Sports

By David Close, Coy Wire, CNN (CNN) — In his heyday within the global spotlight, no one in the sporting world multitasked better than Deion Sanders. A unicorn within the white lines, “Prime Time” dominated opponents and singlehandedly got fans out of their seats with his unmatched athletic ability in both MLB and NFL stadiums.

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The year 2025 has been a whirlwind for the city of Dallas and its fans when it comes to sports – in particular, supporters of the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks. It started out with the Mavericks shipping away megastar Luka Dončić on a whim seemingly overnight to the

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — While Coco Gauff won her US Open second round match in straight sets against Donna Vekić on Thursday, the victory was anything but easy. The American was left in tears at points during a difficult first set, where Gauff struggled badly with her serve and looked to be feeling

By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — After Taylor Townsend’s straight-sets victory against Jelena Ostapenko on Wednesday at the US Open, the two players could be heard exchanging heated words beside the court, with the Latvian saying the American had “no class” and “no education.” Reaction has continued to come in on the encounter, with Naomi

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The post-match exchange between Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko on Wednesday at the US Open was a terse encounter but probably left many wondering what the big deal was that caused all the tension. As it happens, the clash stemmed from the breaking of an unspoken rule of tennis.

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Chris Froome, the four-time winner of the Tour de France, was airlifted to hospital on Wednesday following a serious training crash. Froome, who currently races for Israel–Premier Tech, is in stable condition. “Fortunately, Chris is stable and did not sustain any head injuries, however scans have confirmed a pneumothorax,

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has been suspended for the first six weeks of the upcoming season for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy, the league announced on Wednesday. Rice will be able to play again on October 13, meaning he misses the Chiefs’ first six games

By Matias Grez, Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — No moment better captures the agony and ecstasy that sport provides than the contrasting emotions of two teams that have just contested a major final. As one group of players rushes wildly to celebrate with its fans, the other slumps to the floor with their heads buried

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Daniil Medvedev has been fined $42,500 for unsportsmanlike misconduct and racket abuse following his outburst at the US Open on Sunday. Medvedev’s fine is almost 40% of the $110,000 in prize money he earned for appearing in the first round of the grand slam at Flushing Meadows. The 29-year-old

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Just when Manchester United fans thought it couldn’t get any worse, up steps fourth-division side Grimsby Town to plunge the once-great club even further in the mire. The League Two minnow – sitting three divisions below Manchester United – was well worthy of its League Cup win on Wednesday,