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By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Tennis great Rafael Nadal has said he will make his long-awaited return from injury at the Brisbane International in January. “After a year away from competition, it’s time to come back,” Nadal said in a video posted on multiple social media platforms Friday. “It will be in Brisbane the

By Sam Joseph and David Close, CNN (CNN) — Veteran NHL forward Corey Perry apologized on Thursday for the “inappropriate behavior” which saw him waived by the Chicago Blackhawks. The Blackhawks said on Tuesday that Perry “engaged in conduct that is unacceptable” and was “in violation both of the terms of his Standard Player’s Contract

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Dak Prescott continued to further his candidacy for this year’s NFL MVP award after another stellar performance in the Dallas Cowboys’ 41-35 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday. The 30-year-old quarterback threw almost a perfect game as he masterminded Dallas’ high-scoring win over Seattle, during which the Cowboys

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese scored 19 points in her return from a mysterious four-game absence on Thursday. The No. 7 Tigers defeated No. 9 Virginia Tech 82-64 in a rematch of last year’s Final Four clash. The reigning national champions improved to 8-1 on the season. Reese,

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Go to a major tennis tournament and it’s hard to miss the Carota Boys, a team of six men decked in full-body, bright-orange carrot costumes. But you might hear them before you see them. The group of 20-somethings are most likely to be found vociferously supporting world No. 4

By Jamiel Lynch, Natalie Barr, David Close and Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The NFL suspended the credentials of a videographer who was involved with an on-field touchdown celebration by Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill – and in response, Hill said he will pay the videographer’s salary. The incident took place during the Dolphins’ October 15

CNN By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Tiger Woods returned to competitive golf on Thursday at the Hero World Challenge in Albany, the Bahamas. Playing in his first tournament since withdrawing from the Masters in April, the 15-time major champion had an up-and-down first round, finishing with four birdies, five bogeys and a double

By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Tiger Woods returned to competitive golf on Thursday at the Hero World Challenge in Albany, the Bahamas. Playing in his first tournament since withdrawing from the Masters in April, the 15-time major champion had an up-and-down first round, finishing with four birdies, five bogeys and a double bogey.

By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Bronny James, the eldest son of NBA superstar LeBron James, has been fully cleared to play basketball after suffering a cardiac arrest in July, a statement from a James family spokesperson announced on Thursday. “Bronny James is now cleared by his doctors for a full return to

By Andy Rose, Jill Martin, David Close and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller turned himself in Thursday after an arrest warrant was issued for him, Dallas police said. According to the arrest warrant affidavit from the Dallas Police Department, Miller has been accused of assaulting his pregnant girlfriend. Miller, 34,

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — England captain Owen Farrell is taking a break from international rugby “to prioritise his and his family’s mental well-being,” club side Saracens announced on Wednesday. The club said that Farrell will miss next year’s Six Nations but will continue to play for and captain Saracens. The 32-year-old led England

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Following on from a win at this year’s Ryder Cup, Luke Donald will continue as European captain for the 2025 edition at Bethpage Black in New York. The 45-year-old led his team to a 16.5 – 11.5 win in October to wrestle back the title from the US. He

By David Close, CNN (CNN) — LSU women’s basketball head coach Kim Mulkey said star player Angel Reese will return to the defending national champion’s lineup on Thursday against No. 9 Virginia Tech. Reese has been mysteriously absent from the team since the Tigers faced Kent State on November 14. Even before sitting down for

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Manchester United is on the brink of an early Champions League exit after twice throwing away a two-goal lead in a chaotic 3-3 draw with Galatasaray. Erik ten Hag’s side started the match well, clearly unperturbed by the famously hostile atmosphere inside Istanbul’s RAMS Park, and took the lead

By David Close and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Just 11 weeks after new New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers had surgery to repair his torn left Achilles tendon, the soon-to-be 40-year-old has now returned to practice. In September, head coach Robert Saleh said Rodgers would be “out for the year” after the four-time NFL

By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Police in California are investigating whether 21-year-old Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey was involved in a relationship with a minor. “The Newport Beach Police Department is aware of information being circulated online involving an alleged relationship between professional basketball player Josh Giddey and a female minor. The Newport Beach