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By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The transition from rugby to football has proven tough in the past. Jarryd Hayne and Christian Wade both left rugby near the peak of their powers to try their hand on the football gridiron, with both failing to make it long term. Former Welsh international Louis Rees-Zammit will try

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Soccer is becoming firmly entrenched in mainstream pop culture with hit television shows like “Ted Lasso” and “Welcome to Wrexham,” the documentary series detailing Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s ownership of the Welsh soccer club, introducing the sport to new audiences in the US and abroad – as Chris Ewing is

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch was helped off the court after a mid-game collision with point guard Mike Conley during the team’s game against the Suns in Phoenix on Sunday. Finch suffered a rupture to his right patellar tendon – which connects the kneecap to the shinbone, a

By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — Lionel Messi’s start to the new Major League Soccer season has been impressive, even by the Argentine great’s lofty standards. On Saturday, the 36-year-old continued his fine goalscoring form, netting twice as Inter Miami beat the New England Revolution 4-1 in front of a record crowd at the Gillette

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — The 2024 NFL Draft drew to a close on Saturday as 257 players were selected by teams from across the league, all hopeful of a bright career lying before them. A record 700,000 people attended this year’s draft in the city of Detroit, including 275,000 on the first day,

By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — LeBron James scored 30 points as the Los Angeles Lakers avoided a first-round elimination in the Western Conference playoff series against the Denver Nuggets. Four-time NBA champion James rose to the occasion, as did Anthony Davies, who had 25 points and 23 rebounds in the 119-108 win in LA.

By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — Just weeks ago, it seemed as if Jürgen Klopp was set to end his tenure as Liverpool manager with a flourish. The club was in contention to win the English Premier League, was favorite to win the Europa League and in the quarterfinals of the FA Cup. Adding three

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Teenager Emmanuel Wanyonyi broke the road mile world record in Herzogenaurach, Germany, Saturday. The 19-year-old set the new record following an incredible run of three minutes 54.56 seconds on what was his competitive debut over the distance. Wanyonyi is predominantly an 800-meter runner. The Kenyan won the silver medal

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — While Arda Güler’s first season with Real Madrid may have been relatively uneventful, on Friday the 19-year-old nevertheless helped push Los Blancos one step closer to another La Liga title. Güler scored the early winner in a 1-0 victory against Real Sociedad, his second goal for the Spanish club.

By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — The Atlanta Falcons’ draft pick Michael Penix Jr. said he had a “very good conversation” with fellow quarterback and new teammate Kirk Cousins after his surprise selection on Thursday. The Falcons shocked the NFL world by selecting Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick, a move that raised eyebrows because

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — The NFL draft continued Friday with the second and third rounds and hundreds of thousands of fans watched the big event in Detroit. “We watched 32 amazing players join the NFL family in front of a record 275,000 people,” NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said to those in attendance. “Guess

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — English Premier League club Liverpool has reportedly found Jurgen Klopp’s successor. The club has agreed to a compensation deal with Dutch club Feyenoord for Arne Slot to become its new manager, according to multiple reports. In late January, Klopp announced he would step down as Liverpool’s manager at the

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Carl Nassib knows the power of opening up. In 2021, Nassib – then playing for the Las Vegas Raiders – became the first active NFL player in league history to publicly identify as gay. Nassib said he agonized over the decision for 15 years, adding that he was a private person

By Sammy Mncwabe and Duarte Mendonça, CNN (CNN) — Brazil and Orlando Pride star Marta will retire from international soccer this year, she told CNN Brasil in an interview which will air on Sunday, April 28. The 38-year-old is Brazil’s all-time record goalscorer, male or female, with 115 goals and has appeared in six World

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has commissioned an independent review into its handling of a case involving 23 Chinese swimmers after the organization said that it had been the subject of “damaging and baseless allegations.” The development comes after WADA was criticized by members of the anti-doping community, sparking

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Joel Embiid led his Philadelphia 76ers squad to an inspired 125-114 Game 3 win over the New York Knicks, despite confirming after the game that he is being treated for a mild case of Bell’s palsy. The reigning NBA MVP scored a playoff career-high 50 points in the crucial

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — An unexploded World War II bomb is set to be defused on Friday after it was found near the home of Bundesliga soccer club Mainz 05. A statement from the city of Mainz said the 500-kilogram (1,102-pound) American bomb was found during construction work on Wednesday, before the local

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The Atlanta Falcons surprised the NFL world on Thursday, selecting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick in the 2024 Draft. The move got NFL observers talking given the Falcons’ evident defensive needs and that the team recently signed Kirk Cousins to a huge deal to be