Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates after winning the 2024 F1 world championship title at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
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Max Verstappen wins fourth straight World Championship as George Russell takes victory in Las Vegas
Arizona State defensive back Shamari Simmons, center, celebrates with fans following a 28-23 win over BYU in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz.
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Chaos erupts as No. 21 Arizona State upsets No. 14 BYU
Marta of the Orlando Pride celebrates after defeating the Washington Spirit 1-0 in the NWSL 2024 Championship Game at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 23, 2024.
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Orlando Pride win first NWSL championship in club history
Ohio State receiver Emeka Egbuka catches 11-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Will Howard. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
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No. 2 Ohio State dominates No. 5 Indiana in critical Big Ten showdown
Bayern Munich's Harry Kane celebrates his third goal against FC Augsburg at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, on November 22, 2024.
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Harry Kane breaks Erling Haaland’s goalscoring record to become fastest player to reach Bundesliga milestone
Serbia's Novak Djokovic returns against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz during their men's singles final tennis match on the fourteenth day of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 14, 2024.
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Novak Djokovic announces former rival Andy Murray will join his coaching team
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts can make history during the team's Week 12 clash with the Los Angeles Rams.
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2024 NFL Week 12: Sunday’s standout games and what to look out for
The most infamously bad college football team may win its first league title in 63 years
‘We are an extraordinary group of people’: Whoopi Goldberg launches All Women’s Sports Network
A Super Bowl hangover and a head coach brothers’ clash: Five things to look out for in Week 12 of the NFL season
A civil jury in Ireland awards woman more than $250,000 for Conor McGregor sexual assault
New York Giants agree to QB Daniel Jones’ request to release him
UConn’s Geno Auriemma sets all-time college basketball wins record
Woman in coma after trying to save golfer Brian Harman’s six-year-old son from drowning
(L-R) Julian Alaphilippe of France, Rien Schuurhuis of Vatican, Remco Evenepoel of Belgium and Romain Bardet of France prior to the 95th UCI Road World Championships 2022, Men Elite Road Race a 266,9km race from Helensburgh to Wollongong / #Wollongong2022 / on September 25, 2022 in Helensburgh, Australia.
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Can the sporty be Godly? Why the Vatican is in the race to become a global sporting presence
Rafael Nadal retires as one of the best players in the history of tennis.
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Rafael Nadal: Farewell to the ‘King of Clay’

More than a game

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 15: (L-R) Jake Paul and Mike Tyson fight during LIVE On Netflix: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium on November 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images for Netflix © 2024)
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Meet the man spearheading Jake Paul’s divisive boxing career
INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 20: Taylor Fritz of the United States holds his winners trophy with his girlfriend Morgan Riddle after his straight sets victory against Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's Final on Day 14 of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 20, 2022 in Indian Wells, California. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
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US tennis star Taylor Fritz hails ‘amazing’ impact of influencer girlfriend after impressive season
Tennis - 6 Kings Slam - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - October 19, 2024 Italy's Jannik Sinner posses with the trophy after winning the final alongside Spain's Carlos Alcaraz REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed
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Sinner and Alcaraz look set to dominate men’s tennis. Is it time to call them the ‘Big Two?’
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Tyson returned to professional boxing 19 years after his last bout. There are neurological concerns for the 58-year-old

In the spotlight

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After shooting to newfound internet stardom, Kim Ye-ji insists that ‘nothing has changed much’ since the Olympics
Ellie the elephant and others smile and dance in front of a camera at the Barclays Center in New York City, on Sunday, September 29.
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She’s a fashion icon and social media star. How a sports mascot took the internet by storm
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The 2024 WNBA season: A historic year for women’s basketball, both on and off the court
TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 28: Ryan Williams #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates after his team's victory against the Georgia Bulldogs at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
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The 17-year-old sensation starring for Alabama and earning praise from LeBron James and Serena Williams

Video

Tennis - 6 Kings Slam - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - October 19, 2024 Italy's Jannik Sinner posses with the trophy after winning the final alongside Spain's Carlos Alcaraz REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed
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<p>We're down to the final round robin games at the Nitto ATP Tour Finals in Turin and Thursday sees two friends come up against each other – Each with a chance of making it through to the weekend's Semi-Finals. Whatever happens on Thursday the duo have had seasons to remember and as they've been telling CNN's Aleks Klosok there's still so much to play for in the weeks ahead. </p>
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<p>Kansas City Chiefs legend Christian Okoye (prono: <em>oh-co-ye</em>) is better known to NFL fans as the “Nigerian Nightmare” - but before he was the first Nigerian position player to make it big in the NFL, he switched gears from a career in athletics to become one of the best running backs in NFL history. Okoye is our latest African Voices Playmaker. With more, here's our Larry Madowo.</p>
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<p>Two years ago Alex Zverev was on the cusp of a landmark season. A Grand Slam title looked destined to come his way and he was closing in on a World No.1 ranking. Playing against Rafael Nadal the German suffered a serious ankle injury that blew away those chances. The road ahead has been a long, uncertain one. Fast forwards to 2024 and Zverev is back to his best and eyeing a third Nitto ATP Tour crown in Turin to tee up what he hopes will be a breakthrough 2025. He's been sharing his comeback story with CNN's Aleks Klosok. </p>
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Video Jordan Chiles: Simone Biles ‘left an impact on me’ 1:01
South Korea's Kim Yeji is silhouetted as she competes during the women's 25m pistol qualification during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Chateauroux Shooting Centre on August 2, 2024.
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South Korean Olympian Kim Yeji shoots her way to stardom 2:30
<p>Famed sports commentator Stephen A Smith shares his opinion on a popular American football team with CNN's Chris Wallace. Watch the full episode of "Who's Talking to Chris Wallace," streaming September 20 on Max.</p>
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PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 30: Gold medalist Simone Biles of Team United States reacts on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Team Final on day four of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on July 30, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
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<p>World Sport's Amanda Davies catches up with Feliciano López - Former Spanish tennis player, 4-time Davis Cup champion with Spain and Tournament Director of the 2024 Davis Cup.</p>
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Golf

