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By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Mohamed Salah is not only in the argument of being Liverpool’s greatest player of all time, but he’s also been one of the best in the world over the last decade. He has been a catalyst of Liverpool’s recent success, winning two Premier League titles, one Champions League and

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — It’s been a great time to be a Kansas City Chiefs fan in recent years. Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Andy Reid have led a dynasty that has somewhat dominated the league of late, winning three of the last five Super Bowls and nine straight AFC West titles. But,

By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — The 12 teams vying to win the College Football Playoff (CFP) national title were revealed Sunday by the CFP selection committee with Miami making the playoffs while Notre Dame and ACC champions Duke are left out. The top four seeds — No. 1 Indiana (13-0), No. 2 Ohio State

By Associated Press ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — McLaren driver Lando Norris clinched his first Formula 1 title at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday. Red Bull driver and defending champion Max Verstappen won the race with Norris placing third behind his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in second, which allowed Norris

By Kyle Feldscher, Patrick Sung, Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Following the conclusion of the final FIFA playoff results, soccer fans now know which group their country will play in for the opening stages of the 2026 World Cup. FIFA has released the full schedule of games, so supporters know where their national teams are

By Associated Press (AP) — Indiana coach Curt Cignetti has been here before. Twice. His second-ranked Hoosiers, just like first-ranked Ohio State, have not. For the first time in more than a decade and just the third time since conference championship games were standardized, the nation’s top-ranked teams will play for a title. The two

By CNN Sports staff (CNN) — The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw has wrapped and we now know all of the groups for arguably the biggest sporting event on the planet. Can the US men’s national team go on a deep run in this year’s tournament? Will pre-tournament favorite Spain win its second ever World

By Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — The FIFA men’s World Cup is only played once every four years, and it is arguably the most eagerly anticipated event in all of sports. The United States, Canada and Mexico have known they will be co-hosting the 2026 tournament since 2018, but it’s only as the draw comes

By Patrick Sung, CNN (CNN) — It’s the type of storybook ending worthy of legendary sports stars: a retirement tour around the league where you say farewell to all of the cities and fanbases you played for or against – if you can manage this with one of your former teams, even better. That surely

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — As billions of fans around the world tuned in to watch the World Cup draw on Friday, they also got the opportunity to watch FIFA President Gianni Infantino present a new, somewhat puzzling, award. World soccer’s governing body announced in November that this year would see the introduction of

By Hannah Keyser, CNN (CNN) — Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson acknowledged his burgeoning reputation as, according to his quarterback, a “man of the people” on Monday. “I think anytime you get a chance to feed the city, you want to do it. So, man of the people,” Johnson said in his press conference.

By Andy Scholes, CNN (CNN) — Week 14 of the NFL season is here, and suddenly everything feels a little heavier. For some teams, it’s win or wave goodbye to the playoffs. For others, it’s a chance to grab hold of their destiny before the calendar flips to crunch time. Either way, the stakes are

By Julia Andersen, CNN (CNN) — Forty-eight regular-season games played and zero losses. While a championship eludes them, this team has their eyes on a much bigger prize: going pro. Minnesota Aurora FC is a community-owned women’s soccer team born from a parking lot meeting in the depths of the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, they consistently

By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — More than three years since playing her last match, 23-time grand slam singles champion Serena Williams recently has taken a step that would be necessary should she want to return to professional tennis. Williams, 44, appears on a list on the International Tennis Integrity Agency’s (ITIA) website showing players

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — It’s a good time to be a New England Patriots fan. Monday night saw a continuation of the team’s impressive season as the Patriots brushed aside the New York Giants 33-15 to record their 10th consecutive victory. Quarterback Drake Maye led the way as the franchise recorded its longest

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Alex Singleton was all smiles after the Denver Broncos beat the Washington Commanders in a thriller on Sunday, but the linebacker was happy for more than one reason. Not only had he helped his team secure a dramatic 27-26 overtime win, he was also returning to the field for

WAFB, CLAY EDWARDS, CNN By Wayne Sterling, Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Lane Kiffin has decided to trade the coaching sideline in Oxford, Mississippi for the one in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Kiffin announced Sunday he will leave Ole Miss, after guiding the Rebels for six seasons, to coach at Louisiana State University (LSU), a Southeastern

By Wayne Sterling, Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Lane Kiffin has decided to trade the coaching sideline in Oxford, Mississippi for the one in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Kiffin announced Sunday he will leave Ole Miss, after guiding the Rebels for six seasons, to coach at Louisiana State University (LSU), a Southeastern Conference (SEC)-foe. “I made

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Thanksgiving never, ever disappoints. The holiday typically entails good food, good company and most importantly, good NFL action. And let’s just say, it delivered and more. Here is a recap of the three games from Thursday. Burrow returns in Bengals win Isn’t football better when Joe Burrow is healthy

