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By David Close, CNN (CNN) — Trips to a strip club, gun shooting range, and free airfare were some of the perks offered as part of an elaborate scheme by current Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce to woo potential Arizona State University (ASU) football players and their parents while the former NFL player

By David Close, CNN (CNN) — After an outstanding season in which she undoubtedly exceeded lofty expectations following a historic career at the University of Iowa, Caitlin Clark was named the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year in a near-unanimous vote. The Indiana Fever guard’s achievements this year were groundbreaking. She became the WNBA single-season

By Amanda Davies, Aleks Klosok and Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — FIFA, football’s governing body, have announced a plan to address a Palestinian request to ban Israel from world football during a meeting held at their headquarters in Zurich on Thursday. “The FIFA Council has implemented due diligence on this very sensitive matter and, based

By David Close, CNN (CNN) — In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s destruction, Augusta National Golf Club – the home of renowned major golf tournament, the Masters – has pledged a massive donation to help those in need in and around the Augusta area. The famed golf club in Augusta, Georgia, and the Community Foundation

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — The MLB postseason continued on Wednesday, as eight teams faced off in Game 2 of the NL and AL Wild Card series. The day saw three teams progress to the Division Series (DS), while one series will go to Game 3 after a clutch comeback. Here are the main

By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — Lionel Messi led Inter Miami to its first ever Supporters’ Shield with a 3-2 victory over the Columbus Crew Wednesday night, winning his second title with the club and his 46th overall. Messi’s two goals – the first, a close-range finish, and the second, a sensational curling free-kick –

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — A famous win celebrated by royalty, a surprise defeat for the reigning champion and a brilliant Mohamed Salah goal were among the standout moments from a thrilling night of European soccer on Wednesday. The second round of matches in this season’s Champions League has drawn to a close, with

By Andy Scholes and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — It’s hard to believe it’s already Week 5 of the NFL season! We have now officially reached the bye week portion of the schedule with four teams having a week off this time around: the Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Chargers and the Tennessee Titans.

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — With the season counting down to its annual climactic finish, two NASCAR teams, one co-owned by legendary basketball Hall of Famer Michael Jordan, have sued the motorsport series and its CEO Jim France, calling them “bullies.” Jordan’s 23XI Racing, co-owned with three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin, and Front

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — The men’s final of this year’s China Open was billed as a battle between two titans and it definitely didn’t disappoint. After three grueling sets, Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz emerged victorious over world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, winning 6-7 6-4 7-6 to claim his 16th ATP Tour title. The pair

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Las Vegas Raiders star wide receiver Davante Adams has requested a trade from the team, according to multiple outlets and first reported by NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo and ESPN’s Adam Schefter. According to reports, Adams told the team on Monday that he’d prefer to be traded. The Raiders would

By Amy Woodyatt and Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller has been handed a four-game suspension without pay for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy, the league announced Tuesday. “Miller will be eligible for reinstatement on October 28 following the Bills’ Week 8 game against the Seattle Seahawks,” the NFL said

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — The MLB postseason got underway on Tuesday, with eight teams competing in Game 1 of the NL and AL Wild Card series. The day was dominated by excellence on the mound, with two teams recording shutout victories and one pitcher in particular continuing his quest for this year’s American

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Week 4 was the final slate of NFL matches when all teams were in action until Week 15, and the full schedule led to thrills, spills and everything in between across the 16 games. Between pivotal victories, decisive defeats and nail-biting finishes, Week 4 had everything to offer fans.

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — High-scoring matches, unwanted records and an unlikely winning run – Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League round seemed to have it all. But while some of the world’s strongest teams flexed their muscles in this season’s competition, many of the tournament minnows were left licking their wounds after being on the

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — The Las Vegas Aces’ quest for a three-peat is close to an end as they went down 88-84 against the New York Liberty in Game 2 of the WNBA semifinals. The win gave the Liberty a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five series with Sabrina Ionescu scoring a joint game-high

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — Two mistakes from Italy star Gianluigi Donnarumma proved decisive on Tuesday night as Arsenal claimed a 2-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. First half goals from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka were enough for the Gunners to pick up their first Champions League win of the

