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By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — There was almost a sense of inevitability when Novak Djokovic won the US Open final on Sunday. The Serb had certainly been tested by opponent Daniil Medvedev but was once again just too strong, too sharp and too determined in comparison. His reaction immediately after winning match point was

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Since February 12, NFL fans have been forced to find other hobbies or look for ways to fill their time in the absence of their favorite sport. But no longer. After Thursday’s shocking season opener, Sunday saw the bulk of NFL franchises take to the field for the first

By Hannah Brewitt, CNN (CNN) — After more than seven months of waiting, the NFL is back for what promises to be another thrilling season. The action kicked off on Thursday with a shock win for the Detroit Lions over the Kansas City Chiefs and continued on Sunday with a full slate of contests across

CNN By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — There was almost a sense of inevitability when Novak Djokovic won the US Open final on Sunday. The Serb had certainly been tested by opponent Daniil Medvedev but was once again just too strong, too sharp and too determined in comparison. His reaction immediately after winning match point

CNN By Issy Ronald, Homero De la Fuente, Patrick Sung and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Luis Rubiales on Sunday resigned from his position as president of the Spanish soccer federation following weeks of fierce criticism over his unwanted kiss with Women’s World Cup winner Jennifer Hermoso. “Today, I notified the interim president at 930

By Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — Michigan State University announced Sunday it has suspended head football coach Mel Tucker without pay, less than a day after USA Today reported he has been under investigation about alleged sexual harassment. Vice president and director of athletics Alan Haller said at a news conference Tucker is the subject

By Issy Ronald, Homero De la Fuente, Patrick Sung and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Luis Rubiales on Sunday resigned from his position as president of the Spanish soccer federation following weeks of fierce criticism over his unwanted kiss with Women’s World Cup winner Jennifer Hermoso. “Today, I notified the interim president at 930 pm,

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — American surfer Caroline Marks won her first world title on Saturday, defeating Olympic champion and five-time world champion Carissa Moore. On her way to the World Surf League final, the 21-year-old defeated fellow American Caitlin Simmers and Australia’s Tyler Wright before taking on Moore in the gold-medal match. There,

By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — Coco Gauff’s US Open triumph has made headlines around the world, with celebrities and US President Joe Biden among those congratulating the 19-year-old on her momentous success. But while Gauff was impressing fans on Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday, there was another American teenager celebrating a title win in

CNN By Matias Grez, Eryn Mathewson and Zoe Sottile, CNN Queens, New York (CNN) — Coco Gauff, the world No. 10 women’s singles player, has defeated Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka 2-6 6-3 6-2 with a dramatic comeback in the women’s US Open final. The star-studded crowd erupted with applause after Gauff’s home-turf victory at Arthur Ashe

By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Canada earned its first ever FIBA Basketball World Cup medal after toppling World No. 2 United States 127-118 in overtime at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines, on Sunday. The third place game went into overtime in dramatic fashion with the USA down 111-107 with 4.2 seconds remaining in regulation and forward

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — The stadium erupted in an explosion of noise and celebration when Coco Gauff defeated Aryna Sabalenka in three sets to win the US Open, fans jumping to their feet in unison as Gauff collapsed to the floor. Celebrations stretched all across the US as celebrities, fellow tennis players and

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions started their NFL campaigns with a blockbuster opening game – but there are still 30 other teams waiting to get their seasons underway in what promises to be a thrilling first weekend of the season. Detroit stunned the reigning champions on Thursday

By Issy Ronald and Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Novak Djokovic won the US Open on Sunday, defeating Daniil Medvedev 6-3 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 in the men’s final to extend his record grand slam singles titles to 24. The world No. 2 further cemented himself as one of the greatest tennis players ever

By Homero De La Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Miami Hurricanes football safety Kamren Kinchens was carted off the field after a tackle attempt during the team’s 48-33 upset victory against No. 23 Texas A&M on Saturday. The injury happened late in the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium, when Kinchens took a blow to the

CNN By Matias Grez, Eryn Mathewson and Zoe Sottile, CNN Queens, New York (CNN) — Coco Gauff, the world No. 10 women’s singles player, has defeated Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka 2-6 6-3 6-2 with a dramatic comeback in the women’s US Open final. The star-studded crowd erupted with applause after Gauff’s home-turf victory at Arthur Ashe

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Moldovan soccer player Violeta Mitul has died aged 26 in a “tragic accident,” European soccer’s governing body UEFA announced on Friday. “The 26-year-old defender was involved in a tragic accident while on a mountain hike with club-mates,” UEFA said in a statement. She died on September 4, her Icelandic

By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — Michelle Yeoh could soon become a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) after the Oscar winner was among eight candidates nominated by the organization’s executive board. Her proposed membership is set to be ratified at an IOC session in Mumbai, India, next month. In March, Yeoh won best

By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal came off the substitutes’ bench against Georgia on Friday to make history twice. The forward was introduced in the 44th minute to become, aged 16 years and 57 days, Spain’s youngest men’s player, breaking the record previously held by Gavi who had made his international

By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — Neymar Jr. scored twice in Brazil’s 5-1 victory over Bolivia on Friday to surpass the great Pelé as the country’s top male all-time scorer. The 31-year-old missed a penalty in the first half of the World Cup qualifying match but responded with two goals – in the 61st and