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By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — For one final time, Lee Corso will don the head of a college football mascot and utter his famous catchphrase: “Not so fast, my friend.” Saturday’s ESPN broadcast of defending national champion Ohio State hosting Texas will signal the end of the era as Corso steps away after a

By David Close, Coy Wire, CNN (CNN) — In his heyday within the global spotlight, no one in the sporting world multitasked better than Deion Sanders. A unicorn within the white lines, “Prime Time” dominated opponents and singlehandedly got fans out of their seats with his unmatched athletic ability in both MLB and NFL stadiums.

CNN By David Close, Coy Wire, CNN (CNN) — In his heyday within the global spotlight, no one in the sporting world multitasked better than Deion Sanders. A unicorn within the white lines, “Prime Time” dominated opponents and singlehandedly got fans out of their seats with his unmatched athletic ability in both MLB and NFL

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The year 2025 has been a whirlwind for the city of Dallas and its fans when it comes to sports – in particular, supporters of the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks. It started out with the Mavericks shipping away megastar Luka Dončić on a whim seemingly overnight to the

By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — After Taylor Townsend’s straight-sets victory against Jelena Ostapenko on Wednesday at the US Open, the two players could be heard exchanging heated words beside the court, with the Latvian saying the American had “no class” and “no education.” Reaction has continued to come in on the encounter, with Naomi

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Chris Froome, the four-time winner of the Tour de France, was airlifted to hospital on Wednesday following a serious training crash. Froome, who currently races for Israel–Premier Tech, is in stable condition. “Fortunately, Chris is stable and did not sustain any head injuries, however scans have confirmed a pneumothorax,

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has been suspended for the first six weeks of the upcoming season for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy, the league announced on Wednesday. Rice will be able to play again on October 13, meaning he misses the Chiefs’ first six games

By Matias Grez, Amanda Davies, CNN (CNN) — No moment better captures the agony and ecstasy that sport provides than the contrasting emotions of two teams that have just contested a major final. As one group of players rushes wildly to celebrate with its fans, the other slumps to the floor with their heads buried

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Daniil Medvedev has been fined $42,500 for unsportsmanlike misconduct and racket abuse following his outburst at the US Open on Sunday. Medvedev’s fine is almost 40% of the $110,000 in prize money he earned for appearing in the first round of the grand slam at Flushing Meadows. The 29-year-old

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Just when Manchester United fans thought it couldn’t get any worse, up steps fourth-division side Grimsby Town to plunge the once-great club even further in the mire. The League Two minnow – sitting three divisions below Manchester United – was well worthy of its League Cup win on Wednesday,

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler was sentenced to four days in jail as part of a plea deal on Tuesday, according to CNN affiliate WSMV 4, after being charged with driving under the influence and possession of a firearm in 2024. Cutler was arrested in October last year after

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Team USA captain Keegan Bradley declined to pick himself to play in the upcoming Ryder Cup as he announced his six selections for the team on Wednesday. Bradley chose Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Ben Griffin, Cameron Young, Patrick Cantlay and Sam Burns as his captain’s picks to represent the

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — While her tennis shone in her first-round US Open victory on Tuesday, it was Naomi Osaka’s outfit – and Labubu accoutrement – which really sparkled in New York. For her match against Greet Minnen in Louis Armstrong Stadium, Osaka walked onto the court with sparkly red roses in her

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — As Jack Draper stepped up to serve in the third set of his US Open first round match against Federico Agustín Gómez on Monday, the British star threw up on court. It was a moment that brought back unwanted memories of his US Open run last year, when the

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Less than two months ago, the tennis world had descended onto Wimbledon’s pristine green courts, where the sound of tennis balls echoed around hushed courts. Spectators, on the whole, observed an almost librarian state of quiet, watching the players, dressed all in white, battle it out in one of

CNN, GETTY, SPECTRUM NEWS NY1, WVUE, WDSU, X, @PDNACHICAGO, OBTAINED BY CNN, X/@PDNAChicago By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Less than two months ago, the tennis world had descended onto Wimbledon’s pristine green courts, where the sound of tennis balls echoed around hushed courts. Spectators, on the whole, observed an almost librarian state of quiet,