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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 sport’s stars reported of vomiting and being close to collapse during Sunday’s Qatar Grand Prix. Temperatures in the cockpit neared 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) at the Lusail

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 tournament in 2032 being held in both Italy and Turkey, UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin said on Tuesday. The bid from the UK and the island of Ireland stood unopposed after Turkey

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 Packers on Monday night and end their three-game losing streak. The Raiders intercepted Packers quarterback Jordan Love three times – linebacker Robert Spillane with two and Amik Robertson with

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. Now, after a record-breaking year, almost everyone in world soccer is aware of Lamine Yamal. The electric attacker may only be 16, but he’s making a huge impression on

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

By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — The Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic organizing committee (LA28) has proposed five new sports for inclusion in the 2028 Games: flag football, baseball/softball, cricket, lacrosse and squash. LA28 said that its proposal will be reviewed and put forward by the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Executive Board for ratification

CNN By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Formula One is no stranger to engineering excellence. It is the pinnacle of motorsport, a place where otherworldly machinery is pushed to its very limit. We should no longer be surprised by what humanity and technology working in tandem can achieve. However, Red Bull Racing’s 2023 competitor, the

CNN By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Formula One is no stranger to engineering excellence. It is the pinnacle of motorsport, a place where otherworldly machinery is pushed to its very limit. We should no longer be surprised by what humanity and technology working in tandem can achieve. However, Red Bull Racing’s 2023 competitor, the

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 every game seems to have some big takeaway from it. Week 5 was one of those weeks where all of Sunday’s game had intrigue, talking points or

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Gymnastics, in many ways, is a mirage-like display of power and athleticism coupled with elegance and beauty, a perfect exterior of twisting shapes concealing the extraordinary efforts beneath. It was an image of the sport’s most successful athletes too until Simone Biles began to remodel it two years ago

By Homero De la Fuente and Tara Subramaniam, CNN (CNN) — The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has postponed all matches scheduled in Israel over the next couple of weeks due to the ongoing conflict in the country, the European soccer governing body announced on Sunday. “In light of the current security situation in

By Aimee Lewis, CNN Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London (CNN) — On an unseasonably warm autumnal morning in East London, Mary Beth Schumen and her husband have made an early start to their Sunday. Wearing the blue jerseys of their beloved Buffalo Bills, the Indiana couple are easy to spot in Leytonstone, a quiet corner of

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — A late deflected goal from Gabriel Martinelli gave Arsenal a potentially huge victory in the Premier League title race, beating Manchester City 1-0 on Sunday. The Brazilian winger, who had come on as a substitute at halftime, saw his effort from the edge of the box take a touch

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum broke the men’s marathon world record in Chicago on Sunday, becoming the first person to record a time faster than 2:01:00, crossing the line in 2:00:35. Running just the third competitive marathon of his career, the 23-year-old shaved 34 seconds off the previous world record which

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Simone Biles won her fourth gold medal of the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships on Sunday, finishing first in the floor exercise, as she completes her first international competition since her two-year break from gymnastics. Despite being penalized for stepping out of the floor area in her routine, the high

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Lionel Messi suffered his first defeat for Inter Miami on Saturday, succumbing to a 1-0 loss against FC Cincinnati which ended the club’s hopes of reaching the playoffs. Messi had missed Miami’s last four games due to injury and the club faltered in his absence, losing two and drawing

By Hannah Brewitt, CNN (CNN) — Throughout the years, the NFL has produced many iconic duos – Peyton Manning and Marvin Harrison, Joe Montana and Jerry Rice, and Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski all come to mind. This season, however, the only duo anyone can talk about is Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. For two

By Amanda Davies and Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — When it comes to Formula One, the sky is the limit for Max Verstappen. The Dutchman became a three-time world champion on Saturday, clinching the title after finishing second in the sprint race in Doha at the Qatar Grand Prix following his teammate Sergio Pérez’s race-ending

By Issy Ronald and Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — Max Verstappen was crowned Formula One world champion for the third time, securing the title in the sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix on Saturday. There are few outcomes in sport that seem inevitable. Human and, in F1, engineering error can strike at any moment,

