The WNBA will expand to 18 teams by 2030 after three new expansion teams were announced.
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WNBA expansion teams coming to Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia, league announces
LeBron James has reportedly picked up his player option to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers, but where he plays next season is up for debate.
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After picking up $52 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers, what does the future hold for LeBron James?
Poland's Iga Swiatek hits a backhand against Italy's Jasmine Paolini in their semifinal match at the WTA tennis tournament in Bad Homburg, Germany, Friday, June 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
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Iga Świątek slams ‘intense’ calendar as players feel the grind to protect rankings
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 14: Ace Bailey answers questions from reporters during media availability at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena on May 14, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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Ace Bailey says he’s ‘blessed’ to be with the Utah Jazz after he fell to them in the NBA draft
Paris Saint-Germain's Joao Neves celebrates after scoring the opening goal of FIFA Club World Cup round of 16 match aganst Inter Miami at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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European champion PSG knocks out Lionel Messi, Inter Miami in convincing fashion to advance to Club World Cup quarterfinal
Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas talks with the media outside of the stakes barn at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore on May 10, 2021.
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Hall of Fame horse trainer D. Wayne Lukas, a winner of 15 Triple Crown races, dies at 89
Aryna Sabalenka cools down during her first-round match against Carson Branstine.
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Record heat at Wimbledon has players and fans alike trying to keep their cool amid scorching conditions
Dolphins trading Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith to Steelers for Minkah Fitzpatrick
Friends Reunited: Why it wasn’t just Lionel Messi who faced Paris Saint-Germain at the FIFA Club World Cup
NBA free agent Malik Beasley under investigation regarding gambling allegations, AP source says
Lando Norris fends off Oscar Piastri to win thrilling Austrian GP after Max Verstappen crashes out in first lap
Shohei Ohtani throws fastest pitch of MLB career in third mound start for Los Angeles Dodgers
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca critcizes weather delays at Club World Cup and questions US hosting the competition
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‘We’re still here. We’re still going to enjoy our game’: What it’s like being a trans sports fan in Trump’s second term
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On the brink of retirement, this NFL player turned to psychedelics to help with his OCD

Beyond the field

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 19: Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai is seen in the huddle during a football game with members of the Afghan Women's Team at Ultra Football on August 19, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)
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CNN Exclusive Malala is starting a new investment platform focused on women’s sports to show ‘we’re all one humanity’
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Jakob Ingebrigtsen is on a mission to be ‘recognized as the best runner to exist’
AF Corse car, a Ferrari 499P driver Robert Kubica, left, of Poland celebrates his win on the podium with third Ferrari AF Corse driver Antonio Giovinazzi of Italy, on the podium after winning the 24-hour Le Mans endurance race, Sunday June 15, 2025 in Le Mans, western France. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez)
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Once in a life-threatening crash, Robert Kubica completes ‘highest goal’ in endurance racing with Le Mans victory
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 14: Mexico and Dominican Republic players stand for introductions prior to the Gold Cup match at SoFi Stadium on June 14, 2025 in Inglewood, California. Mexico won 3-2. (Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images)
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‘Our fans are feeling in fear’: One year out from the World Cup, Mexico supporters are avoiding matches due to ICE concerns

In the spotlight

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This ultramarathon runner breastfed her baby during a 100k race. It hadn’t occurred to her she might win
Zambia's players hold a banner in memory of the 1993 plane crash that killed the Zambia team in Gabon, as they celebrate their victory of the African Cup of Nations after their final soccer match against Ivory Coast at Stade de l'Amitie in Libreville, Gabon, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
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How Zambian soccer recovered from a plane crash that killed a golden generation
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World heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk keeps Ukraine on his mind as he prepares for his next big fight
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

Video

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<p>At Major League Soccer side Atlanta United, Senegalese footballer Jamal Thiaré has been enjoying some Southern hospitality. Jamal moved to the U.S. from France, adapting to the culture and the language, and, as you’ll see, he’s brought energy and creativity to the team’s attack, as Larry Madowo explains for African Voices Playmakers.</p>
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<p>CNN World Sport's Amanda Davies sits down with England women's national football team head coach Sarina Wiegman ahead of next month's UEFA Women's EURO 2025.</p>
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PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 05: Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a forehand against Casper Ruud of Norway during the Men's Singles Final match on Day 15 of The 2022 French Open at Roland Garros on June 05, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
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‘It’s what helps us forget the bombs’: Young girls keep skating in Gaza 3:24
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The most unusual job in sports? This scuba diver turns lost golf balls into lucrative business 1:39
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Do nasal strips enhance athletic performance? We asked an expert in sports medicine 1:33
<p>One of the most unique traditions in sport, the annual Cooper's Hill Cheese Rolling competition in western England will be held this Monday. Thousands of spectators and brave competitors from all over the world will head to the iconic 200 yard hill so steep that very few participants manage to stay on their feet. World Sport's Don Riddell recently caught up with 23-time winner Chris Anderson who shared some insight on not only how to win, but also how to just make it down in one piece!</p>
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NFL

