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By Hannah Keyser, CNN (CNN) — When Blake Butera checked his phone after the birth of his first baby, he had about 600 text messages congratulating him on his new job: fatherhood. Well, not just fatherhood. The 33-year-old new dad to a daughter was also named the Washington Nationals’ new manager, making him the youngest

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump issued a veiled threat to Democratic-run cities slated to host World Cup matches next year, saying he might ask FIFA to move games from certain cities if he feels crime is too high or local leadership isn’t cooperating with the federal government. Speaking in the Oval

CNN By Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — In theory, Billie Jean King should have nothing left to prove. A glittering haul of 39 grand slam titles across singles, doubles and mixed doubles is one of the greatest tennis careers of all time, but it was for her uncompromising pursuit of equality that she transcended the

By Patrick Sung, CNN (CNN) — Four-time grand slam winner Jannik Sinner capped off a memorable 2025 season with a 7-6(4), 7-5 victory over rival Carlos Alcaraz to retain his ATP Finals crown. In front of a raucous, partisan crowd in Turin, Italy, Sinner and Alcaraz played some stellar tennis, demonstrating their hold on the

By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — As the season drags on and the playoff picture begins to take focus, the 2025 NFL campaign is shaping up to be a year marked by a changing of the guard. More than half of the league’s current division leaders are teams on a 5-plus-year division championship drought. With

CNN By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — As the season drags on and the playoff picture begins to take focus, the 2025 NFL campaign is shaping up to be a year marked by a changing of the guard. More than half of the league’s current division leaders are teams on a 5-plus-year division championship drought.

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — The NFL’s passport is getting another stamp, but the drama back home is just as intense. From revenge games to division battles, here are five things to know heading into Week 11. NFL heads to Spain For the first time ever, the NFL is headed to the Spanish capital.

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — The Dallas Mavericks fired general manager Nico Harrison on Tuesday, dismissing the man who traded away fan-favorite Luka Dončić in one of the most shocking NBA trades in recent memory. Mavs fans essentially rebelled against Harrison in the months after the early February trade, chanting, “Fire Nico!” at every

CNN By Michelle Velez, Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Portugal superstar forward Cristiano Ronaldo said the 2026 FIFA World Cup will “definitely’ be his last. “I will be 41 years old and I think will be the moment in the big competition,” Ronaldo told CNN’s Becky Anderson in an interview at the Tourise Summit in

By Michelle Velez, Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Portugal superstar forward Cristiano Ronaldo said the 2026 FIFA World Cup will “definitely’ be his last. “I will be 41 years old and I think will be the moment in the big competition,” Ronaldo told CNN’s Becky Anderson in an interview at the Tourise Summit in Riyadh,

By David Close, Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — A day after two Major League Baseball pitchers were indicted for allegedly participating in a scheme to rig bets on MLB games, the league announced it has worked with partner sportsbooks to limit prop bets on pitches thrown. “Effective immediately, all MLB Authorized Gaming Operators will cap

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — The New York Giants fired head coach Brian Daboll following Sunday’s 24-20 defeat against the Chicago Bears, the team told CNN on Monday. The loss condemned New York to a 2-8 start through its first 10 games of the 2025 NFL season. Daboll ended his time as Giants head

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — As the days grow shorter and darkness comes on quicker, the NFL season continues with a pivotal Week 10 delivering the same madness to which fans are accustomed. The week was more eventful than usual, starting with the NFL trade deadline that was highlighted by the New York Jets

By Dana O’Neil, Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — An NCAA investigation into sports gambling-related infractions has led to six men’s basketball players from three schools receiving permanent bans from the sport, the organization said Friday. The NCAA revealed the findings of three separate infractions decisions involving student-athletes from Arizona State, New Orleans and Mississippi Valley.

