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By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Florida State football player Ethan Pritchard, who was shot in the back of the head in August, was released from hospital on Thursday. “Ethan is alert, responsive and able to communicate. We are thankful for the efforts, thoughts and prayers of so many people and ask that you continue

By Andy Scholes, CNN (CNN) — After this week, the NFL season will already be one-third complete – and the storylines are heating up. The New York Jets, Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs are still searching for answers, while Baker Mayfield looks like he’s solving every problem in front of him. Here are five

By Ben Church, Fred He, CNN (CNN) — Togo midfielder Samuel Asamoah broke his neck at the weekend after colliding with an advertising board during a game for Chinese League 1 side Guangxi Pingguo. The incident occurred after Asamoah was pushed off the pitch during a coming together with an opponent near the touchline on

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — After nine long years, the Toronto Blue Jays are heading back to the American League Championship Series once more. The Jays defeated the New York Yankees 5-2 on Wednesday night to stamp their ticket for a best-of-seven ALCS playoff matchup against the Detroit Tigers or Seattle Mariners, starting Sunday

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The Phoenix Mercury found themselves down in the WNBA Finals and with the series shifting to the desert for Game 3, they had an opportunity to cut into the series deficit in front of their home fans at the Mortgage Matchup Center on Wednesday night. Despite a valiant effort

By Chris Lau, Fred He, Ivan Watson, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — As soon as he learned the NBA was returning to China, diehard fan Buke Liu scrambled to get his hands on tickets, paying almost a thousand dollars – a price you might expect for an NBA Finals game – for a ticket to

CNN By Thomas Schlachter, Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — The practice of manifestation has surged in popularity over recent years with the ritual becoming a part of daily routines for millions around the world. But does the power of speaking things into existence translate to the ever-unpredictable world of sport? For Seattle Mariners fan Jameson

By Thomas Schlachter, Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — The practice of manifestation has surged in popularity over recent years with the ritual becoming a part of daily routines for millions around the world. But does the power of speaking things into existence translate to the ever-unpredictable world of sport? For Seattle Mariners fan Jameson Turner,

By Frank Nunns O’Connell, CNN (CNN) — Portuguese soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has become the sport’s first ever billionaire player following a contract he signed with Al Nassr earlier this year, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Although the former Real Madrid, Manchester United and Juventus star – now in the latter stages of his

By Julia Andersen, CNN (CNN) — The NFL has fined Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones $250,000 for making an obscene gesture which Jones said was “inadvertent” and meant to be a thumbs up at MetLife Stadium following a game against the New York Jets on Sunday. The news was first reported by NFL Network Insider

By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — Imagine this: every day, you wake up in a motorhome in an unfamiliar part of the country in the early hours of the morning, and after cramming down as much oatmeal as can muster, you start on the day’s adventure – cycling the equivalent of a grueling Tour de

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — University of Colorado Buffaloes football head coach Deion Sanders said he expects a quick return to the sidelines following his announcement of more scheduled surgery on Tuesday. The 58-year-old, who underwent a life-saving bladder cancer operation earlier this year, revealed after the Buffaloes’ loss against Texas Christian University on

CNN By Ben Church, Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — In April, former Louisiana State University (LSU) prospect Kyren Lacy died from an apparent “self-inflicted gunshot wound” following a police pursuit in Texas, according to local authorities. The incident came days before Lacy was due in court after being charged with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run and

By Ben Church, Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — In April, former Louisiana State University (LSU) prospect Kyren Lacy died from an apparent “self-inflicted gunshot wound” following a police pursuit in Texas, according to local authorities. The incident came days before Lacy was due in court after being charged with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run and reckless

CNN By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — Observers from around the country tuned into Monday’s news conference featuring the Marion County, Indiana, prosecutor and the Indianapolis police chief interested to hear more about the bizarre incident involving former NFL quarterback and current analyst Mark Sanchez. What they also got was an argument in defense of

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — Observers from around the country tuned into Monday’s news conference featuring the Marion County, Indiana, prosecutor and the Indianapolis police chief interested to hear more about the bizarre incident involving former NFL quarterback and current analyst Mark Sanchez. What they also got was an argument in defense of downtown

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — A “goofy” late touchdown from quarterback Trevor Lawrence inflicted the latest painful blow to the Kansas City Chiefs as the Jacksonville Jaguars won a 31-28 thriller on Monday Night Football. With just 30 seconds on the clock, Lawrence looked to have blundered when he stumbled to the ground not

