National Sports

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — North Carolina State University quarterback Grayson McCall has retired from football after suffering a concussion he “cannot come back from,” the 23-year-old announced on Wednesday. The senior was stretchered off the field during the Wolfpack’s game against Wake Forest on October 5 after taking a hit to the head.

By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since suffering another concussion in the game against the Buffalo Bills last month. Tagovailoa was all smiles during the practice session. Dolphins’ star wide receiver, Tyreek Hill, was very excited, saying having Tagovailoa back almost made

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — The WNBA players union, known as the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA), has opted out of the current collective bargaining agreement early with the league, demanding a new deal which better reflects the growth of the game. The WNBPA announced the decision on Monday, saying it was looking

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is being traded from the Tennessee Titans to the Kansas City Chiefs, according to multiple outlets and first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. According to Schefter and NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, the Titans will get a late-round draft pick in exchange for Hopkins.

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — It was a night of celebration for the Boston Celtics. Ahead of the opening game of the new 2024-25 NBA season at home to the New York Knicks, the Celtics received their championship rings for winning the title last season and raised banner No. 18 into the rafters at

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — There is just something about Real Madrid and the Champions League. No matter the opposition, no matter the situation, the Spanish giant usually finds a way to win. That was the case yet again on Tuesday as Los Blancos rallied from two goals down to win 5-2 against Borussia

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — There was plenty for fans to get their teeth stuck into in Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season. From last-second victories and teams losing unbeaten streaks to season-ending injuries and the last game in London this season, it was a jam-packed slate of games. Here are the main

By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Fernando Valenzuela, the legendary pitcher whose incredible rise to stardom with the Los Angeles Dodgers captivated baseball fans and created the cultural phenomenon known as “Fernandomania,” died on Tuesday, according to the Dodgers. Valenzuela was 63. Prior to the Dodgers’ postseason run in 2024, the team announced Valenzuela would step

By Matias Grez, CNN Emirates Stadium (CNN) — It wasn’t pretty and at times it wasn’t pleasant, but Arsenal got the job done in the Champions League with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday. Shakhtar goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk suffered the most unfortunate of own goals as Gabriel Martinelli’s

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — The NBA has thrown up six different champions in the past six years, and this upcoming season, which tips off on Tuesday, will likely be just as unpredictable with several teams harboring genuine hopes of lifting the Larry O’Brien Trophy next June. Chief among them are the Boston Celtics,

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — Former Manchester United and Atlético Madrid striker Diego Forlán is set to make his professional tennis debut in November, when he will compete in an ATP doubles event in his native Uruguay. The 45-year-old, who retired from soccer in 2019, will play alongside men’s singles world No. 101 Federico

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Injuries always have a significant effect on the NFL season, but some teams are bearing the brunt of absences more than others. The San Francisco 49ers are in the midst of what could be classed as an injury crisis, with the team announcing Monday that star wide receiver Brandon

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — Brazilian soccer star Neymar made his return to the pitch more than a year after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus in his left knee, playing 20 minutes for Al-Hilal on Monday. The 32-year-old was introduced as a substitute in the 77th minute of the team’s 5-4

By Johannes Sasay-Wada, CNN (CNN) — It’s that time of year again. Fifty-eight young basketball players were drafted into the NBA at the end of June. They have met their new teammates, competed in the Summer League, and now await their official NBA regular season debut having played a few games of preseason action. While

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — After a blockbuster Sunday, Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season concluded with two more high-profile games on Monday night. And between a scoring bonanza in Tampa Bay and a last-second game-winner in Arizona, there was a lot going on in the National Football League. Here are the main

By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — The Los Angeles Lakers, one of sports’ most prestigious franchises, have seen their share of historic moments, including 17 championships. But on Tuesday night in Los Angeles, the team produced a first in NBA history when Lakers star LeBron James and his son Bronny became the first father-son duo