Sports

Paige Bueckers arrives prior to the 2025 WNBA draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York.

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Paige Bueckers, UConn national champion guard, selected No. 1 overall by Dallas Wings in WNBA draft

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper had the gender of his fourth child revealed in the form of a blue baseball bat on Monday.

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Bryce Harper has gender of fourth child revealed with blue baseball bat

San Diego Padres' Jason Heyward points towards his dugout while running the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 12, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan)

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San Diego Padres make history with series shutout of Colorado Rockies

Alcaraz celebrates winning the Monte-Carlo Masters.

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Carlos Alcaraz wins Monte-Carlo Masters for first time with victory against injured Lorenzo Musetti

Paige Bueckers is likely to be the No. 1 pick in the 2025 WNBA draft.

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How to watch and everything to know about 2025 WNBA draft where UConn star is consensus No. 1 overall pick

Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) and Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell (24) compete for a rebound during overtime of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 13, 2025, in San Francisco.

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NBA’s playoff picture set after thrilling end to regular season

‘What are we going to talk about next year?’: Why Rory McIlroy’s Masters mania will be hard to beat

Former LSU wide receiver and NFL prospect Kyren Lacy dies from apparent ‘self-inflicted gunshot wound,’ authorities say

Rory McIlroy completes his long-awaited career grand slam with Masters triumph

Fan controversially rips ball from Mike Trout’s glove, preventing impressive catch

Oscar Piastri takes impressive win at Bahrain Grand Prix

Teenage phenom Gout Gout breaks 20-second barrier in 200m, wins Australian title

Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau cut into Justin Rose’s lead at the Masters

LYON, FRANCE - AUGUST 06: Emma Hayes, Head Coach of Team United States looks on prior to the Women's semifinal match between United States of America and Germany during the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de Lyon on August 06, 2024 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)

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‘It goes beyond winning’: Emma Hayes is all-in when it comes to women’s soccer

Norway's Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana of the U.S. play, during the Norway Chess Open 2024, in Stavanger, Norway, Friday, June 7, 2024. (Carina Johansen /NTB Scanpix via AP)

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Why chess is forging an unlikely partnership with esports

More than a game

Ludvig Aberg of Sweden walks past flowering azaleas on No. 6 during a practice round prior to the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 06, 2025.(Photo by Augusta National/Augusta National/Getty Images)

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Why America’s pastime caused the Masters to be played in April

Who else? Tiger Woods changed golf when he won his first major by a record 12 shots in 1997. He went on to win three further Green Jackets, the last of which came in 2005 after a famous chip-in on the 16th. The 43-year-old is fit again after multiple back surgeries, and among the widely tipped contenders.

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Tiger Woods’ 2005 Masters chip-in was the shot heard around the world. We almost didn’t see it.

Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller in Adolescence.

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Psychologist explains how sports could have helped, instead of hurt, ‘Adolescence’ character Jamie Miller

The American athlete Michael Johnson during the presentation of the 12th Inclusive Sports Week of the Sanitas Foundation at the Vallehermoso stadium in Madrid, October 25, 2023, Spain (Photo by Oscar Gonzalez/Sipa USA)

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With some athletes ‘suffering financially,’ Michael Johnson hopes his new league can bring value to track and field

In the spotlight

This man salvages 70,000 golf balls from an infamous golf water hazard to earn a lucrative living

US Grant Fisher (L) competes and wins the 3000m men event and breaking the World Record (us cole hocker finishes second) at the 117th Millrose Games at « The Armory » track and field center in New York City on February 8, 2025.

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US distance running is ‘at an all-time high,’ and Grant Fisher, who broke two world records in six days, leads the charge

CNN's Amanda Davies sits down with Thomas Bach for the IOC president's exit interview.

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CNN Exclusive Outgoing IOC President Thomas Bach on Trump, trans athletes, Putin and the role of the Olympics in a divided world

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After breaking both legs and shattering his ‘invincibility complex’ in a crash, freeskier Kai Jones returned to ‘ground zero’

Video

Gold medalist Alysa Liu looks at her medal after winning the Women's world championship during the 2025 ISU World Figure Skating Championships at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, on March 28, 2025.

