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By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — It was a near perfect night for Liverpool in the Europa League on Thursday, with the Reds producing an exciting 5-1 win against French side Toulouse. It was also a special game for winger Mohamed Salah, with the Egyptian star coming on as a second-half substitute to score his

By George Ramsay and Patrick Sung, CNN (CNN) — FC Barcelona coach Xavi said that he hopes Saturday’s El Clásico can be played with “mutual admiration” after a board member at the club deleted a derogatory social media post about Real Madrid forward Vinícius Jr. Earlier this week, Miquel Camps, the deputy spokesperson for Barcelona’s board of directors, posted about

By Zayn Nabbi, CNN (CNN) — FIFA’s outgoing Secretary General Fatma Samoura said she was encouraged by the global support Jenni Hermoso received after Luis Rubiales’ unwanted kiss on her following Spain’s triumph in the Women’s World Cup final, saying the Spanish football federation president’s actions partly “ruined” the tournament and “derailed” the world champion’s joyous celebrations. “I didn’t

By George Ramsay and Li-Lian Ahlskog Hou, CNN (CNN) — In a quiet corner of a Tokyo stadium, a father wipes tears away from his eyes. He has just watched his 20-year-old son win a first Olympic gold in thrilling fashion, patiently chasing down and passing fierce Kenyan rival Timothy Cheruiyot on the final bend of the 1,500-meter final.

By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Dusty Baker, the World Series winning manager of the Houston Astros, announced Thursday he is retiring after 26 seasons as a manager. The 74-year-old leaves his position as one of the most successful managers in Major League Baseball (MLB) history. Baker won his first World Series in 2022, becoming

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Newcastle United and Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali has been banned for 10 months for violating betting regulations, the president of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), Gabriele Gravina, said on Thursday. “The agreement has already been reached between the Federal Prosecutor’s Office and Sandro Tonali, which occurred before the referral,

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — By pitting the world’s best players against each other every year, the WTA Finals have been a celebration of women’s tennis for over half a century. The end-of-year championship sees the eight top-ranked singles players and eight top-ranked doubles pairings battle it out to be crowned the ultimate champions

Story by Reuters (CNN) — Criminal proceedings against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over his dealings with former Swiss attorney general Michael Lauber have been closed, Swiss prosecutors said on Thursday, a decision Infantino hailed as a vindication of “the new FIFA.” Infantino was elected in 2016 to clean up world soccer body FIFA after it

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Powered by a brace from Erling Haaland, Manchester City made it three UEFA Champions League wins out of three as they defeated Swiss side BSC Young Boys 3-1 on Wednesday in Bern. The visiting side played its usual dominant style of football and rained down chances on the opposition,

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — After months of anticipation, Victor Wembanyama finally made his official NBA debut on Wednesday night in the San Antonio Spurs’ loss to the Dallas Mavericks. The 19-year-old Frenchman finished the game with 15 points, five rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block as the Spurs lost 126-119. The

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Wearing the local sports team’s jersey is the perfect way to endear yourself to a regional crowd, but K-pop girl group STAYC was involved in a bit of a wardrobe mix-up during its show in Dallas last Thursday. Per the New York Times, STAYC’s members have been wearing the

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Manchester United relied on two unlikely heroes – goalkeeper André Onana and defender Harry Maguire – in a much-needed Champions League victory against FC Copenhagen. The 1-0 result was United’s first win in the competition this season and came on a night when the club paid tribute to legendary

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — It’s the moment basketball fans – in particular San Antonio Spurs supporters – have been waiting for. On Wednesday night, French sensation Victor Wembanyama will play in his first NBA game when the Spurs welcome the Dallas Mavericks. Widely regarded as the most exciting NBA prospect since LeBron James,

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 show support for the LGBTQ+ community and inclusion within the game. On Tuesday, the league announced it would now allow players to use products like Pride Tape during practices, warm-ups

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 as the NBA champions began their campaign to secure a second successive ring. Two-time NBA MVP Jokić finished with a triple-double – 29 points, 13 rebounds and 11

By Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — Tiger Woods has made so many comebacks in his extraordinary golfing career that they have become an integral part of his legend. But after his 2021 high-speed, single-car accident in the Los Angeles suburbs, even Woods must have known that a serious comeback was unlikely. His right leg had

By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 in Game 7 of the National League Championship Series Tuesday night, advancing to the World Series for the second time in franchise history. It was a back-and-forth game early at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. The Diamondbacks struck first to take

