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By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The Jacksonville Jaguars announced on Monday that they have fired head coach Doug Pederson after a disappointing 2024 season. The team will retain general manager Trent Baalke. It is typical of teams to make coaching changes a day after the final day of the regular season, a day which

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Coco Gauff led the United States to its second United Cup title with a statement 6-4, 6-4 win over world No. 2 Iga Świątek a week before the start of the Australian Open. Gauff, the world No. 3, has now won two straight matches against Świątek after previously winning

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Hideki Matsuyama carded the lowest-ever 72-hole score in the history of the PGA Tour on Sunday, shooting an astonishing 35-under to win The Sentry in Kapalua, Hawaii. Matsuyama’s record total eclipsed Cameron Smith’s 34-under at the same event in 2022 as the Japanese star finished three shots ahead of

By Ben Morse and Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — After 18 weeks of action, the 2024 regular season has come to a close. Fourteen teams advance to the postseason while the remaining 18 squads go on vacation with their season over. Two games took place on Saturday, with the Baltimore Ravens securing the

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — Most points in NBA history. Fourth most triple-doubles. Fifth most three-pointers made. LeBron James is in the conversation for so many records that it is barely a surprise when you hear of another one. That is, until, he reveals that he is one of the top 100 players in

By Thomas Schlachter and Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — For a while it looked like it would not happen but in the final seconds of Tampa Bay’s 27-19 win over the New Orleans Saints – not only did the Buccaneers clinch playoff berth but NFL history was made. Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans extended his

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The New England Patriots fired head coach Jerod Mayo on Sunday, announcing the move just after team’s final game and leaving the Patriots searching for a new head coach for the second time in two offseasons. Mayo was fired after he led the team to a 4-13 record in

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was left lamenting a controversial penalty decision on Saturday, the likes of which he said he has “never seen,” and which consigned his team to a 1-1 draw at Brighton. The penalty was awarded in the 58th minute when Arsenal defender William Saliba seemed to

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The final week of the NFL regular season got off to a hot start with the Baltimore Ravens clinching the AFC North following a dominant 35-10 win over the Cleveland Browns at MT&T Bank Stadium. Even though the win was not in doubt, Ravens’ Michael Pierce will never forget

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — It’s the final week of the 2024 NFL regular season and there is still plenty to play for. Whether it be playoff seedings, a spot in the postseason or the 2025 draft order, Sunday’s games are set to have a dramatic impact. Here’s a look at three of Sunday’s

CNN By Issy Ronald and Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — US Olympic sprinter Fred Kerley was arrested and stun-gunned during a confrontation with police officers in Miami, Florida on Thursday night and is now facing charges of battery, resisting officers and disorderly conduct, according to authorities. Police later released body camera footage of the incident.