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Video Figure Skater Alysa Liu reflects on winning world title and return to the sport 4:58

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Video IOC President Thomas Bach talks about Trump and the 2028 Olympics 6:41

<p>Jamie Miller is extremely troubled. He might only be a 13-year-old character in a fictional television show called “Adolescence,” but his story has prompted widespread consternation about the plight of disaffected men who feel dangerously isolated and alone. Even if you haven’t seen the four-part British drama series, which has rapidly become the top streaming Netflix show in 75 countries, you will likely know that his character is drawn into a world of misogyny and hyper-masculinity, radicalized online and arrested for killing a female school mate. CNN's Don Riddell speaks to psychologist John Amaechi who explains how sports could have helped, instead of hurt Jamie Miller.</p>

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<p>Grand Slam Track league, founded by 4-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Johnson, is set to launch in Kingston, Jamaica, on April 4-6. The new league, which will feature 4 "Slams" in 4 cities, aims to transform how the sport operates by putting athletes and rivalries front and center.</p>

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Video Olympic icon Michael Johnson launches Grand Slam Track league 4:30

<p>Katherine Legge accomplished something no woman has done in seven years: compete in the NASCAR Cup Series. She speaks with CNN's Don Riddell about her racing career and what it's like to be a role model for the younger generation. </p>

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Video Katherine Legge focused on racing, redemption after debut 3:37

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 02: Gabriela Dabrowski of Team Canada plays a forehand as she plays with Felix Auger-Aliassime of Team Canada during the Tennis Mixed Doubles Bronze Medal match against Demi Schuurs and Wesley Koolhof of Team Netherlands on day seven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Roland Garros on August 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

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How a cancer diagnosis changed tennis player Gaby Dabrowski’s perspective 2:32

<p>WNBA superstar with the Minnesota Lynx, and 2x Olympic gold medalist, Napheesa Collier joins World Sport's Coy Wire to discuss her new venture as a co-founder of the new 3-on-3 league Unrivaled.</p>

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Napheesa Collier leaving her mark on and off the court 2:45

LOS ANGELES - DECEMBER 15: Dikembe Mutombo #55 of the Houston Rockets gestures during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on December 15, 2006 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 112-101. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)

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Celebrating Dikembe Mutombo: NBA icon and humanitarian hero 3:58

The most unusual job in sports? This scuba diver turns lost golf balls into lucrative business 1:39

<p>Golfer Gary Woodland won his first major title at the US Open in 2019, but a serious health issue in the years that followed made his life "hell" -- on and off the course. </p>

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How a serious health scare changed Gary Woodland’s perspective on golf and life 1:26

241201 Patrick Berg, Sondre Brunstad Fet, Fredrik Sjøvold, Jostein Gundersen, Philip Zinckernagel, Nikita Haikin, August Mikkelsen, Jens Petter Hauge, Ulrik Saltnes, Kasper Høgh, Håkon Evjen and Sondre Auklend of Bodø/Glimt celebrates with the trophy after the Eliteserien match between Bodø/Glimt and Lillestrøm on December 1, 2024 in Bodø. Photo: Marius Simensen / BILDBYRÅN / COP 238 / MM0036 bbeng bodø/glimt eliteserien football fotball fotboll jubel lillestrøm soccer (Photo by MARIUS SIMENSEN/Bildbyran/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images)

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The remarkable rise of Bodø/Glimt 4:01

NFL

Jason and Kylie Kelce welcomed their fourth daughter on Sunday.

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‘Whoop, there she is!’: Jason and Kylie Kelce announce birth of fourth daughter

The "tush push" has become an almost unstoppable play for the Philadelphia Eagles over recent seasons.

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NFL announces changes to kickoffs, overtime, how the ball is spotted and instant replay but owners table ‘tush push’ ban

Deshaun Watson was traded to the Cleveland Browns in 2022 but has struggled since.

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Cleveland Browns co-owner Jimmy Haslam calls controversial acquisition of Deshaun Watson a ‘big swing and miss’

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 26: Richard Sherman looks on from the set of the TNF on Prime pregame show prior to the game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 26, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

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Retired NFL star Richard Sherman says his house was robbed by armed intruders

Basketball

Nikola Jokić became just the third player in NBA history to average a triple-double across the season.

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Nikola Jokić becomes third player in NBA history to average triple-double for the season

Mattel is releasing a Ken doll of basketball star LeBron James.

LeBron James becomes first professional male athlete to be depicted as a Ken doll

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic handles the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

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How trading Luka Dončić led to one of the bleakest stretches for any fanbase in modern sports history

Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies during a game against the Charlotte Hornets in Charlotte, North Carolina, on April 8, 2025.

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Ja Morant continues trend of controversial celebrations by mimicking a grenade throw in Grizzlies win

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Villanova forward Kris Jenkins celebrates after the NCAA championship game in 2016.

