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By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — A plane carrying the Auburn men’s basketball team had to be diverted following an altercation on the flight, according to CNN affiliate WBRC. The Tigers were heading to Texas where the No. 11 ranked program is scheduled to face No. 4 Houston on Saturday at the Toyota Center. According

By Issy Ronald and Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — American tennis sensation Coco Gauff ended her season in style Saturday, rallying to defeat China’s Zheng Qinwen 3-6 6-4 7-6 (2) to win the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The 20-year-old capped a run that saw her become the youngest player since Maria Sharapova in

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich missed his fourth consecutive game since suffering an undisclosed health issue, as his team recorded a 118-105 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night. Popovich was taken ill around two and a half hours before San Antonio’s game against the

By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — The Baltimore Ravens erased a 14-point third quarter deficit, scoring touchdowns on four straight drives, while stopping a late two-point attempt to defeat their AFC North rival Cincinnati Bengals, 35-34 on Thursday night at M&T Bank Stadium. Playing for the first time since their Week 5 matchup,

By Julianna Bragg, CNN (CNN) — The 82-year-old Judith Som just can’t and won’t stop racing through her favorite city. Her passion for running (and for time) was sparked 48 years ago. When Som was 34, some friends at a local health club convinced her to swap her usual bicycle workouts for the treadmill. After

By David Close, CNN (CNN) — Kirk Herbstreit’s adorable golden retriever Ben, who has induced countless smiles on so many college campuses over the past two years, has passed away, according to the ESPN “College GameDay” football analyst. A certified emotional service animal, Ben became famous for his infectious, friendly nature while in the national

By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — Rory McIlroy thinks that Donald Trump’s return to presidency could help unify the fractured landscape of men’s professional golf by brokering a deal between the PGA Tour and the breakaway Saudi-backed LIV Golf. When asked on Wednesday if Trump could deliver on his own assertion that he could fix

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — The Cleveland Cavaliers recorded the best start to a season in franchise history on Wednesday night with a 131-122 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points while Jarrett Allen contributed 16 points and 14 rebounds at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, as Kenny

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — It’s a mistake that will live long in the memory, but one which Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings will want to forget quickly. The 31-year-old conceded perhaps the strangest penalty imaginable in the Champions League on Wednesday, ultimately condemning Aston Villa to a 1-0 defeat against Club Brugge. With

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Week 9 saw the NFL season reach its halfway point with many teams taking shape and others still looking for answers. There were overtime thrillers, upset victories and favorites stamping their mark. Here are the main takeaways from the past week in the National Football League. Chiefs and Lions

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Australian Rules umpire Leigh Haussen has been suspended after dressing up as Osama bin Laden at a party, the Australian Football League (AFL) said in a statement sent to CNN. Haussen dressed as the former Al Qaeda leader at an umpires’ post-season event at a Melbourne restaurant in September,

By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — The Kansas City Chiefs met with their fair share of adversity in a Monday night clash with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Super Bowl champs overcame rainy conditions, an injury scare to their MVP quarterback and a feisty Buccaneers team to take a 30-24 overtime win and improve to

By Jimena De La Quintana and Marlon Sorto, CNN Lima, Peru (CNN) — A lighting strike during a local league soccer match in central Peru killed one player and injured four others on Sunday. Footage of the match showed players walking off the pitch at Coto Coto stadium in the town of Chilca, about 70

By Jillian Sykes, CNN (CNN) — Jason Kelce issued an apology during ESPN’s “Monday Night Countdown” after a viral video captured a “heated moment” between the retired Super Bowl champion and a fan over the weekend. The video shows an interaction between Kelce and a heckler outside the stadium where Penn State played Ohio State

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Week 9 in the NFL saw plenty of drama as the 2024 season reached its halfway stage. Not only did we see historic performances from offenses, but there were also overtime victories and last-second game-winning field goals to send teams home happy. Seven games in Week 9 were decided

By Homero De La Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Sydney has been officially elevated to the ranks of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, becoming the seventh city to join the prestigious series. Starting in 2025, the Sydney Marathon will become the first major marathon in the Southern Hemisphere as it joins elite races in Boston, New