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By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — The Chicago Bears kicked off Week 6’s Sunday action by moving to 4-2 as they defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 35-16 in London, England. 2024 first overall draft pick Caleb Williams had arguably the best game of his young career, completing 23 of his 29 pass attempts and throwing for

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich obliterated the women’s marathon world record in Chicago on Sunday as she completed the course in 2:09:56, becoming the first ever woman to break the 2:10 barrier. Chepngetich shaved almost two minutes off the previous world record of 2:11:53, which was set by Ethiopia’s Tigist Assefa

By Issy Ronald and Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — It was another thrilling day of college football as several teams narrowly escaped upset losses in overtime, while No. 3 Oregon stunned No. 2 Ohio State 32-31 in a Big Ten thriller, completing their first-ever win over a top-two ranked opponent. The first ever top-five matchup

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Jannik Sinner clinched his seventh title of the season with a straight sets victory over Novak Djokovic in the final of the Shanghai Masters on Sunday. The Italian, who had already secured the year-end world No. 1 spot with his semifinal win over Tomas Machac, defeated Djokovic 7-6 (4)

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — As leaves turn to brown and clocks go back, the importance of NFL football increases. And Week 6 of the 2024 NFL season is no different with playoff hopes slipping away and jobs on the line. The week opened with the San Francisco 49ers’ victory over the Seattle Seahawks

By Joseph Ataman and Li-Lian Ahlskog Hou, CNN Paris (CNN) — “We have your location. We will share it for the highest bidder,” one wrote to her. “I will cut your head off.” “Where do you want me to rape you?” another message read. More than 5,000 calls and messages bombarded Marzieh Hamidi’s phone in the days

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — University of North Carolina wide receiver Tylee Craft has died at the age of 23 after a cancer battle, the school announced on Saturday. Craft, a four-star recruit, played two seasons for the Tar Heels – in 2020 and 2021. He was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer in March 2022.

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The wide receiver makes a tough, contested catch. He spins away from two would-be tacklers before sprinting down the sideline for an incredible touchdown. Bedlam breaks out among the crowd and his teammates. He is swamped as he celebrates in front of his fans. Not only was it an

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — The Los Angeles Dodgers sealed their spot in the National League Championship Series (NLCS) for the first time since 2021 as they clinched a 2-0 victory against the San Diego Padres to complete their series win. Despite having a star-studded roster, the Dodgers’ postseason charge has been hindered by

By Mike Valerio, Gawon Bae and Yoonjung Seo, CNN (CNN) — One might picture a customized velvet-lined box as a safe and worthy place to store a first Olympic medal, but not Kim Ye-ji. The impossibly cool shooter randomly dug up her silver medal from the bottom of her backpack. “Oh, here’s the medal,” says

CNN By Mike Valerio, Gawon Bae and Yoonjung Seo, CNN (CNN) — One might picture a customized velvet-lined box as a safe and worthy place to store a first Olympic medal, but not Kim Ye-ji. The impossibly cool shooter randomly dug up her silver medal from the bottom of her backpack. “Oh, here’s the medal,”

By Amanda Davies and Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — The tennis world is still reeling after Rafael Nadal announced that his illustrious career would be coming to an end next month. The 22-time grand slam champion said on social media on Thursday that his final tournament will be with Spain at the Davis Cup finals

CNN By Amanda Davies and Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — The tennis world is still reeling after Rafael Nadal announced that his illustrious career would be coming to an end next month. The 22-time grand slam champion said on social media on Thursday that his final tournament will be with Spain at the Davis Cup

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — It was an emotional night for Greece at Wembley Stadium on Thursday as the country’s football team paid tribute to teammate George Baldock, who was recently found dead in a swimming pool at his home in Athens. Greece recorded the first win over England in the national team’s history, as

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — The New York Yankees clinched an American League Championship Series (ALCS) spot on Thursday night with a 3-1 win over the Kansas City Royals which saw them take the American League Division Series (ALDS) by the same score. Starter Gerrit Cole was the game’s dominant force, giving up just