By Ben Church, Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — Ukrainian Youth and Sports Minister Matviy Bidnyi told CNN Sports that it’s “too early” to speak about Russian and Belarusian athletes competing under their nations’ flags at next year’s Winter Olympics, with peace talks to end the war in Ukraine still ongoing. As it stands, those with

By Andy Scholes, CNN (CNN) — Family, food and football: That’s what Thanksgiving is all about. The NFL has hosted games on the annual November holiday since the 1920s, and the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are the two traditional teams involved in the afternoon games every year. It all started back in 1934 –

By Antonia Mortensen, CNN (CNN) — Emma Mazzenga is no ordinary 92-year-old. The Italian is an elite sprinter who has broken multiple world records in track and field. Mazzenga, who was born in 1933, made global headlines in 2024 when she broke the 200-meter world indoor record in the over-90s age group, finishing the race

By Coy Wire, CNN (CNN) — Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love gets in a groove around the holidays. In fact, you might say the numbers he puts up go into overdrive. Fans noticed his stats the last two years during Toyotathons – the Japanese automaker’s annual holiday sales push that runs from mid-November through

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Christian McCaffrey enjoyed a big night after helping the San Francisco 49ers to a 20-9 victory over his former team, the Carolina Panthers, on Monday Night Football. The running back joined the Niners back in 2022, but this was his first time facing the team that drafted him back

By Hannah Ryan, CNN (CNN) — Someone dressed as Marge Simpson, complete with a gigantic blue wig and a lime green dress, belts out “Hot to Go!” by pop icon Chappell Roan to a rapt audience gathered inside a marquee in the middle of a field in the north of England. There are several people

By Mark Morales, CNN New York (CNN) — Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups pleaded not guilty Monday to charges stemming from a scheme to help lure unsuspecting gamblers to a mob-run poker game they didn’t know was fixed. The Hall of Famer, wearing a gray suit, appeared with his attorney in federal court

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — It was yet another fascinating Sunday in the NFL, one which saw stunning comebacks and new faces come to the fore. With the playoffs slowly approaching, there is little time to waste as teams jostle for a place in the postseason. With so much at stake, here are three

By Patrick Sung, CNN (CNN) — Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo scored an outrageous bicycle kick Sunday in Al Nassr’s 4-1 win over Al Khaleej in the Saudi Pro League. In the final minute of stoppage time, Ronaldo rose up to meet a Nawaf Boushal cross from the right wing with the resulting audacious shot catching

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — Being a professional athlete, especially in the NFL, creates a unique brotherhood. On the field, players compete tooth-and-nail against one another, often delivering some of the most violent and brutal hits that can be imagined. Off the field, they often regularly rely on one another for guidance as they

By Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A University of Alabama at Birmingham football player stabbed two teammates Saturday morning hours before the team’s game against the University of South Florida, the university said in a statement. The two wounded players were in stable condition, interim head coach Alex Mortensen said at the postgame news

By Dana O’Neil, CNN (CNN) — College athletes will still be prohibited from betting on any sport in which the NCAA sponsors a championship after an eleventh-hour push to rescind a proposed rule change reached the necessary two-thirds threshold. Facing a 5 p.m. ET Friday deadline and needing 241 schools to submit paperwork preventing college

By Patrick Sung, Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Thursday night’s NFL game between the Houston Texans and Buffalo Bills was a rough and tumble affair, featuring injuries aplenty – including to one of the officials. Referee Adrian Hill had to be carted off the field following a non-contact injury in the third quarter of the

By Dana O’Neil, CNN (CNN) — With less than 24 hours to go before a 5 p.m. ET Friday deadline to rescind a rule that would otherwise allow college athletes to gamble on professional sports, the NCAA has a wide gap to close, a source tells CNN Sports. As of Thursday night, 188 Division I

CNN By Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — The aftermath of a penalty shootout is always emotional. One team will be joyfully exuberant, celebrating a victory wrought from the most nerve-wracking tension. That ecstasy will often be peppered with relief because things rarely go perfectly in a shootout. But for the other side, there is only

By Andy Scholes, CNN (CNN) — Week 12 of the NFL season brings about a big game for Patrick Mahomes and Co., injury intrigue and a sneakily important Monday Night Football game. From Shedeur Sanders starting for the Cleveland Browns to the Cincinnati Bengals never seeming to catch a break, here are five things to

By Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — The aftermath of a penalty shootout is always emotional. One team will be joyfully exuberant, celebrating a victory wrought from the most nerve-wracking tension. That ecstasy will often be peppered with relief because things rarely go perfectly in a shootout. But for the other side, there is only dejection

