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By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy will not face charges in alleged assault case, according to the Austin American-Statesman. Williamson County District Attorney Shawn Dick told the Statesman that his office is not accepting the case after speaking to multiple witnesses. Worthy was released from custody on Saturday.

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Alexander Zverev’s hopes of becoming the men’s world No. 1 suffered a blow on Friday as he crashed out of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells in the second round following a shock defeat to Tallon Griekspoor. Zverev began the tournament as the top seed, in the absence

By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Nikola Jokić is putting together a season for the ages, and on Friday night the Denver Nuggets star put on another show. The three-time MVP recorded the first ever triple-double of at least 30 points, 20 rebounds and 20 assists in NBA history as the Denver Nuggets

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order establishing a White House task force for the 2026 World Cup that will oversee preparations for the high-profile tournament. The task force, first reported by OutKick, will be chaired by Trump. Vice President JD Vance will serve as vice

CNN By Ben Morse and Coy Wire, CNN (CNN) — When it comes to knowing a thing or two about snowboarding, there’s nobody better than Shaun White. White is arguably the greatest of all time in his field, having won 23 X Games medals – including 15 golds – and holding the record for the

By Ben Morse and Coy Wire, CNN (CNN) — When it comes to knowing a thing or two about snowboarding, there’s nobody better than Shaun White. White is arguably the greatest of all time in his field, having won 23 X Games medals – including 15 golds – and holding the record for the most

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Only a few years ago, João Fonseca was a young tennis fan eager to collect autographs from the world’s top players. Now, kids are starting to queue up for his signature. The 18-year-old is fast becoming one of the most exciting talents in men’s tennis, and on Thursday, he

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — For months, the tennis world has simmered with controversy in the wake of two doping cases involving top-ranking players: first, men’s player Jannik Sinner and months later, women’s player Iga Świątek. And when the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced on February 15 that Sinner had accepted a three-month ban

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Hours after the last time the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks met, one of the most shocking trades in NBA history went down as LA acquired superstar Luka Dončić in a three-team deal that shook the league. On Thursday, the two teams faced each other again, this

By Aleks Klosok and Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — Two-time grand slam champion Victoria Azarenka has told CNN Sport that a landmark maternity fund created for professional women’s tennis players is a game-changing moment for the sport. The first-of-its-kind initiative provides eligible WTA players with the financial support and comprehensive resources to start or expand

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Paulo Fonseca, the head coach of French soccer team Olympique Lyonnais, has been given a nine-month suspension after confronting a referee – a sanction the club described as “severe” and “unprecedented.” Fonseca went face-to-face with referee Benoit Millot at the end of Lyon’s 2-1 victory against Brest on Sunday,

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Harry Kane set numerous British records as he scored twice to help Bayern Munich beat its German rival, Bayer Leverkusen, 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday. The English striker scored a goal in both halves at the Allianz Arena as Bayern took

By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — The NBA-best Cleveland Cavaliers clinched the first playoff spot of the season after holding off the shorthanded Miami Heat 112-107 at home Wednesday night. Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell had a team-high 26 points to go along with seven rebounds and five assists, as the Cavs picked up their 12th

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — Watching the footage of Baileigh Sinaman-Daniel’s history-making shot for Lesley University, the significance of the moment is clearly not lost on anyone. Her teammates on the court fist pump the air. Those on the bench jump to their feet to celebrate. Coach Martin Rather sprints down the sideline to

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that the 2026 men’s World Cup final, hosted in the United States, will include a halftime show for the very first time. The US, Canada and Mexico are set to co-host next year’s tournament, with the final set to be played at MetLife

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Arsenal had failed to get a goal in two games prior to Tuesday’s Champions League clash against PSV Eindhoven. Then, much like London buses, seven came at once. The Gunners produced a Champions League performance for the ages in dismantling PSV 7-1 in the round-of-16, all but guaranteeing a

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Yared Nuguse never dreamed of being a professional runner, let alone an Olympic medalist. Aged 14, his sporting achievements amounted to a spot on the high school bowls team, while his modest career plans involved becoming a dentist. But life has a funny way of taking unlikely turns, our