By David Close, CNN (CNN) — Two days after the LaLiga match between Atlético Madrid and local rival Real Madrid, Atlético announced defender Robin Le Normand suffered a “traumatic brain injury” when he collided with Los Blancos midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni late in Sunday’s 1-1 draw. With just moments remaining in the match, Real midfielder Tchouaméni

By Issy Ronald, David Close and Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — The New York Mets and Atlanta Braves played out one of the all-time classic MLB doubleheaders on Monday. The Mets somehow won the first game despite trailing going into the ninth, while the Braves regrouped to win the second, with both teams

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — As the climate crisis worsens, Formula One is looking for ways to pollute less planet-heating carbon and become more sustainable. Like many other sports, Formula One has committed to achieving net-zero by 2030, meaning that those behind it pledge to dramatically reduce its carbon pollution and remove from the

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Week 4 of the NFL season came to a close on Monday night with another double-header, with one encounter between teams flying high and the other between two looking to kickstart their seasons in earnest. Sunday’s action was filled with dramatic finishes, outstanding individual performances and shock results, and

CNN CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former Cincinnati Reds player and manager Pete Rose. Personal Birth name: Peter Edward Rose Birth date: April 14, 1941 Death date: September 30, 2024 Birth place: Cincinnati, Ohio Father: Harry Rose, bank clerk and semi-pro baseball and football player Mother: LaVerne Rose

By Jason Hanna and Michelle Watson, CNN (CNN) — Pete Rose, Major League Baseball’s all-time hit king and the Cincinnati Reds icon whose signature gritty hustle couldn’t outpace the gambling transgressions and obfuscation that kept him out of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, has died, according to a spokesperson for the Clark County Office

By David Close, CNN (CNN) — There is a new Los Angeles Lakers player who can get LeBron James to blush. The newly drafted guard, who will wear No. 9 for the upcoming season, knows James better than anyone on the team but is still determining how he will address the greatest scorer in the

CNN By David Close, CNN (CNN) — Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo – known for his shot-blocking and famed finger wave after denying opponents at the hoop – died Monday from brain cancer aged 58, according to the NBA. Inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2015, he was an eight-time NBA

By David Close, CNN (CNN) — Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo – known for his shot-blocking and famed finger wave after denying opponents at the hoop – died Monday from brain cancer aged 58, according to the NBA. Inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2015, he was an eight-time NBA All-Star

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Despite dramatic point swings and bubbling tensions that threatened to spill over, the Presidents Cup ended as it always has for the last 19 years – in a Team USA triumph. A Sunday flourish saw a star-studded American side cruise to its 10th consecutive victory in the biennial contest,

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — If Manchester United fans thought that this season would be a chance to start fresh, any early-season optimism seems to have been misplaced. United fell to a third league defeat in six games on Sunday, losing 3-0 at home against Tottenham amid captain Bruno Fernandes’ red card. There were

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — Chicago Cubs fans know a thing or two about patience. You don’t suffer the longest championship drought in North American sports history – 108 seasons from 1908 to 2016 – without learning how to deal with disappointment. Despite another underwhelming season in which the Cubs finished with a record

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Sabrina Ionescu scored 21 points as she helped the New York Liberty to an 87-77 win against the Las Vegas Aces in Game 1 of their WNBA playoff semifinal series, much to the enjoyment of basketball superfan Spike Lee. The acclaimed film director is no stranger to courtside seats,

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — Losing 2-1 to Denmark. Falling 2-1 to Finland. Drawing 1-1 with Latvia. For most soccer teams, this would be an indication of bad form, difficult moments that supporters try their best to forget and probably a sign that the team is looking for a new coach. For San Marino,

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Week 4 of the 2024 NFL season saw plenty of drama across its 13 games. From outstanding individual outings to late heroics, fans were treated to action from start to finish. Here are the main storylines from Sunday’s slate of games: ‘King Henry’ hands Bills first loss of the

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Tadej Pogačar completed his dominant, record-equaling year on Sunday as he won the men’s road race at the world championships, becoming the first male cyclist for 37 years to win the rainbow jersey, Tour de France and Giro d’Italia all in the same year. By completing cycling’s “Triple Crown”