By Hannah Keyser, CNN (CNN) — When Blake Butera checked his phone after the birth of his first baby, he had about 600 text messages congratulating him on his new job: fatherhood. Well, not just fatherhood. The 33-year-old new dad to a daughter was also named the Washington Nationals’ new manager, making him the youngest

Story by Associated Press (AP) — Curaçao salvaged a 0-0 draw with Jamaica on Tuesday to become the smallest nation by population to qualify for a World Cup and will be joined by CONCACAF sides Panama and Haiti which also booked their spots. Curaçao finished as the only undefeated nation in the tournament and finished

By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — As Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James took to the court at Crypto.com Arena Tuesday night to begin his 23rd season in the NBA, the 40-year-old added yet another record to his illustrious resumé – the longest career in league history. Prior to Tuesday, James shared the accolade with

By Patrick Sung, CNN (CNN) — The Dallas Cowboys ensured they stayed in the NFL playoff hunt with a 33-16 road win against the Las Vegas Raiders on an emotional night for “America’s Team.” In Dallas’ first game since the death of Marshawn Kneeland, the Cowboys – who wore shirts in memory of and bowed

By Dana O’Neil, CNN (CNN) — With per diem money burning a hole in their pockets, they’d hop on charter flights, head to the back of the plane and start shuffling the cards. Usually, they’d play poker, sometimes bourré but almost always some sort of card game for money. “And by the time the plane

By Fred He, James Legge, CNN (CNN) — On a steamy Tuesday night in June, 42,570 Hongkongers packed into a spectacular new harborside stadium located in their city’s urban heart. Built on the site of a former airport, the 50,000-seat Kai Tak Sports Park was completed this March – and has been the crucible of

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump issued a veiled threat to Democratic-run cities slated to host World Cup matches next year, saying he might ask FIFA to move games from certain cities if he feels crime is too high or local leadership isn’t cooperating with the federal government. Speaking in the Oval

CNN By Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — In theory, Billie Jean King should have nothing left to prove. A glittering haul of 39 grand slam titles across singles, doubles and mixed doubles is one of the greatest tennis careers of all time, but it was for her uncompromising pursuit of equality that she transcended the

By Patrick Sung, CNN (CNN) — Four-time grand slam winner Jannik Sinner capped off a memorable 2025 season with a 7-6(4), 7-5 victory over rival Carlos Alcaraz to retain his ATP Finals crown. In front of a raucous, partisan crowd in Turin, Italy, Sinner and Alcaraz played some stellar tennis, demonstrating their hold on the

By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — As the season drags on and the playoff picture begins to take focus, the 2025 NFL campaign is shaping up to be a year marked by a changing of the guard. More than half of the league’s current division leaders are teams on a 5-plus-year division championship drought. With

CNN By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — As the season drags on and the playoff picture begins to take focus, the 2025 NFL campaign is shaping up to be a year marked by a changing of the guard. More than half of the league’s current division leaders are teams on a 5-plus-year division championship drought.

By Jacob Lev, Gloria Pazmino, Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd was shot outside a New York City restaurant early Sunday morning, according to a law enforcement source briefed on the situation. The source said Boyd was shot in the stomach and later was rushed to Bellevue Hospital. Earlier on

By Jacob Lev, Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — A Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) trooper was “sent home” after having a run-in with South Carolina player Nyck Harbor during Saturday’s game against No. 3 Texas A&M. In the second quarter, the junior wide receiver scored an 80-yard touchdown and his momentum took him up

By Dana O’Neil, CNN (CNN) — As sports gambling accusations spread through Major League Baseball, the NBA and college basketball, the NCAA has one week to decide whether to adopt a proposed rule change that would allow college athletes and staff to bet on professional sports. The presumption from many in college athletics can be

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is once again adding well-deserved hardware to his growing collection and further securing his reputation as a generational talent. The Japanese pitcher-slugger was again unanimously voted the National League’s Most Valuable Player on Thursday, the second year in a row he has

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — The NFL’s passport is getting another stamp, but the drama back home is just as intense. From revenge games to division battles, here are five things to know heading into Week 11. NFL heads to Spain For the first time ever, the NFL is headed to the Spanish capital.

CNN By Aleks Klosok, Amanda Davies, CNN Turin, Italy (CNN) — 2025 was an epic year for American women’s tennis. Two singles grand slam champions in the shape of Madison Keys and Coco Gauff, who reigned supreme at the Australian and French Opens, respectively. An American featured in all four singles grand slam finals, with

By Aleks Klosok, Amanda Davies, CNN Turin, Italy (CNN) — 2025 was an epic year for American women’s tennis. Two singles grand slam champions in the shape of Madison Keys and Coco Gauff, who reigned supreme at the Australian and French Opens, respectively. An American featured in all four singles grand slam finals, with Amanda

By Andy Scholes, CNN (CNN) — The Dallas Mavericks fired general manager Nico Harrison on Tuesday, marking the end of a turbulent tenure defined by bold moves, fan unrest, and a season that spiraled after the controversial Luka Dončić trade. For much of the fan base, the decision brought relief – but not necessarily satisfaction.

