September 22, 2024: Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) handles the ball while defended by Connecticut Sun guard/forward DiJonai Carrington (21) during game 1 of the first round of the WNBA playoffs between the Indiana Fever and the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Erica Denhoff/CSM (Credit Image: © Erica Denhoff/Cal Sport Media) (Cal Sport Media via AP Images)
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The behind-the-scenes story of a WNBA controversy: Caitlin Clark, DiJonai Carrington and a journalist’s questions
Liverpool supporters wearing shirts in memory of Diogo Jota at Anfield Stadium, home of Liverpool, who has died at the age of 28. The Portugal forward died along with his younger brother Andre Silva in the accident in Zamora on Thursday morning. Picture date: Friday July 4, 2025. (Photo by Peter Byrne/PA Images via Getty Images)
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Diogo Jota’s spirit and tenacity made him the perfect fit for Liverpool, a city that has had to fight
Kylian Mbappé announced his arrival at the Club World Cup on Saturday with an impressive bicycle kick.
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Kylian Mbappé’s stunning bicycle kick propels Real Madrid to win over Borussia Dortmund, and Club World Cup semifinals
CHICAGO - APRIL 29: Bobby Jenks #45 of the Chicago White Sox pitches in the ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners on April 29, 2009 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox defeated the Mariners 6-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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Bobby Jenks, 2-time All-Star closer and World Series champion with the Chicago White Sox, dies at 44
Liverpool's captain Virgil van Dijk and left back Andy Robertson arrive at the funeral ceremony of their former teammate Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva.
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Soccer stars and Diogo Jota’s family gather for funeral of Liverpool player and his brother
Jose Altuve celebrates in the dugout after his two-run home run during the third inning.
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Los Angeles suffers worst ever loss at Dodger Stadium as Houston Astros win 18-1
Arthur Ashe with the Wimbledon trophy after he beat the defending champion Jimmy Connors in four sets, 6-1, 6-1, 5-7, 6-4 6th July 1975. (Photo by Staff/Mirrorpix/Getty Images)
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Arthur Ashe won Wimbledon 50 years ago. His influence continues to inspire a new generation of athletes
What we know about the death of Liverpool soccer star Diogo Jota and his brother
Joey Chestnut triumphant in Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest return
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault
Liverpool star Diogo Jota dies at 28 in car crash in Spain
Portugal’s Francisco Cabral on receiving permission to alter Wimbledon dress code to pay tribute to Diogo Jota: ‘An honor’
Why have there been so many upsets at this year’s Wimbledon?
Champion eater Joey Chestnut talks to CNN about ‘grinding’ through competitions and being ‘drunk on food’
Oregon jury convicts former NBA player Ben McLemore of raping incapacitated woman at team party
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, in Melbourne, on August 19, 2023.
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Empowering Afghan female athletes shows ‘bravery and courage’ against the Taliban, says Malala
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The women surfing 50-foot waves: ‘I’ve almost died so many times’
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 01: A general panoramic view of Wimbledon packed with spectators, with a back-drop of Centre Court, as Clara Tauson of Denmark plays against Heather Watson of Great Britain in the first round of the Ladies' Singles Competition on No.12 Court during the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club at Wimbledon on July 1st, 2025, in London, England. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Getty Images)
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For the first time in 148 years, Wimbledon has no line judges. Some say that ‘takes away the humanity’ from the tournament

Beyond the field

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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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Jakob Ingebrigtsen is on a mission to be ‘recognized as the best runner to exist’
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Having seen ‘very toxic’ climates in NFL locker rooms, this player is leading change with LGBTQ-targeted youth football camp
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On the brink of retirement, this NFL player turned to psychedelics to help with his OCD

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
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‘It’s weird but also insanely cool’: McLaren’s Lando Norris on the dream and dilemma fueling his F1 title ambitions
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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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<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

