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By Dan Kamal, CNN (CNN) — On January 1, 2008, the puck dropped on an NHL hockey game played outdoors in the snow globe setting of Ralph Wilson Stadium in Buffalo, New York. The tradition that is the NHL Winter Classic was born. As snow swirled, dusting the ice surface on that wintry Tuesday, Sidney

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — Even by recent standards, 2024 has thrown up a remarkable number of viral moments from the world of sport. From a 16-year-old kid from the north of England to a 58-year-old returning former heavyweight champion of the world, trying to pick just five is almost an impossible task. Nonetheless,

By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — The offensive juggernaut that is the Detroit Lions kept rolling along with a 40-34 win against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday in a rematch of the 2023 NFC Championship game. The win moves the Lions back to the top of the NFC heap heading into the final week

By Amanda Davies and Aleks Klosok, CNN (CNN) — Rio Ferdinand knows first-hand the weight of expectation that comes with donning the iconic red colors of Manchester United. Formerly the world’s most expensive defender, the former England international lifted six Premier League titles, the Champions League and two League Cups during an illustrious 12-year spell

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen played his first match at the World Blitz Championship after initially quitting the chess tournament due to a dress code dispute with organizers. On Friday, Carlsen walked away from the World Rapid Chess Championship after refusing to change out of his jeans, which the

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — Novak Djokovic has credited rival-turned-coach Andy Murray with bringing a “fresh look” to his game ahead of the start of the 2025 season. Having played Murray 36 times in ATP events and winning 25, the 24-time major winner took on the Scot as his coach in November until the

By Ben Church and Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — It was a successful night for Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves, for more reasons than one. After helping his team to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2020, Reaves then got down on one knee to propose to his long-term girlfriend Mikaela Worley. The

By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley became just the ninth player in NFL history to rush for 2,000 yards in a single season in a dominant winning performance against Dallas on Sunday. The Eagles also clinched the NFC East division crown with a 41-7 drubbing of the rival Cowboys.

By Issy Ronald and Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — With the playoffs rapidly approaching, almost every NFL game assumes an added significance at this time of year. And on Saturday, there were three games that helped shape the playoff picture as the Los Angeles Chargers secured their spot in the postseason while the Cincinnati Bengals

By Jack Hillcox, CNN (CNN) — As 2024 draws to a close, many of us will be hoping for a healthy bonus to help ring in the New Year. Elite athletes are no different. Many gold medalists from this year’s Olympics in Paris will be enjoying vast bonuses and gifts in reward for their athletic

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The Pop-Tarts Bowl gave fans a little bit of everything. Wild mascots, scoring and college football history were all on the menu. While the Pop Tart mascots will be the ones that go viral on social media, the game itself was plenty noteworthy. No. 18 Iowa State came back

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The National Basketball Association (NBA) has suspended three players who were involved in an altercation between the Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns on Friday. Mavericks forward Naji Marshall has been suspended four games without pay and Suns center Jusuf Nurkić has been suspended three games without pay for their

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen quit the World Rapid Chess Championship on Friday after he refused to change out of the jeans he was wearing, according to the International Chess Federation (FIDE). Carlsen, who has won five world rapid and seven world blitz titles in the last 10 years,

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Amid early season struggles, the Sacramento Kings have fired head coach Mike Brown, the team announced on Friday. The Kings, currently 13-18 on the season and in the midst of a five-game losing streak, let go of Brown halfway through his third season on the job. Despite this season’s

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — While Christmas Day is the most wonderful time of the year for many, Scottie Scheffler will remember his 2024 festivities for different reasons. To cap off a roller coaster year for the men’s golf World No. 1, Scheffler suffered an injury while preparing his Christmas dinner and will now

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — A California appellate court has overturned the rape conviction of former San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Dana Stubblefield – finding it “legally invalid” – on the grounds of racial bias. On Thursday, the Santa Clara County Sixth District Court of Appeal vacated the former NFL star’s conviction and prison

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — Cristiano Ronaldo backed his old club Real Madrid and former rival Manchester City to return to the peak of their powers, as the two European giants approach the midpoint of what has been a difficult season for both. Speaking to CNN Sport’s Amanda Davies as part of the 15th

By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — Have you ever dreamed of running the length of Africa? How about summiting Mount Everest three times in less than two weeks? Endurance athletes often seem like they have “a whole different wiring system,” Outside magazine columnist and ultrarunner Brendan Leonard tells CNN Sport. “A lot of us go

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The boo birds were loud and clear Thursday night at Soldier Field following the latest Chicago Bears loss. On a chilly, rainy night in Illinois – the Bears lost to the Seattle Seahawks in a 6-3 defensive struggle between both squads on Thursday Night Football. Needing a field goal

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Miami Heat president Pat Riley has issued a defiant update on Jimmy Butler’s future at the franchise amid trade talk rumors. In response to reports that Butler was interested in a trade, Riley said in a statement that the team will be holding on to the six-time NBA All-Star.