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Megan Rapinoe was celebrated at her last regular season home game for her club OL Reign on Friday as she edges closer towards retirement and, fittingly, a record NWSL crowd of 34,130 was there to witness the moment. “It just feels like home. It was always the safest place,”

By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — A day after winning a sixth all-around title to become the most decorated gymnast in history, Simone Biles added to her extraordinary medal collection with a silver in the vault at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships on Saturday. The 26-year-old fell upon trying to land her first vault, the

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Coco Gauff was defeated by world No. 2 Iga Świątek in the semifinals of the China Open on Saturday, ending her 16-match win streak. World No. 3 Gauff has enjoyed the best spell of her career this summer, becoming a grand slam champion for the first time at the

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Cycling has become more than a habit for “Granny Mave,” as Mavis Paterson is known. It has become essential for her very being, her very reason for living after all three of her adult children passed away within four years of each other – Sandy in 2012, Katie in

CNN By Ben Morse and Chris Wallace, CNN (CNN) — “Do you believe in miracles? Yes!” It was one of sport’s greatest ever upsets, so it was fitting it was accompanied by one of broadcasting’s most memorable lines. The victory of a ragtag team of college players from the US over the Soviet Union –

By Ben Morse and Chris Wallace, CNN (CNN) — “Do you believe in miracles? Yes!” It was one of sport’s greatest ever upsets, so it was fitting it was accompanied by one of broadcasting’s most memorable lines. The victory of a ragtag team of college players from the US over the Soviet Union – then

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — After an incredible 347 days without a win in the National Football League (NFL), the Chicago Bears finally ended their drought with a 40-20 victory against the Washington Commanders on Thursday Night Football. The Bears had lost a staggering franchise record 14 games in a row during their almost

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — North Carolina (UNC) wide receiver Devontez “Tez” Walker is now eligible to play following “new information” the school “failed to provide” previously, the NCAA announced on Thursday. “It is unfortunate that UNC failed to provide this important information previously,” NCAA president Charlie Baker and Georgia president Jere Morehead, the

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Formula One is no stranger to engineering excellence. It is the pinnacle of motorsport, a place where otherworldly machinery is pushed to its very limit. We should no longer be surprised by what humanity and technology working in tandem can achieve. However, Red Bull Racing’s 2023 competitor, the RB19,

By David Close, CNN (CNN) — The WNBA announced a new expansion franchise in the Bay Area on Thursday. The yet-to-be-named team will be headquartered in Oakland, California, and play games at Chase Center in San Francisco starting in 2025. The Bay Area franchise will be owned and operated by the NBA’s Golden State Warriors

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — A world-class golf course, a racquet center, a private yacht club, and much more – all yours to enjoy, so long as you have a spare million dollars lying around. The Shell Bay Club in Hallandale Beach, South Florida, opened on Tuesday — a private leisure and residential development

By Jacob Lev and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Philadelphia 76ers star and reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid announced that he has committed to playing for USA Basketball at next year’s Paris Olympics. Embiid, who was born in Cameroon and holds American and French citizenship, previously told reporters that it would be a “tough choice”

CNN By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) — The US government wants 52 million airbags recalled over concerns that they could potentially explode in a crash. However, the companies that put them in cars argue a broad recall would be “simply unprecedented” considering just seven “isolated incidents” have occurred. Here’s what else you need to know

By Andrew McNicol, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — When hip-hop-obsessed American soldiers showed their Korean counterparts how to land headspins and windmills at US military bases in the 1980s, they probably didn’t anticipate breakdancing’s eventual explosion in the country. Upon reaching Korea’s shores, it was Korean-American hip-hop promoter John Jay Chon who, having handed out

By Jacob Lev and Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — Dick Butkus, the hard-hitting Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker who starred for his hometown Chicago Bears before his outgoing personality earned him popularity in television and film acting, has died at the age of 80, the team announced Thursday. Butkus died “peacefully in his

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Simone Biles says winning her 20th world championship gold medal feels “just as good as the first one” as the American continues to impress on her comeback to the sport. On Wednesday, Biles played a key role in a historic victory for the US in the women’s team final

