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‘I will die in there before anything happens’: Why this region of Russia produces so many MMA champions
Lee Corso dons Pittsburgh Panthers headgear in 2022.
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Iconic ESPN broadcaster Lee Corso to retire from ‘College Gameday’
Barcelona, Spain, February 9th 2025: Maria Leon Mapi of FC Barcelona in action during the Liga F football match between RCD Espanyol and FC Barcelona at the Ciutat Esportiva Dani Jarque in Barcelona, Spain (Judit Cartiel / SPP) (Photo by Judit Cartiel / SPP/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images)
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Barcelona player Mapi León banned for two matches after appearing to touch the groin of an opponent
This photo taken on January 5, 2020 shows Ju Wenjun of China competing against Aleksandra Goryachkina of Russia (not pictured) during the 2020 International Chess Federation (FIDE) Women's World Chess Championship in Shanghai. - Two of the sharpest minds in women's chess are doing battle this week in Shanghai with a record prize fund and world champion title on the line. (Photo by STR / AFP) / China OUT / TO GO WITH Chess-world-women-CHN,FOCUS by Peter STEBBINGS (Photo by STR/AFP via Getty Images)
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Chinese grandmaster Ju Wenjun makes history by winning fifth Women’s World Chess Championship
Aaron Boupendza attends a training session in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province of China, on February 21, 2025 . Aaron Boupendza was signed to play for Zhejiang in the Chinese Super League in 2025. He has died after falling from the eleventh-floor of his apartment building.
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28-year-old former MLS player dies after falling from 11th floor balcony in China
Serena Williams during the 2022 US Open in New York.
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Serena Williams says she would have received a 20-year ban for a similar doping offense to Jannik Sinner
FIFA President Gianni Infantino talks to CNN's Coy Wire in Atlanta.
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Gianni Infantino tells CNN that FIFA is being careful with player health as it expands Club World Cup
Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks advance to win-or-go-home No. 8 seed games for NBA playoff berth
Three people dead following boating crash at Major League Fishing event
Arsenal reaches first Champions League semifinal in 16 years, with Inter Milan also advancing
New Orleans Saints win lawsuit over fleur-de-lis trademark filed by ‘direct descendant of the Kings of France’
Barcelona reaches first Champions League semifinal in six years, PSG advances in pursuit of first title
Los Angeles 2028 Olympics will feature mixed-gender golf event, as new venues confirmed for Games
Tennis player Harriet Dart apologizes for saying opponent should put on deodorant during match
Robert Wirehag (center) arranges youth soccer games in the Swedish city of Uppsala.
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Why soccer might be Sweden’s way out of a gang crime crisis
LYON, FRANCE - AUGUST 06: Emma Hayes, Head Coach of Team United States looks on prior to the Women's semifinal match between United States of America and Germany during the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de Lyon on August 06, 2024 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)
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‘It goes beyond winning’: Emma Hayes is all-in when it comes to women’s soccer

More than a game

Norway's Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana of the U.S. play, during the Norway Chess Open 2024, in Stavanger, Norway, Friday, June 7, 2024. (Carina Johansen /NTB Scanpix via AP)
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Why chess is forging an unlikely partnership with esports
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)
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Why America’s pastime caused the Masters to be played in April
Who else? Tiger Woods changed golf when he won his first major by a record 12 shots in 1997. He went on to win three further Green Jackets, the last of which came in 2005 after a famous chip-in on the 16th. The 43-year-old is fit again after multiple back surgeries, and among the widely tipped contenders.
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Tiger Woods’ 2005 Masters chip-in was the shot heard around the world. We almost didn’t see it.
Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller in Adolescence.
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Psychologist explains how sports could have helped, instead of hurt, ‘Adolescence’ character Jamie Miller

In the spotlight

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)
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With some athletes ‘suffering financially,’ Michael Johnson hopes his new league can bring value to track and field
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This man salvages 70,000 golf balls from an infamous golf water hazard to earn a lucrative living
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.
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US distance running is ‘at an all-time high,’ and Grant Fisher, who broke two world records in six days, leads the charge
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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.
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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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)
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<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>
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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)
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Celebrating Dikembe Mutombo: NBA icon and humanitarian hero 3:58
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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>
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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)
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NFL

