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By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — No one knows the dangers of playing in the NFL more than former quarterback Alex Smith. In 2018, while playing for the Washington Commanders, the veteran signal-caller suffered a gruesome leg injury which would turn his entire life upside down. The severity of the injury was such that he

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — The Indiana Pacers fought back from a 19-point, second-quarter deficit to eliminate the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers from the NBA playoffs and reach the Eastern Conference Finals for a second straight year. Tyrese Haliburton, who struggled in Games 3 and 4, posted 31 points, six rebounds and eight assists to

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Angel City defender Savy King has undergone successful heart surgery, the club confirmed Tuesday, after she collapsed during a National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) match on Friday. The 20-year-old fell to the ground in the 74th minute of Angel City’s game against the Utah Royals and was attended to

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has reportedly been placed into an induced coma following “urgent” surgery for a serious abdominal injury suffered during a Premier League match over the weekend. Awoniyi collided with the post during Forest’s 2-2 draw with Leicester City on Sunday but, despite being clearly hampered

By Kyle Feldscher and Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum ruptured his right Achilles tendon in Monday night’s playoff game and will be out for an extended period of time after undergoing surgery, the team announced Tuesday. The Celtics said he is expected to make a full recovery. The team did

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have ended their coaching relationship after six months as the 24-time grand slam singles champion continues to struggle for form in 2025. “Thank you, coach Andy, for all the hard work, fun & support over last six months on & off the court,” Djokovic

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — American tennis star Coco Gauff put on a dominant display as she eased past Emma Raducanu on Monday to book her spot in the Italian Open quarterfinals. The No. 4 seed dropped just three games in her convincing 6-1, 6-2 win over her British opponent in Rome, needing just

By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Jayson Tatum will have an MRI on the lower leg injury he suffered during the Boston Celtics’ 121-113 Game 4 defeat against the New York Knicks on Monday. Late in the fourth quarter, the Celtics forward went down with an apparent non-contact injury as he tried to go after

By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — The Dallas Mavericks won the 2025 NBA draft lottery on Monday in Chicago, securing the coveted top overall pick and the right to possibly select Duke University star forward Cooper Flagg next month. Dallas had just a 1.8% chance of receiving the first pick, the fourth lowest odds since

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Carlo Ancelotti, one of the most decorated coaches in soccer, will be the new manager of Brazil, the country’s federation announced Monday. The 65-year-old, who is currently the manager of Spanish giant Real Madrid, will start his new role on May 26 after the conclusion of the La Liga

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — The Indiana Pacers emphatically pushed the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers to the brink of playoff elimination with a dominant 129-109 win to take a 3-1 series lead. After a chastening 22-point defeat at home in Game 3, a determined Pacers squad flew out of the gates and was 15 points

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — New Zealand cyclist Dion Smith got quite the scare during the third stage of this year’s Giro d’Italia, after almost being knocked off his bike by a runaway goat on Sunday. The bizarre incident occurred during the 160km stage of the prestigious race, which started and finished in the

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Junior Alvarado, who rode Sovereignty to victory at the Kentucky Derby earlier this month, has been fined and suspended for the overuse of his whip during the race. Alvarado was found to have used his riding crop eight times during the race at Churchill Downs Racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky.

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Virat Kohli, one of India’s greatest ever players, announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday. “It’s been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It’s tested me, shaped me, and taught

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — With every game, the Colorado Rockies’ season seems to be getting worse. And a day after a historically bad loss, the team has parted ways with manager Bud Black. Despite a 9-3 win on Sunday to snap an eight-game losing streak, Black was “relieved of his duties” after compiling

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders said his “job here isn’t to prove people wrong” but to “prove myself right” as he spoke to the media for the first time since his dramatic slide and fifth round selection during the NFL Draft. The 144th pick is among the next generation

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — American Danielle Collins upset world No. 2 Iga Świątek, who has dominated the Italian Open recently, winning it three of the last four years as she has been almost invincible on clay. Collins, the No. 29 seed, ultimately cruised to a comprehensive 6-1, 7-5 win over Świątek who endured

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — Angel City defender Savy King, who was hospitalized after collapsing during Friday night’s National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) match against the Utah Royals, is “responsive,” her club said in a statement. The 20-year-old fell to the ground in the 74th minute and was attended to by medical personnel, who

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Nikola Jokić lived up to his nickname on Friday, arriving at Ball Arena wearing a Joker-inspired purple and green suit before helping the Denver Nuggets to a dramatic, overtime 113-104 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of their playoff series. That win ensured the Nuggets take