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By Kyle Feldscher, Dianne Gallagher, CNN Charlotte (CNN) — The World Cup officially kicks off in Mexico on Thursday, but thousands of fans across North America will have already gotten their opportunity to enjoy the world’s biggest sporting festival before a minute of the tournament is played. With ticket prices – not to mention travel

By Ben Church, Patrick Sung Cuadrado, Aleks Klosok, Emile Nuh, CNN (CNN) — With less than a week to go until this year’s World Cup, it’s time to start taking a closer look at those who are set to play. Each of the 48 teams can take a squad of up to 26 players with

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The New York Knicks held off a furious fourth-quarter comeback from the San Antonio Spurs, winning 105-104 in Game 2 of the NBA Finals after Victor Wembanyama missed a last-second shot. The win extends the Knicks’ playoff win streak to 13, the second longest in NBA playoff history. With

CNN By Patrick Snell, CNN Chattanooga, Tennessee (CNN) — Spain’s World Cup stars – led by teenage phenom Lamine Yamal – are coming to town, and for one city in Tennessee, life is about to change very dramatically indeed. Chattanooga – nestled on the banks of the Tennessee River with a population of under 200,000

By Patrick Snell, CNN Chattanooga, Tennessee (CNN) — Spain’s World Cup stars – led by teenage phenom Lamine Yamal – are coming to town, and for one city in Tennessee, life is about to change very dramatically indeed. Chattanooga – nestled on the banks of the Tennessee River with a population of under 200,000 people

By Dana O’Neil, CNN (CNN) — On Saturday afternoon, the rich and the rarefied will gather in Saratoga Springs, New York, a quaint Victorian Era throwback town where the horses who visit for races often cross the streets like pedestrians. Belmont Park is still putting the finishing touches on its $455 million renovations and so,

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — A fan was arrested and banned for life after running onto the court and taking a selfie video with Victor Wembanyama during Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday. The bizarre moment occurred nearly midway through the fourth quarter, with the New York Knicks leading 92-86. The fan

CNN By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Game 1 of the NBA Finals lived up to all the hype with the New York Knicks outlasting the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 at the Frost Bank Center on Wednesday. The victory extends the Knicks’ playoff win streak to 12 games, becoming the seventh team in NBA history

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Game 1 of the NBA Finals lived up to all the hype with the New York Knicks outlasting the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 at the Frost Bank Center on Wednesday. The victory extends the Knicks’ playoff win streak to 12 games, becoming the seventh team in NBA history to

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — It’s fair to say that even the most specialized tennis expert would have struggled to predict the semifinalists for this year’s French Open. For so many years, it’s been the same old faces playing each other in these latter stages of grand slams. But not this year. Through a

By Dana O’Neil, CNN (CNN) — When the play ends, as Kris Jenkins bends over a bit at the waist to watch his work of art swish its way into history, Mikal Bridges dashes onto the court and Josh Hart full scale piggy backs onto Phil Booth. Somehow, Jalen Brunson ends up on the floor,

By Reagan Yip, CNN (CNN) — As the World Cup grips North America this summer, China will again watch from the sidelines. But an unlikely story is bubbling up in the nation as Chinese fans cheer on unlikely amateur soccer players – from delivery drivers to villagers – now playing in packed stadiums back home

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — After beating compatriot Elina Svitolina in an all-Ukrainian quarterfinal at Roland Garros 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 on Tuesday, tennis player Marta Kostyuk was overcome with emotion. With tears rolling down her face, the 23-year-old addressed the French Open crowd after reaching the first grand slam semifinal of her career, dedicating

By Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — The US Men’s National Team (USMNT) won’t be able to use magic to win the FIFA World Cup, but if they could, Weston McKennie says he’s got a couple of tricks up his sleeve. “Avada Kedavra – because there would be no more opponents,” McKennie told CNN Sports, referencing

By John Liu, Fred He, CNN Hong Kong/Hangzhou (CNN) — Stephen Curry announced a partnership for his signature brand with Li-Ning on Monday, ending his sneaker free agency in a major win for the Chinese sportswear giant. The four-time NBA champion had partnered with Under Armour for 13 years before splitting in November last year.