. on Thursday when Danny Walker, in a restroom of the TPC Sawgrass locker rooms, felt his phone begin to buzz. The call itself lasted a little more than a few minutes, but its impact for the PGA Tour rookie has already been nothing short

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — McLaren finished with an impressive one-two in the first Formula 1 qualifying event of the 2025 season at the Australian Grand Prix on Saturday. Lando Norris will start Sunday’s opening race of the new season on pole with teammate Oscar Piastri finishing in second after qualifying. The McLaren pair

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Mirra Andreeva etched her name into the history books once again by reaching the final of Indian Wells. The 17-year-old beat two-time Indian Wells champion Iga Świątek 7-6(1), 1-6, 6-3 in their semifinal on Friday. In doing so, Andreeva became the youngest player to advance to the Indian Wells

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Staring down the barrel of an early exit, Thursday was about as bad as it could be for Justin Thomas at The Players Championship. Friday, by contrast, was just about the best in history. After opening with an error-strewn six-over 78, the American went 16 shots better on Friday

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — After taking questions on a stellar second round performance that saw him surge into contention at The Players Championship on Friday, Collin Morikawa had a point to add regarding his absence from similar media duties last week. The two-time major champion had been within touching distance of a first

By Julia Andersen, CNN (CNN) — Duke star forward Cooper Flagg missed Friday’s ACC tournament semifinal showdown against archrival North Carolina after an ankle injury suffered in the Blue Devils’ victory over Georgia Tech a day prior. Following the Blue Devils’ 74-71 victory over the Tar Heels to advance to the ACC title game, Duke

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — A presence that both influenced and frightened golf’s greats for years is making a long-awaited return to The Players Championship in Florida this week. It’s Woods, just not the one you’re likely thinking of. Because while two-time champion Tiger Woods, out for the foreseeable future following a fresh injury

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Burgeoning tennis superstar Mirra Andreeva recorded her 10th straight tour victory to reach the semifinals of Indian Wells, defeating Elina Svitolina 7-5, 6-3 on Thursday. The 17-year-old made history last month as the youngest ever player to win a WTA 1000 title when she lifted the trophy at the

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Rory McIlroy took matters into his own hands at The Players Championship earlier this week after being heckled by a fan. In a now viral clip on social media, the Northern Irishman can be seen walking over to a pair of spectators after hitting a tee shot during practice

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — After one of the most intriguing offseasons in recent memory, Formula One racing is back. The season begins on Sunday in Australia with changes aplenty, but the dominance of defending champion Max Verstappen still looms large over the grid. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2025 F1

By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — The greatest shooter in NBA history, Stephen Curry, has etched his name atop another list, becoming the first player in the league’s history to hit 4,000 career three-pointers. Curry entered the Golden State Warriors’ Thursday night matchup against the Sacramento Kings needing two more triples to reach

CNN By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — With great putting comes great responsibility – “Spider-Man” is back to his best at The Players Championship. Colombia’s Camilo Villegas, nicknamed after the web-slinging superhero for his unorthodox style of reading greens, swung into a surprise share of the early lead at the 51st edition of the PGA

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — With great putting comes great responsibility – “Spider-Man” is back to his best at The Players Championship. Colombia’s Camilo Villegas, nicknamed after the web-slinging superhero for his unorthodox style of reading greens, swung into a surprise share of the early lead at the 51st edition of the PGA Tour’s

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — There’s an age-old question put to the crowds that flock to the 17th hole at The Players Championship: are they there to see players hit brilliant shots or, in unashamed morbid curiosity, there to watch them hit the water? To spare fans from that moral dilemma on Thursday, Justin

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — The 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass is one of golf’s great arenas. Come here to witness both triumph and disaster, glory and tragedy. Just the mention of the words “island green” are enough to send some of the sport’s most talented players into a cold, panic-stricken sweat. For others,

By Benjamin Church, CNN (CNN) — Chicago Cubs star Seiya Suzuki has taken training to a new level after swapping his baseball bat for a samurai sword. Ahead of next week’s Tokyo Series, the Japanese outfielder was filmed slicing balls in half inside a batting cage. Suzuki made contact with every effort that was pitched

CNN By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — Tiger Woods announced Tuesday that he has suffered a ruptured left Achilles tendon, forcing him off the course for a lengthy period of time as he recovers. “As I began to ramp up my own training and practice at home, I felt a sharp pain in my left

By Julia Andersen, CNN (CNN) — Three-time NBA champion Dwyane Wade opened up about his kidney cancer diagnosis and how he learned to lean on the strength of his loved ones in an interview with “Today” show’s Jenna Bush Hager. Wade’s health journey began a few years ago when his father was diagnosed with prostate

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — A year on from becoming the first player to defend The Players Championship title, world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler tees off at Florida’s TPC Sawgrass on Thursday looking to put further distance between himself and his peers in golf’s history books. How to watch US fans will be able