By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave was arrested Monday in Kenner, Louisiana, and is accused of reckless operation of a motor vehicle, according to a Kenner Police Department spokesperson. Police say Olave, 23, was driving 70 miles per hour in a 35-miles-per-hour zone at 9:10 p.m. local time

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 committed a number of unnecessary roughness violations, the latest of which occurred during the Broncos’ Week 7 win over the Green Bay Packers. Jackson was ejected from Sunday’s

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has said that he would “love to come back this season” as he continues his rehab from an Achilles injury suffered in the first game of the season. Rodgers tore his Achilles just four plays into his first game for the Jets and

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has reportedly agreed to a three-year, $186 million contract extension with the franchise, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, who cites Antetokounmpo’s agent, Alex Saratsis. “MILWAUKEEEEEEEEE!! Let’s get it!!!!,” Antetokounmpo wrote on Twitter, along with the hashtags ‘Bucks in Six’ and ‘Extended,’ confirming the extension. CNN has reached out

CNN By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has reportedly agreed to a three-year, $186 million contract extension with the franchise, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, who cites Antetokounmpo’s agent, Alex Saratsis. “MILWAUKEEEEEEEEE!! Let’s get it!!!!,” Antetokounmpo wrote on Twitter, along with the hashtags ‘Bucks in Six’ and ‘Extended,’ confirming the extension. CNN has reached

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — After another thrilling offseason, the National Basketball Association (NBA) is finally back. With more blockbuster trades and the arrival of a generational talent, there is plenty to look forward to in the 2023-24 season. There’s also the addition of the new mid-season tournament and a whole host of teams

By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Tasha Butts, head coach for the Georgetown University women’s basketball team, died aged 41 on Monday after a two-year battle with breast cancer, the school’s athletic department announced Monday. “I am heartbroken for Tasha’s family, friends, players, teammates and colleagues,” Lee Reed, Georgetown’s athletic director, said in a statement. “When I

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Rookie wide receiver Jordan Addison had a game to remember as the Minnesota Vikings stunned the San Francisco 49ers 22-17 on Monday. The 21-year-old finished the game at US Bank Stadium with an impressive stat line, seven catches for 123 yards and two touchdowns, including one particularly memorable moment.

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 win the American League pennant. The Rangers advance to the World Series for the third time in franchise history and the first time since 2011. The Rangers jumped all over

By Steve Almasy, CNN (CNN) — Olympic gymnastics legend Mary Lou Retton is out of the hospital following a weekslong serious health scare, according to her daughter. The 55-year-old legend, who captured American hearts in 1984 when she was the first US gymnast to win the Olympic gymanastics all-around competition, is recovering at home, her

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 is engulfed in another damaging crisis with the history-making Jamaican players refusing to play for their country in upcoming internationals. In a statement shared on social media at the weekend

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 action that did take place didn’t disappoint. From Bill Belichick claiming a milestone victory after weeks of disappointment to both the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia

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 Houston Astros. Home runs from Adolis García, Mitch Garver and Jonah Heim helped the Rangers stave off elimination and remain in the hunt for a first World Series

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — At the United States Grand Prix, Williams driver Logan Sargeant ended a three decade-long wait for an American driver to score points in an F1 race, grabbing a 10th place finish on home soil in Austin, where the drama continued even after the checkered flag. Sargeant had initially crossed

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 team’s 1-0 win against Athletic Bilbao. Guiu was brought on as a second-half substitute and made an instant impact, put through on goal by João Félix before firing

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 seen making a ‘crying’ gesture towards the opposition’s bench. However, after the game Mourinho said he “didn’t know why” he was shown a red card. “I only made a gesture to

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Emotions ran high in England over the weekend after it was announced that Bobby Charlton, widely regarded as the country’s greatest soccer player, had died on Saturday at the age of 86. Tributes were paid throughout the soccer world, with David Beckham and Prince William among those paying their

By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — Figure skating phenomenon Ilia Malinin defended his title at Skate America on Saturday with a personal-best score of 310.47 points in the season-opening Grand Prix. The 18-year-old, who last year became the first person to complete a quadruple axel in competition, retained the crown he first won as a

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 1-0 defeat on the road to Charlotte FC at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday. Miami had already failed to make the playoffs but victory for Charlotte, courtesy of

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 Arizona Diamondbacks on a night that Kyle Schwarber made postseason history. The win puts the Phillies 3-2 ahead in the best-of-seven National League Championship Series (NLCS). The Phillies have

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 Saints. The action continues through the weekend with a slate of great matchups across the league with the in-form Miami Dolphins facing the Philadelphia Eagles in the pick of