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — The Philadelphia Eagles have reportedly made Saquon Barkley the NFL’s highest-paid running back in history, according to multiple media outlets. Barkley, who helped guide the Eagles to Super Bowl glory last month, has agreed to a two-year contract extension worth $41.2 million which makes him the first $20M-plus per

By Homero De la Fuente, Wayne Sterling and Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — The NBA’s all-time leading scorer LeBron James added yet another impressive milestone to his illustrious career Tuesday on a night where his Los Angeles Lakers cruised to a 136-115 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. The future Hall of Famer became the

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has suffered a torn ACL in his left knee, the team announced Tuesday, an injury that is likely to see him miss the rest of the season. Irving went down during his team’s defeat to the Sacramento Kings on Monday, with his left knee

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — American tennis star Jessica Pegula had a parting – or departing – gift for her fellow finalists at the ATX Open: a flight to California. Pegula defeated compatriot McCartney Kessler in straight sets on Sunday to win her seventh WTA Tour title in Austin, Texas, then invited other players

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Not long after posting a selfie with his boyfriend on social media, João Lucas Reis da Silva had one of the best weeks of his career on the tennis court. Perhaps it was coincidence, and perhaps the two events were entirely unconnected, but Reis da Silva felt rejuvenated as

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Tiger Woods’ Jupiter Links GC and Rory McIlroy’s Boston Common Golf have both been eliminated from the inaugural season of TGL after failing to qualify for the playoffs. Both Woods and McIlroy worked together to found the new part-virtual league but failed to inspire their teams to the final

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — Tennis legend Serena Williams is adding a new title to her illustrious portfolio: WNBA team owner. The WNBA’s Toronto Tempo, an expansion franchise that will begin play in 2026, announced Monday that the 23-time grand slam champion is the newest part of the team’s ownership group. She joined an

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Two-time major winner Angel Cabrera is set to return to the Masters next month after serving two years in prison for domestic abuse. In 2021, the Argentine was arrested by Federal Police in Brazil for crimes committed in Argentina. According to the Associated Press, Cabrera was subsequently sentenced for

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN Washington (CNN) — Major League Baseball announced Monday the end of a long-running saga over the Washington Nationals’ television rights between the 20-year-old DC team and the nearby Baltimore Orioles. “For the 2025 season, Washington Nationals games will continue to be televised locally exclusively by the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) under

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — American star Ilona Maher bid a tearful farewell to English rugby as she played her final game with Bristol Bears Women. Maher, who shot to fame during last year’s Paris Olympics, has had a huge impact on women’s rugby in England since her move to Bristol in January, instantly

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — American tennis star Emma Navarro produced a flawless performance in the WTA 500 Mérida Open Akron final on Sunday, beating Colombian qualifier Emiliana Arango 6-0, 6-0. It took just 55-minutes for Navarro to wrap up the match against her exhausted opponent, who is likely to break into the world

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Gervonta Davis said that hair product running into his eyes caused him to voluntarily take a knee during his controversial WBA lightweight title retention against Lamont Roach Jr. Saturday’s fight at Barclays Center in New York ended as a majority draw, with one judge scoring the contest 115-113 in

By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Ryan Peake, a former Australian motorcycle gang member-turned-good with the help of golf, has added another positive chapter to his remarkable comeback story after earning a spot at The Open Championship on Sunday. Peake clinched his ticket to Royal Portrush after capturing the 104th New Zealand Open,

By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — Little more than a month after a tragic air disaster took the lives of 28 members of the US figure skating community, emotions were on full display Sunday in Washington, DC, for the “Legacy on Ice” tribute. Co-hosted by Olympic champions Brian Boitano and Kristi Yamaguchi, “Legacy on Ice”

By Issy Ronald, Wayne Sterling and Christian Sierra, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he plans to pardon the late baseball all-time hit king Pete Rose “in the coming weeks,” while Major League Baseball is considering a petition to posthumously remove the Cincinnati Reds icon from the sport’s ineligible list. In a

By Homero De La Fuente, CNN (CNN) — The Washington Commanders have made a major move to bolster their offense after agreeing to trade for star wide receiver Deebo Samuel from the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick. A source close to the deal confirmed to CNN that the terms of

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — With just over seven minutes left in the Golden State Warriors’ clash against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday, Steph Curry produced something rarely seen in his long, glittering career as he dunked for the first time in six years and perhaps for the last time too. “That will probably