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump called into Pat McAfee’s show on ESPN on Tuesday, discussing his admiration for the nation’s veterans on Veterans Day, the impending end of the government shutdown, the role of sports in his political life and the big money in college sports. But there was one topic

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — The Dallas Mavericks fired general manager Nico Harrison on Tuesday, dismissing the man who traded away fan-favorite Luka Dončić in one of the most shocking NBA trades in recent memory. Mavs fans essentially rebelled against Harrison in the months after the early February trade, chanting, “Fire Nico!” at every

CNN By Michelle Velez, Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Portugal superstar forward Cristiano Ronaldo said the 2026 FIFA World Cup will “definitely’ be his last. “I will be 41 years old and I think will be the moment in the big competition,” Ronaldo told CNN’s Becky Anderson in an interview at the Tourise Summit in

By Michelle Velez, Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Portugal superstar forward Cristiano Ronaldo said the 2026 FIFA World Cup will “definitely’ be his last. “I will be 41 years old and I think will be the moment in the big competition,” Ronaldo told CNN’s Becky Anderson in an interview at the Tourise Summit in Riyadh,

By Aleks Klosok, Amanda Davies, CNN Turin, Italy (CNN) — What happens when the unstoppable force meets an immovable object? Both are equally powerful, deemed indestructible and when they do meet, the laws of physics are pushed to their limits. For two years now, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have been those dominant entities in

By David Close, Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — A day after two Major League Baseball pitchers were indicted for allegedly participating in a scheme to rig bets on MLB games, the league announced it has worked with partner sportsbooks to limit prop bets on pitches thrown. “Effective immediately, all MLB Authorized Gaming Operators will cap

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — The New York Giants fired head coach Brian Daboll following Sunday’s 24-20 defeat against the Chicago Bears, the team told CNN on Monday. The loss condemned New York to a 2-8 start through its first 10 games of the 2025 NFL season. Daboll ended his time as Giants head

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — As the days grow shorter and darkness comes on quicker, the NFL season continues with a pivotal Week 10 delivering the same madness to which fans are accustomed. The week was more eventful than usual, starting with the NFL trade deadline that was highlighted by the New York Jets

By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — Cleveland Guardians’ pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been indicted for allegedly taking part in a scheme to rig bets placed on Major League Baseball games. Clase and Ortiz face charges on multiple counts of wire fraud conspiracy, conspiracy to influence sporting contests by bribery, money laundering conspiracy

By Dana O’Neil, Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — An ongoing investigation into game-fixing in college basketball has ensnared six more athletes from three additional schools. The NCAA announced on Friday that players from the University of New Orleans, Mississippi Valley State and Arizona State have been deemed permanently ineligible for their involvement in game manipulation

By Andy Scholes, CNN (CNN) — Week 10 in the NFL brings international flair, playoff implications, and MVP intrigue. From Sauce Gardner’s Colts debut in Berlin to a big-time Monday Night Football matchup, here are five things to know about Week 10. Sauce Debuts in Germany For the first time in the regular season, the

By Aleks Klosok, Darren Lewis, CNN (CNN) — He’s been described as boxing’s next superstar: A national champion at the amateur level, his record since turning professional in 2016 reads like an unblemished tour de force. Undefeated in 36 fights with 35 wins – 31 by way of knockout – he’s a world champion with

By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland died Thursday morning at age 24, the team said in a statement. Police are investigating the incident as apparent death by suicide. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) says that at 10:33 p.m. local time Wednesday, troopers attempted to stop a vehicle

By Jeremy Herb, CNN Atlantic City, New Jersey (CNN) — After struggling to keep up with Europe for more than a decade, Team USA’s pool team acquired an unlikely star: Russian world champion Fedor Gorst. Gorst, 25, is the No. 1 ranked pool player in the world and has quickly racked up some of the game’s biggest

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Alex Ovechkin is no stranger to making history. The NHL’s all-time leading scorer has been swimming in uncharted waters for a little under a year and on Wednesday, he finally found land – in the 900 goal club. The 40-year-old Russian became the first player to reach the mark

By Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — In theory, Billie Jean King should have nothing left to prove. A glittering haul of 39 grand slam titles across singles, doubles and mixed doubles is one of the greatest tennis careers of all time, but it was for her uncompromising pursuit of equality that she transcended the game.