CNN By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Simone Biles says winning her 20th world championship gold medal feels “just as good as the first one” as the American continues to impress on her comeback to the sport. On Wednesday, Biles played a key role in a historic victory for the US in the women’s team

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Former England cricket captain Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff has spoken publicly for the first time since being hospitalized after an accident during filming of the popular motoring show “Top Gear.” In a video shared by the England Cricket team on social media Wednesday, Flintoff was seen awarding an England cap

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Inter Miami suffered a chastening Major League Soccer defeat by Chicago Fire on Wednesday – losing 4-1 – with talisman Lionel Messi missing through injury yet again. The loss is a major dent to Miami’s playoff aspirations, with the team now needing to win all three of its remaining

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Australian tennis player Marc Polmans has said that he apologized to a chair umpire after hitting a ball in his face during a qualifying match at the Shanghai Masters. Polmans was leading Italy’s Stefano Napolitano 7-6 6-6 and had a match point in the tie break when he accidentally

By David Close and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — As fans’ interest in the apparent romance between Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and superstar musician Taylor Swift shows few signs of abating, Kelce and his brother Jason agree that the NFL is “overdoing it a little bit” on social media. Kelce and Swift

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Lexi Thompson will make history when she tees off at the Shriners Children’s Open next week, becoming just the seventh woman ever to compete in a PGA Tour event. An 11-time winner on the LPGA Tour, the American received an unrestricted sponsor exemption to make the 132-player field competing

By Jacob Lev and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — The Minnesota Twins won their first playoff series in 21 years, sweeping the Toronto Blue Jays to advance to a first American League Division Series since 2002. The Twins won 2-0 at a sellout Target Field on Wednesday behind Sonny Gray’s gem start; he went five

By Jonathan Hawkins, CNN (CNN) — Six-time MotoGP champion Marc Márquez will end his 11-year association with Honda, the factory team announced Wednesday, finally ending weeks of speculation around the rider’s future. “Honda Racing Corporation and Marc Márquez have mutually elected to terminate their four-year contract prematurely at the end of the 2023 MotoGP World

By Mengchen Zhang and Andrew McNicol, CNN Beijing (CNN) — A decade ago, Zhang Weili was handing out flyers to rushing commuters in front of her local subway station. Now she’s considered one of the best women’s mixed-martial arts (MMA) fighters in history. Zhang, born in China’s northern Hebei province, is her country’s first and

By Steve Almasy and Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Louisiana State University Tigers football player Greg Brooks Jr. has been diagnosed with a rare type of cancerous brain tumor, his family, the athletics department and a Baton Rouge hospital announced Wednesday. According to Dr. Catherine O’Neal, the chief medical officer at Our Lady of the

By John Sinnott, CNN (CNN) — Paris Saint-Germain and Kylian Mbappé suffered a chastening defeat in the Champions League group stages, losing 4-1 at the hands of Newcastle United on Wednesday. Newcastle were 2-0 up at half-time courtesy of goals from Miguel Almirón and Dan Burn. Newcastle extended its lead early in the second half

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has called for his side’s recent match against Tottenham to be replayed after the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) made an error which led to a goal being disallowed. With Liverpool reduced to 10 men and the score at 0-0 in the first half of Saturday’s

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The 2030 men’s World Cup will be hosted by six countries in three different continents to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the first edition of the tournament, soccer’s world governing body FIFA announced on Wednesday. Spain, Portugal and Morocco will co-host the tournament, while Uruguay, Paraguay and Argentina will

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Simone Biles won her 20th world championships gold medal as the 26-year-old continued her impressive return from a two-year hiatus away from gymnastics, playing a key role in a historic victory for the US in the women’s team final on Wednesday. Biles’ impressive floor routine ensured the US won

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Real Madrid continued its winning start in the Champions League by coming from behind to defeat Napoli 3-2 on Tuesday. Midfielder Jude Bellingham scored his eighth goal in nine appearances for Los Blancos after Vinícius Jr. had canceled out Leo Østigård’s opener for the home side. Piotr Zieliński’s penalty made

