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By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — Lionel Messi’s start to the new Major League Soccer season has been impressive, even by the Argentine great’s lofty standards. On Saturday, the 36-year-old continued his fine goalscoring form, netting twice as Inter Miami beat the New England Revolution 4-1 in front of a record crowd at the Gillette

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — The 2024 NFL Draft drew to a close on Saturday as 257 players were selected by teams from across the league, all hopeful of a bright career lying before them. A record 700,000 people attended this year’s draft in the city of Detroit, including 275,000 on the first day,

By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — LeBron James scored 30 points as the Los Angeles Lakers avoided a first-round elimination in the Western Conference playoff series against the Denver Nuggets. Four-time NBA champion James rose to the occasion, as did Anthony Davies, who had 25 points and 23 rebounds in the 119-108 win in LA.

By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — Just weeks ago, it seemed as if Jürgen Klopp was set to end his tenure as Liverpool manager with a flourish. The club was in contention to win the English Premier League, was favorite to win the Europa League and in the quarterfinals of the FA Cup. Adding three

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Teenager Emmanuel Wanyonyi broke the road mile world record in Herzogenaurach, Germany, Saturday. The 19-year-old set the new record following an incredible run of three minutes 54.56 seconds on what was his competitive debut over the distance. Wanyonyi is predominantly an 800-meter runner. The Kenyan won the silver medal

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — While Arda Güler’s first season with Real Madrid may have been relatively uneventful, on Friday the 19-year-old nevertheless helped push Los Blancos one step closer to another La Liga title. Güler scored the early winner in a 1-0 victory against Real Sociedad, his second goal for the Spanish club.

By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — The Atlanta Falcons’ draft pick Michael Penix Jr. said he had a “very good conversation” with fellow quarterback and new teammate Kirk Cousins after his surprise selection on Thursday. The Falcons shocked the NFL world by selecting Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick, a move that raised eyebrows because

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — The NFL draft continued Friday with the second and third rounds and hundreds of thousands of fans watched the big event in Detroit. “We watched 32 amazing players join the NFL family in front of a record 275,000 people,” NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said to those in attendance. “Guess

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — English Premier League club Liverpool has reportedly found Jurgen Klopp’s successor. The club has agreed to a compensation deal with Dutch club Feyenoord for Arne Slot to become its new manager, according to multiple reports. In late January, Klopp announced he would step down as Liverpool’s manager at the

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Carl Nassib knows the power of opening up. In 2021, Nassib – then playing for the Las Vegas Raiders – became the first active NFL player in league history to publicly identify as gay. Nassib said he agonized over the decision for 15 years, adding that he was a private person

CNN By Zayn Nabbi and Darren Lewis, CNN (CNN) — Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold says that the England squad will head to Euro 2024 believing it can win the European Championship in Germany this summer. Speaking to CNN’s Senior Sports Analyst Darren Lewis, the Three Lions defender was bullish about England’s chances at the Euros.

By Zayn Nabbi and Darren Lewis, CNN (CNN) — Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold says that the England squad will head to Euro 2024 believing it can win the European Championship in Germany this summer. Speaking to CNN’s Senior Sports Analyst Darren Lewis, the Three Lions defender was bullish about England’s chances at the Euros. “Win

By Sammy Mncwabe and Duarte Mendonça, CNN (CNN) — Brazil and Orlando Pride star Marta will retire from international soccer this year, she told CNN Brasil in an interview which will air on Sunday, April 28. The 38-year-old is Brazil’s all-time record goalscorer, male or female, with 115 goals and has appeared in six World

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has commissioned an independent review into its handling of a case involving 23 Chinese swimmers after the organization said that it had been the subject of “damaging and baseless allegations.” The development comes after WADA was criticized by members of the anti-doping community, sparking

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Joel Embiid led his Philadelphia 76ers squad to an inspired 125-114 Game 3 win over the New York Knicks, despite confirming after the game that he is being treated for a mild case of Bell’s palsy. The reigning NBA MVP scored a playoff career-high 50 points in the crucial

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — An unexploded World War II bomb is set to be defused on Friday after it was found near the home of Bundesliga soccer club Mainz 05. A statement from the city of Mainz said the 500-kilogram (1,102-pound) American bomb was found during construction work on Wednesday, before the local

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The Atlanta Falcons surprised the NFL world on Thursday, selecting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick in the 2024 Draft. The move got NFL observers talking given the Falcons’ evident defensive needs and that the team recently signed Kirk Cousins to a huge deal to be

By Bea Adeleke, CNN (CNN) — Aya Nakamura was born in the former French colony of Mali, raised in France and is widely considered the most streamed female Francophone artist in the world. The 28-year-old, as well as being Malian, is a French citizen, and a multiple-platinum-selling pop star who was brought up in the Parisian suburbs. However, ahead of

