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By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka won a record-equaling Madrid Open title on Saturday, defeating the USA’s Coco Gauff 6-3, 7-6 (3) in the final. With the win, Sabalenka equaled Petra Kvitova’s record three titles in Madrid, and secured her 20th career title. It also further consolidated her spot as

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — The shock dismissal of Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone in early April has led to a change in “energy” around the team, Serbian superstar Nikola Jokić admitted after a 120-101 Game 7 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night. Malone led the team to an NBA

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Katie Ledecky produced a scintillating swim to break yet another world record on Saturday, this time in the women’s 800m freestyle, lowering the mark she set almost a decade ago at the 2016 Rio Olympics. She recorded a time of 8:04.12 at the TYR Pro Swim Series Fort Lauderdale,

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — Roger Clemens has no shortage of memories from his time in Boston. The MLB legend picked up 192 wins with the Red Sox, enjoying a near-unstoppable 1986 season in which he claimed a record 20 strikeouts in one nine-inning game, was named American League MVP and won the league’s

By Jacob Lev and Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — The fan who fell onto the field at PNC Park earlier this week, identified as Kavan Markwood, is “awake and continuing to work toward making his body stronger each day,” according to a post on social media from his girlfriend Alonna Brown. An update

By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — Sovereignty won the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday at Churchill Downs Racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky. The 2025 edition of the longest continuously held major sporting event in the United States featured all of the pomp and pageantry that has become the hallmark of “The Run for

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — Ryan Garcia suffered a shock defeat at the hands of Rolando “Rolly” Romero on Friday night in Times Square, losing on points in his first fight since returning from a one-year doping ban. Romero’s double left hook in the second round dropped Garcia, and while the 26-year-old got straight

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Andrea Kimi Antonelli became the youngest ever driver to claim an F1 pole position in any race format on Friday when he scorched around the track to ensure he will start at the front of the grid in the sprint event at the Miami Grand Prix. The 18-year-old produced

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — It’s that time of year again when everyone turns their attention to the Kentucky Derby. This year marks the 151st running of the event, with 19 horses set to participate in one of the world’s most famous horse races. From Bob Baffert’s return to this year’s favorite, CNN Sports

CNN By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — It’s that time of year again when everyone turns their attention to the Kentucky Derby. This year marks the 151st running of the event, with 19 horses set to participate in one of the world’s most famous horse races. From Bob Baffert’s return to this year’s favorite, CNN

Story by Reuters (Reuters) — Twice Olympic 100 metres medallist Fred Kerley has been arrested for allegedly punching hurdler and ex-girlfriend Alaysha Johnson in the face, police said on Friday, and, as a result, he will not compete in the Grand Slam Track event in Miami this weekend. The alleged incident occurred on Thursday at

By Katie Bo Lillis, CNN (CNN) — It was 1:30 AM in Monrovia, California, not far from the state’s biggest racetrack. One of the horse trainers based at the track, Tim Yakteen, was awoken by a strange sound in front of his home. When he checked the footage from his security camera, he saw at

By Jill Martin and Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich – the NBA’s all-time winningest head coach – has made the decision to leave the team’s sideline after 29 seasons. “While my love and passion for the game remain, I’ve decided it’s time to step away as head coach,”

CNN By Ben Morse and Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — The last 12 months have been a whirlwind for Armand “Mondo” Duplantis. Having already been one of the most recognizable faces in track and field, the Swedish pole-vaulter catapulted himself to even greater heights in a remarkable year for the 25-year-old. Not only did he