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US Olympic medalist Fred Kerley arrested and stun-gunned during confrontation with police in Miami

CNN By Issy Ronald and Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — US Olympic sprinter Fred Kerley was arrested and stun-gunned during a confrontation with police officers in Miami, Florida on Thursday night and is now facing charges of battery, resisting officers and disorderly conduct, according to authorities. Police later released body camera footage of the incident.

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US Olympic medalist Fred Kerley arrested and stun-gunned during confrontation with police in Miami

By Issy Ronald and Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — US Olympic sprinter Fred Kerley was arrested and stun-gunned during a confrontation with police officers in Miami, Florida on Thursday night and is now facing charges of battery, resisting officers and disorderly conduct, according to authorities. Police later released body camera footage of the incident. It

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Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi agree to share chess’ World Blitz Championship title, causing outcry from top players

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi have caused a stir in the chess community after agreeing to share the World Blitz Championship title earlier this week. Tuesday’s final in New York was locked at 3.5-3.5 when world No. 1 Carlsen suggested to Nepomniachtchi that they should share the crown. The

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Eagles star Saquon Barkley will likely be rested in last game, Eric Dickerson’s single-season NFL rushing record safe

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley will likely not play in the team’s final game of the season, meaning Eric Dickerson’s NFL single-season rushing record will remain safe. Barkley has 2,005 rushing yards this season, just 101 yards away from Dickerson’s record of 2,105 he set in 1984 with

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Gabriela Dabrowski, who won an Olympic medal and the WTA Finals, reveals she played through breast cancer treatment in 2024

By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — On the tennis court, the results show that Gabriela Dabrowski had a successful 2024. The Canadian won the end-of-season WTA Finals in doubles with Erin Routliffe and a bronze medal in mixed doubles with Felix Auger-Aliassime at the Paris Olympics. But Dabrowski, a three-time doubles grand slam champion, has

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‘Money excuse must stop’: Thibaut Courtois urges soccer to use NBA as reference point in calendar congestion crisis

By Amanda Davies and Aleks Klosok, CNN (CNN) — It’s a question that’s increasingly at the forefront of soccer’s agenda: is bigger always better? With domestic, continental and global competitions all vying for space in what’s becoming a full to bursting calendar, concerns over player welfare, the tug of war between club and country and

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‘It’s a very different beast’: Rio Ferdinand calls for ‘long-term thinking’ amid turbulent times at Manchester United

By Amanda Davies and Aleks Klosok, CNN (CNN) — Rio Ferdinand knows first-hand the weight of expectation that comes with donning the iconic red colors of Manchester United. Formerly the world’s most expensive defender, the former England international lifted six Premier League titles, the Champions League and two League Cups during an illustrious 12-year spell

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NFL Week 17: Los Angeles Chargers secure playoff spot, Cincinnati Bengals keep season alive with wild overtime victory

By Issy Ronald and Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — With the playoffs rapidly approaching, almost every NFL game assumes an added significance at this time of year. And on Saturday, there were three games that helped shape the playoff picture as the Los Angeles Chargers secured their spot in the postseason while the Cincinnati Bengals

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‘A whole different wiring system’: the extreme athletes who pushed limits in 2024 – and why they might not be crazy after all

By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — Have you ever dreamed of running the length of Africa? How about summiting Mount Everest three times in less than two weeks? Endurance athletes often seem like they have “a whole different wiring system,” Outside magazine columnist and ultrarunner Brendan Leonard tells CNN Sport. “A lot of us go

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Chiefs secure No. 1 seed in AFC with franchise-record 15th win; Lamar Jackson makes history in Ravens rout on Christmas Day

By Wayne Sterling and Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The Kansas City Chiefs secured the No. 1 seed in the AFC with their franchise-record 15th victory after overwhelming the Pittsburgh Steelers on Christmas Day. With the top seed, the reigning back-to-back Super Bowl champion captured the lone first-round bye in the playoffs and home-field advantage.

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Lamar Jackson says he’ll skip the locker room to see Beyoncé’s halftime show: ‘Sorry, Harbaugh’

By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Christmas Day this year includes the NFL and a halftime performance from Beyoncé. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson says he’s in for both. Jackson and the Ravens are part of the NFL’s Christmas doubleheader on Wednesday. First up, the Kansas City Chiefs visit the Pittsburgh Steelers at 1 p.m.

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Robert Lewandowski confident ‘genius’ Pep Guardiola can get Manchester City out of ‘very difficult situation’

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski says he is confident that his former manager Pep Guardiola, who he calls a “genius,” can turn things around at Manchester City and get the team back to its best. Guardiola is currently experiencing the worst run of his managerial career. City has lost eight

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LeBron James surpasses Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as NBA’s all-time leader in regular season minutes played

By Homero De La Fuente, CNN (CNN) — LeBron James added another historic achievement to his illustrious career on Thursday night, becoming the NBA’s all-time leader in regular season minutes played. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s 35-year-old record during the team’s 113-100 victory over the Sacramento Kings at the Golden 1 Center

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