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By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — Ever since he joined Manchester City in June 2022, Erling Haaland has scored goals and broken records and, on Saturday against Liverpool, the striker continued to make his mark on history by scoring his 50th league goal for the reigning Premier League champion. No player in Premier League history

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — American teenager Ava Marie Ziegler won her first ISU Grand Prix Figure Skating title, as she sealed victory at the NHK Trophy in Osaka, Japan following a sparkling routine in the free skate. The 17-year-old’s performance in the free skate catapulted her to the gold medal from fifth place

By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — Cristiano Ronaldo has another spectacular strike to add to his collection of memorable goals after the soccer great scored a stunning 40-yard lob in the Saudi Pro League. Indeed, Ronaldo scored twice in three minutes to ease Al Nassr to a 3-0 victory over Al Okhdood on Friday. He

By Issy Ronald and Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — When Jevon Holland intercepted Tim Boyle’s Hail Mary pass on the 1-yard line, a touchdown seemed outside the realms of possibility, a play so outlandish it was barely worth considering as the second quarter drew to a close. But Holland returned it to the

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — As the dust settles on another action-packed year of women’s tennis those who run the game are left facing difficult questions, especially after an end-of-year tournament that was widely criticized by some leading players. The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Finals is a tournament which is supposed to celebrate the

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Back in September, the Miami Dolphins put up a historic scoreline. The franchise that Don Shula and Dan Marino built racked up 70 points, only three shy of the all-time NFL record, as it annihilated the Denver Broncos, the very same team that Miami head coach Mike McDaniel got his

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Australian superstar Sam Kerr scored a stunning hat-trick in Chelsea’s 4-1 win against Paris FC Féminines in the UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) on Thursday. Chelsea manager Emma Hayes, who has led the team to six Women’s Super League (WSL) titles since taking over as coach in 2012, will

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Take a back seat, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. There’s another power couple in the NFL. Olympic champion gymnast Simone Biles could hardly contain her excitement as her husband, Jonathan Owens, scored his first NFL touchdown in the Green Bay Packers’ 29-22 Thanksgiving win against the NFC North-leading Detroit

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Novak Djokovic told a group of drumming fans of the Great Britain team to “shut up” as they tried to drown out his post-match interview after Serbia’s Davis Cup quarterfinal win on Thursday. The world No. 1 had just beaten Cameron Norrie in straight sets – 6-4 6-4 –

By Homero De la Fuente and Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — The Dallas Cowboys feasted early on Thanksgiving in the team’s dominant 45-10 victory over the Washington Commanders on Thursday. Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott threw 22-of-32 for 331 yards and four touchdowns and was later was seen on the sideline eating a turkey leg, along

CNN By Poppy Harlow, CNN (CNN) — Legendary basketball coach Doc Rivers sat down for an in-depth interview with CNN This Morning’s Poppy Harlow. He spoke in revealing detail about his experience in dealing with the Donald Sterling racism case during his first season with the Los Angeles Clippers. Sterling, then owner of the Clippers,

By Poppy Harlow, CNN (CNN) — Legendary basketball coach Doc Rivers sat down for an in-depth interview with CNN This Morning’s Poppy Harlow. He spoke in revealing detail about his experience in dealing with the Donald Sterling racism case during his first season with the Los Angeles Clippers. Sterling, then owner of the Clippers, was

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay said in a newly released interview he was “prejudiced against” for being a “rich, White billionaire” when he was arrested for driving while intoxicated in 2014. Irsay pled guilty later that year to one misdemeanor count of operating a vehicle while intoxicated but, in

By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich scolded his home fans for booing Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard on Wednesday night, as former the Spurs star was jeered while shooting free throws. “Excuse me for a second. Can we stop all the booing and let these guys play?” Popovich

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — The most famous relationship in the world right now has the stamp of approval from the National Football League’s (NFL) commissioner. Roger Goodell, who has served as commissioner since 2006, appeared on CBS Mornings ahead of the NFL’s Thanksgiving games and discussed the superstar pairing of singer Taylor Swift

By Hannah Brewitt, CNN (CNN) — The National Football League’s annual Thanksgiving Day triple-header is back for the 90th installment of the ‘Turkey Day’ tradition. This year features the Green Bay Packers meeting the Lions for Detroit’s 84th Thanksgiving Day game, an NFC East rivalry matchup between the Washington Commanders and Dallas Cowboys, and a primetime

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Salma Paralluelo’s second-half brace ensured defending champion Barcelona avoided a Champions League upset against Eintracht Frankfurt, as the Catalan club came from behind to secure a 3-1 victory. Laura Freigang’s header gave Frankfurt a surprise lead just before half-time, but Paralluelo – one of Spain’s Women’s World Cup heroes

By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Former NFL quarterback Drew Brees, who retired after the 2020 season, has revealed that his right arm “does not work.” The former quarterback, now 44 years old and a surefire future hall of famer – he becomes eligible in 2026 – said in an interview Tuesday on ESPN Radio

By Ben Church and Mayumi Maruyama, CNN (CNN) — He may have retired from professional baseball four years ago, but Ichiro Suzuki certainly hasn’t lost his appetite for the game. Likely a future Hall of Famer for his stellar Major League Baseball (MLB) career as an outfielder, Ichiro, 50, not only still likes to play,

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Tom Brady may have called time on his football career, but that hasn’t stopped him from keeping a close eye on the NFL this season. And the legendary quarterback isn’t particularly impressed with what he’s been seeing. Speaking on a recent episode of “The Stephen A. Smith Show,” seven-time