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By Julia Andersen, CNN (CNN) — The New York Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. showed how to confidently use the still-in-trial Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS) in a spring training game against the Boston Red Sox last week – so confidently that he started jogging to first base before a decision was even made. In the bottom

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Almost three years after stepping away from the sport, American figure skater Alysa Liu is on the verge of winning a world championship title in stunning and unlikely fashion. The 19-year-old Liu, who had retired from figure skating after claiming a bronze medal at the 2022 world championships, placed

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Red Bull announced on Thursday it is shifting its driver rotation around just two races into the new season. In a statement on its website, the team announced that Yuki Tsunoda will replace Liam Lawson as Max Verstappen’s teammate in the Red Bull cars. The two drivers will swap

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Danielle Collins may not have won a trophy at the Miami Open, but she did win the heart of a stricken dog named Crash. When the American world No. 15 saw an injured dog lying in the middle of the road near Hard Rock Stadium, she felt that she

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — LeBron James and Michael Jordan are seen as the two gold standards in the NBA. When it comes to discussing who is the greatest of all time, the debate between the two can often get heated. James and Jordan both boast a host of accolades – James is the

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — It’s been three long days, but the men’s NCAA tournament returns Thursday with 16 teams just two wins away from the Final Four. Four games are set for both Thursday and Friday, setting the stage for a weekend of high-pressure college hoops. Here are five things to watch from

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Alexandra Eala continued her stunning run at the Miami Open by beating five-time grand slam champion Iga Świątek in straight sets to reach the first semifinal of her young career. The 19-year-old wild card won 6-2, 7-5 thanks to an accomplished display of power and precision, in particular on

CNN By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Over the years, the famous canary yellow shirt of the Brazil national team has become synonymous with World Cup success, beautiful soccer and legendary players. However, Brazil fans are having to adapt to a new reality: their team isn’t very good. In fact, it is actually pretty bad.

CNN By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Gaby Dabrowski enjoyed some of the most memorable victories of her tennis career last year, and did it all while quietly navigating a personal health crisis. It was only on New Year’s Eve that Dabrowski, one of the world’s top doubles players, revealed that she had been diagnosed

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Australian sprinter Gout Gout may only be 17, but Olympic 200-meter champion Letsile Tebogo says the teenage sensation has the potential to be one of the greatest athletes in history. Gout, widely considered one of the fastest youngsters in the world, has put together a series of breathtaking times

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Over the years, the famous canary yellow shirt of the Brazil national team has become synonymous with World Cup success, beautiful soccer and legendary players. However, Brazil fans are having to adapt to a new reality: their team isn’t very good. In fact, it is actually pretty bad. On

By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Milwaukee Bucks star guard Damian Lillard has been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a form of a blood clot, in his right calf, the team announced Tuesday night. He is likely to be sidelined indefinitely. The 34-year-old Lillard is on blood-thinning medication which has stabilized the DVT and

By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — The New York Giants are signing a Super Bowl-winning free agent quarterback to the roster. And despite rumors, it’s not Aaron Rodgers. The G-Men signed Russell Wilson, the team announced on Wednesday. The deal was first reported Tuesday by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, who says that Wilson will sign a