By Andy Scholes, CNN (CNN) — Week 10 in the NFL brings international flair, playoff implications, and MVP intrigue. From Sauce Gardner’s Colts debut in Berlin to a big-time Monday Night Football matchup, here are five things to know about Week 10. Sauce Debuts in Germany For the first time in the regular season, the

By Aleks Klosok, Darren Lewis, CNN (CNN) — He’s been described as boxing’s next superstar: A national champion at the amateur level, his record since turning professional in 2016 reads like an unblemished tour de force. Undefeated in 36 fights with 35 wins – 31 by way of knockout – he’s a world champion with

By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland died Thursday morning at age 24, the team said in a statement. Police are investigating the incident as apparent death by suicide. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) says that at 10:33 p.m. local time Wednesday, troopers attempted to stop a vehicle

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Alex Ovechkin is no stranger to making history. The NHL’s all-time leading scorer has been swimming in uncharted waters for a little under a year and on Wednesday, he finally found land – in the 900 goal club. The 40-year-old Russian became the first player to reach the mark

By Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — In theory, Billie Jean King should have nothing left to prove. A glittering haul of 39 grand slam titles across singles, doubles and mixed doubles is one of the greatest tennis careers of all time, but it was for her uncompromising pursuit of equality that she transcended the game.

By Dana O’Neil, CNN (CNN) — First the disclaimer: it’s early November. There is no need to overreact. Well, let’s be serious. The entire purpose of releasing the College Football Playoff rankings 33 days before it counts is to encourage fomenting, handwringing and angst. What else are we supposed to do? Let it play out,

By Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — When Ali Truwit crossed the finish line at the Copenhagen Marathon in 2023, she couldn’t have imagined how hard it would be to run the 26.2-mile distance again. Just 10 days later, she was bitten by a shark while snorkeling in Turks and Caicos and, although she was lucky

By Veronica Miracle, Kevin Dotson, Norma Galeana, Rory Ward, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — Thousands of fans lined the streets of downtown Los Angeles for a second year in a row to celebrate another Dodgers’ World Series victory. The epicenter of Los Angeles effectively shut down for several hours as the parade wove through the

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Runners already face a daunting challenge when they line up at the start of a marathon, but they might increasingly find themselves with another obstacle to reckon with: global warming. A new study claims that rising temperatures around the world will make it harder for elite athletes to break

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — Let’s play one more. The Los Angeles Dodgers used lockdown pitching, one three-run inning and an incredible double play in the bottom of the ninth to beat the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night, setting up a winner-take-all Game 7 that promises plenty of drama. Friday night’s Game 6

CNN By Aleks Klosok, Darren Lewis, CNN London (CNN) — Alex Iwobi vividly remembers the day: Friday, August 8, 2019. The transformative moment? A late, unexpected move for the then 23-year-old on transfer deadline day from his boyhood club of Arsenal to Premier League side Everton. The day, that as he says, he “became a

By Aleks Klosok, Darren Lewis, CNN London (CNN) — Alex Iwobi vividly remembers the day: Friday, August 8, 2019. The transformative moment? A late, unexpected move for the then 23-year-old on transfer deadline day from his boyhood club of Arsenal to Premier League side Everton. The day, that as he says, he “became a man.”

By Andy Scholes, CNN (CNN) — Hard to believe we’ve already reached the halfway mark of the NFL season. Week 9 brings the return of Lamar Jackson, another Mahomes–Allen duel, and hopefully a few games that actually keep us on the edge of our seats. Here are five things to know about Week 9: Lamar’s

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — One of the sports world’s most intriguing start-up companies is renewing its long-term partnership with its first-ever major professional sports league partner. The NBA and Cosm, the entertainment company that’s reinventing the sports bar with what they like to call “shared reality,” announced Thursday an extended partnership to air

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Danny Rensch is at the vanguard of chess. He, alongside a few others, has helped to develop the sport from one which was played by the elites to a phenomenon that has exploded in recent years, particularly thanks to the rising popularity of online chess. But to get to

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — It’s been over 10 years since Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao clashed in what was billed the “Fight of the Century.” And despite both being well into their 40s, we might be about to see a famous rematch between two of the best boxers of their generation. Speaking