CNN – Sports

By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — Competing in his first tournament since undergoing ankle surgery, Tiger Woods said he is “pleasantly surprised” with how he has physically recovered after each round at this week’s Hero World Challenge. The 15-time major winner posted a third round one-under 71 on Saturday in Albany, the Bahamas, moving him

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — For an NBA great like LeBron James, there are small moments on the court that define their greatness as much as any statistic, and when they happen, they tend to transcend the game in which they are moored, becoming emblematic of all their achievements. James enjoyed such a moment

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Week 13 of the 2023 NFL season began with a bang on Thursday with the Dallas Cowboys’ high-scoring victory against the Seattle Seahawks. With six teams on bye – the Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, Las Vegas Raiders, Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants – it is a

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs’ 29-game win streak was snapped when they lost to No. 8 Alabama 27-24 in the Southeastern Conference Championship game at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday. Bulldogs running back Kendall Milton got the scoring started, putting Georgia up 7-0. The 21-year-old University of Georgia

By Benjamin Brown and Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Lionel Messi is focused on playing at next June’s Copa América in the USA, though the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner hasn’t completely ruled out appearing for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup, he told an ESPN/Star+ documentary “Champions, A Year Later.” “As long as I feel

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Kevin Durant moved up to No. 10 on the NBA’s all-time scoring list during the Phoenix Suns’ 119-111 loss against the Denver Nuggets on Friday. Durant went off for 30 points in the matchup to take his all-time points tally to 27,423 – overtaking NBA icon Moses Malone in

By David Close and Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Tiger Woods had a much improved second round at the Hero World Challenge on Friday, shooting a two-under-par 70 as he continued on his golfing comeback. Woods, making his highly anticipated return to golf after a lengthy layoff, got off to a brilliant start on day

By Sammy Mncwabe, CNN (CNN) — Forty-six people are in custody and four police officers were injured following “disgusting and highly dangerous scenes” which took place ahead of Aston Villa’s 2-1 Europa Conference League win against Legia Warsaw on Thursday, West Midlands Police said. According to a police statement, the “large-scale disorder” outside Villa Park

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Tennis great Rafael Nadal has said he will make his long-awaited return from injury at the Brisbane International in January. “After a year away from competition, it’s time to come back,” Nadal said in a video posted on multiple social media platforms Friday. “It will be in Brisbane the

By Sam Joseph and David Close, CNN (CNN) — Veteran NHL forward Corey Perry apologized on Thursday for the “inappropriate behavior” which saw him waived by the Chicago Blackhawks. The Blackhawks said on Tuesday that Perry “engaged in conduct that is unacceptable” and was “in violation both of the terms of his Standard Player’s Contract

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Dak Prescott continued to further his candidacy for this year’s NFL MVP award after another stellar performance in the Dallas Cowboys’ 41-35 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday. The 30-year-old quarterback threw almost a perfect game as he masterminded Dallas’ high-scoring win over Seattle, during which the Cowboys

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese scored 19 points in her return from a mysterious four-game absence on Thursday. The No. 7 Tigers defeated No. 9 Virginia Tech 82-64 in a rematch of last year’s Final Four clash. The reigning national champions improved to 8-1 on the season. Reese,

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Go to a major tennis tournament and it’s hard to miss the Carota Boys, a team of six men decked in full-body, bright-orange carrot costumes. But you might hear them before you see them. The group of 20-somethings are most likely to be found vociferously supporting world No. 4

By Jamiel Lynch, Natalie Barr, David Close and Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The NFL suspended the credentials of a videographer who was involved with an on-field touchdown celebration by Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill – and in response, Hill said he will pay the videographer’s salary. The incident took place during the Dolphins’ October 15

By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Tiger Woods returned to competitive golf on Thursday at the Hero World Challenge in Albany, the Bahamas. Playing in his first tournament since withdrawing from the Masters in April, the 15-time major champion had an up-and-down first round, finishing with four birdies, five bogeys and a double bogey.

CNN By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Tiger Woods returned to competitive golf on Thursday at the Hero World Challenge in Albany, the Bahamas. Playing in his first tournament since withdrawing from the Masters in April, the 15-time major champion had an up-and-down first round, finishing with four birdies, five bogeys and a double

By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Bronny James, the eldest son of NBA superstar LeBron James, has been fully cleared to play basketball after suffering a cardiac arrest in July, a statement from a James family spokesperson announced on Thursday. “Bronny James is now cleared by his doctors for a full return to

By Andy Rose, Jill Martin, David Close and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller turned himself in Thursday after an arrest warrant was issued for him, Dallas police said. According to the arrest warrant affidavit from the Dallas Police Department, Miller has been accused of assaulting his pregnant girlfriend. Miller, 34,

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — England captain Owen Farrell is taking a break from international rugby “to prioritise his and his family’s mental well-being,” club side Saracens announced on Wednesday. The club said that Farrell will miss next year’s Six Nations but will continue to play for and captain Saracens. The 32-year-old led England

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Following on from a win at this year’s Ryder Cup, Luke Donald will continue as European captain for the 2025 edition at Bethpage Black in New York. The 45-year-old led his team to a 16.5 – 11.5 win in October to wrestle back the title from the US. He