By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — Ryōyū Kobayashi might have bettered the world ski jump record by nearly 40 meters on Wednesday, but the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) says it won’t recognize the Japanese jumper’s landmark effort as it didn’t meet the governing body’s competition conditions. The 27-year-old barreled down a specially-created natural ramp

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — His father’s name is written prominently in the history of the US Open. On Thursday, Charlie Woods will look to pen a chapter of his own. Tiger Woods’ 15-year-old son will tee up at an 18-hole local qualifier in Port St. Lucie, Florida, as one of an 84-player field

By George Ramsay and Patrick Sung, CNN (CNN) — Xavi will stay on as head coach of Barcelona, the club announced on Thursday, reversing his previous decision to depart at the end of the current season. Speaking at a press conference, Barça president Joan Laporta said that he had “always” wanted Xavi to remain in

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Rafael Nadal said that he is trying to enjoy each moment he gets on a tennis court as he looks to extend his career while battling ongoing injury issues. Speaking to reporters ahead of the Madrid Open, Nadal – who has played only five matches this year – was

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — For much of this season, Liverpool fans had spoken about sending Jürgen Klopp into the sunset with a historic quadruple of trophies. Now, however, it is looking increasingly likely that the German manager, who is revered in the red half of the city as something of a god-like figure,

WWJ By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The 2024 NFL Draft has kicked off with the Chicago Bears selecting USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the first overall pick on Thursday night. Bears fans at the event applauded Williams as he walked onto the stage to share an embrace with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. This year’s

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The 2024 NFL Draft has kicked off with the Chicago Bears selecting USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the first overall pick on Thursday night. Bears fans at the event applauded Williams as he walked onto the stage to share an embrace with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. This year’s draft

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Angel Reese said she is “super excited” by the “really great direction” that the WNBA is heading in, after being drafted into the league by the Chicago Sky earlier this month. Reese was selected by the Sky with the No. 7 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, pairing her

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — The Miami Heat stunned the Boston Celtics 111-101 at TD Garden on Wednesday to level their first-round playoff series at 1-1. The Heat, playing without injured talisman Jimmy Butler, knocked down a franchise playoff record of 23 three-pointers to upset the Celtics, with Tyler Herro hitting six of them

By Jonny Velasquez and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — He came, he saw, he jabbed and then his life outside of the ring appeared to unravel. Ryan Garcia was seen as poster boy for boxing, training alongside the likes of Canelo Álvarez and Óscar Valdez. The boxer would also frequently reference the importance of his religious faith. “Thank you, the

By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Reggie Bush is getting his 2005 Heisman Memorial Trophy back after having had to relinquish the award in 2010. In a press release Wednesday on Heisman.com, the decision by the Heisman Trust to reinstate Bush followed a deliberative process in which it closely monitored the “enormous changes” in the college

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — For years, the NFL acted as a closed-door shop. Player and coaching prospects almost entirely came through the college system, originating from the US and following the usual pathways to reach the professional game. But in recent years, those horizons have broadened. From games hosted around the world to

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — The Dallas Mavericks earned a hard-fought 96-93 Game 2 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday to level their first-round playoff series at 1-1, leading Dallas head coach Jason Kidd to reminisce about how the game used to be played back in his day. “We played 48 minutes

By David Close, CNN (CNN) — A spokesperson says the NBA is “looking into” an apparent incident involving Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokić’s brother, Strahinja Jokić, which happened after the Nuggets won their home game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. A video posted on social media overnight Tuesday appears to show Strahinja Jokić wearing

By Amanda Davies and Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham said players should have greater involvement in how decisions are made to tackle racism in soccer. Speaking to CNN’s Amanda Davies after winning the Laureus World Sports Breakthrough of the Year award on Monday, the 20-year-old midfielder said he wanted to

By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — A woman who filed a lawsuit against former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer, accusing him of sexual assault and battery, is now facing criminal fraud charges. Darcy Adanna Esemonu is accused of engaging in “fraudulent schemes and artifices” against Bauer and a second person. In the indictment handed

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — A dispute over the handling of a 2021 case in which 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned performance-enhancing substance ahead of the Tokyo Olympics now threatens to overshadow swimming events at the Paris Games this summer. A New York Times report released in coordination with German public broadcaster

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Surveying her new surroundings in a Russian penal colony, the enormity of her prison confinement suddenly dawned on Brittney Griner, the WNBA star has told ABC. Speaking to ABC anchor Robin Roberts, the 33-year-old Griner said it was at that moment she “felt just less than a human.” The

