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By Jacob Lev and David Close, CNN (CNN) — The Seattle Seahawks have hired Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald as the team’s head coach, the NFL team announced Wednesday. Macdonald, 36, will be the youngest head coach in the league. Macdonald called his hiring an “honor.” “We are super excited to be here. Just

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Rocked by the money on offer by LIV Golf and the talent drain of some of its leading players, the PGA Tour is offering its golfers the opportunity to become “owners of their league.” Announcing the launch of PGA Tour Enterprises on Wednesday, the PGA Tour said a “first-of-its

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — He may have recently turned 39, but NBA superstar LeBron James says he’s not too concerned about how his age might be affecting him in the twilight of his career. Speaking to CNN Sport’s Andy Scholes after the Los Angeles Lakers’ 138-122 loss against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday,

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The NFL has emphasized that the gambling rules for the teams participating in Super Bowl LVIII are “no different” to any other game, despite the showpiece event being held in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Kansas City Chiefs will play the San Francisco 49ers on February 11 in what is

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — South Korea was on the verge of being eliminated from the AFC Asian Cup after going 1-0 down against Saudi Arabia, but managed to turn things around with a late equalizer from Cho Gue-sung followed by a decisive 4-2 penalty shootout win. Chances were few and far between for

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry and New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu are set to go head to head in the very first NBA vs. WNBA three-point contest later this month. The battle between the sharpshooters will be held on February 17 at the Lucas Oil Stadium in

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Tom Brady knows a thing or two about winning. Following his retirement from the NFL, Patrick Mahomes appears to be the heir-apparent to that winning pedigree. The 28-year-old is on the brink of winning his third title after guiding the Kansas City Chiefs to Super Bowl LVIII where they

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — The International Olympic Committee (IOC) descended on a London bar earlier this month to make a historic announcement: for the first time, the Olympics would be partnering with a beer company. In a room crowded with people in suits, the sponsorship deal with brewing giant AB InBev was met

By Samuel Joseph, CNN (CNN) — A doping saga that has rumbled on since the 2022 Winter Olympic Games finally reached a conclusion on Monday. Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva received a four-year ban from competition and saw her results since Christmas Day 2021 disqualified after Switzerland’s Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said that

By Jill Martin and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — After enduring a near-two-year wait, figure skating star Nathan Chen will finally receive a gold medal as a member of the US team at the Beijing Olympics. The US team’s upgraded position on the podium comes after Kamila Valieva’s four-year ban for a positive drug test

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — If you’re the defending champion heading into the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the chances are you know that recent history isn’t going to be on your side. On Monday, current title holder Senegal was eliminated on penalties in the round of 16 by host nation Ivory Coast after

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Doc Rivers took to the sideline for the first time as head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday, but his debut was spoiled by the Denver Nuggets, as Milwaukee fell to 113-107 defeat against the defending champion. As first reported by CNN Sport, Rivers agreed to a deal

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Kansas City Chiefs star defender Charles Omenihu looks set to miss this year’s Super Bowl after sustaining an injury in Sunday’s AFC Championship Game against the Baltimore Ravens. Amid reports the defensive end had torn his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), the Chiefs star posted a number of times on

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — After 18 weeks of NFL regular season games and three rounds of grueling playoff action, Super Bowl LVIII is set. The Kansas City Chiefs will face the San Francisco 49ers on February 11 to crown the 2023 season’s champion. The game will be played in Las Vegas at the

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Jordan reached the quarterfinals of the 2023 Asian Cup after producing a remarkable late comeback thanks to two stoppage-time goals to beat Iraq 3-2 in controversial circumstances. After Yazan Al-Naimat opened the scoring for Jordan just before half-time, goals from Iran’s Saad Natiq and Aymen Hussein in the second

By Eoin McSweeney, CNN (CNN) — As the echoes of the final whistle rang out around the Abdullah bin Khalifa stadium in Doha, Qatar, Palestinian players celebrated with anguished joy last week. Midfielder Oday Kharoub, draped in a Palestinian flag, pointed to the number 110 scrawled in red on his forearm, a reference to the

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Former Panama striker Luis ‘Matador’ Tejada, who helped the national team qualify for its first ever World Cup in 2018, has died at the age of 41, the Panamanian Football Federation (FEPAFUT) announced on Sunday. Local media reported that Tejada, whose 43 international goals makes him Panama’s all-time leading

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Marie-Louise Eta made history on Sunday after becoming the first woman to take charge of a men’s team in a Bundesliga fixture. The 32-year-old was named Union Berlin’s assistant coach earlier in the season but filled in for usual head coach Nenad Bjelica, who is currently serving a three-game

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Nelly Korda pulled off a stunning late rally to clinch a dramatic hometown victory at the LPGA Drive On Championship in Florida on Sunday, edging Lydia Ko in a playoff to prolong the New Zealander’s wait to join the LPGA Hall of Fame. Trailing Ko by three strokes with

By Amanda Davies and Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Manchester United star midfielder Casemiro believes manager Erik ten Hag can still “grow” the English club, despite enduring a turbulent season so far. “I’m not the person who decides who should be manager,” the Brazil international recently told CNN’s Amanda Davies in Dubai. “We have qualified

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The Detroit Lions are used to all kinds of disappointment. From failed draft picks and winless seasons to playoffs misses and long-term injuries, supporting the team has not made for a charmed existence. But before Sunday, playoff collapse wasn’t something Lions fans were accustomed to – they are now.