Chandler Jones was a wide receiver during his time at San José State.
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Former college football player Chandler Jones dies at age 33 after road accident
Henry Ruggs III was sentenced to three-10 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges stemming from a fatal DUI crash in November 2021.
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Former NFL WR Henry Ruggs III apologizes to family of woman he killed in fatal DUI crash
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) walks off the field after an NFL football rookie camp, Friday, May 9, 2025, in Berea, Ohio.
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Browns rookie QB Shedeur Sanders ticketed after police say he drove 101 mph in Cleveland suburb
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown during the first quarter against the New York Giants at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on November 22, 2021.
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Arrest warrant issued for former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown on attempted murder

Basketball

Yang Hansen speaks to the media after being drafted 16th oveall by the Memphis Grizzlies then traded to the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 25, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
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‘Chinese Jokic’ Yang Hansen selected at 16th pick in NBA draft, day before 20th birthday
Cooper Flagg arrives for the first round of the NBA basketball draft Wednesday in New York.
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Duke phenom Cooper Flagg goes to Dallas Mavericks with No. 1 overall pick in NBA draft
A'ja Wilson made history by becoming the fastest player in WNBA history to score 5,000 career points.
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A’ja Wilson makes history by becoming the fastest player in WNBA history to score 5,000 career points
Matt Dennish had a weekend to remember at the Fanatics Games.
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‘A deal I couldn’t pass up’: Teacher sells LeBron rookie card to Tom Brady for $250K after finishing third at Fanatics Games

More US Sports

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, left, reacts after hearing his sentence during his trial on charges of sexual abuse of a minor, in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, Thursday, June 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Fran Afonso)
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Baseball player Wander Franco found guilty in sexual abuse case, imposed two-year suspended sentence
Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants poses for a photo on March 16, 2004.
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Barry Bonds will be getting a statue outside the Giants’ ballpark, team CEO says
A small group of demonstrators protests outside the entrance of Dodger Stadium as the team plays tonight, claiming the organization supports federal immigration efforts in Los Angeles.
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The Dodgers had been silent as Trump’s immigration crackdown roiled LA. Then federal agents arrived outside their parking lot
Marte hit a home run during the Diamondbacks' 4-1 win against the White Sox.
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Fan who heckled Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte about his late mother now banned from all Major League ballparks

Golf

Jun 15, 2025; Oakmont, Pennsylvania, USA; JJ Spaun putts on the 18th green to win during the final round of the U.S. Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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J.J. Spaun nearly fell apart at the US Open. A rain delay reset, and two magical shots, lifted him to the championship
Minjee Lee won the Women's PGA Championship at Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco.
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Minjee Lee wins third career major at Women’s PGA Championship, joins rare company with victory
CROMWELL, CONNECTICUT - JUNE 22: Keegan Bradley of the United States reacts to his birdie putt on the 18th green during the final round of the Travelers Championship 2025 at TPC River Highlands on June 22, 2025 in Cromwell, Connecticut. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
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Tommy Fleetwood left heartbroken as Keegan Bradley pulls a stunner to deny him a first PGA Tour win
OAKMONT, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 13: Wyndham Clark of the United States hits a tee shot on the fifth hole during the second round of the 125th U.S. OPEN at Oakmont Country Club on June 13, 2025 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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Wyndham Clark apologizes for his actions at US Open after social media reports that he damaged the locker room

Soccer

Erling Haaland has scored twice for Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup.
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Erling Haaland reaches 300 goals faster than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo
France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe is pictured prior to the UEFA Nations League third place play-off football match between Germany and France in Stuttgart, southwestern Germany on June 8, 2025. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)
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Kylian Mbappé sues PSG, accusing former club of ‘moral harassment’
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Spain’s High Court upholds conviction of ex-soccer chief Luis Rubiales in kiss case
Chelsea's training in Philadelphia was cut short due to the extreme heat.
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‘It’s impossible’: Extreme heat in Philadelphia causes Chelsea to shorten training

Tennis

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 11: Andy Murray of Great Britain poses for photographers at the unvieling of a statue of his likeness as a terra cotta warrior during the Shanghai Rolex Masters at the Qi Zhong Tennis Center on October 11, 2011 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
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Andy Murray confident Wimbledon statue will be improvement on Shanghai Masters’ infamous terracotta warrior
EASTBOURNE, ENGLAND - JUNE 23: Emma Raducanu of Great Britain in practice on Day One of the Lexus Eastbourne Open at Devonshire Park on June 23, 2025 in Eastbourne, England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images for LTA)
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Emma Raducanu praises Wimbledon for ‘amazing job’ of blocking stalker from competition
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 22: Carlos Alcaraz of Spain poses for a photo with the HSBC Championships 2025 Winners Trophy following victory over Jiri Lehecka of Czechia in the Men's Singles Final on Day Fourteen of the 2025 HSBC Championships at The Queen's Club on June 22, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Luke Walker/Getty Images for LTA)
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Carlos Alcaraz beats Jiří Lehečka to retain Queen’s Club title and cement status as Wimbledon favorite
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner in one of the all-time great grand slam finals.
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Analysis Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner’s epic French Open final proved the future of men’s tennis is in good hands

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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Gallery The best photos from the 2025 Super Bowl
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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Gallery The best photos from the 2024 NFL season

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