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By Kevin Dotson and David Close, CNN (CNN) — Editor’s Note: This report contains graphic descriptions of sexual acts. Former NFL star Shannon Sharpe has reached a settlement with the anonymous woman who filed a lawsuit against the famed tight end, accusing him of multiple instances of assault, sexual assault, battery and sexual battery, according

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — If Scottie Scheffler is still wrestling with just why he wants to win the Open Championship, he’s doing a remarkable job of hiding it. Three days after his extensive, existential rumination on the fleeting fulfilment of success, the world No. 1 ripped through the Royal Portrush course on Friday

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Brian Harman is, fittingly, firmly in the hunt for The Open Championship. A blistering bogey-free six-under 65 during Friday’s second round at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland accelerated the American’s chase for a second Claret Jug, as the 38-year-old seeks to add to his dominant triumph two years ago.

By Said Bravo, CNN Atlanta (CNN) — Amid the chaos of a tumultuous Baltimore Orioles season, a veteran hurler has (re)emerged as a bright spot on a team fighting through injury and roster uncertainty. All in a year that has reminded him all too much of what it means to be a major leaguer. After

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Women’s marathon world record-holder Ruth Chepngetich has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for a banned substance, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced on Thursday. Chepngetich smashed the previous marathon record by almost two minutes when she ran a time of 2:09:56 at the Chicago Marathon in October 2024,

By David Close, CNN (CNN) — Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was sentenced to five years probation and 30 days of jail time on Thursday following a multi-car crash last year, according to the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office. Rice pleaded guilty to third-degree felony charges – collision involving serious bodily injury and

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Super Bowl-winning linebacker Bryan Braman, who played for two teams across seven seasons in the NFL, has died aged 38 after a battle with a “very rare form of cancer,” his agent confirmed to CNN Sports on Thursday. “Bryan Braman was a warrior in every sense – on the

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Eugenie Bouchard, who broke new ground for women’s tennis in Canada, has announced she will retire after this year’s National Bank Open in Montreal. The Canadian revealed her decision to step away in an Instagram post Wednesday, saying: “You’ll know when it’s time. For me, it’s now. Ending where

By Ben Church and Darren Lewis, CNN (CNN) — Former Arsenal and Manchester City star Bacary Sagna has urged Liverpool players to properly process the death of Diogo Jota by speaking to someone about their grief. Sagna, who spent a decade playing in the English Premier League, told CNN Sports that Liverpool players may struggle

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — American golfer Wyndham Clark has reportedly been banned from Oakmont Country Club after he allegedly caused damaged to the club’s venerated locker room at June’s US Open. According to a letter from Oakmont Country Club president John Lynch sent to members that Golf Digest – which, like CNN, is

By Max Rego, CNN (CNN) — Another major championship means another opportunity for Scottie Scheffler. The 29-year-old world No. 1, who won his third major at May’s PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Golf Club, is favored to win this week’s Open Championship at Royal Portrush. By winning, Scheffler would continue the trajectory he has been

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — “Cancer changed my life but it didn’t take it,” Katie Schumacher-Cawley said at the 2025 ESPY Awards on Wednesday. While fighting a battle on the volleyball court, the Penn State women’s volleyball head coach also grappled with another battle – cancer. Half a year later, now in remission after

By Matias Grez and Patrick Sung, CNN (CNN) — A Spanish government official has called for an investigation into Barcelona star Lamine Yamal’s 18th birthday party after a prominent disability activist group said organizers of the event hired people with dwarfism “solely for entertainment and attractions” in contravention of Spanish law. Yamal hosted the party

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Caitlin Clark was visibly emotional after leaving the court with another injury inside the final minute of the Indiana Fever’s 85-77 win over the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday. In only her fourth game back following a five-game absence due to a groin injury, the 23-year-old appeared to suffer a

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN Atlanta (CNN) — The hottest topic in Atlanta ahead Tuesday’s Major League Baseball isn’t a player, a coach or a manager. It’s not even human. For the first time, the midsummer classic is going to be using automated technology to allow pitchers, catchers and batters to challenge balls and strikes –

CNN By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — While Chelsea stole the show on the pitch in a masterful showing against Paris Saint-Germain, President Donald Trump was arguably the center of attention at the FIFA Club World Cup final on Sunday. Trump and first lady Melania Trump were at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to witness

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — While Chelsea stole the show on the pitch in a masterful showing against Paris Saint-Germain, President Donald Trump was arguably the center of attention at the FIFA Club World Cup final on Sunday. Trump and first lady Melania Trump were at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to witness the

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Grace Kim produced one of the most remarkable comebacks you are ever likely see as she clinched the Evian Championship to become just the fifth Australian woman to win a golf major. The 24-year-old was three shots off the lead with four holes left to play in Sunday’s final

By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Venus Williams isn’t done with competitive tennis just yet. Williams, 45, has accepted a main draw wild card for the Mubadala Citi DC Open, which takes place in Washington, DC, later this month. A combined WTA Tour and ATP Tour event, main draw play is scheduled for July 21-27.

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Billionaire Bill Ackman and organizers of a tennis tournament have been strongly criticized by former grand slam champions and social media after the hedge fund manager made his professional tennis debut, a match he ended up losing. Ackman, who has a prominent social media presence on X, played with

By Jonathan Hawkins, CNN (CNN) — World class sporting siblings may not be unheard of, but with the notable exception of Serena and Venus Williams in tennis, they are rarely in direct competition for the same big prize. Rarer still is a story with as many twists and turns as that of Marc and Álex

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final is set after Paris Saint-Germain smashed Real Madrid 4-0 in their semifinal at MetLife Stadium. Two goals from Spanish midfielder Fabián Ruiz and one from Ousmane Dembélé in the first half put the Parisians in the driving seat from early on. And

By Ben Church, CNN London (CNN) — Organizers of this year’s Wimbledon have said the latest error with the electronic system, which has replaced the traditional line umpires at this year’s tournament, was due to a player getting ready to serve while a ball boy was still doing their duties on court. The incident occurred

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — João Pedro scored twice, just six days after signing for Chelsea, as his new team booked its spot in the FIFA Club World Cup final with a 2-0 victory over Fluminense at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday. Pedro opened the scoring just 18 minutes into his first start, curling home

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has been fired after 20 years with the team, a team spokesperson told CNN Sports on Wednesday. Red Bull did not give a reason for Horner’s firing, but thanked him in a statement, adding that the 51-year-old will “forever remain an important part

By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Once Amanda Anisimova secured her first spot in a grand slam semifinal in six years, the American sunk to the court, first to her knees, and then all the way on to the Wimbledon grass, face first. She emerged upright with a smile, and she wrapped her arms around

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Liverpool forward Diogo Jota was driving and likely speeding when his car crashed in Spain on Thursday, killing him and his younger brother, according to a preliminary police investigation. Jota and his brother, André Silva, died after their car – reported by Spanish media to be a Lamborghini –

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany said his blood was “boiling” after young forward Jamal Musiala suffered a fracture to his leg associated with a broken and dislocated ankle in Saturday’s Club World Cup defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. The 22-year-old suffered the horror injury after his leg got caught awkwardly

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Wimbledon organizers have apologized and explained that “human error” was the reason behind the electronic line-calling system being turned off during a match on Sunday. During the first set of the fourth-round clash between Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Sonay Kartal on Centre Court, a backhand from Kartal went long but

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Lando Norris won a chaotic British Grand Prix on Sunday, safely navigating a rain-hit race punctuated by several safety cars and taking advantage of his teammate Oscar Piastri incurring a 10-second penalty when one of those safety cars pulled off the track. Norris only led for the last few