Buffalo Bills cornerbacks Maxwell Hairston (31) speaks to the media after the NFL football team's rookie minicamp in Orchard Park, N.Y., May 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
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Maxwell Hairston, the Buffalo Bills’ 1st-round pick, is accused of sexual assault
Jalen Ramsey #5 of the Miami Dolphins enters the filed prior to a preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons at Hard Rock Stadium on August 09, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
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Dolphins trading Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith to Steelers for Minkah Fitzpatrick
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

Basketball

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark during the Commissioner's Cup Final against the Minnesota Lynx in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 1, 2025.
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Caitlin Clark: Commissioner’s Cup pay ‘makes no sense’
Red Panda perfumes at halftime catching bowls on her head while riding a unicycle during a game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and Kentucky Wildcats at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tennessee on January 11, 2022.
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Popular unicycle performer Red Panda injured at halftime of WNBA game
Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White celebrates with Lexie Hull and Aari McDonald after their team's win against the Minnesota Lynx in the championship game of the 2025 Commissioners Cup in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 1, 2025.
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Indiana Fever win WNBA Commissioner’s Cup without injured Caitlin Clark
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

More US Sports

Luis Ortiz of the Cleveland Guardians pitches against the Detroit Tigers on May 24.
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Cleveland Guardians pitcher placed on leave hours before his start as MLB reportedly investigating gambling
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 02: Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates after striking out Vinny Capra #41 of the Chicago White Sox during the sixth inning to record his 3,000th career strikeout at Dodger Stadium on July 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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A slider, a milestone and a heartfelt thank you: Kershaw’s 3,000th strikeout
25 JUL 1993: NEW YORK METS THIRD BASEMAN BOBBY BONILLA WATCHES A PREVIOUS HIT DURING THE METS VERSUS LOS ANGELES DODGERS GAME AT DODGER STADIUM IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. MANDATORY CREDIT: STEPHEN DUNN/ALLSPORT
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He hasn’t played in MLB for more than two decades. One team is paying him $1.2 million a year until 2035
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - APRIL 26: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder warms up against the Memphis Grizzlies before the game of Game Four of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at FedExForum on April 26, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Justin Ford/Getty Images)
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander agrees to massive 4-year extension with NBA champion Thunder, AP source says

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

Al Hilal's Saudi midfielder #07 Khalid Al-Ghannam celebrates after winning the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 football match between England's Manchester City and Saudi's Al-Hilal at the Camping World stadium in Orlando on June 30, 2025. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP) (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty Images)
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Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal ‘had to climb Mount Everest without oxygen’ in shock Club World Cup win over Manchester City
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Xinhua/Shutterstock (15379570v) Lionel Messi (Front L) of Inter Miami CF competes during the round of 16 match between Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) and Inter Miami CF (USA) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, the United States, June 29, 2025. u.s. Atlanta Football Fifa Club World Cup Round of 16 Paris Saint Germain vs Inter Miami Cf - 29 Jun 2025
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Friends Reunited: Why it wasn’t just Lionel Messi who faced Paris Saint-Germain at the FIFA Club World Cup
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
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca criticized the two-hour delay that punctuated his team's 4-1 win over Benfica.
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Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca critcizes weather delays at Club World Cup and questions US hosting the competition

Tennis

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 09: Pete Sampras of USA in action during his victory over Patrick Rafter of Australia during the Men's Singles Championship Final at The Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club at Wimbledon on July 9th, 2000 in London, England. (Photo by Simon Bruty/Anychance/Getty Images)
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The next American Wimbledon champion is probably ‘playing wide receiver on an NFL team’ as US men endure grand slam drought
Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska celebrates after defeating American Coco Gauff in the first round of the 2025 Wimbledon Championships.
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American Coco Gauff ousted in the opening round at Wimbledon in a shocking upset
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 01: Arthur Rinderknech of France celebrates his victory against Alexander Zverev of Germany during the Gentleman's Singles First Round match on day one of The Championships Wimbledon 2025 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 30, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)
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No. 3 seed jinx? Jessica Pegula and Alexander Zverev both upset in first round at Wimbledon
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‘Maybe he has a knife’: Yulia Putintseva asks for ‘crazy’ Wimbledon spectator to be ejected over safety fears

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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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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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