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN Santa Clara, California (CNN) — Brock Purdy waited for the better part of three days to hear his name called dead last in the 2022 NFL Draft. It earned him the less-than-complimentary designation of ’Mr. Irrelevant’ – given to the last player taken in each year’s draft. The names on that list are often

By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — USA Hockey announced Sunday it will require the use of neck laceration protection for all junior hockey players beginning August 1 – a decision coming three months after a player died from a skate to the neck. “Safety is always at the forefront of our conversations and the action

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — LeBron James and Steph Curry have had plenty of enthralling battles against each other over the years. And on Saturday night, they added another one to that list, creating yet more NBA history in the process. James’ Los Angeles Lakers and Curry’s Golden State Warriors couldn’t be separated through

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Jannik Sinner overcame a two-set deficit to defeat Russia’s Daniil Medvedev 3-6 3-6 6-4 6-4 6-3 in a thrilling five-set final and claim the men’s Australian Open title on Sunday, becoming the first Italian man to win a grand slam since 1976. The 22-year-old’s remarkable comeback capped off a

By Ben Morse and Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Barcelona manager Xavi announced on Saturday that he will leave the club at the end of the season. Speaking after the team’s 5-3 home defeat to Villarreal, Xavi said that he will depart on June 30 following the conclusion of the La Liga season.

By Steve Almasy, Homero De la Fuente and Hannah Brewitt, CNN (CNN) — Super Bowl LVIII will feature a new dynasty facing off with an old one as the Kansas City Chiefs meet the San Francisco 49ers in Las Vegas on February 11 after each was victorious in Sunday’s NFL conference championship games. The Chiefs,

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — For years, tennis has been searching for the players to fill the sizeable shoes of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic when all of the ‘Big Three’ finally hang up their rackets. Carlos Alcaraz has emerged only relatively recently to pick up the torch as the leading star

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Aged 43, Rohan Bopanna became the oldest male player in the Open era to ever win a grand slam title on Saturday when he and his partner, Matthew Ebden, won the Australian Open men’s doubles tournament. India’s Bopanna and Australia’s Ebden completed a 7-6(0) 7-5 victory over Italians Simone

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Sixteen years ago, the Detroit Lions made history – but for all the wrong reasons. In 2008, the organization became the first ever NFL team to go winless through a 16-game season. For one of the league’s longest-tenured franchises after playing its inaugural season in 1934, it was a

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — South Africa’s director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has been hospitalized after suffering chemical burns from detergent in a “freak accident,” South Africa Rugby said in a statement. The 51-year-old is said to be “recovering in hospital following a medical procedure for chemical burns sustained in a freak accident using

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Aryna Sabalenka successfully defended her Australian Open women’s title on Saturday, dismantling China’s Zheng Qinwen 6-3 6-2 in the final in Melbourne and completing a dominant tournament in which she did not drop a single set. The Belarusian unleashed her supply of powerful groundstrokes from the very start, completely

By Jason Hanna and Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Luka Doncic and Joel Embiid have now done in one week what only eight other players have done in NBA history – score more than 70 points in a game. Doncic, the Dallas Mavericks’ star guard, scored 73 points Friday night in his team’s

By Jacob Lev and Brammhi Balarajan, CNN (CNN) — While all eyes are on Travis Kelce’s relationship, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end says his focus is on his happiness and the team’s upcoming game on Sunday that will determine whether they go to the Super Bowl. “I brought this upon myself and I do

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — China’s Zheng Qinwen will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of compatriot and idol Li Na, who was crowned Australian Open champion a decade ago, when she faces Aryna Sabalenka in Saturday’s final. Zheng, the No. 12 seed, has enjoyed a favorable run to the final in which

CNN By Poppy Harlow and Callum Sutherland, CNN (CNN) — While the NFL playoffs near their finale with this weekend’s conference championship games, one person who won’t be involved is Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell. O’Connell’s Vikings missed out on the postseason this time round, but that has left him plenty of time to

