TOPSHOT - PSG's players celebrate their victory at the end of the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Arsenal at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, on May 7, 2025. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)
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Paris Saint-Germain beats Arsenal 2-1 to make the Champions League final, setting up showdown with Inter Milan
Josaia Raisuqe played for Castres in France's Top 14 championship.
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Josaia Raisuqe, Olympic rugby silver medalist from Paris 2024, dies at age 30 in road accident
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 07: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the second quarter against the New York Knicks in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on May 07, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
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‘Inexcusable’: Boston Celtics squander another 20-point lead as New York Knicks take commanding 2-0 series lead
Rory McIlroy will return to major action following his Masters victory at the US PGA Championship next week.
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Rory McIlroy feels ‘a lot less pressure’ as he prepares to return to major action after long-awaited Masters victory
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 6: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors looks on during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves during Round Two Game One of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on May 6, 2025 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Steph Curry out for at least a week after injury in Game 1 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. (left) has earned his first call-up to the Portugal Under-15 national team.
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‘Proud of you’: Cristiano Ronaldo’s eldest son earns first call-up for Portugal Under-15 national team
Fans of FK Bodo/Glimt hold up scarfs in the stand during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between Tottenham Hotspur and FK Bodo/Glimt at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England, on May 1, 2025.
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Hottest ticket in town: Norwegian man trades 11 pounds of fish for ticket to Europa League semifinal
Trump says there’s ‘no tension’ between the US and World Cup co-hosts Canada and Mexico amid preparations for 2026 tournament
Inter Milan completes magical comeback to shock Barcelona and earn ticket to Champions League final in all-time classic
Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty will not race in the Preakness
Dramatic endings as Nuggets and Knicks shock Thunder and Celtics in conference semifinal openers
Fan who fell onto field at PNC Park during Pirates game takes first steps
Zhao Xintong becomes China’s first world snooker champion after comeback from ban
Baltimore Ravens release veteran kicker Justin Tucker, calling it a ‘football decision’
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This nation is threatened by rising sea levels. It is raising awareness as it sets up its first soccer team
MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 20: (L-R) Eileen Gu and Lindsey Vonn pose for a photo prior to Winter Olympics Preview Round Table ahead of Laureus World Sports Awards Madrid 2025 at Palacio De Cibeles on April 20, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images for Laureus)
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Not holding back: Neither Lindsey Vonn nor Eileen Gu are scared to fail at the Olympics

More than a game

Mondo Duplantis has enjoyed an excellent 12 months, full of personal accolades and world records.
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Breaking records, Olympic gold and a music debut: Mondo Duplantis talks exclusively with CNN about ‘life-changing’ year
Tennis great Rafael Nadal speaks to CNN's Amanda Davies at the Laureus World Sports Awards.
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Rafael Nadal tells CNN exclusively that he ‘100%’ believes Jannik Sinner is innocent amid return from doping suspension
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American teenager Maya Merhige withstood thousands of jellyfish stings during a 14-hour swim across the Cook Strait
SUN VALLEY, USA - MARCH 23: Lindsey Vonn of Team United States takes 2nd place during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Men's and Women's Super G on March 23, 2025 in Sun Valley, USA. (Photo by Alexis Boichard/Agence Zoom/Getty Images)
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CNN Exclusive Lindsey Vonn says she proved to herself and her doubters that ‘I deserve to be here’ after skiing return

In the spotlight

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‘I will die in there before anything happens’: Why this region of Russia produces so many MMA champions
Robert Wirehag (center) arranges youth soccer games in the Swedish city of Uppsala.
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Why soccer might be Sweden’s way out of a gang crime crisis
(Original Caption) New York: The All All-America of 1935--A close up of Jay Berwanger, ace backfield man of the University of Chicago, shown holding the bronze trophy of the downtown Athletic Club, with which he was presented today, December 10th, after his selection as the Outstanding Football Player of 1935. Berwanger is the only football player in the country to have been selected on All All-America Teams.
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He was the first player ever to be drafted in the NFL, but he never played a professional game
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This man salvages 70,000 golf balls from an infamous golf water hazard to earn a lucrative living

