Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Dončić watches a tribute video before playing in his first game in Dallas since being traded.
LM Otero/AP
Emotional Luka Dončić drops 45 points in Dallas return as Lakers beat the Mavericks to clinch playoff berth
Australian Gout Gout (C) competes in the U20 to win the 100m at the Australian Athletics Championships on day one at WA Athletics Stadium in Perth on April 10, 2025.
Colin Murty/AFP via Getty Images
17-year-old Gout Gout breaks 10-second barrier for 100m twice in same day
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring on a penalty kick against Los Angeles FC during the second half of the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal second leg at Chase Stadium on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (David Santiago/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
David Santiago/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service/Getty Images
Lionel Messi brace earns Inter Miami dramatic win over LAFC
MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - APRIL 09: Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts during his match against Alejandro Tabilo of Chile during the Men's Singles Second Round match on day four of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters at Monte-Carlo Country Club on April 09, 2025 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Clive Brunskill/Getty Images
Novak Djokovic crashes out of Monte Carlo Masters after ‘horrible’ defeat to Alejandro Tabilo
NAPLES, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 15: Angel Cabrera of Argentina plays his shot on the eighth hole during the second round of the Chubb Classic 2025 at Tiburon Golf Club on February 15, 2025 in Naples, Florida. (Photo by Brennan Asplen/Getty Images)
Brennan Asplen/Getty Images
Angel Cabrera welcomed back to the Masters after serving prison sentence
Prince George of Wales and Prince William, Prince of Wales react from the stands during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa FC at Parc des Princes in Paris, France, on April 9, 2025.
Carl Recine/Getty Images
Prince William and George watch rollercoaster Champions League quarterfinal between Aston Villa and PSG
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)
Augusta National/Getty Images
Why America’s pastime caused the Masters to be played in April
Golf great Bernhard Langer expects his final Masters to be tearful. He won’t be afraid to cry when the emotion hits him
LeBron James becomes first professional male athlete to be depicted as a Ken doll
Rory McIlroy ‘a better player’ than ever before as he targets a career grand slam once more at the Masters
Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez says some family members missing after roof collapse
Octavio Dotel, 15-year MLB veteran, dies in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse
Jason Day will opt for ‘toned down’ Masters outfit as organizers check what he plans to wear at the tournament
How trading Luka Dončić led to one of the bleakest stretches for any fanbase in modern sports history
Ja Morant continues trend of controversial celebrations by mimicking a grenade throw in Grizzlies win
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 21: Nick Dunlap of the United States reacts to winning The American Express on the 18th green at Pete Dye Stadium Course on January 21, 2024 in La Quinta, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images)
Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images
This American golfer won $1.5 million in a tournament. Here’s why he couldn’t cash the check
US Grant Fisher (L) competes and wins the 3000m men event and breaking the World Record (us cole hocker finishes second) at the 117th Millrose Games at « The Armory » track and field center in New York City on February 8, 2025.
Charly Triballeau/AFP/Getty Images
US distance running is ‘at an all-time high,’ and Grant Fisher, who broke two world records in six days, leads the charge

More than a game

Austin Wells hits a home run with his torpedo bat in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
Mike Stobe/Getty Images
What are the ‘torpedo’ bats in MLB that have everyone talking?
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)
Oscar Gonzalez/Sipa
With some athletes ‘suffering financially,’ Michael Johnson hopes his new league can bring value to track and field
Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller in Adolescence.
Courtesy of Netflix
Psychologist explains how sports could have helped, instead of hurt, ‘Adolescence’ character Jamie Miller
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - NOVEMBER 07: Gabriela Dabrowski of Canada hits pink signed tennis balls for breast cancer awareness into the crowd with Erin Routliffe of New Zealand i(out of pic) after their victory against Caroline Dolehide of the United States and Desirae Krawczyk of the United States in their round robin doubles match during Day 6 of the 2024 WTA Finals Riyadh as part of the Hologic WTA Tour at King Saud University Indoor Arena on November 07, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Clive Brunskill/Getty Images
After her breast cancer diagnosis, Gaby Dabrowski found unexpected ‘joy’ – and success – on the tennis court