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Boos echoed around Old Trafford once again as Erik ten Hag led Manchester United to yet another home defeat, this time losing 3-2 to Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League. At this stage, boos are becoming more common than cheers at the Theatre of Dreams with the team now

By Martynas Ruseckas, CNN (CNN) — An inspiration for Walt Disney’s imagination for the Sleeping Beauty castle, Germany’s Neuschwanstein Castle is a go-to tourist destination for around 1.4 million people per year. But for professional skydiver Max Manow, it’s a landmark that has been ever-present in his life since childhood and a sight he remembers

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Jannik Sinner upset No. 1 seed Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to reach the final of the China Open, where he will face world No. 3 Daniil Medvedev on Wednesday. Sinner beat the two-time grand slam champion 7-6 6-1 in a statement victory, telling the ATP his performance was

By Laura Studley, CNN (CNN) — Four horses have died at Golden Gate Fields in the San Francisco Bay Area in the past two weeks, California Horse Racing Board spokesperson Mike Marten told CNN on Tuesday. Two of the horses, a 5- and 6-year-old, were euthanized on October 1 and September 25 after they suffered

By Mostafa Salem, CNN Abu Dhabi, UAE (CNN) — A Saudi soccer team made a last-minute withdrawal from an Asian Champions League match in Iran due to controversy over a divisive Iranian general who was assassinated by the United States in 2020. The Saudi team, Al-Ittihad, which was due to play Sepahan FC at Naghsh-e

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Not long after his 16th birthday, emerging Barcelona star Lamine Yamal is already proving his worth – to the tune of one billion euros (around $1.05 billion). Barça set the astronomical buyout clause for Yamal as the teenage forward signed a new contract on Monday, keeping him at the

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Whether or not Miami Heat’s golden child Jimmy Butler’s new “emo” look is just a phase, the NBA star carried it off with some aplomb, drawing plenty of laughs from his teammates. One year on from his memorable fake dreadlocks look, the 34-year-old outdid himself by turning up at

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Winning a gold medal is a big deal. As a result, athletes want to be able to celebrate and soak in their moment at the top of their sport. However, for South Korean skater Jung Cheol-won, the decision to celebrate a fraction of a second too early cost him

By Homero De la Fuente and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — The Seattle Seahawks cruised past the New York Giants with a blowout 24-3 victory at MetLife Stadium on Monday. The Seahawks built the win off the back of a strong defense, ending the game with a franchise record-equaling 11 sacks – including 10 sacks

CNN By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Lower Trestles, the famed surfing spot in Southern California, is fast becoming a happy hunting ground in the career of American Caroline Marks. It was there that Marks made her debut on the World Surf League’s Championship Tour in 2015 as a 13-year-old, becoming the youngest person ever

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Lower Trestles, the famed surfing spot in Southern California, is fast becoming a happy hunting ground in the career of American Caroline Marks. It was there that Marks made her debut on the World Surf League’s Championship Tour in 2015 as a 13-year-old, becoming the youngest person ever to

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — LeBron James says his son, Bronny James, is “doing extremely well” after undergoing “successful surgery” following his cardiac arrest in July – and is even aiming “to get back on the floor this season” for the University of Southern California (USC). The 18-year-old suffered the cardiac arrest during a

By Kathleen Magramo, CNN (CNN) — The Australian Open will add an extra day to its schedule next year in a bid to reduce pressure on players and fans following a series of punishing matches in recent years that ended well into the early hours. The new 15-day schedule for January’s season-opening grand slam in

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Coco Gauff kicked off her career as a grand slam champion with a straight-sets victory against Ekaterina Alexandrova at the China Open. Playing her first match since winning the US Open last month, Gauff overcame Russia’s Alexandrova 7-5 6-3 in Beijing on Monday, though she later admitted that she

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Rory McIlroy has said that two heated rows with American caddies left him wanting to “make it hurt” for Team USA, as Europe channeled rage into results to regain the Ryder Cup on Sunday. The Northern Irishman dazzled in Rome, contributing a tournament-best four points as the hosts held

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Soccer player Da’vian Kimbrough made his debut for the Sacramento Republic on Sunday at the age of 13, marking a historic moment for US sports. Kimbrough was brought on as a substitute in the 87th minute of Sacramento’s 2-0 victory against Las Vegas Lights, making him the youngest professional