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Bobby Charlton, the Manchester United great who played a starring role in England’s 1966 World Cup victory, has died at the age of 86, the Premier League club said on Saturday. Charlton is widely considered as one of the greatest soccer players of all time. “The club’s heartfelt sympathies

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 simultaneously hold the 50m, 100m and 200m backstroke world records. McKeown finished with a time of 26.86 seconds in the Duna Arena at the World Cup event in Budapest, Hungary, 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 intentionally hit Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis García with a pitch. “In assessing the matter, Major League Baseball took into account the dangerous nature of the pitch and its potential impact on

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Alexander Volkanovski says he lost 26.5lbs in 11 days ahead of his highly-anticipated UFC lightweight title rematch against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. The pair will face off in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Saturday, October 21; the second time they have done so after Makhachev beat Volkanovski

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Christine Sinclair, one of the most decorated soccer players of all time, has announced her retirement from the international game, effective at the end of the year. In a heartfelt letter addressed to her 16-year-old self, which was published in Canadian newspaper The Globe and Mail, Sinclair wrote: “I’m writing to

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — The Arizona Diamondbacks secured a vital Game 3 win against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday to stop from falling to a 0-3 hole in the National League Championship Series (NLCS). During a tense game, in which the Diamondbacks were on the verge of yet another defeat, Ketel Marte came

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 grown men cry in all my life” after his side claimed its first-ever World Cup qualifying round win. Pakistan beat Cambodia 1-0 at Islamabad’s Jinnah Sports Stadium thanks to a 67th-minute

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Quarterback Trevor Lawrence led the Jacksonville Jaguars to a thrilling 31-24 win over the New Orleans Saints on Thursday. Led by two touchdowns from Travis Etienne, the Jaguars took a commanding 24-9 lead before scores from Taysom Hill and Michael Thomas helped level the scores. However, Lawrence wasn’t done yet

CNN By Michael Johnston and Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — It wasn’t always plain sailing for Paris FC and Nigerian goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, throughout her now-flourishing career. Growing up in a family of boys and men – who had all tried their hand at going professional – Nnadozie’s ambition to follow suit wasn’t greeted with

By Michael Johnston and Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — It wasn’t always plain sailing for Paris FC and Nigerian goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, throughout her now-flourishing career. Growing up in a family of boys and men – who had all tried their hand at going professional – Nnadozie’s ambition to follow suit wasn’t greeted with unyielding

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 called “I Am More Than” will be available on April 2, 2024, according to HarperCollins Publishers. The book sees the four-time NBA champion and illustrator Niña Mata combine again following

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 the closest you will get. Kicking off a world tour in Miami in April 2024, the “immersive adventure” will offer fans a brand-new perspective on the Argentine’s legendary career. Launched

By Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — Retired Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast Mary Lou Retton experienced a “scary setback” in her fight against a rare form of pneumonia this week, after showing remarkable progress towards recovery just days ago, her daughter said Wednesday night. Retton is still in the intensive care unit and is “really exhausted”

By Joseph Ataman and Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — France’s Interior Minister has ordered a reinforcement of security at this weekend’s Rugby World Cup semifinals following a raising of the terror threat level in France. In the “rugby villages,” pat-downs and bag checks will be instated, as well as additional checks and security sweeps in

By Thomas Schlachter and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) has suspended all its soccer matches amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militant group, Hamas. The FAF announced on Wednesday the suspensions were a way of showing “solidarity” with Palestinians. “Expressing its solidarity with the resistant brotherly Palestinian

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Brazilian soccer superstar Neymar is set to have surgery after tearing both his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus in his left knee, his club Al-Hilal have confirmed. The 31-year-old suffered the injury during Brazil’s 2-0 defeat against Uruguay on Tuesday. After battling with Uruguay’s Nicolás de la Cruz

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Liverpool and Egypt star Mo Salah has called for humanitarian aid to be allowed into Gaza “immediately” and called on world leaders to help put an end to the fighting. The Hamas-controlled Health Ministry in Gaza said that at least 3,478 people have been killed and more than 1,250

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 second consecutive title on Wednesday. With the win, the Aces became the first team to repeat as champions since the Los Angeles Sparks did so in 2001-2002.

