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New England Patriots’ Bill Belichick focusing on team’s next opponent, not coaching future

By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick made clear Wednesday he is focusing on the team’s next opponent, and not on his coaching future. “I’m getting ready for Kansas City. That’s what I’m doing,” the six-time Super Bowl winning coach told reporters. Belichick was later asked if he wants to continue coaching and

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Patrick Mahomes regrets furious rant towards officials and Bills QB Josh Allen over costly offsides penalty

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes says he regrets his furious rant towards officials and rival QB Josh Allen after a costly offsides penalty wiped out the Kansas City Chiefs’ potential game-winning touchdown against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Mahomes had to be held back from officials after Kadarius Toney’s fourth-quarter

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Draymond Green suspended indefinitely from NBA after wild swing on Jusuf Nurkić as Warriors lose to Suns

By Sam Joseph and Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been suspended indefinitely following an on-court altercation earlier this week, the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced on Wednesday.  The 33-year-old was ejected during his team’s 119-116 defeat to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. During the third quarter while being

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‘It’s almost as if it’s not real’: How Santos, Pelé’s club, suffered relegation for the first time in its 111-year history

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — As is the case with many football fans across Brazil, supporters of Santos FC view their club as something of a second religion. One of South America’s most storied teams and the club where Brazil great Pelé played for the majority of his career, Santos suffered an almost unimaginable

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Ryan Fitzpatrick: Nine teams, seven kids all born in different cities and cult status: the life of an NFL journeyman

By Ben Morse and Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — The term ‘journeyman’ in sport can often have pejorative connotations and is often attached to an athlete unable to find a long-term home. But for former NFL quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, it is a badge of honor. Over his 17-year career, Fitzpatrick played for nine different teams.

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Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs left livid after costly offside penalty wipes out potential game-winning touchdown

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — The Buffalo Bills escaped Arrowhead Stadium with a narrow 20-17 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, but the game was not without controversy. With Buffalo clinging to a three-point lead with under a minute and a half left in the matchup, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes completed a

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After undergoing ovarian surgery, Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus says she’s ‘playing catch-up’ ahead of Paris 2024

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Australian swimmer Ariarne Titmus has spoken about her recovery from ovarian surgery and its impact on the defense of her Olympic titles at Paris 2024. The two-time Olympic champion underwent successful surgery to remove two benign tumours from her right ovary in September, after doctors discovered the issue by

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Aston Villa confirms status as unlikely Premier League title contender, defeating Arsenal and Manchester City in same week

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Aston Villa’s rise under Spanish manager Unai Emery over the past year has been steady, if unspectacular: first jumping clear of the relegation fight, then reaching the Europa Conference League. However, suddenly, this season, the team has confirmed its credentials as a genuine Premier League title contender with a

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Some Russian and Belarusian athletes can compete as neutrals at Paris 2024 if they meet eligibility requirements

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced Friday that Russian and Belarusian athletes who have qualified for Paris 2024 will be eligible to compete as neutral athletes – provided they meet eligibility requirements. The decision applies only to individual athletes and does not include teams from those countries, the IOC

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Former Jacksonville Jaguars employee accused of stealing more than $22 million has ‘serious gambling addiction,’ says lawyer

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The former employee of the Jacksonville Jaguars who has been accused of stealing more than $22 million from the NFL team to fund a lavish lifestyle suffers from a “serious gambling addiction,” according to his lawyer. According to court documents filed in US District Court this week, Amit Patel

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Susie Wolff rejects conflict of interest allegations after FIA announces investigation

By Sammy Mncwabe, CNN (CNN) — F1 Academy managing director Susie Wolff has rejected conflict of interest allegations between her and husband, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff, after the FIA announced an investigation on Tuesday. This comes after the FIA, motorsport’s governing body, issued a statement saying: “The FIA is aware of media speculation centred

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Luis Rubiales accused by FA Chair of inappropriately touching England players at World Cup final

By Sammy Mncwabe, CNN (CNN) — English Football Association (FA) chair Debbie Hewitt accused Luis Rubiales of inappropriately touching England players at the FIFA World Cup final in Australia. The claims became public on Wednesday after FIFA published its reasons for banning the disgraced former Royal Spanish Football Federation president from “all football-related activities” for

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Manchester United’s rollercoaster season continues after precious win against Chelsea