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<p>Mondo Duplantis won his second straight pole vault Olympic gold medal last year at the Paris Games in part of what he described as a “life-changing” year. While at the Laureus World Sports Awards where he was named Sportsman of the Year, the 25-year-old sat down with CNN World Sport’s Amanda Davies to reflect on his past year and his hopes to continue raising the bar ahead of the LA 2028 Summer Olympics.</p>
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<p>Jemelle Hill and Donté Stallworth join Laura to break down President Trump's event with the Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles and the controversies surrounding this year's NFL draft.</p>
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<p>Eleven-time surfing world champion Kelly Slater was honored with Laureus Lifetime Achievement Award in Madrid, Spain, earlier this week. Now retired from full-time surfing, Slater sat down with CNN World Sport’s Amanda Davies to reflect on his lucrative career, hopes to help Team USA in some capacity at 2028 LA Olympic Games, and his time on TV series Baywatch.</p>
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<p>Fresh off winning Comeback of the Year Award at this week’s Laureus World Sports Awards, Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade, reflects on “goosebumps” moment at last summer’s Paris Game. The star gymnast has been telling CNN’s Amanda Davies why it was such a powerful moment in her career. </p><p> </p>
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<p>NASCAR driver Katherine Legge says she’s received "disturbing messages" including death threats and hate mail online. Speaking exclusively to CNN World Sport's Don Riddell, she addresses the comments and shares her message with others who might also be suffering online abuse.</p>
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<p>Jamie Miller is extremely troubled. He might only be a 13-year-old character in a fictional television show called “Adolescence,” but his story has prompted widespread consternation about the plight of disaffected men who feel dangerously isolated and alone. Even if you haven’t seen the four-part British drama series, which has rapidly become the top streaming Netflix show in 75 countries, you will likely know that his character is drawn into a world of misogyny and hyper-masculinity, radicalized online and arrested for killing a female school mate. CNN's Don Riddell speaks to psychologist John Amaechi who explains how sports could have helped, instead of hurt Jamie Miller.</p>
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Gold medalist Alysa Liu looks at her medal after winning the Women's world championship during the 2025 ISU World Figure Skating Championships at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, on March 28, 2025.
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NFL

Jul 10, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders speaks to the media during the Big 12 Media Days at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL fines the Falcons $250,000 and Jeff Ulbrich $100,000 over Shedeur Sanders’ phone number leak
The Philadelphia Eagles celebrated their Super Bowl LIX victory with president Donald Trump at the White House.
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Jalen Hurts misses Eagles’ White House celebrations while Trump backs the ‘tush push’
Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 144th overall pick during the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
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The Shedeur Sanders slide and who were the winners: what we learned from the 2025 NFL draft
US president Donald Trump (left) walks with Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (right) at Morristown, New Jersey.
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Eagles star Saquon Barkley hangs out with Trump after Jalen Hurts dodges question on White House visit

Basketball

May 4, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) celebrates after hitting a three point basket during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers in game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Indiana Pacers stun Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 despite Donovan Mitchell breaking Michael Jordan playoff record
Head coach Michael Malone of the Denver Nuggets watches Nikola Jokic and teammates as they take on the Orlando Magic during the third quarter at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, on February 6.
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Nikola Jokić admits ‘energy’ has changed since Michael Malone firing, as Denver Nuggets advance in playoffs
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich during a preseason game against the Houston Rockets in Houston, Texas, on October 17, 2024.
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Gregg Popovich steps down as San Antonio Spurs head coach and is moving to team’s front office as president
DETROIT, MI - MAY 1: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks scores the game winning 3-point basket during the game against the Detroit Pistons during Round 1 Game 6 on May 1, 2025 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Jalen Brunson game-winner lifts New York Knicks over Detroit Pistons and into second round of NBA playoffs

