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Chris Merhige for Swim Across America
American teenager Maya Merhige withstood thousands of jellyfish stings during a 14-hour swim across the Cook Strait
PSG's Fabian Ruiz, left, and Nuno Mendes celebrate with their fans at the end of the Champions League semifinal first leg soccer match between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain at Arsenal Stadium in London, England, Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
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Paris Saint-Germain defeats Arsenal 1-0 in Champions League semifinal first leg
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
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
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) top-scored as they booked their spot in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
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Cavaliers complete historically one-sided playoff sweep over Heat, Bucks’ Damian Lillard suffers torn Achilles tendon
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’
Giannis Antetokounmpo (left) clashed with Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (right) after Game 5 of their NBA playoff series.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo clashes with Tyrese Haliburton’s dad after ‘disrespectful’ behavior as Pacers clinch playoff series win
Trump administration orders University of Pennsylvania to erase transgender swimmer’s records
Rob Manfred says he discussed Pete Rose’s status with Donald Trump and will rule on reinstatement
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 14, wows crowd with record-smashing IPL performance
Liverpool has won the Premier League again. This time, fans can finally celebrate properly
Alex Zverev given warning after using phone to take photo of disputed ball mark in Madrid Open victory
The Shedeur Sanders slide and who were the winners: what we learned from the 2025 NFL draft
Japanese golfer Mao Saigo celebrates first major trophy by jumping in a pond
Eagles star Saquon Barkley hangs out with Trump after Jalen Hurts dodges question on White House visit
This year's London Marathon is expected to break the world record for the most participants ever in a marathon.
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Why more people than ever before are running marathons
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‘I will die in there before anything happens’: Why this region of Russia produces so many MMA champions

More than a game

Rebeca Andrade celebrates her Laureus World Comeback of the Year award, during the 2025 Laureus World Sports Awards ceremony in Madrid, Spain, Monday, April 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
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It was one of the defining images of the Paris Olympics. Gold medalist says it still ‘gives me goosebumps’
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
TOPSHOT - (LtoR) US' Simone Biles (silver), Brazil's Rebeca Andrade (gold) and US' Jordan Chiles (bronze) pose during the podium ceremony for the artistic gymnastics women's floor exercise event of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Bercy Arena in Paris, on August 5, 2024. (Photo by Gabriel BOUYS / AFP) (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images)
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Simone Biles says gymnastics rivalry with friend Rebeca Andrade has ‘pushed the sport forward’
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 13: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates winning the 2025 Masters Tournament after the first playoff hole on the 18th green at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2025 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
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Rory McIlroy could go onto win 10 majors now Masters ‘shackles are off,’ says men’s captain of his hometown golf club

In the spotlight

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.
(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
The American athlete Michael Johnson during the presentation of the 12th Inclusive Sports Week of the Sanitas Foundation at the Vallehermoso stadium in Madrid, October 25, 2023, Spain (Photo by Oscar Gonzalez/Sipa USA)
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With some athletes ‘suffering financially,’ Michael Johnson hopes his new league can bring value to track and field
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This man salvages 70,000 golf balls from an infamous golf water hazard to earn a lucrative living

Video

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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<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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<p>Grand Slam Track league, founded by 4-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Johnson, is set to launch in Kingston, Jamaica, on April 4-6. The new league, which will feature 4 "Slams" in 4 cities, aims to transform how the sport operates by putting athletes and rivalries front and center.</p>
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<p>Katherine Legge accomplished something no woman has done in seven years: compete in the NASCAR Cup Series. She speaks with CNN's Don Riddell about her racing career and what it's like to be a role model for the younger generation. </p>
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PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 02: Gabriela Dabrowski of Team Canada plays a forehand as she plays with Felix Auger-Aliassime of Team Canada during the Tennis Mixed Doubles Bronze Medal match against Demi Schuurs and Wesley Koolhof of Team Netherlands on day seven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Roland Garros on August 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
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<p>WNBA superstar with the Minnesota Lynx, and 2x Olympic gold medalist, Napheesa Collier joins World Sport's Coy Wire to discuss her new venture as a co-founder of the new 3-on-3 league Unrivaled.</p>
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LOS ANGELES - DECEMBER 15: Dikembe Mutombo #55 of the Houston Rockets gestures during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on December 15, 2006 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 112-101. 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 Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)
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Celebrating Dikembe Mutombo: NBA icon and humanitarian hero 3:58
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The most unusual job in sports? This scuba diver turns lost golf balls into lucrative business 1:39
<p>Golfer Gary Woodland won his first major title at the US Open in 2019, but a serious health issue in the years that followed made his life "hell" -- on and off the course. </p>
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241201 Patrick Berg, Sondre Brunstad Fet, Fredrik Sjøvold, Jostein Gundersen, Philip Zinckernagel, Nikita Haikin, August Mikkelsen, Jens Petter Hauge, Ulrik Saltnes, Kasper Høgh, Håkon Evjen and Sondre Auklend of Bodø/Glimt celebrates with the trophy after the Eliteserien match between Bodø/Glimt and Lillestrøm on December 1, 2024 in Bodø. Photo: Marius Simensen / BILDBYRÅN / COP 238 / MM0036 bbeng bodø/glimt eliteserien football fotball fotboll jubel lillestrøm soccer (Photo by MARIUS SIMENSEN/Bildbyran/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images)
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NFL