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — It seems like almost every sport now has a team of cameras behind the scenes filming the next best docuseries, and golf is no different. Series 3 of Netflix’s show “Full Swing” has recently been released, with seven episodes tracking the 2024 season. From heartbreaking storylines to one of

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Centimeter by centimeter, Mondo Duplantis is soaring closer to the sky and securing his legacy as the greatest pole vaulter in history. The 25-year-old Swede broke his own world record for the 11th time on Friday, clearing the bar at 6.27 meters while competing at the All Star Perche

By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — Joel Embiid will miss the rest of the NBA season, the Philadelphia 76ers announced on Friday. The 2023 league MVP had been struggling with knee issues all season. “The Philadelphia 76ers and Joel Embiid have been consulting with top specialists regarding ongoing issues with his left knee,” the team

By George Ramsay and Amanda Jackson, CNN (CNN) — Former NFL punter Chris Kluwe has said that he was fired from his job as a high school football coach following his protest at a local council meeting in California. Last week, Kluwe spoke out against a nod to the MAGA slogan popularized by President Donald

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Lewis Hamilton stunned Formula 1 when it was announced he would be joining Ferrari last year, but not everyone thought the move was a good idea. At 40, some critics say Hamilton’s best racing years are behind him and claimed the Scuderia might only have signed the seven-time world

CNN By George Ramsay and Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — When you’ve played 186 tournaments in your career without a win, perhaps you’re due a lucky break. That’s precisely what happened to American golfer Brian Campbell at the Mexico Open on Sunday, leading to what he calls a “completely life-altering” victory. Going up against South

By George Ramsay and Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — When you’ve played 186 tournaments in your career without a win, perhaps you’re due a lucky break. That’s precisely what happened to American golfer Brian Campbell at the Mexico Open on Sunday, leading to what he calls a “completely life-altering” victory. Going up against South Africa’s

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Jake Knapp joined an elite club on Thursday as he shot the PGA Tour’s 15th sub-60 round ever. The world No. 99 shot a bogey-free 12-under 59 in his opening round at the Cognizant Classic at the PGA National Resort in Florida. His round – composed of 12 birdies

By Homero De La Fuente, CNN (CNN) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced they are reinstating former head coach Jon Gruden into the team’s Ring of Honor, nearly four years after his removal. “Jon Gruden was initially inducted into the Buccaneers Ring of Honor based on his many accomplishments during his seven seasons as our

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce announced he was coming back to play another season in the NFL in the most Kelce way possible on Thursday. The “New Heights” podcast X account, hosted by Kelce and his brother and former Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Jason Kelce, went straight to

Story by Reuters (Reuters) – Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho was handed a four-match ban and fined by the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) on Thursday following his comments about Turkish referees after a match at Galatasaray. The TFF fined the 62-year-old Portuguese 1,617,000 Turkish lira ($44,000) after he criticised the match officials in a press conference

By David Close and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich said Thursday he will not return to the bench this season as he continues to recuperate from a stroke he suffered in November, according to a statement released by the team. The announcement came after Spurs players and staff

CNN By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Canadian men’s soccer national team head coach Jesse Marsch, an American, offered a strong rebuke of President Donald Trump’s quips on the country potentially becoming the 51st state of the United States. Speaking to reporters at Concacaf Nations League Finals media day in Inglewood, California, Marsch called Trump’s

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — The US Women’s National Team’s 18-match unbeaten run under coach Emma Hayes came to an end on Thursday with a 2-1 defeat to Japan in the SheBelieves Cup. The US was looking to win a sixth-straight SheBelieves Cup title at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, but goals from Yūka

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — It’s rare that a sports parody account on social media has much resonance with professional athletes. But “NBA Centel” became so popular that even NBA teams and superstars were aware of it. On Wednesday, the popular parody account – famous for its humorous, fake viral posts on X, formerly

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Just weeks after the conclusion of the 2024 NFL season, the first milestone event of the new campaign is here. The 32 teams will get their best opportunity to see the next crop of college prospects at the NFL Scouting Combine which sees participants put through their paces in