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — As Europe’s victory at the Ryder Cup was confirmed, one fan couldn’t help but make a splash – quite literally. Tommy Fleetwood ensured that Europe would triumph against the USA on a tense final day when he took the 16th hole of his singles match against Rickie Fowler. The

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — If the NFL couldn’t get any bigger, the recent influx of ‘Swifties’ has added a whole new dynamic. And those new avid football fans were rewarded on Sunday Night Football, with Taylor Swift being spotted at the Kansas City Chiefs’ game against the New York Jets. But Week 4

By Homero De la Fuente and Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — The Eredivisie match between RKC Waalwijk and Ajax was suspended in the 84th minute on Saturday after RKC goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen was knocked unconscious after colliding with an Ajax player. A club statement released on Sunday said that Vaessen “had a good night” and

By Kevin Dotson and Steve Almasy, CNN (CNN) — Longtime Boston Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield died Sunday morning at age 57, the team announced in a news release. No cause of death was provided, though the team issued a statement earlier this week acknowledging that the former pitcher was battling a “disease,” and requesting

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Simone Biles announced her return to the world stage in some style on Sunday as she sits in first place in the women’s all-around qualification at the 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships and became the first woman to land the Yurchenko double pike vault at an international competition. Biles

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The Jacksonville Jaguars won on their 10th game in London, beating the Atlanta Falcons 23-7 at Wembley Stadium on Sunday as the 2023 NFL International Series kicked off. Calvin Ridley came back to haunt his old team, opening the scoring midway through the first quarter after latching onto a

By Wayne Sterling and Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — Damar Hamlin completed his NFL comeback Sunday in Orchard Park, New York, as he participated in the opening kickoff in the Buffalo Bills’ game against the Miami Dolphins at Highmark Stadium. The Bills safety is appearing in his first regular season NFL game since suffering a cardiac

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Europe survived a Sunday scare to regain the Ryder Cup, holding off a late US fightback to win 16.5 – 11.5 in Rome. Having suffered a record 19-9 defeat at Whistling Straits in 2021, the hosts made a ferocious start at Marco Simone Golf Club and maintained pace to

By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — Liverpool says “sporting integrity” in its Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur was undermined after an error by the Video Assistant Referee in Saturday’s game led to a goal not being allowed. With Liverpool reduced to 10 men and the score at 0-0 in the first half of the

By Issy Ronald and Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — Deion Sanders’ extraordinary first season as head coach of the No. 19 Colorado Buffaloes continued on Sunday as his team staged a remarkable comeback against No.8 championship contender USC, falling just short in a 48-41 defeat. Following the 42-6 blowout loss against Oregon last week, the

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Each week in the NFL has its own unique storylines on and off the field. The biggest talking point after Week 3 was Taylor Swift at the Kansas City Chiefs game amid rumors of a blossoming romance between the star singer and Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. While Week

By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Calgary Flames assistant general manager Chris Snow died on Saturday following his battle with ALS, his wife Kelsie Snow announced. He was 42 years old. “Today we hugged Chris for the last time and said goodbye as he went to give four people the gift of life

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Team USA’s Patrick Cantlay finished with a flourish to complete a much-needed Saturday fightback for his side at the Ryder Cup. After falling 3-1 to Europe in another miserable morning of foursomes at Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome, American captain Zach Johnson saw his side finally click into

By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — Manchester United’s terrible start to the season continued Saturday as Erik ten Hag’s team fell to a 1-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace in the English Premier League. But there was some solace for melancholy United fans as rival, and defending champion, Manchester City succumbed to a shock 2-1

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — French grandmaster Maxime Vachier-Lagrave defeated world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in two matches as he won the 2023 AI Cup and qualified for the upcoming Champions Chess Tour Finals. Vachier-Lagrave had to first defeat Carlsen in a four-game match and again in a two-game “reset” to win the AI

