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By Jack Bantock, CNN The Players Championship is set for its latest finish in at least 17 years after a powerful storm delayed the PGA Tour event for a second successive day in Florida. Play at Ponte Vedra Beach’s TPC Sawgrass course has faced severe disruption since the tournament got underway on Thursday, with almost

By Dave Alsup, CNN A Harris County grand jury has declined to charge Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson over allegations of harassment and sexual misconduct. Harris County division chief of adult sex crimes and trafficking Johna Stallings said after court they presented nine criminal complaints but the grand jury chose not to indict the NFL

By Sammy Mngqosini, CNN British property developer Nick Candy remains interested in buying English Premier League club Chelsea after the UK government sanctioned owner Roman Abramovich on Thursday. A spokesperson for the 49-year-old did not disclose the amount of a potential bid. “We are examining the details of yesterday’s announcement and we are still interested

Ohio State offensive lineman Harry Miller says he is “medically retiring” from football, citing struggles he has faced with mental health. Miller says he attempted to take his own life before the start of last season and praised Ohio State head coach Ryan Day for the immediate support he provided when the offensive linesman opened

By Andy Rose, CNN Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is being sued by a woman who claims he is her biological father; Dallas County court documents show. The lawsuit itself has been sealed, but the motion to seal it provides some details about the claims. In the case of Alexandra Davis vs. Jerral W. Jones,

By Jacob Lev, David Close and Steve Almasy, CNN The lockout is over. Major League Baseball and the players union on Thursday reached a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement, ending the first league work stoppage since the players went on strike during the 1994 season. MLB tweeted a video with the words, “Let

By Amy Woodyatt and Niamh Kennedy, CNN The UK has added Russian oligarch and Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich to its list of sanctioned individuals as part of its efforts to “isolate” Russian President Vlamidir Putin following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine — throwing the sale of the London club into doubt and prohibiting the buying

By Travis Caldwell and Jacob Lev, CNN Major League Baseball announced Wednesday that Opening Day has been pushed back until at least April 14 as the league and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) could not reach a deal on a collective bargaining agreement. “In a last-ditch effort to preserve a 162-game season, this

By Issy Ronald, CNN Novak Djokovic was featured in the men’s singles draw as the No. 2 seed at Indian Wells, but he said Wednesday he won’t be playing in the tournament due to his unvaccinated status. “While I was automatically listed in the @BNPPARIBASOPEN and @MiamiOpen draw I knew it would be unlikely I’d

By Ben Church, CNN Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak, who has been widely criticized ​outside Russia for wearing a pro-war symbol on a podium next to a Ukrainian athlete, says he would “do exactly the same” if given another chance​, according to Russian state media. The 20-year-old was condemned by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) for

By Ethan Sanabria, CNN In what would be a blockbuster trade, the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos have agreed on a deal that would send Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson to Denver. Multiple outlets, including ESPN and the NFL Network, say the two teams agreed in principle. CNN has reached out to the Seahawks

By David Close and Amir Vera, CNN National Football League quarterback Aaron Rodgers tweeted Tuesday that he plans to remain with the Green Bay Packers. His confirmation came after Pat McAfee, host of “The Pat McAfee Show,” a show in which Rodgers regularly appears as a guest, said he will stay with the team. McAfee

By CNN Sports staff For many years, WNBA players have regularly gone overseas during the WNBA’s off-season to make the most of the higher salaries they can earn in international leagues. Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner — who was detained last month at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport after being found with hash oil — has been

By Issy Ronald, CNN Alexander Zverev will be allowed to play at Indian Wells, after receiving a suspended eight-week ban for his behavior at the Mexican Open in February. The world no.3 yelled at the umpire and then repeatedly hit the official’s chair with his racquet following a first-round doubles loss. Consequently, he was ejected