CNN By Ben Church and Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — Novak Djokovic said he’s “looking forward” to the chance of winning a record-breaking 25th grand slam singles title at the French Open this year. Speaking to CNN’s Amanda Davies after winning a joint-record fifth Laureus World Sportsman of the Year trophy on Monday, Djokovic said

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Aaron Boone has been tossed from an MLB game 35 times since becoming New York Yankees manager in 2018, but his most recent ejection on Monday was certainly unique. Only five pitches into the Yankees’ 2-0 loss against the Oakland Athletics, home-plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt unambiguously told Boone that

By Ben Church and Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — Novak Djokovic said he’s “looking forward” to the chance of winning a record-breaking 25th grand slam singles title at the French Open this year. Speaking to CNN’s Amanda Davies after winning a joint-record fifth Laureus World Sportsman of the Year trophy on Monday, Djokovic said he

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Jamal Murray hit a stunning 15-foot buzzer-beater over the outstretched arm of the 6’10” Anthony Davis to cap a sensational 20-point comeback and give the Denver Nuggets a 101-99 Game 2 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. The unlikely victory opens up a 2-0 first round series lead for

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — You know the drill by now. A golf tournament is staged. After four rounds the tournament concludes. Scottie Scheffler poses with the winner’s trophy. Just a week on from conquering a windswept Masters, the world No. 1 mastered the elements once more at a stormy RBC Heritage to reel

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Nottingham Forest has accused a Premier League refereeing official of being a fan of relegation rival Luton Town in an extraordinary social media post following the team’s 2-0 defeat by Everton on Sunday. Forest felt as though it should have been awarded penalties in three instances during the match: one

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — One might expect frenzied celebrations and tears of joy when a team secures its place in the final of one of the most historic competitions in world football, but that simply wasn’t the case for Manchester United on Sunday. United’s players remained distinctly flat after beating second-tier side Coventry

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — German surfer Sebastian Steudtner may have broken his own record for riding the biggest wave in history earlier this year. The monster wave in the famed surfing sport of Nazaré, Portugal was provisionally measured at 28.57 meters (93.72 feet), pending ratification. If confirmed, the wave would eclipse Steudtner’s current

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — It might be early in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, but make sure that your clocks are set to ‘Dame Time.’ Fueled by an electric first half from superstar guard Damian Lillard, the Milwaukee Bucks took down the Indiana Pacers 109-94 on Sunday in Game 1 of

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — American golfer Nelly Korda clinched a remarkable fifth victory in a row on Sunday, sealing her second major title with a win at the Chevron Championship and in the process levelling the LPGA Tour record for consecutive wins. The world No.1 finished two shots clear of Sweden’s Maja Stark

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Most typical 15-year-olds would be worried about their grades or the intricacies of social life as a teenager. But Miles Russell is no ordinary 15-year-old. He spent his weekend worrying about making the cut at a professional golf event and setting records against seasoned veterans at the LECOM Suncoast

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Barcelona manager Xavi and goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen have labeled La Liga “embarrassing” for its lack of goal-line technology after the team was denied what it thought was a legitimate goal in Sunday’s 3-2 El Clásico defeat by Real Madrid. The incident occurred in the 28th minute after Real

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Nikola Jokić came dressed to steal the moon on Saturday, and helped the Denver Nuggets steal a march on the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of their first-round NBA playoff series. The Serbian superstar arrived at the Ball Arena dressed as Gru, the lead character from “Despicable Me,”

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Max Verstappen is racing “on another planet,” according to Red Bull team manager Christian Horner, after the three-time world champion dominated a crash-filled Chinese Grand Prix to record yet another victory. “His form is absolutely fantastic,” Horner told broadcaster Sky Sports. “He’s just totally at one with the machine

By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — It was billed as a race that would be harder to win than the Olympic marathon gold in Paris and the London Marathon’s elite women’s race did not disappoint as reigning Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir won a hugely competitive race and set a new women’s-only world record. Jepchirchir, regarded

By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — Gabriela Bryan won her first world championship tour event at the Western Australia Margaret River Pro on Sunday and in a “magical” moment in the final, the Hawaiian surfer shared a wave with a pod of dolphins. Bryan, 22, a former rookie of the year, beat 18-year-old Sawyer Lindbald

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Lionel Messi once again produced a virtuoso performance for Inter Miami, scoring two goals and providing the assist for Sergio Busquet’s strike in his club’s 3-1 victory over Nashville SC. Since joining Inter Miami last July, Messi has lit up the MLS and on Saturday he became the first

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Sweden’s Armand Duplantis extended his dominant reign over the world of pole vaulting on Saturday, setting his eighth world record in the discipline at the season’s first Diamond League meeting in Xiamen, China. The 24-year-old cleared the bar at 6.24 meters, a full eight centimeters higher than anyone else