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Canadian men’s soccer national team head coach Jesse Marsch, an American, offered a strong rebuke of President Donald Trump’s quips on the country potentially becoming the 51st state of the United States. Speaking to reporters at Concacaf Nations League Finals media day in Inglewood, California, Marsch called Trump’s ongoing

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — It’s that time of year where fans learn some hard truths about life playing for their favorite NFL franchise. Wednesday saw the annual release of the NFL Players Association’s (NFLPA) report cards, which sees players across the league rate teams across multiple categories and grade how they feel about

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker called the multiple sexual misconduct allegations leveled against him “so shocking and heart-breaking” in his first public statement in almost a month. According to the Baltimore Banner, a total of 16 massage therapists have accused Tucker of inappropriate sexual behavior in alleged incidents between

By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Australian radio host Marty Sheargold has been fired after going on a misogynistic rant about the country’s women’s soccer team. Known as the Matildas, the team lost their opening two games in the SheBelieves Cup in the United States, and their poor performance came under scrutiny from Sheargold on

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Lionel Messi has been fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Soccer after grabbing the neck of an opposition coach. At the end of the game between Inter Miami and New York City FC on Saturday, Messi put a hand on the back of NYCFC assistant coach Mehdi Ballouchy’s

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — A furious Conor Benn had to be held back by security after his opponent Chris Eubank Jr. smashed an egg across his face during their extraordinary boxing match face-off on Tuesday. The pair met face-to-face on stage in Manchester ahead of their fight at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on

CNN By George Ramsay and Coy Wire, CNN (CNN) — It’s perhaps an understatement when Mikaela Shiffrin says that she has been on “quite a journey” this season. That doesn’t do justice to the mental and physical obstacles she has had to overcome in order to reach a landmark 100th World Cup win, a feat

By George Ramsay and Coy Wire, CNN (CNN) — It’s perhaps an understatement when Mikaela Shiffrin says that she has been on “quite a journey” this season. That doesn’t do justice to the mental and physical obstacles she has had to overcome in order to reach a landmark 100th World Cup win, a feat she

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Endurance athlete Sophie Power might have come to running later than most, but she’s more than making up for it. After leaving behind a career in investment banking, the British athlete jumped into the world of ultrarunning and now has two world records to her name. She recently broke

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — Women’s basketball legend Diana Taurasi announced her retirement Tuesday after more than 20 years in the WNBA. Widely recognized as one of the greatest players of all time, the 42-year-old spent her entire career with the Phoenix Mercury, helping the team to all three of its WNBA championships in

By Kyle Feldscher and Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said Tuesday that a Green Bay Packers-led initiative to get the so-called “tush push” banned in the NFL is unfair and a “little insulting.” The tush push – also known as “The Brotherly Shove,” among many other nicknames – is

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Los Angeles Golf Club became the first team to reach the playoffs of the newly-launched Tomorrow Golf League (TGL) with a stunning comeback win – much to the delight of tennis great Serena Williams. Williams was in the crowd with her daughter, Olympia, at SoFi Center in Florida for

By Kevin Dotson and Patrick Sung, CNN (CNN) — Los Angeles is no stranger to glitz, glamor and massive sporting events, and Tuesday night was no exception as the Dallas Mavericks came to the City of Angels to face off against Luka Dončić and the Lakers. It had only been three weeks since Dončić joined

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — Approximately 150-200 staff at Manchester United will be let go as the Premier League giant attempts to halt a run of five consecutive years of losses since 2019, the club said in a statement on Monday. These cuts to jobs – which are “subject to a consultation process with

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Fenerbahçe manager José Mourinho, one of the most recognizable names in soccer, has been accused of making “racist statements” by rival team Galatasaray, which plans to seek criminal charges against the world-renowned coach. The accusation follows the teams’ heated 0-0 draw in the Turkish Süper Lig on Monday. After

By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — An NFL team wants to ban the “Tush Push” play that has fueled the success of the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, according to the NFL Network and Washington Post. NFL executive Troy Vincent said Monday a proposal was submitted, per reports. The “Tush Push,” also known as the

By Jake Tapper, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Philadelphia Eagles would be honored to visit the White House in celebration of their Super Bowl LIX win, a source with the team told CNN after rumors swept social media that the team had declined the traditional visit. Contrary to reports, the invitation has not yet been

