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By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — McLaren finished with an impressive one-two in the first Formula 1 qualifying event of the 2025 season at the Australian Grand Prix on Saturday. Lando Norris will start Sunday’s opening race of the new season on pole with teammate Oscar Piastri finishing in second after qualifying. The McLaren pair

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Mirra Andreeva etched her name into the history books once again by reaching the final of Indian Wells. The 17-year-old beat two-time Indian Wells champion Iga Świątek 7-6(1), 1-6, 6-3 in their semifinal on Friday. In doing so, Andreeva became the youngest player to advance to the Indian Wells

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Staring down the barrel of an early exit, Thursday was about as bad as it could be for Justin Thomas at The Players Championship. Friday, by contrast, was just about the best in history. After opening with an error-strewn six-over 78, the American went 16 shots better on Friday

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — After taking questions on a stellar second round performance that saw him surge into contention at The Players Championship on Friday, Collin Morikawa had a point to add regarding his absence from similar media duties last week. The two-time major champion had been within touching distance of a first

By Julia Andersen, CNN (CNN) — Duke star forward Cooper Flagg missed Friday’s ACC tournament semifinal showdown against archrival North Carolina after an ankle injury suffered in the Blue Devils’ victory over Georgia Tech a day prior. Following the Blue Devils’ 74-71 victory over the Tar Heels to advance to the ACC title game, Duke

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — A presence that both influenced and frightened golf’s greats for years is making a long-awaited return to The Players Championship in Florida this week. It’s Woods, just not the one you’re likely thinking of. Because while two-time champion Tiger Woods, out for the foreseeable future following a fresh injury

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Burgeoning tennis superstar Mirra Andreeva recorded her 10th straight tour victory to reach the semifinals of Indian Wells, defeating Elina Svitolina 7-5, 6-3 on Thursday. The 17-year-old made history last month as the youngest ever player to win a WTA 1000 title when she lifted the trophy at the

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Rory McIlroy took matters into his own hands at The Players Championship earlier this week after being heckled by a fan. In a now viral clip on social media, the Northern Irishman can be seen walking over to a pair of spectators after hitting a tee shot during practice

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — After one of the most intriguing offseasons in recent memory, Formula One racing is back. The season begins on Sunday in Australia with changes aplenty, but the dominance of defending champion Max Verstappen still looms large over the grid. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2025 F1

By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — The greatest shooter in NBA history, Stephen Curry, has etched his name atop another list, becoming the first player in the league’s history to hit 4,000 career three-pointers. Curry entered the Golden State Warriors’ Thursday night matchup against the Sacramento Kings needing two more triples to reach

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — With great putting comes great responsibility – “Spider-Man” is back to his best at The Players Championship. Colombia’s Camilo Villegas, nicknamed after the web-slinging superhero for his unorthodox style of reading greens, swung into a surprise share of the early lead at the 51st edition of the PGA Tour’s

CNN By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — With great putting comes great responsibility – “Spider-Man” is back to his best at The Players Championship. Colombia’s Camilo Villegas, nicknamed after the web-slinging superhero for his unorthodox style of reading greens, swung into a surprise share of the early lead at the 51st edition of the PGA

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — There’s an age-old question put to the crowds that flock to the 17th hole at The Players Championship: are they there to see players hit brilliant shots or, in unashamed morbid curiosity, there to watch them hit the water? To spare fans from that moral dilemma on Thursday, Justin

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — The 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass is one of golf’s great arenas. Come here to witness both triumph and disaster, glory and tragedy. Just the mention of the words “island green” are enough to send some of the sport’s most talented players into a cold, panic-stricken sweat. For others,