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — Former NFL quarterback and current analyst Mark Sanchez is facing a felony charge for his role in an altercation that led to the former New York Jet being stabbed early Saturday morning. Marion County, Indiana, prosecutor Ryan Mears said Monday that further investigation by police led to the more

By Frank Nunns O’Connell, CNN (CNN) — Two-time grand slam finalist Amanda Anisimova claimed the China Open women’s title on Sunday with a 6-0, 2-6, 6-2 win over Czech player Linda Nosková. Anisimova, runner-up at Wimbledon and the US Open in 2025, claimed victory in Beijing despite Nosková posing a significant challenge in the second

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — The Philadelphia Eagles and the Buffalo Bills were the only two unbeaten teams this season heading into Week 5 but both saw their unbeaten records on the season end on a weekend of upsets in the NFL. Meanwhile, the Baltimore Ravens had another day to forget after being pummeled

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Former England rugby captain and World Cup winner Lewis Moody has been diagnosed with motor neuron disease, he announced on Monday. The 47-year-old, who was part of England’s 2003 Rugby World Cup winning team, learnt of his diagnosis two weeks ago, he told the BBC while sitting alongside his

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Jackie Young and A’ja Wilson proved to be too much to handle for the Phoenix Mercury as the duo led the Las Vegas Aces to a 91-78 victory in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals. Two days ago, Game 1 was a thrilling back-and-forth affair, but Sunday at the

By Frank Nunns O’Connell, CNN Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London (CNN) — Minnesota wide receiver Jordan Addison scored a late touchdown, as the Vikings beat the Cleveland Browns 21-17 to open the NFL’s (National Football League) 2025 London series. Although the crowd was overwhelmingly Vikings dominant, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was a sea of colors from

WISH, DARREN LAUGHLIN, MARION COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE, CNN By Kevin Dotson, Jamie Barton, Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez is in stable condition after he was apparently stabbed early Saturday. He is now under arrest for his role in the incident that led to his injury. Sanchez was in Indianapolis to

CNN By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — Observers from around the country tuned into Monday’s news conference featuring the Marion County, Indiana, prosecutor and the Indianapolis police chief interested to hear more about the bizarre incident involving former NFL quarterback and current analyst Mark Sanchez. What they also got was an argument in defense of

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — George Russell led the Singapore Grand Prix from start to finish on Sunday, taking his second win of the season by coasting clear of the frantic competition for places behind him. Among those battling for the podium were the McLaren pair of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri who secured

By Jamie Barton, Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Batters try all sorts to get themselves right when they’re having a bad day at the plate. Some go and splash some water on their face. Others offer up a prayer. Shohei Ohtani found a simple solution in his playoff pitching debut on Saturday night: why not

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — There are not many world records in sports which last for more than 23 years. Then again, there are not many records you look at and think “Where did someone even get the idea to do that?” On Friday, one of those bizarre records fell when cyclist and social

By Kevin Dotson, Jamie Barton, Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez is in stable condition after he was apparently stabbed early Saturday. He is now under arrest for his role in the incident that led to his injury. Sanchez was in Indianapolis to work as an analyst on FOX Sports’ broadcast

By Kevin Dotson, Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — While speaking about recent criticism of the WNBA’s leadership ahead of the Las Vegas Aces’ 89-86 win over the Phoenix Mercury in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals, league commissioner Cathy Engelbert addressed the controversy head-on and outlined some planned changes to acknowledge the concerns voiced in

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — American climber Balin Miller has died at the age of 23 while climbing at Yosemite National Park, his mother confirmed on Thursday. Miller was attempting to summit El Capitan, Yosemite’s iconic wall soaring 3,000 feet from the valley floor, via the “Sea of Dreams” route when the accident occurred,

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Missing a plethora of key starters, back-up quarterback Mac Jones led the depleted San Francsico 49ers to a thrilling 26-23 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football. Jones – starting in place of Brock Purdy who missed the game with a toe injury – threw

By Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — The Milwaukee Brewers are deadly serious about their baseball this season. Finishing with the best record in MLB, they’re hoping that this will be the year they can finally win a World Series after clinching a spot in the Fall Classic on Thursday. But this is a franchise that