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — A first ever senior international goal for promising young striker Michelle Cooper helped the US Women’s National Team (USWNT) to a 2-1 victory over struggling Australia in the SheBelieves Cup on Sunday, setting up a decisive final-game showdown with Japan. The Kansas City Current forward scored what would prove

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The University of Arizona apologized after a portion of the team’s fanbase sang an “unacceptable chant” directed towards Brigham Young University (BYU) following the Wildcats’ men’s basketball team’s defeat at the hands of the Cougars on Saturday. Videos on social media appear to show Arizona fans chanting “F**k the

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Soccer star Moise Kean, who plays for Fiorentina and Italy, has been discharged from the hospital after collapsing on the pitch following a head injury on Sunday. The striker, 24, had been playing in Fiorentina’s Serie A match against Hellas Verona before he began to look unsteady on his

By Ben Morse and Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Former world No. 1 Venus Williams will not play at next month’s BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells after declining her wild card invitation, the tournament announced on Sunday. “Our team has been informed that Venus is not accepting the wild card this year,” tournament director

By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Former Major League Baseball star Alex Rodriguez nailed a half-court basket to win $10,000 for a Bucknell University student Sunday. The shot came during halftime of Bucknell’s 84-53 win against Army at Sojka Pavilion in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Afterward, the student, Owen Garwood, told Rodriguez that he’s going to use

By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is 13 goals away from breaking Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL record. Ovechkin recorded his 32nd career hat trick Sunday in the Washington Capitals 7-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. The star forward scored twice in the second period and added an

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Gregg Popovich is not expected to return to coach the San Antonio Spurs this season after suffering a stroke in November and his future in the NBA is “uncertain,” according to ESPN’s Shams Charania who cited league sources. CNN has contacted the Spurs for comment. Popovich, the NBA’s all-time

By Ben Morse and Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Mikaela Shiffrin continued to show why she’s the best in the business on Sunday, claiming her historic 100th World Cup victory at Sestriere, Italy. Shiffrin finished 0.61 seconds ahead of second-placed Zrinka Ljutić after two runs in the women’s slalom event while her US teammate Paula

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Juan Soto’s first at-bat for the New York Mets gave some indication as to why they signed him to reportedly the biggest contract in American sports history. The 26-year-old stepped up to the plate on Saturday and promptly launched a 426-foot homer over the left-center-field fence during the Mets’

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Rising star Mirra Andreeva became the youngest ever player to claim a WTA 1000 title on Saturday when she defeated Clara Tauson to win the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Still just 17 years and 299 days old, Andreeva also climbs into the top 10 of the world rankings

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Dmitry Bivol claimed the undisputed light heavyweight world champion crown as he got revenge over Artur Beterbiev in a thrilling fight in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. Bivol suffered his first career loss at the hands of defending champion Beterbiev in a stunning result four months ago and quickly called

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Mikaela Shiffrin failed to qualify for a second run in a giant slalom event for the first time since 2012 while competing at a World Cup race in Sestriere, Italy on Saturday, since she finished outside the top 30 skiers. For so long, Shiffrin has been used to dominating

By Amy Woodyatt and Patrick Snell, CNN (CNN) — Naomi Osaka might have suffered a tournament ending abdominal injury – but she isn’t letting that derail her future grand slam plans. Osaka’s year got off to a promising start when she reached the final of the Auckland WTA tournament in January – her first final

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Steph Curry reached yet another historic scoring milestone on Friday as his Golden State Warriors maintained their on-court improvement since the NBA’s trade deadline earlier this month. Curry scored 20 points in the Warriors’ 132-108 win over the Sacramento Kings, in doing so becoming the 21st player in NBA

By Sophia Saifi, CNN Karachi (CNN) — Jet fighters flew over a packed stadium in southern Pakistan, streaking the sky with the green and white of the national flag and garlanding a sporting spectacle the country has been waiting to host for a generation. The two teams strutted out into the National Stadium in Karachi

By Jill Martin, Kyle Feldscher and Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — Aaron Judge with a beard? With the rollback of a decades-old New York Yankees team rule, that just might be possible. Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner announced Friday that the team has amended its facial hair policy to allow “well-groomed beards.” It’s a