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — With his hole-in-one on the iconic island green at The Players Championship, Alejandro Tosti made a splash before the tournament had even begun – quite literally. The 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass is famed for delivering moments of drama, and Tosti continued that tradition at this year’s tournament when

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — There is almost always drama when local rivals Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid play each other, but Wednesday’s match in the last 16 of the Champions League takes some beating. The result – Los Blancos progressing to the quarterfinals of the tournament after a penalty shootout win – is

CNN By Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — When American golfer Gary Woodland won the US Open tournament in 2019, he was on top of the world. Just four years later, he quite literally thought his world was going to end. “It was hell,” he told CNN Sports at The Players Championship in Florida. “Every situation,

By Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — When American golfer Gary Woodland won the US Open tournament in 2019, he was on top of the world. Just four years later, he quite literally thought his world was going to end. “It was hell,” he told CNN Sports at The Players Championship in Florida. “Every situation, from

By Julia Andersen, CNN (CNN) — World No. 2 Iga Świątek eased past Karolína Muchová, 6-1, 6-1, to book a spot in the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells on Tuesday. What looked to be a tricky match for the defending champion ended up appearing simple for the in-form Polish player. Świątek

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Tyrese Haliburton completed a wild four-point play with just 3.4 seconds remaining on Tuesday night to earn the Indiana Pacers a nail-biting 115-114 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Haliburton caught an inbounds pass from Andrew Nembhard on the left sideline and launched an audacious fadeaway three-pointer, which hit nothing

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Former world champion skier Ivica Kostelić was rescued at sea off the coast of Montenegro after becoming lost while kayaking, the country’s Minister of Defence told CNN Sports. Kostelić, a four-time Olympic silver medalist from Croatia who won slalom gold at the 2003 Alpine World Ski Championships, was among

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Barcelona’s teenage star Lamine Yamal is continuing to find new ways to impress the world of soccer after yet another dazzling display in the Champions League on Tuesday. The 17-year-old provided a brilliant assist and scored a memorable goal to inspire Barça to a 3–1 win over Benfica in

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN Washington (CNN) — The NCAA tournament might be college basketball’s most high-profile showcase of the desperate, win-or-go-home style of basketball that makes March one of the most special times of the year. But before those games, before millions of people fill out their brackets and start putting their faith in schools

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — The dream home can take many forms. Few, however, would envision their perfect property built on the grounds of a major sporting venue. Because while having a world-renowned golf course in your backyard might sound idyllic to the diehard golfer, the prospect of balls careening towards windows and strangers

By Gilles Salomone, CNN (CNN) — Soccer songs were heard at the courthouse from Argentine supporters, who wore national team jerseys with the number 10 on their backs. Like in the days of great epics, fans chanted the surname “Maradona,” but this time, the tears that flowed from their eyes were not of joy, but

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — Tiger Woods announced Tuesday that he has suffered a ruptured left Achilles tendon, forcing him off the course for a lengthy period of time as he recovers. “As I began to ramp up my own training and practice at home, I felt a sharp pain in my left Achilles,

CNN By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — All golfers have been there. The target for your shot is surrounded by a water hazard, adding some jeopardy to the occasion. In Sunday’s final round at the Players Championship, Alex Smalley endured a moment which took the nerve-wracking experience of playing with water to a whole new

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — In a market where a single trading card can command an eight-figure sum, never underestimate the lengths some fans will go to get their hands on sports memorabilia. Yet for golf nuts looking to score a certain piece of exclusive merchandise from the 2025 Players Championship, deep pockets won’t

By Ben Morse, Jake Tapper and Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — The Philadelphia Eagles have officially accepted an invitation to visit the White House to celebrate their Super Bowl LIX win, a team spokesperson confirmed to CNN on Tuesday. The spokesperson added that the team is now “working on scheduling a date and logistics” surrounding

By Julia Andersen, CNN (CNN) — Three-time Winter Olympian Belle Brockhoff was rushed to a Georgian hospital with a broken back after a serious crash at a Snowboard Cross World Cup race on Saturday. The Australian had placed third in qualifiers and was competing in her last race of the day in Gudauri, Georgia, when

By Ben Morse, Jacob Lev, Wayne Sterling and Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — It’s that time of year again. A time for teams to embark on Cinderella runs and players to become college basketball legends. March Madness is almost here as the season comes to a crescendo with 68 teams vying to lift that storied

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry has accepted the role of assistant general manager for the basketball programs at alma mater Davidson College. Curry, a four-time NBA champion with the Warriors, played for the Wildcats for three seasons between 2006 and 2009, where he was twice named conference player

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Manchester United may be experiencing one of the most chastening seasons in its recent history, but the club is planning for a much brighter future. On Tuesday, the 13-time Premier League champion announced it will be pursuing a new 100,000-seat home which minority owner, billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, promised would

By Hanako Montgomery, Chris Lau, Minori Konishi and Fred He, CNN (CNN) — Standing at just five feet, eight inches tall, Yuki Kawamura is perhaps an unlikely basketball star. “It’s not like I can do any dunk shots,” says the NBA’s current shortest player, who is almost a foot below the average height in the

By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — New York Yankees ace right-hander Gerrit Cole will undergo Tommy John surgery on his pitching elbow, the team announced Monday. The 2023 American League Cy Young winner is set to have surgery Tuesday and will likely miss the entire 2025 season. Earlier on Monday, Cole was seen by Dr.