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Manchester United continued its rollercoaster season with an important 2-1 win against Chelsea on Wednesday. Scott McTominay got both goals on an morale-boosting night for the host, the Scotland international scoring either side of Cole Palmer’s brilliant finish for Chelsea. The win sends United sixth in the English Premier

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Carolina Panthers tight end diagnosed with post-traumatic amnesia, according to his father

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Carolina Panthers tight end Hayden Hurst has been diagnosed with post-traumatic amnesia, his father announced on X, formerly known as Twitter on Wednesday. Hurst’s father, Jerry, said he was diagnosed by an independent neurologist after the 30-year-old sustained a concussion during the team’s Week 10 game against the Chicago

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New York Yankees acquire superstar outfielder Juan Soto in blockbuster seven-player trade

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The New York Yankees acquired superstar outfielder Juan Soto in a blockbuster seven-player trade, the team announced on Wednesday. The 25-year-old arrives in New York alongside fellow outfielder Trent Grisham, while five players head in the opposite direction to the San Diego Padres; pitchers Michael King, Drew Thorpe, Jhony

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Harvey Lewis set a backyard ultramarathon record by running 450 miles for four and a half days – while barely sleeping

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — There came a moment, somewhere on a roadside in rural Tennessee, when Harvey Lewis felt like he could keep running forever. At this point, he had already been on the move, practically non-stop, for about four days, looping around the same roads, trails, and tracks amongst an ever-shrinking group

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Aluminum tower construction in Tahiti for Olympic surf event paused after barge damages coral

By Amy Woodyatt, Maya Szaniecki and Chris Liakos, CNN (CNN) — The International Surf Association says it welcomes the pause of an aluminum tower’s construction ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic surfing competition in Tahiti, French Polynesia, as surfers voice their concern about the environmental impact of preparations for next year’s event. Teahupo’o, Tahiti, some

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UK government signs Hillsborough Charter, acknowledges ‘multiple injustices’ suffered by soccer stadium disaster victims

By Sammy Mncwabe, CNN (CNN) — The UK government has signed the Hillsborough Charter, acknowledging “multiple injustices” and vowing that no families will suffer the same fates as the relatives of the victims from the infamous soccer ground tragedy. Ninety-seven Liverpool supporters died as a result of the April 1989 disaster at Hillsborough stadium in

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‘Extremely disappointing’: Controversial late timeout angers Suns as Lakers make NBA In-Season Tournament semifinals

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — A controversial late timeout call was the main talking point following the Los Angeles Lakers’ 106-103 victory over the Phoenix Suns in the NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinals on Tuesday. With the Lakers leading 105-103 with approximately 10 seconds remaining, the ball was inbounded to Lakers guard Austin Reaves with

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International Ice Hockey Federation mandates neck guards to be worn at all levels following Adam Johnson’s death

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has announced that neck guards will be mandatory at all levels, including the Winter Olympics and World Championships, following Adam Johnson’s death. Johnson died after sustaining a cut to the neck in a collision with another player during the second period of the Nottingham

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Cincinnati Bengals win overtime thriller against Jacksonville Jaguars; Trevor Lawrence leaves game with ankle injury

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The Cincinnati Bengals stunned the Jacksonville Jaguars in an overtime thriller, 34-31, on Monday, while Jags star quarterback Trevor Lawrence limped off with an ankle injury. The Bengals – led by backup quarterback Jake Browning after Joe Burrow suffered a season-ending wrist injury in Week 11 – conjured up

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Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord enters transfer portal after the Buckeyes miss the College Football Playoff

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Kyle McCord has entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal, announcing his decision on social media Monday. “I’m extremely thankful for my time at Ohio State,” McCord wrote. “Playing in the scarlet and gray was truly an honor.” “I’m grateful for all of the

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Tiger Woods’ comeback at the Hero World Challenge proves he’s not ready to ‘sail off into the sunset’

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Most athletes with an injury list as long and detailed as Tiger Woods would be retired from professional sport. Woods, however, is different to most athletes. The 15-time major champion’s much-anticipated return to professional golf at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas wasn’t perfect, nor was it ever

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49ers dominate Eagles in playoff rematch and Miami continues record offensive season: Everything to know about NFL Week 13

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Between reignited rivalries, shock results and sideline scuffles, Week 13 of the 2023 NFL season had it all. With crunchtime of the season fast approaching, the stakes have been ratcheted up with campaigns on the line in each game. Whether it be playoff standings, postseason qualification, job security or