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Kris Jenkins, Villanova hero in 2016 national title game, sues NCAA

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 06: Jarren Duran #16 of the Boston Red Sox walks up to bat during the first inning of game two of a doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals on April 6, 2025 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

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Boston Red Rox star Jarren Duran says he attempted suicide while struggling with his mental health

Meredith Gaudreau, the widow of the late NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, shares photos of her newborn son who was born on April 1, 2025. Gaudreau first publicly revealed her pregnancy at her husband's funeral.

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Meredith Gaudreau, widow of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, announces birth of third child, seven months after husband’s death

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, President Donald Trump and Los Angeles Dodgers Owner and Chairman Mark Walter pose with a jersey presented to Trump as he hosts the 2024 World Series champions in the East Room of the White House on April 7 in Washington, DC.

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Dodgers cap off 2024 World Series win with White House visit

Golf

Nick Dunlap fought back from one of the worst ever first rounds at the Masters.

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Nick Dunlap records extraordinary 19-shot turnaround after nightmarish opening round at the Masters

PINEHURST, NORTH CAROLINA - JUNE 16: Bryson DeChambeau of the United States reacts to his winning putt on the 18th green during the final round of the 124th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort on June 16, 2024 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

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Bryson DeChambeau says nothing is better than a major win – but nailing a hole-in-one over his house was pretty close

LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 21: Nick Dunlap of the United States reacts to winning The American Express on the 18th green at Pete Dye Stadium Course on January 21, 2024 in La Quinta, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images)

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This American golfer won $1.5 million in a tournament. Here’s why he couldn’t cash the check

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 10: Justin Rose of England reacts after making par on the fifth green during the first round of the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2025 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

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Justin Rose holds lead after thrilling first round of the Masters

Soccer

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool signs a new contract extension at Anfield on April 11, 2025 in Liverpool, England.

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Mohamed Salah to stay at Liverpool beyond this season after signing new contract

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring on a penalty kick against Los Angeles FC during the second half of the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal second leg at Chase Stadium on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (David Santiago/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)

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Lionel Messi brace earns Inter Miami dramatic win over LAFC

Prince George of Wales and Prince William, Prince of Wales react from the stands during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa FC at Parc des Princes in Paris, France, on April 9, 2025.

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Prince William and George watch rollercoaster Champions League quarterfinal between Aston Villa and PSG

Aurelio Pereira, head of the Sporting Clube de Portugal, speaks during an interview in Lisbon, Portugal, on Friday, April 28, 2017.

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Cristiano Ronaldo pays tribute as legendary Portuguese coach who scouted him dies aged 77

Tennis

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - NOVEMBER 07: Gabriela Dabrowski of Canada hits pink signed tennis balls for breast cancer awareness into the crowd with Erin Routliffe of New Zealand i(out of pic) after their victory against Caroline Dolehide of the United States and Desirae Krawczyk of the United States in their round robin doubles match during Day 6 of the 2024 WTA Finals Riyadh as part of the Hologic WTA Tour at King Saud University Indoor Arena on November 07, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

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After her breast cancer diagnosis, Gaby Dabrowski found unexpected ‘joy’ – and success – on the tennis court

MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - APRIL 09: Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts during his match against Alejandro Tabilo of Chile during the Men's Singles Second Round match on day four of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters at Monte-Carlo Country Club on April 09, 2025 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

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Novak Djokovic crashes out of Monte Carlo Masters after ‘horrible’ defeat to Alejandro Tabilo

INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 11: Qinwen Zheng of China returns a shot to Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine during the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 11, 2025 in Indian Wells, California. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

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World’s top tennis players reportedly request ‘substantial increase’ in grand slam prize money

Several players are saying they have lost trust in the anti-doping system.

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System needs to ‘reinvent itself’: Tennis has an anti-doping procedural problem, critics say

Photo galleries

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 09: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after Philadelphia beat Kansas City 40-22 to win Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

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Gallery The best photos from the 2025 Super Bowl

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 26: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after a first down late in the fourth quarter of the AFC Championship Game against the Buffalo Bills at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 26, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images)

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Gallery The best photos from the 2024 NFL season

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A doping free-for-all Enhanced Games calls itself the answer to doping in sports. Opponents say it poses a danger to health

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These young female athletes died by suicide. They all had head injuries in common

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Saudi Arabia is trying to disrupt soccer’s world order. The reasons why might surprise you