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WEST VIRGINIA - AUGUST 18: Sergio Garcia of Spain hits his tee at the 17th hole during day three of LIV Golf: Greenbrier at The Old White Course on August 18, 2024 in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)
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LIV Golf’s Sergio Garcia is set to rejoin DP World Tour, aiding Ryder Cup ambitions
Rory McIlroy celebrates with his wife and daughter after winning his sixth Race to Dubai title.
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Tearful Rory McIlroy caps tumultuous year with double DP World Tour win
BELLEAIR, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 13: Caitlin Clark, professional basketball player, plays her shot from the second tee during a Pro-Am prior to The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican 2024 at Pelican Golf Club on November 13, 2024 in Belleair, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
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Caitlin Clark swaps three-pointers for par threes at LPGA event
Rory McIlroy during day four of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship 2024 at the Old Course at St Andrews in St Andrews, Scotland, on October 06, 2024.
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Rory McIlroy thinks Donald Trump and Elon Musk could help PGA Tour and LIV Golf discussions

Football

Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang waves to the crowd during a NWSL playoff semifinal game between NJ/NY Gotham FC and Washington Spirit at Audi Field on November 16, 2024.
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Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang pledges $30 million to US Soccer
Dante Rossi and Jens Stryger Larsen battle for the ball during a EURO 2024 Qualification game.
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‘We are San Marino, we always have to suffer’: What it’s like playing for the lowest-ranked national soccer team in the world
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - NOVEMBER 18: Tm Weah #21 of United States celebrates with his teammates after scoring the fourth goal of his team during second half of the Quarterfinals - Leg Two - 2024 Concacaf Nations League match between Jamaica and United States at Citypark on November 18, 2024 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images)
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USMNT beats Jamaica to book place in CONCACAF Nations League semifinals
Tottenham Hotspur's Uruguayan midfielder #30 Rodrigo Bentancur (L) and Tottenham Hotspur's South Korean striker #07 Son Heung-Min warm up ahead of the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on December 31, 2023. (Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /
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Tottenham Hotspur’s Rodrigo Bentancur banned for seven games over comment about teammate Son Heung-min

Tennis

Italy's Jannik Sinner holds the trophy after winning the final match of the ATP World Tour Finals against Taylor Fritz of the United States at the Inalpi Arena, in Turin, Italy, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
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World No. 1 Jannik Sinner caps stellar year with ATP Finals victory over Taylor Fritz
USA's Frances Tiafoe hits a return to China's Zhou Yi during their men's singles match at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament in Shanghai on October 7, 2024. (Photo by Hector RETAMAL / AFP) (Photo by HECTOR RETAMAL/AFP via Getty Images)
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US tennis star Frances Tiafoe fined $120,000 for repeatedly swearing at a chair umpire
Coco Gauff lifts the Billie Jean King Trophy after winning the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Coco Gauff completes dream run to become youngest to win WTA Finals in 20 years
Alex Zverev of Germany celebrates victory against Andrey Rublev during day two of the Nitto ATP finals 2024 at Inalpi Arena on November 11, 2024 in Turin, Italy.
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World No. 2 Alexander Zverev ‘ready to make that next step’ in grand slam quest

US Sports

Chris Cole #18 of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrates with teammates after recovering a fumble during the fourth quarter against the Tennessee Volunteers at Sanford Stadium on November 16, 2024 in Athens, Georgia. Georgia defeated Tennessee 31-17.
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Big Ten and SEC continue to hold sway in latest College Football Playoff rankings
Apr 22, 2023; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach holds the hand of fan Peggy Coppom before the start of the spring game at Folsom Filed. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
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Deion Sanders honors 100-year-old Colorado Buffaloes superfan with ‘Peggy’ apparel line
Josh Allen was pivitol in the Buffalo Bills' Week 11 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Shake-up at the top of AFC? Season over for Jets and Cowboys? Struggles for kickers? NFL Week 11 takeaways
Nick Bosa (right) does the 'Trump dance' with teammates after a sack during the San Francisco 49ers' Week 10 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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The ‘Trump dance’ takes the sports world by storm

Photo galleries

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani celebrates in the locker room after their win against the New York Yankees in Game 5 to win the baseball World Series, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
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Gallery The best photos from the 2024 World Series
Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (23) drives as Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
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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