Sports

By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Alex Ovechkin has inched within single digits of overtaking Wayne Gretzky as the NHL’s all-time goals leader after scoring an empty-net goal in the Washington Capitals’ 4-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Sunday. Late in the third period, with the Kraken having pulled goaltender Joey Daccord,

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Katherine Legge accomplished something no woman has done in seven years. Compete in the NASCAR Cup Series. The 44-year-old English driver made her Cup Series debut on Sunday at the Shriners Children’s 500 at Phoenix Raceway in Arizona, before being involved in a crash that ended her day early.

By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Cleveland Browns superstar defensive end Myles Garrett is staying in “The Land” after all. Sunday, the Browns and the four-time All-Pro agreed to a four-year contract extension through the 2030 season, Cleveland announced. The deal is worth $40 million a year, including $123.5 million guaranteed, sources with knowledge of

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — It seems almost every time Mikaela Shiffrin steps out onto the slopes, she makes more skiing history. And on Sunday, the American skier broke yet another record with her 156th podium finish as she finished third in the slalom in Åre, Sweden. With that third-place finish, Shiffrin now has

By Thomas Schlachter and Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The most wonderful time of year for college basketball fans is almost upon us and Saturday’s hoops action served as a timely reminder of the March Madness chaos that awaits. In a jam-packed night of basketball, both Alabama and St. John’s took wins in their final

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — There was a time, not so long ago, when Novak Djokovic lost so rarely that it seemed the tennis world wobbled on its axis every time he did, shaking with the shock of it all. But the 37-year-old’s surprise 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 loss on Saturday to Botic van de

By Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — Jon Cooper is still marveling that one of the biggest achievements of his career became a surreal international drama: A long-awaited chance to indulge in the friendly Canada-United States hockey rivalry in the 4 Nations Face-Off was quickly overtaken by geopolitical events that supercharged the already heightened emotions. “A

By Jacob Lev and Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Saturday night featured a marquee showdown between two of the most historic franchises in the NBA with a storied rivalry. The Boston Celtics welcomed the red-hot Los Angeles Lakers to the TD Garden, looking to put an end to their eight-game winning streak. And

By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — FC Barcelona’s LaLiga match against CA Osasuna scheduled for Saturday was postponed following the death of the Barça’s team doctor earlier in the day, the club said in a statement. “FC Barcelona is deeply saddened to announce the passing of first-team doctor Carles Miñarro Garcia this evening,” the club

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Alexander Zverev’s hopes of becoming the men’s world No. 1 suffered a blow on Friday as he crashed out of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells in the second round following a shock defeat to Tallon Griekspoor. Zverev began the tournament as the top seed, in the absence

By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Nikola Jokić is putting together a season for the ages, and on Friday night the Denver Nuggets star put on another show. The three-time MVP recorded the first ever triple-double of at least 30 points, 20 rebounds and 20 assists in NBA history as the Denver Nuggets

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order establishing a White House task force for the 2026 World Cup that will oversee preparations for the high-profile tournament. The task force, first reported by OutKick, will be chaired by Trump. Vice President JD Vance will serve as vice