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Cecilia Brækhus embarked on her against-the-odds career in professional boxing almost two decades ago, and she’s hardly stopped fighting before or since. Along the way, her opponents have been many and varied, from world champions in the ring to a professional boxing ban in her native country and those

By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Caitlin Clark gave support to fellow WNBA star Napheesa Collier, who had referenced Clark when admonishing the league and commissioner Cathy Engelbert in fiery remarks earlier this week. On Tuesday, Collier put the WNBA – and Engelbert – on blast, saying that “right now, we have the worst leadership

By Andy Scholes, CNN (CNN) — The Cleveland Browns’ list of starting quarterbacks since 1999 grows to 41, bye weeks begin, the Baltimore Ravens are spiraling, Josh Allen eyes history, and the Dallas Cowboys face a must-win. Here are your five things to know about Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season. Browns change QB

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — The Los Angeles Dodgers advanced to the National League (NL) Division Series after rallying to victory against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. The Dodgers completed a sweep of the NL Wild Card series with a 8-4 win, inspired in part by the brilliant Mookie Betts and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Betts

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — English golfer Tyrrell Hatton has underlined that insults are not “the way forward” when it comes to fan behavior at the Ryder Cup, several days after his victory with Team Europe. The language used by American fans towards European players at Bethpage Black became a flashpoint during last weekend’s

By Jonathan Hawkins, CNN (CNN) — Marc Márquez finally hauled himself back to the pinnacle of MotoGP in Japan last weekend, capping one of sport’s most arduous comeback stories with an almost flawless title charge. The arrival of his seventh premier class title, and ninth crown in total, reduced the 32-year-old Spaniard to floods of

CNN By Amanda Davies, Madalena Araujo, CNN Doncaster, England (CNN) — Five young women are staring anxiously at a laptop. This is the call they’ve long been waiting for. A flurry of mixed emotions takes over as they each learn they have been selected by FIFA for the Afghan women’s refugee squad. The exiled Afghan

By Amanda Davies, Madalena Araujo, CNN Doncaster, England (CNN) — Five young women are staring anxiously at a laptop. This is the call they’ve long been waiting for. A flurry of mixed emotions takes over as they each learn they have been selected by FIFA for the Afghan women’s refugee squad. The exiled Afghan soccer

By Frank Nunns O’Connell, CNN (CNN) — The Las Vegas Aces survived a thriller Tuesday night to advance to the WNBA Finals for the fourth time in six years after a dramatic 107-98 overtime win against the Indiana Fever. Behind the immense offensive contribution of veteran guard Chelsea Gray in overtime, the Aces clinched a

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Shohei Ohtani made a fast start to the MLB postseason as he hit two home runs in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 10-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds in Game 1 of their National League (NL) Wild Card Series. Ohtani opened his account with a lead-off home run in Tuesday’s

By Frank Nunns O’Connell, Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — Just over 13 months ago, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden was claiming a bronze medal after finishing third in the women’s 100m sprint at the Paris Olympics. Despite not claiming the sought after title of “Fastest Woman on Earth,” Jefferson’s smile was still broad and her energy upbeat. Fast

By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Napheesa Collier didn’t mince words in her criticism of WNBA leadership, including commissioner Cathy Engelbert, saying Tuesday in her season-ending exit interview that “right now, we have the worst leadership in the world.” Collier, a superstar with the Minnesota Lynx who just finished her seventh season in the WNBA,

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Renowned boxing champion Terence “Bud” Crawford was ordered out of his vehicle at gunpoint and given a citation for reckless driving, police said, just hours after a victory parade in his honor in his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska. According to a press release from Omaha police, the incident occurred

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Monday Night Football in Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season was a double-header, with one game being played in Denver and the other being held in South Beach. The first saw the Miami Dolphins get their first win of the season with a 27-21 victory over the still-winless

By Nina Subkhanberdina, CNN (CNN) — Whenever the UEFA Champions League (UCL) anthem plays, millions of people around the world perk up and get excited at the prospect of witnessing some of the best club soccer on the planet. While the song based on Handel’s “Zadok the Priest” has played through television screens in Kazakhstan

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Carlos Alcaraz is proving yet again why he’s so worthy of being the current men’s world No. 1. The Spanish superstar progressed through to the Japan Open final on Monday after coming back against a resilient Casper Ruud. Despite dropping the first set, Alcaraz recovered to win 3-6, 6-3,

