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By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Another year, another record for basketball star LeBron James. The Los Angeles Lakers forward was named to his 20th NBA All-Star Game on Thursday, passing NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for most of all time. Less than a year ago, James broke Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record. James, 39, is joined in the

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — America’s newest golf sensation Nick Dunlap announced he is turning professional Thursday, just four days after missing out on a $1.5 million payday due to his amateur status. The University of Alabama sophomore announced his intention to accept PGA Tour membership at a press conference staged on campus, having

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — A mission to become the first person to run the length of Africa appears to be in some jeopardy due to visa issues. Over the last nine months, Russ Cook has run almost 7,500 miles across 13 different countries and is currently in Senegal with his small support crew.

CNN By Callum Sutherland, CNN (CNN) — From NFL quarterback greats locking horns to clashes between golf’s most notorious rivals, Capital One’s The Match series has delivered on a unique approach to entertainment in recent years. Next month, the ninth and latest edition is set to make even more history: for the first time, the

By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — Rohan Bopanna is set to become the world’s oldest No.1 tennis player in history at the age of 43 – with a little help from Iyengar yoga. Bopanna, who says he has no cartilage in his knees – “it’s completely worn out” – and doubles partner Matthew Ebden defeated

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Barcelona suffered its second disappointing cup defeat in as many weeks on Wednesday, falling to a 4-2 quarterfinal away loss against Athletic Bilbao in extra time. With the game locked at 2-2 after 90 minutes, goals from the sibling duo of Iñaki and Nico Williams gave Bilbao the win

By Al Goodman, CNN (CNN) — A judge has proposed that Spain’s former soccer boss, Luis Rubiales, should stand trial for giving an unwanted kiss to star forward Jennifer Hermoso after the national team’s 2023 Women’s World Cup victory, the National Court press office in Madrid said in statement Thursday. In a five-page ruling, viewed

CNN By Callum Sutherland and Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — For Manchester City star Phil Foden, two major influences have shaped his soccer career: his late grandfather and current manager Pep Guardiola. His grandfather passed away aged 47, the same number that the midfielder wears on his jersey as a tribute. “He always said to

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Union Berlin’s head coach Nenad Bjelica was sent off for twice pushing Bayern Munich forward Leroy Sané in the face during a feisty Bundesliga encounter on Wednesday. The incident occurred in the 74th minute of the match, with Bayern 1-0 up. Sané went to retrieve the ball after it

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Coco Gauff’s pursuit of back-to-back grand slam titles came to an end on Thursday as she was defeated by Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals of the Australian Open. Defending champion Sabalenka triumphed 7-6(7-2) 6-4 in Rod Laver Arena for her 13th consecutive win at Melbourne Park. In a tight

By Callum Sutherland and Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — For Manchester City star Phil Foden, two major influences have shaped his soccer career: his late grandfather and current manager Pep Guardiola. His grandfather passed away aged 47, the same number that the midfielder wears on his jersey as a tribute. “He always said to me

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Draymond Green was left off Team USA’s provisional 41-man list for this summer’s Olympic Games due to the suspensions he’s received this season, USA Basketball executive director Grant Hill said Wednesday. The 33-year-old was suspended for five games by the NBA for placing Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert in

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The Los Angeles Chargers have hired Jim Harbaugh as the team’s new head coach, the team announced Wednesday. The move comes after Harbaugh spent nine seasons coaching his alma mater, the University of Michigan, where he led the Wolverines to a College Football Playoff national championship earlier this month.