In the spotlight

Golf Digest
This man salvages 70,000 golf balls from an infamous golf water hazard to earn a lucrative living
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 11: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers at bat against the Texas Rangers in the first inning at Dodger Stadium on June 11, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Ronald Martinez/Getty Images
From Oh to Ohtani: How Japan developed a generation of baseball superstars (again)
CNN's Amanda Davies sits down with Thomas Bach for the IOC president's exit interview.
• CNN Exclusive CNN Exclusive
Li-Lian Ahlskog Hou/CNN
CNN Exclusive Outgoing IOC President Thomas Bach on Trump, trans athletes, Putin and the role of the Olympics in a divided world
Teton Gravity Research
After breaking both legs and shattering his ‘invincibility complex’ in a crash, freeskier Kai Jones returned to ‘ground zero’

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.
• Video 4:58
Maddie Meyer/Getty Images
Video Figure Skater Alysa Liu reflects on winning world title and return to the sport 4:58
Thomas Bach + Amanda Davies [I].jpg
• Video 6:41
Li-Lian Ahlskog Hou/CNN
Video IOC President Thomas Bach talks about Trump and the 2028 Olympics 6:41
<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>
• Video 3:56
Clipped From Video
Video Psychologist on how sports can target toxic ‘manosphere’ 3:56
<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>
• Video 4:30
Clipped From Video
Video Olympic icon Michael Johnson launches Grand Slam Track league 4:30
<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>
• Video 3:37
Clipped From Video
Video Katherine Legge focused on racing, redemption after debut 3:37
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)
• Video 2:32
Clive Brunskill/Getty Images
How a cancer diagnosis changed tennis player Gaby Dabrowski’s perspective 2:32
<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>
• Video 2:45
Clipped From Video
Napheesa Collier leaving her mark on and off the court 2:45
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)
• Video 3:58
Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images North America/Getty Images
Celebrating Dikembe Mutombo: NBA icon and humanitarian hero 3:58
• Video 1:39
CNN
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>
• Video 1:26
Clipped From Video
How a serious health scare changed Gary Woodland’s perspective on golf and life 1:26
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)
• Video 4:01
Marius SimensenBildbyran/Sipa USA/AP
The remarkable rise of Bodø/Glimt 4:01

NFL

Jason and Kylie Kelce welcomed their fourth daughter on Sunday.
Mike Coppola/Getty Images
‘Whoop, there she is!’: Jason and Kylie Kelce announce birth of fourth daughter
The "tush push" has become an almost unstoppable play for the Philadelphia Eagles over recent seasons.
Jamie Squire/Getty Images
NFL announces changes to kickoffs, overtime, how the ball is spotted and instant replay but owners table ‘tush push’ ban
Deshaun Watson was traded to the Cleveland Browns in 2022 but has struggled since.
Steve Marcus/Getty Images
Cleveland Browns co-owner Jimmy Haslam calls controversial acquisition of Deshaun Watson a ‘big swing and miss’
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 26: Richard Sherman looks on from the set of the TNF on Prime pregame show prior to the game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 26, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
Quinn Harris/Getty Images
Retired NFL star Richard Sherman says his house was robbed by armed intruders

Basketball

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone in the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
David Zalubowski/AP
Denver Nuggets fire head coach Michael Malone in final week of regular season
Florida players celebrate with the trophy after they defeated Houston in the national championship game on Monday, April 7.
Eric Gay/AP
Florida wins the men’s basketball national championship in a nail-biter over Houston
Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Duke Blue Devils center Khaman Maluach (9) dunks against the Houston Cougars during the second half in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Bob Donnan/Imagn Images/Reuters
Duke men’s basketball player Khaman Maluach could be impacted by State Department ruling on South Sudan passport holders
TAMPA, FLORIDA - APRIL 06: Head coach Geno Auriemma of the UConn Huskies raises the trophy after beating the South Carolina Gamecocks 82-59 to win the National Championship of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Amalie Arena on April 06, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Carmen Mandato/Getty Images
UConn dominates South Carolina to capture women’s record 12th NCAA Tournament title

More US Sport

Villanova forward Kris Jenkins celebrates after the NCAA championship game in 2016.
David J. Phillip/AP/File
Kris Jenkins, Villanova hero in 2016 national title game, sues NCAA
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 06: Jarren Duran #16 of the Boston Red Sox walks up to bat during the first inning of game two of a doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals on April 6, 2025 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)
Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images
Boston Red Rox star Jarren Duran says he attempted suicide while struggling with his mental health
Meredith Gaudreau, the widow of the late NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, shares photos of her newborn son who was born on April 1, 2025. Gaudreau first publicly revealed her pregnancy at her husband's funeral.
Meredith Gaudreau/Instagram
Meredith Gaudreau, widow of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, announces birth of third child, seven months after husband’s death
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, President Donald Trump and Los Angeles Dodgers Owner and Chairman Mark Walter pose with a jersey presented to Trump as he hosts the 2024 World Series champions in the East Room of the White House on April 7 in Washington, DC.
Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
Dodgers cap off 2024 World Series win with White House visit