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — An eventful Sunday in the NFL was headlined by the second highest-scoring tied game in league history and a big win for the Kansas City Chiefs over the Baltimore Ravens. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Bills and reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles remain the NFL’s only two unbeaten teams, and

By Frank Nunns O’Connell, CNN (CNN) — Behind the imperious trio of Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell and Odyssey Sims, the Indiana Fever fought off the Las Vegas Aces 90-83 to force their WNBA semifinal series to a win-or-go-home Game 5 in Sin City on Tuesday night. The number six seed Fever – who are playing

By Don Riddell, CNN Farmingdale, New York (CNN) — After a weekend of absolute bedlam at Bethpage, the dust is settling on an extraordinary Ryder Cup competition. The headline is that Europe pulled off a stunning victory on foreign soil, a win that was at times breathtaking and breathless, exhilarating and excruciating in equal measure.

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN Farmingdale, New York (CNN) — There was a moment – a long, bewildering, incredible moment – when it seemed possible. Team USA entered the final day of the Ryder Cup facing a massive seven-point deficit, the largest in this tournament since it took on its current format in 1979. The team

CNN By Kyle Feldscher, CNN Farmingdale, New York (CNN) — The fans that line the holes at Bethpage Black have a reputation in the golf world – they’re loud, boisterous, occasionally rude and oftentimes vulgar. For most of Friday and Saturday, they were subdued. Team Europe sprinted out of the gates and racked up a

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN Farmingdale, New York (CNN) — The fans that line the holes at Bethpage Black have a reputation in the golf world – they’re loud, boisterous, occasionally rude and oftentimes vulgar. For most of Friday and Saturday, they were subdued. Team Europe sprinted out of the gates and racked up a shocking

By Don Riddell, CNN Farmingdale, New York (CNN) — There is no such thing as a polite golf clap at the Ryder Cup — the noise from the galleries can be deafening. Unlike the typical calls for “quiet please” at any other tournament, players often tee off against a crescendo of noise and the fans

By Patrick Snell, CNN (CNN) — Tributes have been pouring in for the former Arsenal soccer player Billy Vigar, who has passed away at the age of 21 after suffering a “significant brain injury” during a match last weekend, his club announced. Chichester City, which plays in the seventh tier of English soccer, confirmed on

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The Seattle Seahawks kicked a field goal as time expired to stave off a spirited fourth-quarter comeback from the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday Night Football. With the game tied at 20-20 and just 28 seconds remaining at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold orchestrated a

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN Farmingdale, New York (CNN) — The first tee box at any Ryder Cup is one of the premier experiences in sports: A massive grandstand packed to the gills with golf fans practically exploding with patriotic pride, chanting and singing for their favorite players. Tucked in among those screaming thousands is the

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — What are foursomes, who is playing, and why on earth is that rather inebriated spectator cosplaying as George Washington? The Ryder Cup can be a dizzying beast to wrap your head around if you’re not a seasoned golf enjoyer. In such headspinning circumstances, it’s helpful to start with the

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — The mascots for the 2026 World Cup have been unveiled with Clutch the Bald Eagle, Maple the Moose and Zayu the Jaguar representing the three host nations at next year’s tournament. “Maple, Zayu and Clutch are full of joy, energy and the spirit of togetherness, just like the FIFA

By Don Riddell, CNN Farmingdale, New York (CNN) — Don’t sweat the small stuff, they say, but in the Ryder Cup it’s the smallest things that could make the biggest difference. The biennial golf competition between Europe and the United States has grown into one of the most high-pressured events in all of sport, and

By Andy Scholes, CNN (CNN) — From Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes battling to avoid a 1-3 start to undefeated showdowns, star returns and even a morning kickoff in Dublin, week 4 of the NFL season has no shortage of drama. Here are five things to know: Ravens struggling as mega-matchup with Chiefs looms Is

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Tom Brady has hit back at criticism of his dual career as a TV analyst and an NFL team owner, saying those who have reproached him are “paranoid and distrustful.” Since retiring from playing in 2023, Brady has become the lead analyst for Fox Sports’ NFL coverage as well

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Lionel Messi played a starring role in Inter Miami’s 4-0 win against New York City FC on Wednesday, a result which fired his side into the MLS playoffs. The Argentine scored twice and grabbed an assist on a brilliant night for Inter Miami, with Baltasar Rodríguez and Luis Suárez

