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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By Ben Morse and David Close, CNN (CNN) — NBA superstar LeBron James is set to release another children’s book next year. The picture book…

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — If you’ve ever wanted to briefly step into Lionel Messi’s boots for a day, ‘The Messi Experience’ might be…

By Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — Retired Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast Mary Lou Retton experienced a “scary setback” in her fight…

By Joseph Ataman and Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — France’s Interior Minister has ordered a reinforcement of security at this weekend’s Rugby…

By Thomas Schlachter and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) has suspended all its soccer matches amidst the ongoing…

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Brazilian soccer superstar Neymar is set to have surgery after tearing both his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and…

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Liverpool and Egypt star Mo Salah has called for humanitarian aid to be allowed into Gaza “immediately” and…

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The Las Vegas Aces defeated the New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4 of the 2023 WNBA Finals to win the franchise’s…

By Ben Morse and Claudia Colliva, CNN (CNN) — He’s one of French soccer’s most famous stars, but 2022 Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema…

By Matias Grez and Patrick Sung, CNN (CNN) — FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta is officially being investigated as a “suspect” in an…

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Jennifer Hermoso has been called up by the Spanish national team for the first time following the fallout…

By Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN (CNN) — Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is a devoted baseball fan. And this week, he weighed in…

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Drivers, equip your drivers – Netflix’s debut live sporting event is pitting the stars of the grid against the…

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — England came back to beat Italy on Tuesday to book its spot at Euro 2024 and leave the reigning champion’s hopes of…

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — After excelling on the football sideline, Colorado’s Deion Sanders is now offering life coaching too. The…

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — The Philadelphia Phillies are just two wins away from reaching the World Series for the second straight year after…

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — For golfers, staying out of the water could be the difference between winning and losing. At one course in…

By AJ Willingham, CNN (CNN) — Flag football, long a tradition in schoolyards and sandlots, is hitting the big time at every level of play.…

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Buffalo Bills running back Damien Harris is resting at home and “seems to be in good spirits” after being…

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — The Dallas Cowboys earned a narrow away win against the Los Angeles Chargers in a hectic edition of Monday Night…

By Zayn Nabbi, CNN (CNN) — Manchester United and England great Rio Ferdinand said soccer’s leadership structures need to “quickly”…

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Bryce Harper gave himself the perfect birthday present as he hit a home run in the Philadelphia Phillies’ 5-3 win…

By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — The Miami Marlins announced Monday that Kim Ng will not return as the team’s general manager after three seasons…

By Ben Morse and Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Flag football is officially one of five new sports added to the Olympic program for the 2028 Summer…

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — A 21-year attendance record was broken on Sunday when 55,646 people packed into Kinnick Stadium to watch Iowa…

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The 1972 Miami Dolphins and 2007 New England Patriots are safe for another year. Since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger, those…

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — After a dramatic title defense in Las Vegas, Tom Kim celebrated by heading straight back to his hotel room and…

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — The pantheon of great sporting upsets gained another monument on Sunday as Afghanistan roundly defeated England by…

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London (CNN) — The National Football League (NFL) waved goodbye to London for another year…

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Mary Lou Retton is making “remarkable” progress, according to her daughter McKenna Kelley’s Instagram on…

By Hannah Brewitt, CNN (CNN) — Week 6 of the NFL season kicked off on Thursday with the Kansas City Chiefs’ victory over the Denver Broncos…

By Issy Ronald and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — YouTube and WWE star Logan Paul defeated MMA fighter Dillon Danis by disqualification in Saturday’s…

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — As Cyril Del Pistoia sat on the edge of his hospital bed, struggling to move his legs, the likelihood of ever…

By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — With a huge 29-0 halftime lead, Colorado Buffaloes seemed on course for a straightforward victory on Friday against…

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Fans packed inside the enormous Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India to watch India take on Pakistan in the…

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Barbs have been exchanged. Cake has been thrown. A lawsuit has even been filed. The build up to Saturday’s fight…

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges turned himself in to police on Friday, authorities said. An arrest warrant…

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Eduard Bello’s audacious bicycle kick earned Venezuela a shock draw against Brazil in World Cup qualifying,…

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Grammy award-winning artist Taylor Swift continues to be a good luck charm for the Kansas City Chiefs, as they…

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — The Philadelphia Phillies reached the National League Championship Series for the second year in a row on Thursday…

By Sammy Mncwabe and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — The Football Association (FA) has announced plans to honor victims of the Israel and…

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — The US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) is set to split with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) following a…

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The Arizona Diamondbacks completed its stunning postseason sweep over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday, thanks to…

By Jacob Lev and Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James called the Hamas attacks on Israel “tragic and unacceptable”…

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Involving internet stars Olajide “KSI” Olatunji, Logan Paul, Tommy Fury and Dillon Danis, it’s an event…

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Tennis great Rafael Nadal will play at next year’s Australian Open, according to tournament director Craig Tiley.…

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Soccer legend Wayne Rooney has been announced as the new manager of Birmingham City, the English club that NFL icon…

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Connor Bedard lived up to the lofty expectations surrounding his National Hockey League (NHL) debut on Tuesday,…

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Blink and you would have missed it, but Shad Tuten’s fateful decision to move his ball mere inches on Sunday…

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Pitcher Dean Kremer started the Baltimore Orioles’ postseason baseball game against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday…

By David Close, CNN (CNN) — Retired Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast Mary Lou Retton is “fighting for her life,” according to her…

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Brendan Malone, a former NBA head coach and longtime assistant coach, died Tuesday at 81, per NBA.com. Malone…

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Formula One’s governing body, the FIA, has said it will take action to protect drivers’ safety after some of the…

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — The UK and the Republic of Ireland have been confirmed as co-hosts of Euro 2028, with the European Championships…

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The Las Vegas Raiders used their dominant defense to propel themselves to a narrow 17-13 victory over the Green Bay…

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — For a while there had been whispers in Barcelona that a new superstar was emerging from its prestigious youth ranks.…

By Samantha Bresnahan, CNN Boston, Massachusetts (CNN) — Though home to the Boston Red Sox, Fenway Park is known for being green. It’s hard…

By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — The Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic organizing committee (LA28) has proposed five new sports for inclusion…

CNN By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Formula One is no stranger to engineering excellence. It is the pinnacle of motorsport, a place where…

CNN By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Formula One is no stranger to engineering excellence. It is the pinnacle of motorsport, a place where…

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — There are some weeks in the NFL when it’s hard to pick out the main storylines, but then there are others where…

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Gymnastics, in many ways, is a mirage-like display of power and athleticism coupled with elegance and beauty, a…

By Homero De la Fuente and Tara Subramaniam, CNN (CNN) — The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has postponed all matches scheduled…

By Aimee Lewis, CNN Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London (CNN) — On an unseasonably warm autumnal morning in East London, Mary Beth Schumen and…

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — A late deflected goal from Gabriel Martinelli gave Arsenal a potentially huge victory in the Premier League title…