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — Bags are being packed and new faces are popping up all over the NFL map: The free agency madness has officially begun, with the New York Jets and Seattle Seahawks taking center stage. The NFL’s free agent negotiation period began on Monday and a flurry of reported moves came

By Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — Jim Best admits that he’s not the best golfer, but he does spend most of his time on some of the world’s best golf courses. He says he struggles to keep his ball on the fairway, and yet he’s made his living from the game. He’s got tremendous feel

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — The Norwegian Ski Federation has suspended three members of staff amid a cheating scandal that has rocked the organization. On Sunday, the federation said that the suits of two ski jumpers, Marius Lindvik and Johann André Forfang, had been manipulated ahead of the men’s large hill event at the

By Julia Andersen, CNN (CNN) — Dutch athlete Maureen Koster was hospitalized after being knocked unconscious and suffering a “mild concussion” during the 3,000m final at the European Indoor Championships in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, on Sunday. Koster, a two-time Olympian, fell after being tripped by other runners around the 1,000m mark of the race. Replays showed

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — In a battle of this NBA season’s two leading MVP candidates, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander got one up on Nikola Jokić with a huge 40-point performance to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a dominant 127-103 win over the Denver Nuggets. The Thunder took a narrow three-point lead into the fourth

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — We may still be two months away from the end of this year’s English Premier League, but it seems like a champion is set to be crowned. Liverpool is now 15 points clear at the top of the table with just nine games left to play and would need

By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have landed star wide receiver DK Metcalf from the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for a 2025 second-round pick, according to multiple reports, including ESPN and NFL Network. One week after the wide receiver requested a trade, he’ll now head to Steel City where he

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Have a year Josh Allen. A month after winning his first career NFL Most Valuable Player award, the Buffalo Bills superstar quarterback Josh Allen has secured another accomplishment. The 28-year-old Allen and the Bills agreed to a contract extension that will keep him in Buffalo through 2030, the team

By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Alex Ovechkin has inched within single digits of overtaking Wayne Gretzky as the NHL’s all-time goals leader after scoring an empty-net goal in the Washington Capitals’ 4-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Sunday. Late in the third period, with the Kraken having pulled goaltender Joey Daccord,

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Katherine Legge accomplished something no woman has done in seven years. Compete in the NASCAR Cup Series. The 44-year-old English driver made her Cup Series debut on Sunday at the Shriners Children’s 500 at Phoenix Raceway in Arizona, before being involved in a crash that ended her day early.

By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Cleveland Browns superstar defensive end Myles Garrett is staying in “The Land” after all. Sunday, the Browns and the four-time All-Pro agreed to a four-year contract extension through the 2030 season, Cleveland announced. The deal is worth $40 million a year, including $123.5 million guaranteed, sources with knowledge of

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — It seems almost every time Mikaela Shiffrin steps out onto the slopes, she makes more skiing history. And on Sunday, the American skier broke yet another record with her 156th podium finish as she finished third in the slalom in Åre, Sweden. With that third-place finish, Shiffrin now has

By Thomas Schlachter and Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The most wonderful time of year for college basketball fans is almost upon us and Saturday’s hoops action served as a timely reminder of the March Madness chaos that awaits. In a jam-packed night of basketball, both Alabama and St. John’s took wins in their final

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — There was a time, not so long ago, when Novak Djokovic lost so rarely that it seemed the tennis world wobbled on its axis every time he did, shaking with the shock of it all. But the 37-year-old’s surprise 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 loss on Saturday to Botic van de

By Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — Jon Cooper is still marveling that one of the biggest achievements of his career became a surreal international drama: A long-awaited chance to indulge in the friendly Canada-United States hockey rivalry in the 4 Nations Face-Off was quickly overtaken by geopolitical events that supercharged the already heightened emotions. “A

By Jacob Lev and Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Saturday night featured a marquee showdown between two of the most historic franchises in the NBA with a storied rivalry. The Boston Celtics welcomed the red-hot Los Angeles Lakers to the TD Garden, looking to put an end to their eight-game winning streak. And

By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — FC Barcelona’s LaLiga match against CA Osasuna scheduled for Saturday was postponed following the death of the Barça’s team doctor earlier in the day, the club said in a statement. “FC Barcelona is deeply saddened to announce the passing of first-team doctor Carles Miñarro Garcia this evening,” the club