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By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — FC Barcelona’s LaLiga match against CA Osasuna scheduled for Saturday was postponed following the death of the Barça’s team doctor earlier in the day, the club said in a statement. “FC Barcelona is deeply saddened to announce the passing of first-team doctor Carles Miñarro Garcia this evening,” the club

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Alexander Zverev’s hopes of becoming the men’s world No. 1 suffered a blow on Friday as he crashed out of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells in the second round following a shock defeat to Tallon Griekspoor. Zverev began the tournament as the top seed, in the absence

By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Nikola Jokić is putting together a season for the ages, and on Friday night the Denver Nuggets star put on another show. The three-time MVP recorded the first ever triple-double of at least 30 points, 20 rebounds and 20 assists in NBA history as the Denver Nuggets

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order establishing a White House task force for the 2026 World Cup that will oversee preparations for the high-profile tournament. The task force, first reported by OutKick, will be chaired by Trump. Vice President JD Vance will serve as vice

By Ben Morse and Coy Wire, CNN (CNN) — When it comes to knowing a thing or two about snowboarding, there’s nobody better than Shaun White. White is arguably the greatest of all time in his field, having won 23 X Games medals – including 15 golds – and holding the record for the most

CNN By Ben Morse and Coy Wire, CNN (CNN) — When it comes to knowing a thing or two about snowboarding, there’s nobody better than Shaun White. White is arguably the greatest of all time in his field, having won 23 X Games medals – including 15 golds – and holding the record for the

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Only a few years ago, João Fonseca was a young tennis fan eager to collect autographs from the world’s top players. Now, kids are starting to queue up for his signature. The 18-year-old is fast becoming one of the most exciting talents in men’s tennis, and on Thursday, he

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — For months, the tennis world has simmered with controversy in the wake of two doping cases involving top-ranking players: first, men’s player Jannik Sinner and months later, women’s player Iga Świątek. And when the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced on February 15 that Sinner had accepted a three-month ban

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Hours after the last time the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks met, one of the most shocking trades in NBA history went down as LA acquired superstar Luka Dončić in a three-team deal that shook the league. On Thursday, the two teams faced each other again, this

By Aleks Klosok and Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — Two-time grand slam champion Victoria Azarenka has told CNN Sport that a landmark maternity fund created for professional women’s tennis players is a game-changing moment for the sport. The first-of-its-kind initiative provides eligible WTA players with the financial support and comprehensive resources to start or expand

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Paulo Fonseca, the head coach of French soccer team Olympique Lyonnais, has been given a nine-month suspension after confronting a referee – a sanction the club described as “severe” and “unprecedented.” Fonseca went face-to-face with referee Benoit Millot at the end of Lyon’s 2-1 victory against Brest on Sunday,