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Tiger Woods ‘pleasantly surprised’ with how his body is responding on his competitive return to golf

By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — Competing in his first tournament since undergoing ankle surgery, Tiger Woods said he is “pleasantly surprised” with how he has physically recovered after each round at this week’s Hero World Challenge. The 15-time major winner posted a third round one-under 71 on Saturday in Albany, the Bahamas, moving him

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46 arrested following ‘large-scale disorder’ prior to Europa Conference League match

By Sammy Mncwabe, CNN (CNN) — Forty-six people are in custody and four police officers were injured following “disgusting and highly dangerous scenes” which took place ahead of Aston Villa’s 2-1 Europa Conference League win against Legia Warsaw on Thursday, West Midlands Police said. According to a police statement, the “large-scale disorder” outside Villa Park

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Stanley Cup champion Corey Perry ‘deeply sorry’ for his ‘inappropriate’ behavior after Chicago Blackhawks release

By Sam Joseph and David Close, CNN (CNN) — Veteran NHL forward Corey Perry apologized on Thursday for the “inappropriate behavior” which saw him waived by the Chicago Blackhawks. The Blackhawks said on Tuesday that Perry “engaged in conduct that is unacceptable” and was “in violation both of the terms of his Standard Player’s Contract

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Dak Prescott furthers MVP campaign with stellar performance in high-scoring Cowboys victory over Seahawks

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Dak Prescott continued to further his candidacy for this year’s NFL MVP award after another stellar performance in the Dallas Cowboys’ 41-35 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday. The 30-year-old quarterback threw almost a perfect game as he masterminded Dallas’ high-scoring win over Seattle, during which the Cowboys

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NFL suspends credentials of videographer who was involved in backflip celebration with Miami Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill

By Jamiel Lynch, Natalie Barr, David Close and Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The NFL suspended the credentials of a videographer who was involved with an on-field touchdown celebration by Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill – and in response, Hill said he will pay the videographer’s salary. The incident took place during the Dolphins’ October 15

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Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller turns himself in after he was accused of assaulting his pregnant girlfriend

By Andy Rose, Jill Martin, David Close and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller turned himself in Thursday after an arrest warrant was issued for him, Dallas police said. According to the arrest warrant affidavit from the Dallas Police Department, Miller has been accused of assaulting his pregnant girlfriend. Miller, 34,

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England captain Owen Farrell to miss Six Nations after taking break from international rugby, prioritizing mental health

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — England captain Owen Farrell is taking a break from international rugby “to prioritise his and his family’s mental well-being,” club side Saracens announced on Wednesday. The club said that Farrell will miss next year’s Six Nations but will continue to play for and captain Saracens. The 32-year-old led England

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Mystery still swirls around LSU forward Angel Reese’s absence as star is set to play high-profile game Thursday

By David Close, CNN (CNN) — LSU women’s basketball head coach Kim Mulkey said star player Angel Reese will return to the defending national champion’s lineup on Thursday against No. 9 Virginia Tech. Reese has been mysteriously absent from the team since the Tigers faced Kent State on November 14. Even before sitting down for

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Police in California investigating whether NBA player Josh Giddey was involved in relationship with a minor

By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Police in California are investigating whether 21-year-old Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey was involved in a relationship with a minor. “The Newport Beach Police Department is aware of information being circulated online involving an alleged relationship between professional basketball player Josh Giddey and a female minor. The Newport Beach

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There’s an urban farm in Boston growing 6,000 pounds of produce a year. It happens to be located on the roof of Fenway Park

CNN By Samantha Bresnahan, CNN Boston, Massachusetts (CNN) — Though home to the Boston Red Sox, Fenway Park is known for being green. It’s hard not to associate the two, considering the “Green Monster,” the stadium’s massive outfield wall that has towered over the field since it opened in 1912. The ballpark and its famed

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There’s an urban farm in Boston growing 6,000 pounds of produce a year. It happens to be located on the roof of Fenway Park

By Samantha Bresnahan, CNN Boston, Massachusetts (CNN) — Though home to the Boston Red Sox, Fenway Park is known for being green. It’s hard not to associate the two, considering the “Green Monster,” the stadium’s massive outfield wall that has towered over the field since it opened in 1912. The ballpark and its famed wall

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