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By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The paper napkin containing the agreement which saw Lionel Messi join FC Barcelona has sold for $966,400 (£762,400), auction house Bonhams said on Friday. The napkin, which was signed to acquire the talents of then 13-year-old Messi in 2000, ultimately fetched a far higher amount than its original starting

By Jacob Lev and David Close, CNN (CNN) — The Seattle Seahawks have hired Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald as the team’s head coach, the NFL team announced Wednesday. Macdonald, 36, will be the youngest head coach in the league. Macdonald called his hiring an “honor.” “We are super excited to be here. Just

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Rocked by the money on offer by LIV Golf and the talent drain of some of its leading players, the PGA Tour is offering its golfers the opportunity to become “owners of their league.” Announcing the launch of PGA Tour Enterprises on Wednesday, the PGA Tour said a “first-of-its

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — He may have recently turned 39, but NBA superstar LeBron James says he’s not too concerned about how his age might be affecting him in the twilight of his career. Speaking to CNN Sport’s Andy Scholes after the Los Angeles Lakers’ 138-122 loss against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday,

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The NFL has emphasized that the gambling rules for the teams participating in Super Bowl LVIII are “no different” to any other game, despite the showpiece event being held in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Kansas City Chiefs will play the San Francisco 49ers on February 11 in what is

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — South Korea was on the verge of being eliminated from the AFC Asian Cup after going 1-0 down against Saudi Arabia, but managed to turn things around with a late equalizer from Cho Gue-sung followed by a decisive 4-2 penalty shootout win. Chances were few and far between for

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry and New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu are set to go head to head in the very first NBA vs. WNBA three-point contest later this month. The battle between the sharpshooters will be held on February 17 at the Lucas Oil Stadium in

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Tom Brady knows a thing or two about winning. Following his retirement from the NFL, Patrick Mahomes appears to be the heir-apparent to that winning pedigree. The 28-year-old is on the brink of winning his third title after guiding the Kansas City Chiefs to Super Bowl LVIII where they

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — The International Olympic Committee (IOC) descended on a London bar earlier this month to make a historic announcement: for the first time, the Olympics would be partnering with a beer company. In a room crowded with people in suits, the sponsorship deal with brewing giant AB InBev was met