By Issy Ronald and Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide completed one of the most thrilling wins of the college football season on Saturday, downing No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs 41-34 in dramatic style. The Crimson Tide led for most of the game and dominated the first half to take a 28-0

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Cole Palmer produced an incredible solo performance during Chelsea’s 4-2 victory against Brighton on Saturday, becoming the first player to score four goals in the first half of a Premier League match. After equalizing for Chelsea in the 21st minute, Palmer converted a penalty and a superb free-kick inside

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Week 4 is the final slate of games for months with all 32 teams in action, as starting next week, four teams will have a bye. With injuries mounting up, it will be a relief to teams that the players placed on injured reserve ahead of the season will

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Legendary tennis player and women’s rights advocate Billie Jean King became the first individual female athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, she announced in an Instagram post on Friday. The award honored the 80-year-old’s trailblazing achievements both on and off the court and recognized a “remarkable life

By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Four-time NBA All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns is heading to the Big Apple, according to The Athletic and ESPN, citing unnamed sources. The Minnesota Timberwolves are trading Towns to the New York Knicks for three-time NBA All-Star forward Julius Randle, guard Donte DiVincenzo and a 2025 protected top-13 first-round pick from the Detroit

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — As the MLB season nears its conclusion, the playoff picture continues to get clearer with each passing game. The Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals secured their spot in the playoffs on Friday – ending two of the longest droughts in the MLB. In a game where unwanted history

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) says it’s lodging an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after an independent tribunal found world No. 1 tennis player Jannik Sinner wasn’t at fault for twice testing positive for a banned substance in March 2024. Sinner, 23, has so far

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — The International Team stormed back into contention on Day 2 of the Presidents Cup in some style, sweeping the USA 5-0 during Friday’s foursomes. The score is now tied at 5-5 with two days of golf left to play. Heading into the second day of competition, Team USA was

By David Close, CNN (CNN) — By losing to the Detroit Tigers 4-1, the 2024 White Sox entered the record books as one of the most inept teams in sports history. Friday’s defeat was Chicago’s 121st of the season, setting the Major League Baseball record for most losses in a single season in baseball’s modern era

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — The parent company of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has agreed to pay $375 million to settle a class-action antitrust lawsuit alleging anti-competitive practices against its fighters, according to a filing seen by CNN. The agreement was disclosed in a filing by TKO – UFC’s parent company – to

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Muriel Furrer, an 18-year-old cyclist, has died after suffering a serious head injury in a race, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) announced Friday. Furrer was competing in the women’s junior road race at the world championships in Zurich, Switzerland, on Thursday when she was badly injured in a fall.

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — An 18-year-old has filed a lawsuit over the ownership of the ball Shohei Ohtani made baseball history with when he became the inaugural member of the 50-50 club. On September 19, the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar went where no player has gone before, hitting his 50th homer and stealing his

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — The New York Yankees clinched the American League (AL) East title on Thursday night with a 10-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles. The Bronx Bombers were spurred on by the exploits of Aaron Judge, who went deep for the fifth straight game with a two-run homer in the seventh

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Some of the world’s best track and field athletes competed for lucrative prizes on Thursday, as the inaugural women-only Athlos event got underway in New York. Launched by entrepreneur and Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian, the track and field meet bids to showcase the very best women in world athletics

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The Dallas Cowboys got a much-needed victory on Thursday Night Football as they edged past the New York Giants 20-15 at MetLife Stadium. Coming off two painful home losses, the Cowboys traveled to East Rutherford, New Jersey, in search of a victory to inject some confidence back into the

By Homero De La Fuente, CNN (CNN) — In an emotional farewell to the city of Oakland, the Athletics secured a 3-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Thursday in front of a sold-out crowd at the Coliseum, marking the end of their 57 seasons at the iconic stadium. “Today there is crying in baseball,”

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Connecticut Sun veteran Alyssa Thomas spoke out following the franchise’s crucial playoff series win against the Indiana Fever. “I think in my 11-year career I’ve never experienced the racial comments from the Indiana Fever fan base,” Thomas told reporters after the victory in Uncasville, Connecticut. During the first game

