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By Jacob Lev and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — The United States defeated Canada 4-3 to win the women’s ice hockey world championships thanks to Tessa Janecke’s goal in overtime. Canada was looking to win a fourth title in five years during Sunday’s final in České Budějovice, Czech Republic, but Janecke’s third goal of the

By Jacob Lev and Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — After a Saturday full of multiple close games, the Sunday slate delved into more of the decidedly not-so close contests. The four-game lineup was headlined by Stephen Curry and No. 7 seeded Golden State taking on the No. 2 seed Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — It’s been rocky times for quarterback Nico Iamaleava and the University of Tennessee football program. The 20-year-old ended more than a week long speculation and drama surrounding his future after he announced on Sunday that he committed to play for UCLA next season. “To the amazing people in Knoxville,

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka was so sure that the umpire had made an incorrect call during her Stuttgart Open quarterfinal victory over Elise Mertens that she used a mobile phone to photograph the mark left by the ball. Tied at three games each in the first set but

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Teenage phenom Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest ever cricketer to appear in the Indian Premier League (IPL) when he made his debut for the Rajasthan Royals on Saturday at the age of just 14 years and 23 days. Suryavanshi, who was opening the batting for the Royals against the

By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — The NBA Playoffs officially tipped off with a sizzling four-game slate on Saturday. In the night’s finale, the Los Angeles Lakers fell to a heavy defeat in front of their home fans, losing 117-95 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of their Western Conference best-of-seven series.

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić was so upset he was being traded by the Dallas Mavericks in February that he threw and cracked his phone upon hearing the news, he revealed in an interview with ESPN’s Malika Andrews. “It still works,” he smiled during the interview, which was

By Issy Ronald and Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — Los Angeles Dodgers’ designated hitter and global superstar Shohei Ohtani announced Saturday on Instagram that he and his wife Mamiko welcomed a baby girl – the couple’s first child. “I am so grateful to my loving wife who gave birth to our healthy beautiful daughter,” Ohtani

By Ben Morse and Patrick Snell, CNN (CNN) — As Rory McIlroy sunk to his knees in celebration, the party of all parties was about to begin. McIlroy ended his long wait to win the Masters last Sunday, joining an exclusive list of golfers to complete golf’s career grand slam – winning each of the

By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — The NBA playoff picture came into full focus Friday night with the final two games of the play-in tournament. The Miami Heat, who were the last team into the Eastern Conference play-in bracket with the 10th-best record in the regular season, knocked off the Atlanta Hawks with a 123-114

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — As the Texas Rangers got ready to face the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday, pitcher Patrick Corbin’s lead-up to the game was out of the ordinary to say the least. Corbin suffered a bite by an unknown insect two days before the contest, which had him doubting he’d play

CNN By Julia Andersen and Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — It has not been the easiest of times supporting the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) for former captain Clint Dempsey. After crashing out of the group stage at last summer’s Copa América, the US was stunned by Panama at the CONCACAF Nations League and

By Julia Andersen and Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — It has not been the easiest of times supporting the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) for former captain Clint Dempsey. After crashing out of the group stage at last summer’s Copa América, the US was stunned by Panama at the CONCACAF Nations League and then

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Max Verstappen has dismissed concerns that he might consider leaving Red Bull, after last weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix proved to be a turbulent day for the team. The four-time F1 world champion, who has admitted to being unsatisfied with this season’s car, finished sixth in Bahrain and failed to

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Moments from the end of extra time, Manchester United’s Europa League campaign seemed dead and buried against Lyon. It looked like this was going to be another low point in United’s dismal season: 14th in the Premier League table and now about to exit Europe’s second-tier competition having thrown

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Aaron Rodgers opened up about what his future may hold on Thursday, as he revealed that retirement from the NFL remains a possibility as he weighs up his next step. Rodgers, who was released by the New York Jets last month, appeared on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Thursday

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The Los Angeles Rams are honoring Southern California firefighters as they take their draft headquarters on the road this year. The team will conduct their 2025 NFL draft operations from Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Air Operations, honoring first responders following the wildfires that swept across the Los Angeles

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — It’s the end of an era for early Saturday morning college football programming as iconic broadcaster Lee Corso is set to retire from ESPN’s College Gameday following the show’s Week 1 broadcast on August 30. Corso was a former head football coach at Louisville, Indiana and Northern Illinois before

By Matias Grez and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Barcelona Femení player Mapi León was banned for two matches after appearing to touch the groin area of Espanyol defender Daniela Caracas. The incident happened in the 15th minute of the Barcelona derby on February 9 when León and Caracas were jostling for position in the

CNN By Matias Grez and Coy Wire, CNN (CNN) — Programming note: Watch the full interview with FIFA president Gianni Infantino on CNN’s “World Sport” airing on CNN International at 8:30 a.m. ET and again at 5:30 p.m. ET. FIFA president Gianni Infantino told CNN Sports the governing body is keeping player health at the