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Kody Clemens signals to his parents as he rounds the bases after hitting his first ever Fenway Park home run.
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Red Sox great Roger Clemens watches son Kody hit Fenway Park home run – for the Minnesota Twins
A fan is carted of the field at PNC Park after falling out of the stands during the seventh inning of a baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago Cubs in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
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People close to the fan who fell onto field at PNC Park share positive update
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 01: Bob Baffert, the trainer of Citizen Bull and Rodriguez, stands with Rodriguez prior to the running of the 151st Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 01, 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
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The larger-than-life Bob Baffert is returning to the Kentucky Derby. The identity crisis he represents in racing never left.
Adam Johnson died after sustaining a cut to the neck in a collision with another player during the second period of the Nottingham Panthers’ game against the Sheffield Steelers in England on October 28, 2023.
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No criminal charges over death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson

Golf

Scottie Scheffler claimed his first victory of the year at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson.
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Scottie Scheffler ties PGA Tour record to claim first victory of 2025 at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson
Who else? Tiger Woods changed golf when he won his first major by a record 12 shots in 1997. He went on to win three further Green Jackets, the last of which came in 2005 after a famous chip-in on the 16th. The 43-year-old is fit again after multiple back surgeries, and among the widely tipped contenders.
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Tiger Woods’ 2005 Masters chip-in was the shot heard around the world. We almost didn’t see it.
THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS - APRIL 27: Mao Saigo of Japan (C) jumps in the pond on the 18th hole after winning The Chevron Championship 2025 in a playoff at The Club at Carlton Woods on April 27, 2025 in The Woodlands, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
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Japanese golfer Mao Saigo celebrates first major trophy by jumping in a pond
Rory McIlroy ended years of hurt as he finally won the Masters.
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Rory McIlroy says he spoke to two US Presidents after Masters victory

Soccer

Eric Dier of Bayern Munich scores his team's first goal with a header whilst under pressure from Nicolas Seiwald of RB Leipzig during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and FC Bayern München at Red Bull Arena on May 3, in Leipzig, Germany.
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Bayern Munich crowned Bundesliga champion for 33rd time after Bayer Leverkusen drew a tie against Freiburg
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah (centre) celebrates scoring their side's fourth goal of the game with team-mates during the Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool. Picture date: Sunday April 27, 2025.
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Liverpool has won the Premier League again. This time, fans can finally celebrate properly
BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 30: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between FC Barcelona and FC Internazionale Milano at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on April 30, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
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‘Majestic,’ ‘mesmerizing,’ ‘a genius’: How the soccer world reacted to 17-year-old Lamine Yamal’s performance against Inter
Harry Maguire of Manchester United celebrates with the fans at the end of the Manchester United vs Olympique Lyonnais Quarter Final 2nd Leg UEFA Europa League match at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, on April 17, 2025.
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Harry Maguire talks to CNN about scoring the goal of a lifetime in the ‘craziest’ game of his career

Tennis

Naomi Osaka of Japan in action against Lucia Bronzetti of Italy during the Mutua Madrid Open 2025, ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000, tennis tournament celebrated at Caja Magica on April 22, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. AFP7 22/04/2025 (Europa Press via AP)
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Four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka wins first title since becoming a mother
Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka returns the ball to US' Coco Gauff during their 2025 WTA Tour Madrid Open tennis tournament singles final match at the Caja Magica in Madrid, on May 3.
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Aryna Sabalenka defeats Coco Gauff to win record-equaling Madrid Open title
MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 01: Coco Gauff of the United States plays a backhand during her Women's Singles Semi-Final match against Iga Swiatek of Poland on Day Ten of the Mutua Madrid Open at La Caja Magica on May 01, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
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Coco Gauff hands Iga Świątek one of the worst defeats of her career to reach Madrid Open final
Jannik Sinner will return soon from a three-month doping ban.
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Jannik Sinner says he considered walking away from tennis over doping ban

Photo galleries

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 09: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after Philadelphia beat Kansas City 40-22 to win Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 26: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after a first down late in the fourth quarter of the AFC Championship Game against the Buffalo Bills at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 26, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images)
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Longform

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These athletes suffered life-changing injuries. Then, they turned to psychedelics
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A doping free-for-all Enhanced Games calls itself the answer to doping in sports. Opponents say it poses a danger to health
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These young female athletes died by suicide. They all had head injuries in common
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Saudi Arabia is trying to disrupt soccer’s world order. The reasons why might surprise you