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Derrick Rose, longtime NBA veteran and former league MVP, announced his decision to retire from professional basketball on Thursday. Rose, drafted first overall in 2008 out of the University of Memphis, played for 16 NBA seasons – the first seven of those with the Chicago Bulls. Rose posted his

By Sam Joseph and Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The final four of the 2024 WNBA playoffs are set. The first round of the postseason concluded on Wednesday, with the Connecticut Sun and Minnesota Lynx booking their spots in the semifinals. Here’s everything you need to know about which squads are moving on, and which

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — The New York Yankees failed to clinch the American League (AL) East title for the second night running on Wednesday, despite a historic 142nd RBI for Aaron Judge in a 9-7 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. Down 3-0 after the first inning, the Orioles never looked to be in

By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — The ball that made Shohei Ohtani the inaugural member of the 50-50 club and placed him firmly in the history books (again) is up for sale – and could be yours for a mere $4.5 million. On September 19, the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar went where no player has

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — For Shannon Rowbury, it was simultaneously one of the best and worst moments of her running career. Part of her was thrilled and exhilarated to be competing in the finals of a second Olympic Games, and the roar of the crowd was like nothing she had experienced before –

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Naomi Osaka has never hidden her admiration for Serena Williams and now she’s following in the 23-time grand slam champion’s footsteps. Osaka has started working with Williams’ former coach Patrick Mouratoglou and the Japanese star got the new partnership off to the perfect start at the China Open on

By Andy Scholes and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — What has happened to offense in the NFL? This past Sunday, the Saints led the Philadelphia Eagles 3-0 heading into the fourth quarter. The New England Patriots, Houston Texans, Cleveland Browns, Chicago Bears, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Las Vegas Raiders, Miami Dolphins and Dallas Cowboys all scored seven

By Jacob Lev and Brandon Miller, CNN (CNN) — As rain poured down on Atlanta Wednesday, Major League Baseball announced two pivotal games were postponed due to the wet conditions. Wednesday’s and Thursday’s New York Mets-Atlanta Braves games, set to take place at the Braves home stadium Truist Park, have been postponed due to “the

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — The University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ starting quarterback will sit out the remainder of the season over an off-field dispute, he announced Wednesday. Matthew Sluka, a senior at UNLV, said he will be redshirting this season over “certain representations” made to him not being “upheld.” “I have decided to

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — Manchester City star Rodri has sustained a knee ligament injury that will keep him off the pitch indefinitely, the club has confirmed. In a statement released on Wednesday, City said that the Spanish midfielder suffered “ligament injury to his right knee” during the first half of Sunday’s draw with

By Wayne Sterling and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — The Chicago White Sox narrowly avoided setting the modern MLB record for the most losses in a season Tuesday with a home win against the Los Angeles Angels. Down 2-0 heading into the bottom of the eighth inning, the White Sox scored three runs and went on

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu tied a franchise playoff record after scoring 36 points in the No. 1 seed’s 91-82 win against the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday. The victory sees the Liberty advance to the WNBA playoff semifinals where they will meet the Las Vegas Aces, led by

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season left us with more questions than answers. We saw five previously winless teams get off the mark and others stutter just when they looked to be kicking into gear. There is still plenty left to play for with the season in its

Story by Reuters (CNN) — Former Hungarian fencer László Csongrádi has been left so distraught by the theft of his Olympic gold medal that he has offered to leave it to the thief in his will if it is returned. Csongrádi, 65, won the Olympic gold in the men’s team sabre competition at the 1988

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — American gymnast Jordan Chiles’ legal team has submitted a new application in the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland over the decision that led to her losing an Olympic bronze medal, pointing toward new video evidence that Chiles’ lawyers say proves her case. This latest brief asks the Federal Supreme

CNN By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Football Hall of Famer Brett Favre revealed Tuesday he was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The famed quarterback was speaking in front of the House Ways and Means Committee in a hearing on reforming Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), where he was called to testify before Congress

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Football Hall of Famer Brett Favre revealed Tuesday he was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The famed quarterback was speaking in front of the House Ways and Means Committee in a hearing on reforming Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), where he was called to testify before Congress about