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 finds himself mired in political controversy amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Speaking to French outlet CNews on Monday, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin accused Benzema of having connections to the Muslim

By Matias Grez and Patrick Sung, CNN (CNN) — FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta is officially being investigated as a “suspect” in an ongoing alleged improper payment scandal, according to court documents obtained by CNN – the latest twist in a scandal overshadowing the club and Spanish soccer. The investigation relates to alleged improper payments

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Jennifer Hermoso has been called up by the Spanish national team for the first time following the fallout around the unwanted kiss she received from the former president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), Luis Rubiales. The incident took place on August 20 following Spain’s 1-0 victory against

By Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN (CNN) — Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is a devoted baseball fan. And this week, he weighed in with a World Series prediction. “I support Houston as a repeat champion of the World Series,” he wrote in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. “There are many Texans

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Drivers, equip your drivers – Netflix’s debut live sporting event is pitting the stars of the grid against the stars of the greens. Teeing off on November 14, “The Netflix Cup” will see four Formula One drivers and four PGA Tour players compete in a golf tournament streamed live

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 qualifying hanging by a thread. Gianluca Scamacca had given the Azzurri the lead early in the first half, but a brace from Harry Kane and a goal

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — After excelling on the football sideline, Colorado’s Deion Sanders is now offering life coaching too. The Buffaloes’ head coach is the author of “Elevate and Dominate: 21 Ways to Win On and Off the Field,” a motivational book that draws on his own life experiences. It is set to

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — The Philadelphia Phillies are just two wins away from reaching the World Series for the second straight year after a blowout 10-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series. Kyle Schwarber crushed two homes runs – the first time in his career

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — For golfers, staying out of the water could be the difference between winning and losing. At one course in Australia, it was the difference between life and death. Because Carbrook in Queensland boasted a membership unlike any other golf club on the planet: six resident bull sharks. From their

By AJ Willingham, CNN (CNN) — Flag football, long a tradition in schoolyards and sandlots, is hitting the big time at every level of play. California just began its first season of flag football as a girl’s high school sport, and the NFL fully embraced it at this year’s Pro Bowl. On Monday, the International

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Buffalo Bills running back Damien Harris is resting at home and “seems to be in good spirits” after being released from hospital, Bills head coach Sean McDermott said on Monday. The 26-year-old was transported off the field in an ambulance after sustaining a neck injury in the second quarter

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 Football. The Cowboys bounced back from the Week 5 humbling they suffered against the San Francisco 49ers, as they escaped LA with a 20-17 victory. The game was somewhat

By Zayn Nabbi, CNN (CNN) — Manchester United and England great Rio Ferdinand said soccer’s leadership structures need to “quickly” address issues around diversity and representation as “decisions are being made by people that don’t have a complete understanding or empathy with the people that are actually on the football pitch.” Speaking to CNN ahead

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 over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series. The Phillies right fielder celebrated his homer and 31st birthday by holding up three fingers on

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 with the franchise. Marlins chairman and principal owner Bruce Sherman said in a statement that, while the club exercised its team option for her to return for the 2024 season,

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 Games in Los Angeles. On Monday in Mumbai at the 141st International Olympic Committee (IOC) session, it was announced that flag football, baseball/softball, cricket, lacrosse and squash would

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 women’s basketball team take on the DePaul Blue Demons in an exhibition game. The fixture – the first women’s basketball game to be played outdoors in a football stadium – set

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 two teams were the only ones ever to go undefeated during the regular season. The ’72 Dolphins finished with the NFL’s first and only perfect season, winning Super Bowl

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 treating himself to some chocolate. One of the game’s brightest rising stars, the 21-year-old South Korean phenom came out on top in a nail-biting final round duel with Adam

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — The pantheon of great sporting upsets gained another monument on Sunday as Afghanistan roundly defeated England by 69 runs at the ICC Cricket World Cup in Delhi, India. It was an upset of immense proportions – Afghanistan had only ever won one World Cup match in its entire history

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London (CNN) — The National Football League (NFL) waved goodbye to London for another year as the Baltimore Ravens beat the Tennessee Titans 24-16 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. While officially listed as a home game for the Titans, London sounded like a home away from home for

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Mary Lou Retton is making “remarkable” progress, according to her daughter McKenna Kelley’s Instagram on Saturday, after a “very rare form of pneumonia” had left the retired Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast “fighting for her life.” “Prayers have been felt and are being answered,” read the Instagram post. Retton remained in

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 (and, yes, apparent good luck charm Taylor Swift was in attendance). The action continues through the weekend with a slate of great matchups across the league. Here’s what to

By Issy Ronald and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — YouTube and WWE star Logan Paul defeated MMA fighter Dillon Danis by disqualification in Saturday’s influencer boxing event at the AO Arena in Manchester, England. But the occasion descended into chaos afterwards as security piled into the ring to separate the two fighters while Paul himself

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 competing in an IRONMAN event seemed an unattainable dream. The Frenchman, who now lives in the US, was recovering from leukemia and underwent invasive treatment, including a bone

