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By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Rory McIlroy has a special shine to him as he returns to competitive action this week at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans and who can blame him after finally ending years of heartbreak with victory at the Masters earlier this month. After so many attempts to complete a

CNN By Amanda Davies and Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Simone Biles may be considered one of the greatest gymnasts in history, but the American still credits the impact that her Brazilian rival Rebeca Andrade has had on the sport. The two have grown close while competing against each other on the biggest stages and,

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Luka Dončić powered the Los Angeles Lakers to a 94-85 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 on Tuesday to level their first-round playoff series at 1-1. The Slovenian scored 14 of his game-high 31 points in the first quarter as the Lakers took a commanding 19-point lead

By Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — The NFL draft is broadcast live on television every year as millions tune in and hundreds of thousands more attend in person to revel in the hoopla of it all. It’s a far cry from the event’s humble beginnings, when the player picked first didn’t even know it was

By Julia Andersen, CNN (CNN) — Paris Olympians and Paralympians were the big winners of the 25th anniversary Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid, including superstars Simone Biles and Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis. The Laureus Awards, co-hosted this year by CNN Sports’ Amanda Davies, honor sports’ biggest athletes and those using sport for good. And this

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison admitted that he miscalculated the popularity of Luka Dončić among the team’s fanbase before the shocking trade with the Los Angeles Lakers in February. The NBA world was stunned when Dončić was traded from the Mavericks to the Lakers in one of the

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — The Detroit Pistons finally ended their NBA-record 15-game losing streak in the postseason, beating the New York Knicks 100-94 at Madison Square Garden to level the first round series at 1-1. Detroit, appearing in the postseason for the first time since 2019, last earned a playoff win in Game

By David Close, CNN (CNN) — Former NFL star tight end Shannon Sharpe has been accused of multiple instances of assault, sexual assault, battery and sexual battery in a lawsuit filed Sunday by an anonymous woman and her attorneys. Sharpe’s legal representatives called the lawsuit an attempt to “shake down” the popular podcaster for millions

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Kenya’s Sharon Lokedi won a thrilling battle over compatriot and two-time defending champion Hellen Obiri at the Boston Marathon, smashing the course record in the process. Lokedi surged away from her rival in the closing stages and crossed the line in 2:17:22 – more than two-and-a-half minutes faster than

By Ben Morse and Patrick Sung, CNN (CNN) — Duke star Cooper Flagg has declared for the upcoming NBA draft after one season with the Blue Devils, both he and the school confirmed on social media. Flagg said in an Instagram post: “Duke has always been a dream for me, but I’m excited to announce

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Max Verstappen opted to bite his lip rather than speak his mind following a controversial decision that cost him the win at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Sunday. The four-time world champion finished second behind Australian driver Oscar Piastri after being hit with a five-second time penalty for

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Holger Rune stunned Carlos Alcaraz to win the Barcelona Open on Sunday and end his two-year trophy drought. The Danish player won 7-6 (6), 6-2 in Sunday’s final on Pista Rafa Nadal, ending Alcaraz’s nine-matching winning streak in the process. The Barcelona Open trophy is Rune’s fifth ATP Tour

By Jacob Lev and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — The United States defeated Canada 4-3 to win the women’s ice hockey world championships thanks to Tessa Janecke’s goal in overtime. Canada was looking to win a fourth title in five years during Sunday’s final in České Budějovice, Czech Republic, but Janecke’s third goal of the

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić was so upset he was being traded by the Dallas Mavericks in February that he threw and cracked his phone upon hearing the news, he revealed in an interview with ESPN’s Malika Andrews. “It still works,” he smiled during the interview, which was

By Issy Ronald and Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — Los Angeles Dodgers’ designated hitter and global superstar Shohei Ohtani announced Saturday on Instagram that he and his wife Mamiko welcomed a baby girl – the couple’s first child. “I am so grateful to my loving wife who gave birth to our healthy beautiful daughter,” Ohtani

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — As the Texas Rangers got ready to face the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday, pitcher Patrick Corbin’s lead-up to the game was out of the ordinary to say the least. Corbin suffered a bite by an unknown insect two days before the contest, which had him doubting he’d play

CNN By Julia Andersen and Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — It has not been the easiest of times supporting the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) for former captain Clint Dempsey. After crashing out of the group stage at last summer’s Copa América, the US was stunned by Panama at the CONCACAF Nations League and

By Julia Andersen and Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — It has not been the easiest of times supporting the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) for former captain Clint Dempsey. After crashing out of the group stage at last summer’s Copa América, the US was stunned by Panama at the CONCACAF Nations League and then

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Moments from the end of extra time, Manchester United’s Europa League campaign seemed dead and buried against Lyon. It looked like this was going to be another low point in United’s dismal season: 14th in the Premier League table and now about to exit Europe’s second-tier competition having thrown