Shedeur Sanders of the University of Colorado was in attendance during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium ahead of the NFL Draft.
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Son of Atlanta Falcons’ defensive coordinator apologizes for prank call made to Cleveland Browns’ draft pick Shedeur Sanders
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - APRIL 27: A detail of the Mr. Irrelevant jersey during round seven of the 2024 NFL draft at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza on April 27, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
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The best things come to those who wait. Here’s why being Mr. Irrelevant in the NFL draft is priceless.
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 31: Boise State Broncos defensive end Ahmed Hassanein (91) looks on in action during the 2024 Vrbo Fiesta Bowl between the Penn State Nittany Lions and Boise State Broncos at State Farm Stadium on December 31, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Images)
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‘Unrefined diamond’ Hassanein could be the first Egyptian ever selected in the NFL draft
TEMPE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 07: Head coach Deion Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes talks with quarterback Shedeur Sanders #2 during first half of the NCAAF game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium on October 07, 2023 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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Shedeur Sanders remains undrafted after first three rounds of 2025 NFL draft

Basketball

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Sunday, April 27, 2025 - Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) leave the court after loss to Timberwolves. The LA Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves in game three of the NBA playoffs, at the Target Center. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
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LeBron James and Luka Dončić on the brink of elimination as Los Angeles Lakers lose Game 4 to Minnesota Timberwolves
Apr 27, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) walks away as New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) celebrates the win during game four of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images
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NBA officials admit to pivotal missed foul call at end of Knicks-Pistons game
Jaylen Brown finished with 19 points, six rebounds and one assist in 34 minutes.
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Boston Celtics criticize Orlando Magic’s physicality after another injury in Game 3 loss
MEMPHIS, TN - APRIL 24: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder high fives teammates after the game against the Memphis Grizzlies during Round One Game Three of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on April 24, 2025 at FedExForum 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Oklahoma City Thunder overturn 29-point deficit to take a 3-0 series lead over Grizzlies after Ja Morant leaves game injured

More US Sports

Boston Red Sox left fielder Jarren Duran (16) singles to drive in a run during the second inning of game 2 of the Major League Baseball doubleheader between the Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Guardians on April 26, 2025, at Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH.
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Cleveland fan ejected for heckling Red Sox star Jarren Duran, who revealed suicide attempt
Eugenio Suarez is the first player in nearly eight years to hit four home runs in one MLB game.
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Eugenio Suárez becomes 19th player in MLB history to hit 4 home runs in single game
United states players celebrate with a trophy after the gold medal match between Canada and United States at the Women's Ice Hockey Championships in Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic, on Sunday, April 20, 2025.
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‘Shock and awe’: USA defeats Canada in overtime to win women’s hockey world championship
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 07: Nico Iamaleava #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers warms up prior to the Duke's Mayo Classic against the NC State Wolfpack at Bank of America Stadium on September 07, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
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Nico Iamaleava commits to UCLA amid transfer portal drama with Tennessee

Golf

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
Ludvig Aberg of Sweden walks past flowering azaleas on No. 6 during a practice round prior to the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 06, 2025.(Photo by Augusta National/Augusta National/Getty Images)
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Why America’s pastime caused the Masters to be played in April
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland is awarded the Green Jacket by Masters Champion Scottie Scheffler after the final round of the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2025, in Augusta, Georgia.
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‘What are we going to talk about next year?’: Why Rory McIlroy’s Masters mania will be hard to beat
Rory McIlroy won his first major since 2014, knocking off Justin Rose in a playoff at the 2025 Masters.
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Rory McIlroy completes his long-awaited career grand slam with Masters triumph

Soccer

Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - April 27, 2025 Liverpool fans celebrate in the stands after winning the Premier League
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Liverpool secures historic Premier League title after beating Tottenham
Wrexham fans support their team prior to the English League One soccer match between Wrexham and Charlton Athletic at the Racecourse ground in Wrexham, Wales, Saturday, April 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
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Hollywood-backed Wrexham is now just one division below the Premier League after securing yet another promotion
Manchester United's Harry Maguire, left, celebrates with team mates after his side's fifth goal during the Europa League quarter final second leg soccer match between Manchester United and Olympique Lyon in Manchester, Britain, Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
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Manchester United pulls off ‘miracle’ comeback to reach Europa League semifinals in historic fashion
Mar 23, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; The United States of America huddles before the Concacaf Nations League third place match against Canada at SoFi Stadium.
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Stars, stripes and unfulfilled potential: Clint Dempsey’s concerns over the USMNT heading into its home World Cup

Tennis

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 06: (L-R) Jack Draper of Great Britain and Jannik Sinner of Italy pose prior to the their Men's Singles Semifinal match on Day Twelve of the 2024 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 06, 2024 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
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Jannik Sinner doesn’t ‘deserve any of the hate’ as he nears return from doping ban, says Jack Draper
Holger Rune beat Carlos Alcaraz to win Barcelona Open in Sunday's final.
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Holger Rune stuns Carlos Alcaraz to win Barcelona Open and end two-year trophy drought
Aryna Sabalenka was given a code violation for taking a photograph of what she believed was an incorrect call.
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Aryna Sabalenka takes photo of ball mark to dispute umpire’s call during Stuttgart Open victory
Serena Williams during the 2022 US Open in New York.
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Serena Williams says she would have received a 20-year ban for a similar doping offense to Jannik Sinner

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