CNN By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — There are 18 weeks of action and then three rounds of playoff games to decide which two teams will compete in the Super Bowl. Except if you’re willing to suspend all rational thought and subscribe to an online theory that’s in vogue that the two teams who could

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — There are 18 weeks of action and then three rounds of playoff games to decide which two teams will compete in the Super Bowl. Except if you’re willing to suspend all rational thought and subscribe to an online theory that’s in vogue that the two teams who could be

By Poppy Harlow and Callum Sutherland, CNN (CNN) — While the NFL playoffs near their finale with this weekend’s conference championship games, one person who won’t be involved is Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell. O’Connell’s Vikings missed out on the postseason this time round, but that has left him plenty of time to enjoy

By Samuel Joseph and Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Coaching vacancies continue to be filled around the NFL, as the Atlanta Falcons announced on Wednesday that Raheem Morris had been hired as head coach of the organization, while the Carolina Panthers named Dave Canales as their new head coach. Morris joins Atlanta from the Los

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Jürgen Klopp, considered one of the greatest managers in world soccer, has announced that he will step down from his position as Liverpool’s head coach at the end of the current season. Since joining the English Premier League side in 2015, Klopp has guided the club from years of

CNN By Sam Joseph and Darren Lewis, CNN (CNN) — US and AC Milan midfielder Yunus Musah is used to hostility – passionate and aggressive crowds are part of the game after all. Soccer players are often advised to get their heads down and focus on their game in adverse situations. When a boundary is

By Sam Joseph and Darren Lewis, CNN (CNN) — US and AC Milan midfielder Yunus Musah is used to hostility – passionate and aggressive crowds are part of the game after all. Soccer players are often advised to get their heads down and focus on their game in adverse situations. When a boundary is crossed,

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Novak Djokovic fell to his first defeat at the Australian Open in a staggering 2,195 days as he was defeated by Jannik Sinner on Friday, 6-1 6-2 6-7(6-8) 6-3. The 22-year-old Sinner will now contest the first grand slam final of his career having ended Djokovic’s bid for an

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — America’s newest golf sensation Nick Dunlap announced he is turning professional Thursday, just four days after missing out on a $1.5 million payday due to his amateur status. The University of Alabama sophomore announced his intention to accept PGA Tour membership at a press conference staged on campus, having

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — A mission to become the first person to run the length of Africa appears to be in some jeopardy due to visa issues. Over the last nine months, Russ Cook has run almost 7,500 miles across 13 different countries and is currently in Senegal with his small support crew.

CNN By Callum Sutherland, CNN (CNN) — From NFL quarterback greats locking horns to clashes between golf’s most notorious rivals, Capital One’s The Match series has delivered on a unique approach to entertainment in recent years. Next month, the ninth and latest edition is set to make even more history: for the first time, the

By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — Rohan Bopanna is set to become the world’s oldest No.1 tennis player in history at the age of 43 – with a little help from Iyengar yoga. Bopanna, who says he has no cartilage in his knees – “it’s completely worn out” – and doubles partner Matthew Ebden defeated

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Barcelona suffered its second disappointing cup defeat in as many weeks on Wednesday, falling to a 4-2 quarterfinal away loss against Athletic Bilbao in extra time. With the game locked at 2-2 after 90 minutes, goals from the sibling duo of Iñaki and Nico Williams gave Bilbao the win

By Al Goodman, CNN (CNN) — A judge has proposed that Spain’s former soccer boss, Luis Rubiales, should stand trial for giving an unwanted kiss to star forward Jennifer Hermoso after the national team’s 2023 Women’s World Cup victory, the National Court press office in Madrid said in statement Thursday. In a five-page ruling, viewed

CNN By Callum Sutherland and Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — For Manchester City star Phil Foden, two major influences have shaped his soccer career: his late grandfather and current manager Pep Guardiola. His grandfather passed away aged 47, the same number that the midfielder wears on his jersey as a tribute. “He always said to

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Union Berlin’s head coach Nenad Bjelica was sent off for twice pushing Bayern Munich forward Leroy Sané in the face during a feisty Bundesliga encounter on Wednesday. The incident occurred in the 74th minute of the match, with Bayern 1-0 up. Sané went to retrieve the ball after it

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Coco Gauff’s pursuit of back-to-back grand slam titles came to an end on Thursday as she was defeated by Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals of the Australian Open. Defending champion Sabalenka triumphed 7-6(7-2) 6-4 in Rod Laver Arena for her 13th consecutive win at Melbourne Park. In a tight

By Callum Sutherland and Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — For Manchester City star Phil Foden, two major influences have shaped his soccer career: his late grandfather and current manager Pep Guardiola. His grandfather passed away aged 47, the same number that the midfielder wears on his jersey as a tribute. “He always said to me

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Draymond Green was left off Team USA’s provisional 41-man list for this summer’s Olympic Games due to the suspensions he’s received this season, USA Basketball executive director Grant Hill said Wednesday. The 33-year-old was suspended for five games by the NBA for placing Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert in

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The Los Angeles Chargers have hired Jim Harbaugh as the team’s new head coach, the team announced Wednesday. The move comes after Harbaugh spent nine seasons coaching his alma mater, the University of Michigan, where he led the Wolverines to a College Football Playoff national championship earlier this month.