By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — With a huge 29-0 halftime lead, Colorado Buffaloes seemed on course for a straightforward victory on Friday against Stanford Cardinal. But an incredible comeback – a record-breaking one, in fact – saw Stanford claim an astonishing 46-43 double overtime win. For Deion Sanders’ team, it was the largest blown

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Fans packed inside the enormous Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India to watch India take on Pakistan in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup on Saturday. And in front of a sea of blue India shirts, punctuated by flashes of green, orange and white as people waved India flags,

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 card – headlined by KSI vs. Tommy Fury and Logan Paul vs. Dillon Danis – has been anything but low-key. The first bout will see two boxers with aspirations

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges turned himself in to police on Friday, authorities said. An arrest warrant had been issued in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, for the NBA player following a protection order violation stemming from a domestic violence case last year. The 25-year-old Bridges, accompanied by his attorney,

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Eduard Bello’s audacious bicycle kick earned Venezuela a shock draw against Brazil in World Cup qualifying, ending the Seleção’s remarkable home winning streak. Brazil hadn’t failed to win a home World Cup qualifier since drawing 2-2 against Uruguay in March 2016, but Bello’s stunning strike with just five minutes

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 defeated the Denver Broncos 19-8 at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday night. Swift was watching the Chiefs in person for the third time this season and has yet to see them

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — The Philadelphia Phillies reached the National League Championship Series for the second year in a row on Thursday after beating the Atlanta Braves 3-1 in their National League Division Series. Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos made MLB history by becoming the first man to hit two home runs in back-to-back

By Sammy Mncwabe and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — The Football Association (FA) has announced plans to honor victims of the Israel and Palestinian conflict during England’s international friendly against Australia at Wembley Stadium on Friday. England and Australia players will wear black armbands and observe a moment of silence before kick-off at 2:45 p.m. ET.

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — The US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) is set to split with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) following a dispute involving Conor McGregor. McGregor suffered a broken leg in his last fight – a defeat against long-time rival Dustin Poirior in July 2021 – and is now looking to make a

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The Arizona Diamondbacks completed its stunning postseason sweep over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday, thanks to a 4-2 victory at Chase Field. Arizona rounded out the 3-0 victory of the 100-win Dodgers in record-breaking fashion, scoring all four of its runs in the third inning of Game 3.

By Jacob Lev and Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James called the Hamas attacks on Israel “tragic and unacceptable” in a joint statement posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, with his business partner Maverick Carter on Wednesday. “The devastation in Israel is tragic and unacceptable. The murder and violence against innocent

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Involving internet stars Olajide “KSI” Olatunji, Logan Paul, Tommy Fury and Dillon Danis, it’s an event that’s widely viewed as the most highly-anticipated bill ever involving non-traditional boxing stars. Each member of the quartet boasts a huge social media following and has used their personalities and profiles to market the event – dubbed “The Prime Card” – after both

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Tennis great Rafael Nadal will play at next year’s Australian Open, according to tournament director Craig Tiley. The 22-time grand slam champion has been absent from the sport after suffering a defeat to Mackenzie McDonald in January at the 2023 edition of the tournament. During the match, the Spaniard

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 Tom Brady owns a minority stake in. Rooney left his position at Major League Soccer (MLS) side D.C. United by mutual consent on Sunday, but has jumped straight back

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Connor Bedard lived up to the lofty expectations surrounding his National Hockey League (NHL) debut on Tuesday, helping the Chicago Blackhawks to a 4-2 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 18-year-old has been touted as a generational talent and coped well with the pressure as he dazzled inside the

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 excruciatingly cost him his dreams of a spot on the PGA Tour. The American golfer had finished his closing round at the season-ending Korn Ferry Tour Championship in Newburgh,

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Pitcher Dean Kremer started the Baltimore Orioles’ postseason baseball game against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday with his family in Israel on his mind. Kremer is a dual Israeli-American citizen, and has family members who currently live in Israel. The country declared war on the Palestinian militant group Hamas

By David Close, CNN (CNN) — Retired Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast Mary Lou Retton is “fighting for her life,” according to her daughter McKenna Kelley’s Instagram. In her post, Kelley asked for prayers and donations to offset her mother’s medical bills. In an entry labeled “MaryLouRettonsFight” on the fundraising site Spotfund, Kelley said Retton has

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Brendan Malone, a former NBA head coach and longtime assistant coach, died Tuesday at 81, per NBA.com. Malone coached in the NBA over nearly 30 years, most recently as an assistant with the Detroit Pistons in 2016. The former Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers head coach is also the