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By Martynas Ruseckas, CNN (CNN) — An inspiration for Walt Disney’s imagination for the Sleeping Beauty castle, Germany’s Neuschwanstein Castle is a go-to tourist destination for around 1.4 million people per year. But for professional skydiver Max Manow, it’s a landmark that has been ever-present in his life since childhood and a sight he remembers

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — NBA legend Michael Jordan has reached a new milestone in his entrepreneurial career as the first professional athlete to be ranked among America’s 400 wealthiest people, according to Forbes. Jordan enters the Forbes 400 list at number 379 having sold his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets earlier this

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Jannik Sinner upset No. 1 seed Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to reach the final of the China Open, where he will face world No. 3 Daniil Medvedev on Wednesday. Sinner beat the two-time grand slam champion 7-6 6-1 in a statement victory, telling the ATP his performance was

By Laura Studley, CNN (CNN) — Four horses have died at Golden Gate Fields in the San Francisco Bay Area in the past two weeks, California Horse Racing Board spokesperson Mike Marten told CNN on Tuesday. Two of the horses, a 5- and 6-year-old, were euthanized on October 1 and September 25 after they suffered

By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — The success of any relationship is based on trust. It is faith in the other that helps to successfully negotiate the challenges, to repair after those downward roller-coaster moments. But when integrity is called into question, when there is doubt, there is usually lasting damage, unless there is change.

By Mostafa Salem, CNN Abu Dhabi, UAE (CNN) — A Saudi soccer team made a last-minute withdrawal from an Asian Champions League match in Iran due to controversy over a divisive Iranian general who was assassinated by the United States in 2020. The Saudi team, Al-Ittihad, which was due to play Sepahan FC at Naghsh-e

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Not long after his 16th birthday, emerging Barcelona star Lamine Yamal is already proving his worth – to the tune of one billion euros (around $1.05 billion). Barça set the astronomical buyout clause for Yamal as the teenage forward signed a new contract on Monday, keeping him at the

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Whether or not Miami Heat’s golden child Jimmy Butler’s new “emo” look is just a phase, the NBA star carried it off with some aplomb, drawing plenty of laughs from his teammates. One year on from his memorable fake dreadlocks look, the 34-year-old outdid himself by turning up at

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Winning a gold medal is a big deal. As a result, athletes want to be able to celebrate and soak in their moment at the top of their sport. However, for South Korean skater Jung Cheol-won, the decision to celebrate a fraction of a second too early cost him

By Homero De la Fuente and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — The Seattle Seahawks cruised past the New York Giants with a blowout 24-3 victory at MetLife Stadium on Monday. The Seahawks built the win off the back of a strong defense, ending the game with a franchise record-equaling 11 sacks – including 10 sacks

CNN By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Lower Trestles, the famed surfing spot in Southern California, is fast becoming a happy hunting ground in the career of American Caroline Marks. It was there that Marks made her debut on the World Surf League’s Championship Tour in 2015 as a 13-year-old, becoming the youngest person ever

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Lower Trestles, the famed surfing spot in Southern California, is fast becoming a happy hunting ground in the career of American Caroline Marks. It was there that Marks made her debut on the World Surf League’s Championship Tour in 2015 as a 13-year-old, becoming the youngest person ever to

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — LeBron James says his son, Bronny James, is “doing extremely well” after undergoing “successful surgery” following his cardiac arrest in July – and is even aiming “to get back on the floor this season” for the University of Southern California (USC). The 18-year-old suffered the cardiac arrest during a

By Kathleen Magramo, CNN (CNN) — The Australian Open will add an extra day to its schedule next year in a bid to reduce pressure on players and fans following a series of punishing matches in recent years that ended well into the early hours. The new 15-day schedule for January’s season-opening grand slam in