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden welcomed National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) champion NY/NJ Gotham FC to the White House on Monday, the first time in the league’s history that a team has received the invite. In a ceremony honoring the club’s victory, Biden praised the team’s resilience – Gotham finished last

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — When the Philadelphia Phillies won the National League (NL) East for the fifth year in a row in 2011, they probably did not expect to have to wait too much longer for their next division title. Fast-forward to Monday night and the Phillies have clinched their first NL East

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Rafael Nadal has been named in Spain’s Davis Cup team for the Final Eight matches in November, organizers announced Monday. The former world No. 1 has not played since the Paris Olympics earlier this year, but is set to join Carlos Alcaraz, Roberto Bautista Agut, Pablo Carreño Busta and

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — After a thrilling Sunday of NFL action, Week 3 continued with two more games for fans to sink their teeth into. There were teams looking to get their first win, one looking to continue its perfect start and another looking for signs of promise from their rookie quarterback. Here

By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Reggie Bush, the former University of Southern California (USC) star running back and 2005 Heisman Trophy winner, is suing the school, the Pac-12 Conference and the NCAA over using his name, image and likeness (NIL) without compensation, according to his lawyers. “This case is not just about seeking justice for Reggie Bush; it’s

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Max Verstappen hinted on Sunday that his retirement from Formula One might be hastened after his “silly” punishment for swearing. The Red Bull driver was told by motorsport’s governing body, the FIA, that he should carry out “work of public interest” after using a swear word in a press

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — Perhaps the most anticipated postseason in WNBA history got underway on Sunday, and while all four of the top seeds claimed victory, the day was full of storylines. Some stars struggled, others flourished, and one managed to do both in the same game. Here’s a round-up of Game 1

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — The 2024-25 season may be in its infancy, but several of Europe’s biggest clubs are beginning to see where they stand. There were some high-profile games over the weekend, with multiple results having an impact on who will emerge to form the early-season title races. Here’s a look back

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Carlos Alcaraz led Team Europe to a comeback victory over Team World in the Laver Cup on Sunday, triumphing in both his singles and his doubles matchups. Europe had trailed 4-8 heading into the final day in Berlin, but Alcaraz secured the 13-11 victory by defeating Taylor Fritz in

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Caitlin Clark has continued to reap the rewards from her remarkable debut season in the WNBA, most recently being unanimously chosen for the Associated Press’ (AP) Rookie of the Year. The Indiana Fever star was also named in AP’s All-WNBA first team, as well as the All-Rookie Team, as

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The theme for Week 3 was teams getting their first win of the season. Six franchises entered Sunday’s slate of games with two defeats to begin the new season, but that all changed this week as only the Tennessee Titans remain winless after three games played – though the

By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Eugene “Mercury” Morris, two-time Super Bowl champion with the Miami Dolphins and linchpin of the team’s perfect 1972 season has died, his son Troy-Jeffrey Morris announced on social media on behalf of the family Sunday. Mercury Morris was 77. “His talent and passion left an indelible mark on the sport,

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — British driver Lando Norris recorded a comfortable victory at the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday, putting a dent into Max Verstappen’s lead atop the drivers’ world championship. It was another excellent race for McLaren, following a victory for Norris’ teammate Oscar Piastri in Azerbaijan last week. Piastri himself finished

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson was unanimously voted as the 2024 WNBA Most Valuable Player after a historic season, the league announced on Sunday. Wilson received all 67 first-place votes from the panel of sportswriters and broadcasters, making her the first unanimous winner of the award since the

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — After a long, history-making WNBA season that featured a break for the Paris Olympics, the postseason is finally here. Eight of the league’s 12 teams have earned the right to fight for a championship ring, with storylines emerging in all four matchups. Here’s everything you need to know about

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Colorado beat the Baylor Bears 38-31 in a thriller on Saturday after a 43-yard Hail Mary touchdown in the final seconds of regular time from the Buffaloes forced overtime. Colorado received the ball with just over two minutes remaining of the fourth quarter and trailing 31-24 to Baylor after

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — For some, Week 3 offers a chance at redemption, while for others, it’s an opportunity to keep the momentum going. The 2024 NFL season is still in its formative stages, but franchise fortunes are already starting to be told this year: both positively and negatively. The first team to