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CNN By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Naomi Osaka on Tuesday recorded her first win over a top 10 player in more than four years as she secured an emphatic 6-3 6-2 victory over Jelena Ostapenko in the first round of the US Open. Osaka’s performance was as eye-catching as the giant green bow she

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Naomi Osaka on Tuesday recorded her first win over a top 10 player in more than four years as she secured an emphatic 6-3 6-2 victory over Jelena Ostapenko in the first round of the US Open. Osaka’s performance was as eye-catching as the giant green bow she wore

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — In the final grand slam of her career, No. 11 seed Danielle Collins suffered a surprise first-round loss to fellow American Caroline Dolehide at the US Open on Tuesday. Collins was up a set and a break of serve, but Dolehide, the world No. 49, was able to fight

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Watching Caitlin Clark make history is starting to become a familiar sight. The 2024 WNBA No. 1 overall pick recorded her 21st game of the season with at least 15 points and five assists in the Indiana Fever’s 84-79 win over the Atlanta Dream on Monday, the most by

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Jakob Ingebrigtsen broke the 28-year-old 3,000-meter world record at the Silesia Diamond League, while Mondo Duplantis broke his pole vault record yet again. Ingebrigtsen finished in a staggering time of 7:15.77 on Sunday, more than three seconds faster than Kenyan Daniel Komen’s record set in 1996. The Norwegian 23-year-old

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb agreed to a new long-term deal with the Dallas Cowboys after a long holdout, the team announced on Monday. According to multiple reports, including NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero and ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the new contract is four years long and is

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Seventeen days after the closing ceremony of an outstanding Olympics, France is hosting its next global sporting event as the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games get underway. In what is the first Summer Paralympic Games in the French capital, more than 4,000 athletes from around the world will take part

CNN By Zayn Nabbi and Darren Lewis, CNN (CNN) — Real Madrid superstar Vinícius Jr. has his sights set on reaching even greater heights this season, as the Brazilian told CNN Sport in part one of a world exclusive interview that Los Blancos could win a historic treble this season, adding that he hopes to

By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Ahead of the start of the US Open, where he’s the defending champion, Novak Djokovic said people have asked him what else in tennis is there for him to win. It’s a fair question. The last title he coveted that previously had eluded him is now in his grasp:

By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — In the type of quirkiness that likely one day will be a sports trivia question, Boston Red Sox catcher Danny Jansen made Major League Baseball history Monday by becoming the first player to play for two teams in the same game. On June 26, Jansen was a member of the Toronto

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Coco Gauff kicked off the defense of her US Open crown with a dominant 6-2 6-0 win over Varvara Gracheva, needing just one hour and six minutes to reach the second round. The world No. 3 has struggled for form in the second half of the season, including a

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — The NFL regular season is nearly upon us. All 32 teams were in action over the weekend as the preseason came to a close and teams are beginning the process of finalizing their regular season rosters. Each team must trim its roster from 90 players to 53 by 4

CNN By Amy Woodyatt and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Former England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson died on Monday at the age of 76, his representatives confirmed to CNN. “Sven-Göran Eriksson has passed away. After a long illness, SGE died during themorning at home surrounded by family,” a statement read. In January 2024, Eriksson revealed that

By Jack Hillcox, CNN (CNN) — Athletes train their whole lives for the opportunity to win an Olympic medal. The step onto the podium is the culmination of a lifetime of effort, determination and sacrifice. Victorious athletes at Paris received their medal and a box containing the official poster of the Summer Games. But these

By Amy Woodyatt and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Former England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson died on Monday at the age of 76, his representatives confirmed to CNN. “Sven-Göran Eriksson has passed away. After a long illness, SGE died during themorning at home surrounded by family,” a statement read. In January 2024, Eriksson revealed that he

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — After three deep runs at the US Open, Aryna Sabalenka is close to cracking the formula for success at tennis’ final grand slam of the year. Close because, following two semifinal losses and a painful defeat in the final, she hasn’t managed to get her hands on the winner’s

By Jacob Lev and Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — American soccer icon Megan Rapinoe had her jersey retired by her former National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) club Seattle Reign FC ahead of its match against the North Carolina Courage on Sunday. The two-time World Cup winner and Olympic gold medalist received her No. 15 jersey

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Lydia Ko completed what she called a “Cinderella-like story” as she clinched the Women’s Open at St. Andrews on Sunday, just a few weeks after winning Olympic gold in Paris. The 27-year-old from New Zealand carded a three-under 69 in her final round, including a birdie on the final

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The University of Michigan has received a notice of allegations from the NCAA related to the sign-stealing investigation, the school confirmed to CNN on Sunday. An NCAA spokesperson also confirmed to CNN it has sent Michigan the notice of allegations to “the school and involved parties in the Michigan