CNN By Aleks Klosok and Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, try again. It’s a saying that perhaps aptly describes Charles Leclerc’s pursuit of the Formula One holy grail: a maiden world drivers’ championship title. Season by season the Ferrari driver has steadily chipped away, inching closer and

By Aleks Klosok and Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, try again. It’s a saying that perhaps aptly describes Charles Leclerc’s pursuit of the Formula One holy grail: a maiden world drivers’ championship title. Season by season the Ferrari driver has steadily chipped away, inching closer and closer

By Jonny Velasquez, CNN (CNN) — Imagine becoming a multi-millionaire at 17 years of age. Imagine the pressure, your every move being noticed by the public and tabloids. That was the case for YouTuber Jake Paul, who says that he’s made his fair share of mistakes as the world watched his transformation from Disney Channel

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Ally Sentnor scored a brilliant long-range goal as the US Women’s National Team (USWNT) got its SheBelieves Cup campaign underway with a 2-0 win against Colombia on Thursday. Sentnor’s second-half strike doubled the US’ lead after Catarina Macario finished off a fine team goal to open the scoring in

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller was hit in the head by a line drive during Los Angeles’ Spring Training game against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, an incident he later called a “scary moment.” On Miller’s final pitch of the Dodgers’ Cactus League opener, Cubs first baseman Michael

By Homero De la Fuente and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Singer Chantal Kreviazuk changed the lyrics of the Canadian national anthem during the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game between the US and Canada on Thursday, adding further fuel to a contest already layered with political tension. Kreviazuk changed the line “in all of us

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — They’re the two words that herald the coming of spring, the promise of warm sunshine and long days, the sound of bat-on-ball and the return of the boys of summer: play ball! After months of waiting and offseason maneuvering, Major League Baseball’s Spring Training gets going in earnest this

By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Canada’s men’s hockey team defeated the USA 3-2 in overtime Thursday to capture the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off Championship as the NHL put on a show in the first edition of this midseason international tournament. The overtime period opened up with end-to-end action and both teams having

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — ESPN and Major League Baseball are parting ways and will end their decades-long partnership after the 2025 season, the league announced on Thursday, a little less than a month before the start of the season. The network first aired MLB games in 1990, but the league said in a

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the rest of the NBA season with a shoulder injury, the team announced Thursday. The 21-year-old has been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis, a form of a blood clot, in his right shoulder, according to the Spurs. “The condition

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis Jr. has been suspended for 25 games after he violated the NBA’s anti-drug policy, the league announced Thursday. The 2021 champion tested positive for Tramadol, an opioid which is typically used to relieve pain. It is generally only used when alternative pain medications cannot

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — There was chaos and confusion at the end of the first stage of the Volta ao Algarve on Wednesday, as the majority of the peloton went the wrong way as they approached the finish line. The leading group had been following TV cameras mounted to motorbikes and ended up

CNN By Aleks Klosok and Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — With the new Formula One season less than a month away, Lewis Hamilton has told CNN Sport that his move to Ferrari is “the challenge that I really needed” and that “the number one goal is to win.” The seven-time drivers’ world champion sent shockwaves

By Aleks Klosok and Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — With the new Formula One season less than a month away, Lewis Hamilton has told CNN Sport that his move to Ferrari is “the challenge that I really needed” and that “the number one goal is to win.” The seven-time drivers’ world champion sent shockwaves through

By Jamie Barton and Pau Mosquera, CNN (CNN) — Former Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) chief Luis Rubiales has been found guilty of sexually assaulting Women’s World Cup winner Jennifer Hermoso by kissing her on the lips during the on-field medal ceremony following Spain’s victory in 2023. The Spanish High Court set a fine of

By Jonny Velasquez and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Merab Dvalishvili is most known for his nonstop cardio and vivid smile inside the octagon. While other fighters might say that the moments before a fight are a nerve-wracking experience, it’s a peaceful time for the Georgian-born UFC fighter. “I love fighting, and (that’s where) I

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — Kylian Mbappé had his best night so far in a Real Madrid shirt on Wednesday as his hat-trick propelled Los Blancos to a 3-1 win – 6-3 on aggregate – over Manchester City and into the Champions League round of 16. The French superstar was in devastating form, converting