Golf

Nicolai (left) and Rasmus Højgaard (right) will make history at this year's Masters.
Augusta National/Masters Historic Imagery/Getty Images
Danish twins Nicolai and Rasmus Højgaard to make Masters history
SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - MARCH 22: Robert MacIntyre of Scotland tees off on the 11th hole on day three of the Porsche Singapore Classic 2025 at Laguna National Golf Resort Club on March 22, 2025 in Singapore, Singapore. (Photo by Pakawich Damrongkiattisak/Getty Images)
Pakawich Damrongkiattisak/Getty Images
He wants the story to be that he’s the champion, but golfer Robert MacIntyre doesn’t want to be ‘the story’
HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 30: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits his tee shot on the fourth hole during the final round of the Texas Children's Houston Open 2025 at Memorial Park Golf Course on March 30, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images
Rory McIlroy becomes second player to earn $100 million on PGA Tour
Min Woo Lee won the Houston Open, claiming his first PGA Tour title.
Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images
Min Woo Lee wins Houston Open for first PGA Tour title, joins exclusive company with sister

Soccer

Aurelio Pereira, head of the Sporting Clube de Portugal, speaks during an interview in Lisbon, Portugal, on Friday, April 28, 2017.
Henrique Almeida/Bloomberg/Getty Images/File
Cristiano Ronaldo pays tribute as legendary Portuguese coach who scouted him dies aged 77
Declan Rice produced a heroic performance to fire Arsenal to a win against Real Madrid.
Dylan Martinez/Reuters
Rice makes UCL history with two special free kicks as Arsenal beats Real Madrid in quarterfinal first leg
Soccer Football - Champions League - Atletico Madrid v RB Leipzig - Civitas Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain - September 19, 2024 Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann reacts.
Violeta Santos Moura/Reuters
Why French soccer star Antoine Griezmann is always celebrating a hat-trick on April 8
Trinity Rodman celebrates her goal with her teammates during the USA's 2-1 win against Brazil.
Ric Tapia/Getty Images
Trinity Rodman proves star credentials on goalscoring return to US women’s team

Tennis

INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 11: Qinwen Zheng of China returns a shot to Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine during the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 11, 2025 in Indian Wells, California. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Matthew Stockman/Getty Images
World’s top tennis players reportedly request ‘substantial increase’ in grand slam prize money
Several players are saying they have lost trust in the anti-doping system.
Morgan Hancock/Getty Images
System needs to ‘reinvent itself’: Tennis has an anti-doping procedural problem, critics say
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 17: Daria Kasatkina looks on while playing against Sorana Cirstea of Romania in their first round match during day two of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, part of the Hologic WTA Tour at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium on February 17, 2025 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Christopher Pike/Getty Images)
Christopher Pike/Getty Images
Russian-born tennis player Daria Kasatkina ‘didn’t have much choice’ over switching allegiances to Australia
Jakub Mensik, of Czech Republic, kisses the Butch Buchholz Championship Trophy after defeating Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, in the men's singles final match at the Miami Open tennis tournament, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Rebecca Blackwell/AP
Unseeded teenager Jakub Menšík denies idol Novak Djokovic his 100th career title at Miami Open

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)
• Gallery Gallery
Jamie Squire/Getty Images
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)
• Gallery Gallery
Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images
Gallery The best photos from the 2024 NFL season

Longform

20240208_psychedelics helped these athletes
Getty Images
These athletes suffered life-changing injuries. Then, they turned to psychedelics
20230809-int-sports-enhanced games
Alberto Mier/CNN
A doping free-for-all Enhanced Games calls itself the answer to doping in sports. Opponents say it poses a danger to health
20230127_femaleathlete_suicides
CNN
These young female athletes died by suicide. They all had head injuries in common
20230821-int-sports-saudi arabia
Photo Illustration by Alberto Mier/CNN/Getty
Saudi Arabia is trying to disrupt soccer’s world order. The reasons why might surprise you