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By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — As the Texas Rangers got ready to face the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday, pitcher Patrick Corbin’s lead-up to the game was out of the ordinary to say the least. Corbin suffered a bite by an unknown insect two days before the contest, which had him doubting he’d play

CNN By Julia Andersen and Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — It has not been the easiest of times supporting the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) for former captain Clint Dempsey. After crashing out of the group stage at last summer’s Copa América, the US was stunned by Panama at the CONCACAF Nations League and

By Julia Andersen and Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — It has not been the easiest of times supporting the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) for former captain Clint Dempsey. After crashing out of the group stage at last summer’s Copa América, the US was stunned by Panama at the CONCACAF Nations League and then

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Max Verstappen has dismissed concerns that he might consider leaving Red Bull, after last weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix proved to be a turbulent day for the team. The four-time F1 world champion, who has admitted to being unsatisfied with this season’s car, finished sixth in Bahrain and failed to

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Moments from the end of extra time, Manchester United’s Europa League campaign seemed dead and buried against Lyon. It looked like this was going to be another low point in United’s dismal season: 14th in the Premier League table and now about to exit Europe’s second-tier competition having thrown

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Aaron Rodgers opened up about what his future may hold on Thursday, as he revealed that retirement from the NFL remains a possibility as he weighs up his next step. Rodgers, who was released by the New York Jets last month, appeared on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Thursday

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The Los Angeles Rams are honoring Southern California firefighters as they take their draft headquarters on the road this year. The team will conduct their 2025 NFL draft operations from Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Air Operations, honoring first responders following the wildfires that swept across the Los Angeles

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — It’s the end of an era for early Saturday morning college football programming as iconic broadcaster Lee Corso is set to retire from ESPN’s College Gameday following the show’s Week 1 broadcast on August 30. Corso was a former head football coach at Louisville, Indiana and Northern Illinois before

By Matias Grez and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Barcelona Femení player Mapi León was banned for two matches after appearing to touch the groin area of Espanyol defender Daniela Caracas. The incident happened in the 15th minute of the Barcelona derby on February 9 when León and Caracas were jostling for position in the

CNN By Matias Grez and Coy Wire, CNN (CNN) — Programming note: Watch the full interview with FIFA president Gianni Infantino on CNN’s “World Sport” airing on CNN International at 8:30 a.m. ET and again at 5:30 p.m. ET. FIFA president Gianni Infantino told CNN Sports the governing body is keeping player health at the

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Chinese grandmaster Ju Wenjun secured her fifth consecutive Women’s World Chess Championship on Wednesday, defeating compatriot Tan Zhongyi in this year’s final. Her win in Chongqing, China, means Ju has become just the fourth woman in history – and the first Chinese player ever – to win the world

By Matias Grez and Coy Wire, CNN (CNN) — Programming note: Watch the full interview with FIFA president Gianni Infantino on CNN’s “World Sport” airing on CNN International at 8:30 a.m. ET and again at 5:30 p.m. ET. FIFA president Gianni Infantino told CNN Sports the governing body is keeping player health at the forefront