By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — Former Philadelphia Eagles star Jason Kelce said rookie Louis Rees-Zammit has the potential to be “the most marketable player of all time” should he succeed in the NFL. Rees-Zammit, 23, quit rugby union in January after a hugely successful international career with Wales and club career in the English

By Issy Ronald and Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — Even after Cam Booser walked away from baseball in 2017 and became a carpenter following a series of injuries and setbacks, he would think about the game every single day. The 31-year-old relief pitcher has endured a “long journey” to make his MLB debut, he told

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — More than 50,000 people are expected to finish this weekend’s London Marathon, a record number over the course of the race’s 43-year history. That might not be the only record to fall on Sunday: in particular, expectations are high for the elite women’s race with a clutch of runners

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The times they are a-changin’ in Buffalo this season. After years of falling short in the playoffs, the Bills decided to trade their star No. 1 receiver Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans, a move which signaled a turning of the page for the organization. It leaves Buffalo with

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Ashley Moyer-Gleich will become only the second woman to referee an NBA playoff game after being selected as one of 36 first-round officials, the league announced on Thursday. It has been over a decade since a woman last officiated a playoff game. Violet Palmer became the first woman to

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp said he was “disappointed” to see his side knocked out of the Europa League quarterfinals against Atalanta on Thursday, but insisted talisman Mohamed Salah was not to blame. Liverpool couldn’t overcome the 3-0 deficit from the first leg, winning 1-0 in Italy but losing 3-1

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving said he “just didn’t fit” into the 12-man basketball roster selected to represent Team USA at the upcoming Olympic Games. Irving has twice enjoyed success with USA Basketball (USAB) – winning gold at the 2014 FIBA World Cup and the Rio 2016 Olympics –

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — ‘Jurassic Park’ has just been released. The Chicago Bulls have won their third NBA title in a row. The last episode of ‘Late Night with David Letterman’ has been broadcast. Fast forward – there have been five more ‘Jurassic Park’ films since June 1993. The Bulls won another three-peat

By Homero De la Fuente and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — The sale and relocation of the Arizona Coyotes to Salt Lake City, Utah has been approved by the National Hockey League’s (NHL) Board of Governors, the league announced on Thursday. The NHL team has been sold to Smith Entertainment Group, which is led by

By Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) — The Federal Aviation Administration and United Airlines are investigating after a video surfaced showing an unauthorized person in the pilot’s seat during a flight chartered by the Colorado Rockies baseball team earlier this month. United Airlines said it removed at least two of its pilots from the job in

CNN By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Jason Kelce is continuing to do Jason Kelce things even after retiring from the NFL. In the latest episode of the ‘New Heights’ podcast, which he does with his brother Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, the legendary center revealed that he recently lost his Super Bowl

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Major League Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani’s record-setting $700 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers has been the talk of the baseball world on the field since the two-way star agreed to his 10-year contract in early December 2023. At the other end of the income scale is Gary Cooper.

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Jason Kelce is continuing to do Jason Kelce things even after retiring from the NFL. In the latest episode of the ‘New Heights’ podcast, which he does with his brother Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, the legendary center revealed that he recently lost his Super Bowl LII

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — The Philadelphia 76ers had to overcome some early boos from their own fans as they edged past the Miami Heat, 105-104, to clinch the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference and book a playoff showdown with the New York Knicks. Some sloppy play early on helped the Heat

By David Close and Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — It was a packed house at Mullett Arena in Tempe, Arizona, to watch the last game of the season – and potentially in the state of Arizona for the Coyotes. The team has been linked with a move to Salt Lake City as soon as next

By Rory Fleming, CNN Munich, Germany (CNN) — In the opening exchanges of Bayern Munich’s Champions League quarterfinal win over Arsenal, the German giant’s apprehension was palpable, with Thomas Tuchel’s side seemingly shackled by the knowledge that a defeat would end any hopes of silverware this season. Bayern’s progression to the semifinals after Wednesday’s 1-0

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Real Madrid will face Bayern Munich in the Champions League semifinals after defeating Manchester City in a tense penalty shootout on Wednesday. Defender Antonio Rüdiger struck the decisive blow for Real Madrid, burying his penalty into the bottom-left corner before his teammates piled on top of him in celebration.

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — In Istanbul in June 2023, Manchester City lift the Champions League trophy to cap a historic Treble-winning campaign. Over a billion dollars has been spent by the club’s Abu Dhabi-based owners since 2008 in recruiting players to transform City into a footballing and commercial juggernaut. Further down the soccer

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The NBA has banned Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter from the league after an investigation found that the 24-year-old had violated betting rules, the league said. The league announced in March it had opened an investigation into anomalies involving bets pertaining to Porter after unusual betting patterns around the