CNN By Andy Scholes, Frank Nunns O’Connell, CNN (CNN) — When Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles tendon lunging for a loose ball in the final minutes of a playoff game against the New York Knicks in May, it felt like a crumbling moment in what has been a stellar career for the

By Andy Scholes, Frank Nunns O’Connell, CNN (CNN) — When Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles tendon lunging for a loose ball in the final minutes of a playoff game against the New York Knicks in May, it felt like a crumbling moment in what has been a stellar career for the 2024

By Don Riddell, CNN Farmingdale, New York (CNN) — Home advantage always counts for something in sport, but arguably it is most important in golf’s biennial Ryder Cup. The American team hasn’t been able to win overseas since 1993, and no travelling team from Europe has won on foreign soil since their victory at Medinah

NEWS 12 LONG ISLAND By Don Riddell, CNN Farmingdale, New York (CNN) — Home advantage always counts for something in sport, but arguably it is most important in golf’s biennial Ryder Cup. The American team hasn’t been able to win overseas since 1993, and no travelling team from Europe has won on foreign soil since

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw has defended his actions after missing a game to attend the memorial service for Charlie Kirk. Shaw missed a potentially crucial 1-0 loss at the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday to visit the service for conservative activist Kirk in Glendale, Arizona. Kirk was assassinated

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — The Cleveland Guardians announced designated hitter David Fry did not require surgery and was released from the hospital on Wednesday after being struck in the face by a pitch during his team’s win against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. The worrying incident occurred in the sixth inning, when Fry

By David Close, CNN (CNN) — Rudi Johnson, an eight-year NFL player and star running back at Auburn University in 2000, has died, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO) in Florida. He was 45 years old. The exact circumstances of Johnson’s death were not disclosed. MDSO detective Joseph R. Peguero Rivera told CNN that

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — WARNING! The story you are about to read will not result in any lost golf balls or bogeys. But it will possibly give you the itch to play golf. From its name and the ominous sign that greets golfers at the first tee box to the many professional tournaments

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — While some teams continued to find their identity, others put down a marker for what could lie ahead as Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season rolled around. There were breakout performances from established stars and promising rookies. But on the other side, the injury bug caught up with

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The Lions’ rushing attack had a historic performance as Detroit came out on top in a shootout victory against the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football. The Lions’ dual running back threat – made up of Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery – combined for 218 yards on the ground

By David Close, Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Paris Saint-Germain’s Ousmane Dembélé won his first Ballon d’Or award on Monday, while Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmatí captured her third straight Ballon d’Or Féminin at the annual soccer awards celebrating the best players in the men’s and women’s game. The 69th edition of the awards was held at

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Between division rivalries, playoff rematches and cross-country affairs, Week 3 in the NFL had everything you could want. Sunday’s action was blighted by a host of quarterback injuries, though, which meant that a number of star players were absent; Washington’s Jayden Daniels, Minnesota’s JJ McCarthy, Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow and

By Jamie Barton, Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — A’ja Wilson has been voted as the 2025 WNBA Most Valuable Player, winning the award for a record-breaking fourth time. The Las Vegas Aces star amassed 51 of 72 first-place votes from a panel of sportswriters and broadcasters as she picked up total of 657 points to

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — American runner Cole Hocker soared through the pack to clinch gold in the men’s 5000m at the World Athletics Championships on Sunday, bouncing back from a painful disqualification in the 1500m event. The 24-year-old made a late surge at a rain-soaked National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan to finish in

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — Max Verstappen won his second consecutive race on Sunday, claiming a comfortable victory in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The four-time Formula One champion began in pole position after a chaotic qualifying session on Saturday and was never troubled after making a good start in Baku. “This weekend has been

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — Alyssa Thomas made history on Friday night as the Phoenix Mercury defeated the reigning champion New York Liberty 79-73 to progress to the WNBA playoff semifinals. The six-time All-Star put up the first 20-point triple-double in WNBA postseason history, adding 11 rebounds and 11 assists in a dominant performance.