LSU Tigers wide receiver Kyren Lacy plays against the Mississippi Rebels at Tiger Stadium in October 2022.
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Former LSU wide receiver and NFL prospect Kyren Lacy dies from apparent ‘self-inflicted gunshot wound,’ authorities say
Jason and Kylie Kelce welcomed their fourth daughter on Sunday.
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‘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.
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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.
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Cleveland Browns co-owner Jimmy Haslam calls controversial acquisition of Deshaun Watson a ‘big swing and miss’

Basketball

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III drives to the basket against the Memphis Grizzlies in San Francisco on Tuesday.
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Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler lift the Warriors past the Grizzlies and into the NBA Playoffs
Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer in the second half of an NBA preseason game Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Denver.
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Phoenix Suns fire head coach Mike Budenholzer after disappointing lone season at the helm
Paige Bueckers arrives prior to the 2025 WNBA draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York.
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Paige Bueckers, UConn national champion guard, selected No. 1 overall by Dallas Wings in WNBA draft
Nikola Jokić became just the third player in NBA history to average a triple-double across the season.
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Nikola Jokić becomes third player in NBA history to average triple-double for the season

More US Sport

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper had the gender of his fourth child revealed in the form of a blue baseball bat on Monday.
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Bryce Harper has gender of fourth child revealed with blue baseball bat
San Diego Padres' Jason Heyward points towards his dugout while running the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 12, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan)
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San Diego Padres make history with series shutout of Colorado Rockies
The ball was ruled foul as the catch occurred outside of the field of play.
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Fan controversially rips ball from Mike Trout’s glove, preventing impressive catch
Villanova forward Kris Jenkins celebrates after the NCAA championship game in 2016.
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Kris Jenkins, Villanova hero in 2016 national title game, sues NCAA

Golf

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland is awarded the Green Jacket by Masters Champion Scottie Scheffler after the final round of the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2025, in Augusta, Georgia.
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‘What are we going to talk about next year?’: Why Rory McIlroy’s Masters mania will be hard to beat
Rory McIlroy won his first major since 2014, knocking off Justin Rose in a playoff at the 2025 Masters.
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Rory McIlroy completes his long-awaited career grand slam with Masters triumph
Nick Dunlap fought back from one of the worst ever first rounds at the Masters.
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Nick Dunlap records extraordinary 19-shot turnaround after nightmarish opening round at the Masters
PINEHURST, NORTH CAROLINA - JUNE 16: Bryson DeChambeau of the United States reacts to his winning putt on the 18th green during the final round of the 124th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort on June 16, 2024 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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Bryson DeChambeau says nothing is better than a major win – but nailing a hole-in-one over his house was pretty close

Soccer

CONCACAF president and FIFA vice president Victor Montagliani speaks in Toronto Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Criticism grows around proposed 64-team World Cup in 2030
Mohamed Salah of Liverpool signs a new contract extension at Anfield on April 11, 2025 in Liverpool, England.
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Mohamed Salah to stay at Liverpool beyond this season after signing new contract
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)
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Lionel Messi brace earns Inter Miami dramatic win over LAFC
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.
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Prince William and George watch rollercoaster Champions League quarterfinal between Aston Villa and PSG

Tennis

Alcaraz celebrates winning the Monte-Carlo Masters.
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Carlos Alcaraz wins Monte-Carlo Masters for first time with victory against injured Lorenzo Musetti
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)
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After her breast cancer diagnosis, Gaby Dabrowski found unexpected ‘joy’ – and success – on the tennis court
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)
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Novak Djokovic crashes out of Monte Carlo Masters after ‘horrible’ defeat to Alejandro Tabilo
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)
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World’s top tennis players reportedly request ‘substantial increase’ in grand slam prize money

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)
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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)
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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