Wayne Sterling - Sports News Editor
Wayne Sterling
Sports News Editor
Wayne Sterling is a Sports News Editor for CNN Sports.
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European champion PSG knocks out Lionel Messi, Inter Miami in convincing fashion to advance to Club World Cup quarterfinal
Jun 29, 2025
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami were knocked out of the Club World Cup Round of 16 by European champion Paris Saint-Germain in dominant fashion 4-0 on Sunday. It was PSG’s third clean sheet in its last four matches.
Dave Parker, hard-hitting outfielder nicknamed ‘the Cobra,’ dies at 74
Jun 28, 2025
Dave Parker, a hard-hitting outfielder who was set to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame next month, has died, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced Saturday. He was 74.
Duke phenom Cooper Flagg goes to Dallas Mavericks with No. 1 overall pick in NBA draft
Jun 26, 2025
The Dallas Mavericks selected Duke University forward Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick in Wednesday’s NBA draft in Brooklyn, New York.
Source: Phoenix Suns trade two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets
Jun 22, 2025
The Phoenix Suns are trading 15-time All-Star forward Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets, a source with direct knowledge of the agreement told CNN on Sunday.
Behind brilliant Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC Thunder rout Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets in Game 7
May 19, 2025
The Oklahoma City Thunder overpowered the Denver Nuggets 125-93 in Game 7 to advance to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2016.
Favorite Journalism comes from behind to win 2025 Preakness Stakes
May 18, 2025
The favorite Journalism came from behind to the finish line first Saturday to win the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore.
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has surgery to repair ruptured Achilles tendon
May 13, 2025
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum ruptured his right Achilles tendon in Monday night’s playoff game and will be out for an extended period of time after undergoing surgery, the team announced Tuesday.
Boston loses star Jayson Tatum to leg injury as Knicks come up huge at home to take 3-1 lead over Celtics
May 13, 2025
Jayson Tatum will have an MRI on the lower leg injury he suffered during the Boston Celtics’ 121-113 Game 4 defeat against the New York Knicks on Monday.
Dallas Mavericks secure No. 1 overall pick after winning 2025 NBA draft lottery
May 13, 2025
The Dallas Mavericks won the 2025 NBA draft lottery on Monday in Chicago, securing the coveted top overall pick and the right to possibly select Duke University star forward Cooper Flagg next month.
Baltimore Ravens release veteran kicker Justin Tucker, calling it a ‘football decision’
May 5, 2025
The Baltimore Ravens released veteran kicker Justin Tucker on Monday after 13 seasons with the team.
After a surprisingly long wait, Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders selected by Cleveland Browns in 5th round
Apr 26, 2025
And on the third and final day of the NFL draft, University of Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 144th overall pick in the fifth round Saturday.
Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler lift the Warriors past the Grizzlies and into the NBA Playoffs
Apr 16, 2025
The Golden State Warriors and Orlando Magic punched their tickets to the playoffs with wins Tuesday night in the NBA’s play-in tournament. The Magic made easy work of the Atlanta Hawks while the Warriors played a nail-biter against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Paige Bueckers, UConn national champion guard, selected No. 1 overall by Dallas Wings in WNBA draft
Apr 15, 2025
Fresh off winning her first NCAA women’s basketball title at the University of Connecticut, superstar guard Paige Bueckers was selected No. 1 overall by the Dallas Wings in Monday night’s WNBA draft in New York.
Former LSU wide receiver and NFL prospect Kyren Lacy dies from apparent ‘self-inflicted gunshot wound,’ authorities say
Apr 13, 2025
Former Louisiana State University (LSU) wide receiver Kyren Lacy died from an apparent “self-inflicted gunshot wound” following a police pursuit in Texas, local authorities said Sunday. He was 24.
Emotional Luka Dončić drops 45 points in Dallas return as Lakers beat the Mavericks to clinch playoff berth
Apr 10, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Dončić produced a masterful performance Wednesday night in his highy-anticipated Dallas homecoming after being traded in the stunning February blockbuster deal.
