National Sports

By Molly Stazicker, CNN (CNN) — Much like Mark Twain, Russian doping whistleblower Dr. Grigory Rodchenkov says that reports of his death have been greatly exaggerated. “In Russian press, it is written that I am killed, but I am alive and working hard,” Rodchenkov, who is under FBI protection, recently told CNN Sport. Given he’s

By Amanda Davies and Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — At first glance, padel might seem like an unusual investment for a Hollywood star like Eva Longoria. But – as the world’s fastest growing racket sport, boasting investment from stars such as Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal, Robert Lewandowski and Longoria herself – padel appears to be

CNN By Amanda Davies and Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — At first glance, padel might seem like an unusual investment for a Hollywood star like Eva Longoria. But – as the world’s fastest growing racket sport, boasting investment from stars such as Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal, Robert Lewandowski and Longoria herself – padel appears to

By Ben Church and Ivana Scatola, CNN (CNN) — Sofia Goggia has become the latest skier to suffer a serious injury this season, after the Italian star broke her leg during a training crash on Monday. The 31-year-old, who won downhill gold at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics, collided with a gate during a session

By Teele Rebane, CNN (CNN) — Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi expressed regret Tuesday over not being able to play in a friendly match in Hong Kong. Messi, who plays for Major League Soccer team Inter Miami, did not step onto the pitch to play against a Hong Kong XI on Sunday, causing outrage among

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — LaLiga, Spain’s top soccer league, says it is going to report a young Rayo Vallecano fan who poked Sevilla forward Lucas Ocampos in the backside to the juvenile prosecutor’s office. The incident occurred in the 33rd minute of Sevilla’s 2-1 win away at Rayo when Ocampos backed towards the

By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — When Roger Goodell gave his annual pre-Super Bowl press conference on Monday, one person in particular was at the center of reporters’ questions – and it wasn’t a football player. To the surprise of no one, Goodell was asked extensively about pop superstar Taylor Swift’s impact on the NFL

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — There is arguably nothing more glamorous, and chaotic, in sport than an F1 grid just moments before a race. Flocks of A-listers from the worlds of music, sport, fashion and film descend onto the track to catch a glimpse of the drivers and the cars up close. Social media

By Zayn Nabbi and Darren Lewis, CNN (CNN) — Walk around the corner from Liverpool’s famed Anfield stadium, and you’ll find one of the city’s finest murals. Etched on the wall of one of the nearby terraced houses is a picture of Trent Alexander-Arnold, a local boy who has grown into hometown hero. The three-story

By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Red Bull has launched an independent investigation into its Formula One team principal Christian Horner over claims he engaged in inappropriate behavior with an unidentified member of Red Bull Racing – allegations the racing chief has denied. “After being made aware of certain recent allegations, the company launched an

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid has undergone “successful” surgery to deal with a left knee issue, the team announced on Tuesday. “Joel Embiid had a successful procedure today to address an injury to the lateral meniscus in his left knee,” the team said in a statement. “He will be

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Flag football is enjoying a renaissance of kinds and Sunday was evidence of the feats elite athletes can achieve in the non-contact version of the sport. In the conclusion of the NFL’s Pro Bowl weekend on Sunday – in which the best of the two conferences are pitted against

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Arsenal kept its title hopes alive with a vital 3-1 win against Liverpool in the English Premier League on Sunday. It was a game the Gunners simply couldn’t afford to lose and, after an error-strewn, pulsating encounter in North London, it was the Arsenal players celebrating wildly on the

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — American golfer Wyndham Clark was declared the winner of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am after just 54 holes on Sunday, as heavy storms over the Monterey Peninsula led organizers to end the tournament early. Reigning US Open champion Clark shot two eagles en route to a blistering 12-under 60

By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick penned an emotional thank you letter to the “Patriots Nation” in Sunday’s Boston Globe. The six-time Super Bowl-winner and the Patriots parted ways after 24 seasons in January, bringing to an end one of the greatest head coaching runs in NFL history. “Nowhere in

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft says singer Taylor Swift has been “smart” by gaining a new audience through her appearances at Kansas City Chiefs games. Swift is dating Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and has been a regular at games during the latter half of the season and

By Chris Lau, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — The Hong Kong government’s repeated requests for Lionel Messi to play in a sell-out soccer match went unanswered Sunday, a city official said, as cheers turned to jeers for the Argentine soccer legend. Some 40,000 fans – some who paid up to $624 for tickets – had

By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — The final match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will play out at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, the global soccer governing body announced Sunday. The tournament, which is being held in the United States, Canada and Mexico, is set to kick off in Mexico