By Wayne Sterling and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The Tennessee Titans have appointed Brian Callahan as the franchise’s head coach, the team announced Wednesday. Since 2019, Callahan had been the Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator. At the Titans, he will replace Mike Vrabel, who was fired earlier this month after six seasons with the organization. “Brian has

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Carlos Alcaraz’s quest for a third grand slam title came to an end on Wednesday after the Spaniard was beaten by Alex Zverev in a four-set thriller at the Australian Open. Zverev eventually got the better of his opponent after three hours and five minutes of stunning tennis, winning

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — While Travis Kelce made headlines for his performance on the field during the NFL playoffs, his brother Jason was also the focus of much media attention off the field in Buffalo on Sunday. Jason was pictured shirtless, screaming and chugging beer during the Kansas City Chiefs’ 27-24 win against

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Zheng Qinwen became just the fourth Chinese woman to reach the semifinal of a grand slam after coming from behind to defeat Anna Kalinskaya at the Australian Open. The 6-7(4-7) 6-3 6-1 victory will also move Zheng inside the top 10 in the world rankings for the first time

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Cleveland Cavaliers big man Tristan Thompson has been suspended by the NBA for 25 games without pay for violating the league’s anti-drug program. In a statement issued by the NBA, Thompson was suspended for “violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program by testing positive for ibutamoren and SARM

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is always entertaining, but few games in the history of the competition can stand up to Cameroon’s 3-2 win against Gambia on Tuesday. Five-time champion Cameroon, which dropped Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana for the all-important tie, scored two late goals to secure

By George Ramsay and Olga Voitoych, CNN (CNN) — Ukrainian tennis player Dayana Yastremska said that her teenage compatriot Yelyzaveta Kotliar was likely to have been “too emotional and confused” when shaking hands with a Russian opponent. The 16-year-old Kotliar was competing in the first round of the Australian Open junior girls’ singles competition when

By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — Surfing is about to experience a seismic change in 2024 as two of the standard-bearers of the sport are stepping away from the board and waves. Eight-time world champion Stephanie Gilmore is taking a break from competitive surfing – for a year, at least. Australian Gilmore, widely regarded as

By Rory Fleming, CNN (CNN) — There are deeply entrenched ties between the United States and Ireland – just ask US President Joe Biden. Rarely if ever though has that unwavering relationship between the two countries branched out into the sporting ether – both nations pursuing their own national field sports in a manner which

By CNN Staff, Homero De La Fuente (CNN) — Doc Rivers has been officially named the next head coach for the Milwaukee Bucks, the franchise said Friday. “This is a great opportunity to come to a first-class organization with a team that has a talented roster of high-character players,” Rivers said in a statement. “It’s

By Helen Regan, CNN (CNN) — The Palestinian national soccer team reached the knockout stages of the AFC Asian Cup for the first time after beating Hong Kong 3-0 on Tuesday in a Group C match filled with emotion from the players and the roars of a sympathetic crowd. The victory, the team’s first ever at the

By Samuel Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Italian soccer great Luigi ‘Gigi’ Riva died on Monday at the age of 79, according to the Italian Football Federation (FIGC). Taken ill over the weekend, Riva received treatment for a suspected heart problem, according to multiple reports. Nicknamed ‘Rombo di Tuono’ (‘Roar of Thunder’) – a nod to

By Callum Sutherland, CNN (CNN) — From NFL quarterback greats locking horns to clashes between golf’s most notorious rivals, Capital One’s The Match series has delivered on a unique approach to entertainment in recent years. Next month, the ninth and latest edition is set to make even more history: for the first time, the series

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Brazilian surfers Lucas Chianca and Maya Gabeira dominated at Nazaré’s Big Wave Challenge on Monday, with the legendary Portuguese coastline boasting waves between 30 and 40 feet. With the waves growing as the day ran on, powered by storms battering western Europe this week, no one could stop Chianca

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Italian soccer team Udinese has been ordered to play one game behind closed doors following the alleged racist abuse aimed at AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan during its game on Saturday, Italian league Serie A announced Tuesday. Udinese, a team in the Italian top division, was playing at home when the

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Egypt reached the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stages thanks to a 2-2 draw against Cape Verde in a stunning finale to Group B, as Ghana threw away a 2-0 lead to move to the brink of an early tournament exit. Going into the final round of matches, Cape