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Raja Jackson, the son of former UFC champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, has been arrested and is facing a felony charge after footage showed him beating a wrestler while he was motionless and putting him in hospital. Footage from an event last month in Sun Valley, California, posted on social

By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — New York Liberty fans will be waiting anxiously to see if the reigning WNBA champions can retain their title as the team heads to Phoenix to take on the Mercury in a do-or-die Game 3 in the first round of the playoffs. If the Liberty pull off the road

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — On the face of it, playing chess and competing in the NBA couldn’t be further apart. One requires monk-like levels of silent concentration – particularly in classical chess – while the other demands physical dominance, peak athleticism and the ability to stay composed in a frenzied atmosphere. But it

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Bills quarterback Josh Allen hit a historic touchdown mark as Buffalo survived a late scare to beat the Miami Dolphins 31-21 on Thursday Night Football. Allen threw three touchdown passes in the victory, with his last on the evening – connecting with Khalil Shakir in the fourth quarter to

By David Close, CNN (CNN) — One of baseball’s very best is set to hang up his cleats. Clayton Kershaw, the three-time National League Cy Young Award winner for the Los Angeles Dodgers, will retire as a player at the conclusion of the 2025 season, according to the team. The 18-year pro won two World

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — American track star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone won gold in the women’s 400m at the World Athletics Championships on Thursday, running the second-fastest time ever. McLaughlin-Levrone – who typically runs hurdles – completed the race in a world championship record 47.78 seconds in rainy conditions in Tokyo, surpassing the previous mark

By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — Ugandan middle distance runner Docus Ajok dreamed of being an Olympic champion. She had been competing professionally since 2014, representing her country proudly at the Commonwealth Games, World Athletics Championships and World University Games. In 2019, she said she was asked to take a testosterone test by her national

By Andy Scholes, CNN (CNN) — The NFL season may be young, but the stakes are already high heading into Week 3. Joe Burrow is sidelined again, Patrick Mahomes is in uncharted territory, and a handful of teams are staring down the dreaded 0-3 start. Here are five things you need to know. Burrow sidelined

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone was shown a red card at the end of his team’s 3-2 Champions League defeat to Liverpool on Wednesday, after a heated exchange with fans behind the dugout. The moment came shortly after Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk scored a headed winner deep into

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The Minnesota Lynx advanced to the semifinals of the WNBA Playoffs after defeating the Golden State Valkyries 75-74 in Game 2 of their first round series on Thursday. Napheesa Collier made a go-ahead 18-foot shot with 1:24 left to go in the fourth quarter to cap off a spirited

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — American tennis player Taylor Townsend has apologized for making negative comments about food in China. The 29-year-old, who is currently in the Chinese city of Shenzhen for the Billie Jean King Cup Finals, posted several videos to her Instagram Story where she expressed shock at some of the food

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — When he retired from the NFL in 2023, many wondered what Tom Brady would turn his attention to next. And two and a half years later, the merging of two of his main interests is causing consternation among some. Brady agreed to become the lead analyst for Fox Sports,

By Kevin Dotson, Coy Wire, CNN Atlanta (CNN) — Imagine having a front row seat for all of your favorite team’s games. It sounds like the dream job for a lot of young sports fans around the world, but for the play-by-play voice of Major League Baseball’s Atlanta Braves, it’s a dream that came true.

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — LIV Golf announced Wednesday that it will hold the first-ever title-sponsored tournament in its history next year. The Saudi-backed league said that the event which has twice been played in Hong Kong will be renamed the HSBC LIV Golf Hong Kong as part of “the global, multi-year partnership that

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Italian skier Matteo Franzoso has died aged 25 after suffering a head injury during a training session in Chile on Monday. The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) said the skier sustained “head trauma” after losing control on the first small jump of the training course on the La

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — France’s Axelle Berthoumieu has been given a reduced nine-match ban for biting Ireland’s Aoife Wafer during their game at the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup on Sunday. In France’s 18-13 quarterfinal victory over Ireland in Exeter, England, TV coverage showed Berthoumieu appearing to bite Wafer’s arm during a penalty

By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — Eight-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt is human just like the rest of us, admitting retirement sees the famed sprinter now getting out of breath after walking up the stairs. Widely regarded as the greatest sprinter of all time, the 39-year-old – who still holds the world records for the

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The first week of the NFL season can often be misleading. However, the following games can begin to reveal enlightening – or uncomfortable – truths. In Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season, a little light was shone on how the fortunes of teams may go this year, including

CNN By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The first week of the NFL season can often be misleading. However, the following games can begin to reveal enlightening – or uncomfortable – truths. In Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season, a little light was shone on how the fortunes of teams may go this year,