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By George Ramsay, CNN It’s been described as “quite simply the finest football painting ever” and is estimated to fetch up to $9 million at auction later this month, but the sale of L.S. Lowry’s “Going to the Match” could see the much-loved artwork disappear from public display. The 1953 painting, which depicts crowds of

By Issy Ronald, CNN Real Madrid and Barcelona both took to the field unbeaten in La Liga this season, with Barça leading its rival on points difference at the top of the league. But after the centenary edition of El Clásico at the Bernabeu stadium, it was Real Madrid who stamped its authority on the

By Issy Ronald, CNN As Chase McGrath’s game-winning, last second 40-yard field goal sailed through the uprights, the sea of orange packed into the stands streamed out onto the field in celebration. Orange fireworks went off above the Neyland Stadium, and the 101,915-capacity crowd, some on the pitch and some still in the stands, celebrated

By Aimee Lewis, CNN Was this the biggest upset in postseason history? The Los Angeles Dodgers were on a winning streak like no other — but it is the San Diego Padres who are on their way to the National League Championship Series (NLCS). Jake Cronenworth capped a five-run Padres seventh with a two-out, two-run

By Issy Ronald, CNN Claressa Shields became the undisputed world middleweight champion, defeating her bitter rival Savannah Marshall by unanimous decision at the O2 Arena in London. All three judges ruled in the American’s favor, with scorecards of 96-94, 97-93, 97-93, as Shields‘ relentless pace overcame Marshall’s longer reach and more powerful punches. By beating

By Aimee Lewis, CNN Where to start in a match such as this? The 98th-minute equalizer, or the four red cards? The missed penalty or perhaps the mass brawl? There was little time to take a breath at Bramall Lane as Sheffield United and Blackpool drew 3-3 in a thrilling English Championship match. Oliver Norwood

By Hannah Brewitt, CNN The Dallas Cowboys (4-1) and Philadelphia Eagles (5-0) face off in Week 6 with NFC East paramountcy on the line. The Cowboys, against all odds, are riding a four-game win streak. The team’s season began with a catastrophic season-opening loss to the Buccaneers, during which starting quarterback Dak Prescott sustained a

By Issy Ronald, CNN English Premier League club Brentford released a statement condemning the “disgusting, racist abuse” its striker Ivan Toney says he received on social media after he scored two goals during his side’s 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion on Friday. “I wasn’t even going to post this but I woke up

By Wayne Sterling, CNN NBA legend and basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo is receiving treatment for a brain tumor in Atlanta, the league announced Saturday. The 56-year-old former shot-blocking superstar is “in great spirits,” a statement from the NBA on behalf of his family reads. “He is receiving the best care possible from a

By Allegra Goodwin, CNN Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood has been charged with attempted rape, England’s Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed Saturday. “Greater Manchester Police has charged and remanded a 21-year-old man with controlling and coercive behavior, attempted rape and Section 47 assault of a woman,” GMP told CNN in a statement. GMP said Greenwood

By Issy Ronald, CNN Face-to-face for the promotional photoshoot, and the fight between Britain’s Savannah Marshall and the USA’s Claressa Shields has already begun. “I’ve got plenty of confidence,” Shields taunted Marshall as the camera flashed, “I came over here, come to America.” “No power though,” Marshall retorted. The two women, whose bitter rivalry stretches

By Ben Church, CNN Some of Europe’s biggest clubs are set to face each other this weekend in what promises to be an exciting carnival of soccer on the continent. From local rivalries to historically feisty encounters, CNN looks at three of the biggest matches over the next few days — one even involves arguably

By Andy Rose, CNN Less than two months after settling 23 lawsuits accusing him of sexual misconduct, a new civil suit was filed against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson on Thursday in Houston. The plaintiff, who filed the lawsuit as “Jane Doe,” alleged that Watson pressured her into sexual activity during a professional massage session

By Ben Morse, CNN Rafael Nadal says he’s thankful for all the messages of support and well-wishes he has received since the birth of his son. Last week Nadal and his wife, Maria Francisca Perello, welcomed the couple’s first child, Rafael Nadal Perelló, and the 36-year-old tennis star took to Twitter on Thursday to give

By Ben Church, CNN Veteran golfer Phil Mickelson says he’s on the “winning side” amid the ongoing dispute between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour. The 52-year-old joined the controversial Saudi-backed breakaway series earlier this year which has caused an enormous rift in professional golf. LIV golfers have been banned from the PGA Tour and

By Alasdair Howorth, Darren Lewis and Zayn Nabbi, CNN For many, the name Patrick Vieira brings to mind one of the most dominant midfielders in English Premier League history. For others, it conjures an image of a player at the heart of a French national side that won the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000.

By George Ramsay, CNN Former Wales international footballer Ashley Williams is facing a disciplinary hearing for his alleged behavior during a junior soccer match, the Manchester Football Association told CNN. According to the BBC, Williams, who played for Everton and Swansea City in the Premier League and made 86 appearances for Wales, has been accused