Nov 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) leads the team onto the field to play the Baltimore Ravens at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
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A Super Bowl hangover and a head coach brothers’ clash: Five things to look out for in Week 12 of the NFL season
Major League Baseball (MLB) will test the use of robot umpires as part of a challenge system during spring training next year with the aim of implementing it in the 2026 regular season.
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MLB to test robot umpires as part of challenge system at next Spring training, plans use in 2026 regular season
MALAGA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 20: Jasmine Paolini of Italy lifts the Billie Jean King Cup trophy during the trophy presentation after winning the Billie Jean King Cup Finals at Palacio de Deportes Jose Maria Martin Carpena on November 20, 2024 in Malaga, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images for ITF)
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‘It’s a joke’: Italian tennis star crowned world champion after winning Olympic gold, can hardly believe her own success
DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 24: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks towards the crowd during a timeout against the Denver Nuggets in the second half of the NBA Opening night game at Ball Arena on October 24, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)
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LeBron James says he will have a break from social media after citing ‘negative takes’
UConn head coach Geno Auriemma and associate head coach Chris Dailey honored before Wednesday's game.
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UConn’s Geno Auriemma sets all-time college basketball wins record
Detroit Tigers’ Tarik Skubal and Atlanta Braves’ Chris Sale earns first Cy Young.
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Tigers’ Tarik Skubal and Braves’ Chris Sale win first Cy Young Awards
DUBLIN, OHIO - JUNE 08: Brian Harman of the United States plays his shot from the 18th tee during the third round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 08, 2024 in Dublin, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
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Woman in coma after trying to save golfer Brian Harman’s six-year-old son from drowning
Boston Celtics end Cleveland Cavaliers’ unbeaten start to the season, Lakers rookie makes history and more from the NBA
Rafael Nadal retires after Spain is upset by the Netherlands in the Davis Cup
Big Ten and SEC continue to hold sway in latest College Football Playoff rankings
Deion Sanders honors 100-year-old Colorado Buffaloes superfan with ‘Peggy’ apparel line
Shake-up at the top of AFC? Season over for Jets and Cowboys? Struggles for kickers? NFL Week 11 takeaways
Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang pledges $30 million to US Soccer
The ‘Trump dance’ takes the sports world by storm
Statue of English soccer player Harry Kane becomes latest sports sculpture to face criticism
(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
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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

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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

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
Javier Aguirre sustained a head injury after he was hit by a can thrown from the stands.
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Mexico soccer manager Javier Aguirre struck by can thrown onto the pitch from stands, left with bloodied head

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

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon reacts after running the ball near the Dallas Cowboys goal line during the first half of an NFL football game, on November 18, 2024, in Arlington, Texas.
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Houston Texans pull away to hand Dallas Cowboys fifth straight loss
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball drives to the basket during the first half of the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Spectrum Center on November 16.
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Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball fined $100,000 for ‘offensive and derogatory’ phrase
Pittsburgh linebacker T.J. Watt had one sack as the Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens.
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Steelers edge Ravens in classic, Lions continue best start in 90 years, Chargers hold on late: NFL Week 11 Sunday review
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen drops back to pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
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Josh Allen and Buffalo Bills hand Kansas City Chiefs first loss of the season

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