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler was left in tears after suffering a defeat of historic proportions at the Ryder Cup on Saturday. Scheffler and playing partner Brooks Koepka were dismantled 9&7 (nine up with 7 holes to play) by Scandinavian duo Viktor Hovland and Ludvig Aberg, the largest margin

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — For many, Simone Biles is the greatest gymnast of all time and after a two-year hiatus from the sport following the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, the US gymnast is back to what she does best: winning events. The 26-year-old has another opportunity to add to her medal collection over

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Jon Rahm became the darling of Europe with a remarkable performance at the Ryder Cup on Friday, but not everyone was impressed. The Spaniard eagled twice across the final three holes to salvage a miraculous tie in his afternoon fourballs match alongside Nicolai Højgaard against world No. 1 Scottie

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Rome turned blue as Europe stunned the United States in a Ryder Cup opening battle for the ages at Marco Simone Golf Club on Friday. Having swept the visitors in the morning foursomes, a flurry of remarkable late shots in the closing fourballs saw the hosts stop Team USA

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — A mass of bodies – hundreds wide and thousands deep –breaking away at speed. It looked more like the start of a city marathon than fans heading into a golf tournament, but such is the Ryder Cup’s unique brand of appeal. Fans from both sides of the Atlantic have

By Matt Foster, CNN (CNN) — Russian and Belarusian para-athletes will be permitted to compete under a neutral flag at next year’s Paris 2024 Games after the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) voted against a full suspension of the two countries’ national Paralympic committees (NPC) on Friday. Voting was held at the IPC’s General Assembly in

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — The pairing dubbed “Fleetwood Mac” sealed a start of dreams for Europe at the Ryder Cup, completing a landslide rout in the Friday morning foursomes sessions. Tommy Fleetwood and Rory McIlroy saw off Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay to power the hosts into a commanding 4-0 lead at a

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — A baseball fan and his emotional support alligator named Wally were barred from entering a Major League Baseball stadium to meet players of the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, though he’s still hoping a meetup will be possible in future. Joie Henney and Wally attempted to enter the Philadelphia Phillies’

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — The Chilean football federation (ANFP) has been criticized for its handling of a star player’s 100th appearance for the women’s national team. Christiane Endler is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers, male or female, Chile has ever produced. On Tuesday, Endler, the team’s captain and goalkeeper, made history by

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Italian soccer club Napoli has said that it “never intended to offend or make fun of” star player Victor Osimhen after coming under fire for posting – and then deleting – a video of the striker missing a penalty on TikTok. In a statement posted on the club website

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The Detroit Lions laid down a marker for their season with a statement victory over the Green Bay Packers on Thursday evening. Lions running back David Montgomery ran for 121 yards and three touchdowns as Detroit convincingly beat their division rivals 34-20 at Lambeau Field. Montgomery’s performance was the

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Million-dollar lawsuits, “toxic” cultures facilitating harassment and sexual abuse and college sport programs suspended. The dan­gerous – and sometimes deadly – consequences of hazing are prevalent at US universities, placing their sports programs in particular under growing scrutiny. Athletic programs at Boston College, New Mexico State University and Northwestern University are just three

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Scottie Scheffler was not even born the last time the United States won a Ryder Cup on European soil. At the 44th edition of golf’s biennial team tournament in Rome on Friday, the world No. 1 spearheads the charge to remedy his country’s 30-year bout of travel sickness. Despite

By Patrick Sung, George Ramsay and Pau Mosquera, CNN (CNN) — FC Barcelona and several of the soccer club’s current and former executives are officially being investigated as suspects for “the sustained crime of active bribery,” according to a court document obtained by CNN – the latest twist in an alleged improper payment scandal overshadowing

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — It’s the most appealing shot of a golfer’s career, but there was a bittersweet aftertaste to Viktor Hovland’s extraordinary hole-in-one on Thursday – it arrived 24 hours too early. Playing in the final practice session before the 44th edition of the Ryder Cup gets underway on Friday, the Norwegian

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — A 24-time tennis grand slam champion driving the green at the flagship event in men’s golf, toasting it with a footballer’s signature celebration and watched on by a Formula One driver – the 2023 Ryder Cup celebrity All-Star match was a dizzying medley of sporting excellence. Fresh off a