Sports

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Two athletes died while participating at the World Triathlon Championships in Spain on Thursday, the sport’s governing body has confirmed. Both competitors – one from Mexico and one from Great Britain – were participating in the sprint category on the first day of competition at the Torremolinos-Andalucia Triathlon Championship

By Jill Martin and Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — One day after the University of Virginia announced the surprise news that men’s basketball head coach Tony Bennett was retiring – effective immediately – after 15 seasons at the helm, an emotional Bennett explained why. “I’m no longer the best coach to lead this

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt has said that he has no concerns with kicker Harrison Butker forming a political action committee (PAC) based on Christian values. Butker announced the formation of UPRIGHT PAC during the Chiefs’ bye week last weekend, which, according to its website, intends to “reclaim

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Despite Angel Reese being one of the major factors in the WNBA’s surge in popularity this season, alongside rival Caitlin Clark, the Chicago Sky star said that her rookie salary doesn’t cover her rent. Speaking on an Instagram live on Wednesday, Reese said her monthly rent is $8,000 –

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — Joel Dahmen is in danger of losing his PGA Tour card after he was penalized four shots at the Shriners Children’s Open on Thursday for having too many clubs in his bag. It was a mistake that could prove decisive for a player who is on the bubble. Dahmen

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Tennis world No. 9 Danielle Collins has postponed her retirement from the sport and will be back competing on the WTA Tour in 2025. The American announced in January that she would be retiring at the end of the 2024 season due to a number of health issues, including rheumatoid

By Patrick Snell, CNN (CNN) — It’s with a renewed sense of purpose in life and a truly heavy heart that former UFC champion Francis Ngannou makes his eagerly awaited return to an MMA cage this weekend in Saudi Arabia. The Cameroonian will make his Professional Fighters League debut against heavyweight champion Renan Ferreira in

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The Denver Broncos gave head coach Sean Payton the perfect present upon his first return to New Orleans, claiming an emphatic 33-10 victory on Thursday Night Football. Payton is a legend in the Big Easy having coached the Saints for 15 seasons, leading them to the playoffs nine times

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — For the third time in four games, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ bats proved to be alive and well. The Dodgers blew out the New York Mets 10-2 on the road to take a commanding 3-1 National League Championship Series lead on Thursday night. A raucous New York crowd packed

By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Down to their final out and on the verge of a 0-3 series hole, the Cleveland Guardians stunned the New York Yankees with two dramatic pinch-hit home runs. Jhonkensy Noel and David Fry provided the power to win Game 3 of the American League Championship Series 7-5

By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — University of Virginia men’s basketball head coach Tony Bennett is set to announce his sudden retirement on Friday, according to the university. A three-time national coach of the year, Bennett has posted a 364-136 record with the Cavaliers. He guided the men’s program to their first NCAA national championship

By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — Paul Pogba is determined to return to soccer following a ban from the sport after testing positive for a banned substance in August 2023. The Juventus star was handed a four-year suspension in February having been provisionally suspended by Italy’s national anti-doping tribunal (NADO Italia) in September last year.

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — Barcelona Femení equaled the largest Women’s Champions League victory in the club’s history on Wednesday night, crushing Swedish side Hammarby 9-0 at the Estadi Johan Cruyff. Two goals each from Caroline Graham Hansen and Clàudia Pina, as well goals from five other players, ensured the holder picked up its

By Andy Scholes and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — A Vince Lombardi Trophy-winning coach returns to his previous stomping grounds, a Super Bowl rematch and a possible preview at a future championship match-up are just some of the underlying storylines in Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season. There’s also the final game in London

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Tennis legend Serena Williams says she recently underwent surgery to remove a branchial cyst “the size of a grapefruit” from her neck. Williams said she found the lump back in May and initially opted against surgery after several tests confirmed it was benign. However, she was later advised by

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has become the first rookie in 16 years to be named to the All-WNBA first team. The 22-year-old received 52 first team votes, making her the fourth-most voted player overall. Clark joins unanimous selections Napheesa Collier and league MVP A’ja Wilson, as well as

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Sabrina Ionescu and the New York Liberty are one win away from claiming the franchise’s first WNBA title after a shocking 80-77 victory over the Minnesota Lynx in Game 3 of the finals on Wednesday, taking a 2-1 series lead. With the score tied at 77 at the Target

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed a dominant 8-0 win over the New York Mets in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series (NLCS) on Wednesday to take a 2-1 series lead. Powered by home runs from Shohei Ohtani and Kiké Hernández, the Dodgers are now two wins away