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By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — CONMEBOL, South America’s soccer federation, has announced the 14 cities that will host matches at the 2024 Copa América as the tournament returns to the United States for the first time since 2016. The 14 cities are Las Vegas (NV), Arlington (TX), Charlotte (NC), Orlando (FL), Miami Gardens (FL),

By Jill Martin and David Close, CNN (CNN) — How NCAA athletes are compensated could be set to change. If it does, it would stem from a completely new approach by the NCAA. In a letter to NCAA Division I membership, NCAA president Charlie Baker is proposing to create a new subdivision within Division I

By Jill Martin and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — A spectator died during an NBA game between the Sacramento Kings and the New Orleans Pelicans at Golden 1 Center on Monday, the Kings announced. In a statement sent to CNN, the Kings said that a fan had a “medical emergency” during the first quarter, after

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz is aiming to earn a spot on the PGA Tour Champions this week as he competes at the qualifying tournament in Arizona. Smoltz, an eight-time All-Star who enjoyed a 22-year baseball career, is part of the 78-man field vying for a top-five spot

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Robert Saleh, head coach of the New York Jets, was non-committal when asked about who would start at quarterback for his team’s Week 14 game against the Houston Texans on Sunday. The Jets traded for Aaron Rodgers during the offseason, but suffered a major blow when the four-time MVP

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Stunning goals, refereeing howlers and dramatic comebacks: it was another box office weekend in the Premier League, which helps explain why English top-flight soccer has become such a lucrative and appealing product. On Monday, the Premier League announced it had agreed a record domestic television deal worth £6.7bn ($8.45bn)

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — An NFL official who was involved in a collision with New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara suffered a fractured fibula and a dislocated knee and will have surgery, the team announced on Monday. In the second quarter of the Saints’ game against the Detroit Lions at the Caesars

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has announced that neck guards will be mandatory at all levels, including the Winter Olympics and World Championships, following Adam Johnson’s death. Johnson died after sustaining a cut to the neck in a collision with another player during the second period of the Nottingham

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The Cincinnati Bengals stunned the Jacksonville Jaguars in an overtime thriller, 34-31, on Monday, while Jags star quarterback Trevor Lawrence limped off with an ankle injury. The Bengals – led by backup quarterback Jake Browning after Joe Burrow suffered a season-ending wrist injury in Week 11 – conjured up

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Chess player Vaishali Rameshbabu followed in the family tradition by becoming a grandmaster on Friday. Vaishali, 22, became only the third woman in India to earn the title, but she is not the first in her family to achieve such a feat. Her brother, Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu, became one of

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Sunday’s announcement of the four teams selected for the College Football Playoff sent shockwaves through the sport. It wasn’t the four teams that were included which got people talking – the Michigan Wolverines, Washington Huskies, Texas Longhorns and Alabama Crimson Tide were chosen for the semifinal stage – but the

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Kyle McCord has entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal, announcing his decision on social media Monday. “I’m extremely thankful for my time at Ohio State,” McCord wrote. “Playing in the scarlet and gray was truly an honor.” “I’m grateful for all of the

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Most athletes with an injury list as long and detailed as Tiger Woods would be retired from professional sport. Woods, however, is different to most athletes. The 15-time major champion’s much-anticipated return to professional golf at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas wasn’t perfect, nor was it ever

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Between reignited rivalries, shock results and sideline scuffles, Week 13 of the 2023 NFL season had it all. With crunchtime of the season fast approaching, the stakes have been ratcheted up with campaigns on the line in each game. Whether it be playoff standings, postseason qualification, job security or

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Those watching Liverpool’s Premier League win against Fulham were treated to not just one, but four stunning goals on Sunday, as the Reds secured a dramatic 4-3 win. Liverpool completed its comeback with two strikes in the dying minutes, but it was the quality of all four Liverpool goals

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — There was some serious star power in Green Bay on Sunday afternoon. Twelve-time Grammy award-winning artist Taylor Swift was in attendance for the Kansas City Chiefs’ 27-19 road defeat against the Green Bay Packers. Watching on in person for the fifth time this season in support of her boyfriend,

By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — Competing in his first tournament since undergoing ankle surgery, Tiger Woods said he is “pleasantly surprised” with how he has physically recovered after each round at this week’s Hero World Challenge. The 15-time major winner posted a third round one-under 71 on Saturday in Albany, the Bahamas, moving him

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — For an NBA great like LeBron James, there are small moments on the court that define their greatness as much as any statistic, and when they happen, they tend to transcend the game in which they are moored, becoming emblematic of all their achievements. James enjoyed such a moment

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Week 13 of the 2023 NFL season began with a bang on Thursday with the Dallas Cowboys’ high-scoring victory against the Seattle Seahawks. With six teams on bye – the Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, Las Vegas Raiders, Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants – it is a

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs’ 29-game win streak was snapped when they lost to No. 8 Alabama 27-24 in the Southeastern Conference Championship game at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday. Bulldogs running back Kendall Milton got the scoring started, putting Georgia up 7-0. The 21-year-old University of Georgia