National Sports

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Hideki Matsuyama carded the lowest-ever 72-hole score in the history of the PGA Tour on Sunday, shooting an astonishing 35-under to win The Sentry in Kapalua, Hawaii. Matsuyama’s record total eclipsed Cameron Smith’s 34-under at the same event in 2022 as the Japanese star finished three shots ahead of

By Ben Morse and Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — After 18 weeks of action, the 2024 regular season has come to a close. Fourteen teams advance to the postseason while the remaining 18 squads go on vacation with their season over. Two games took place on Saturday, with the Baltimore Ravens securing the

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — Most points in NBA history. Fourth most triple-doubles. Fifth most three-pointers made. LeBron James is in the conversation for so many records that it is barely a surprise when you hear of another one. That is, until, he reveals that he is one of the top 100 players in

By Thomas Schlachter and Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — For a while it looked like it would not happen but in the final seconds of Tampa Bay’s 27-19 win over the New Orleans Saints – not only did the Buccaneers clinch playoff berth but NFL history was made. Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans extended his

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The New England Patriots fired head coach Jerod Mayo on Sunday, announcing the move just after team’s final game and leaving the Patriots searching for a new head coach for the second time in two offseasons. Mayo was fired after he led the team to a 4-13 record in

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was left lamenting a controversial penalty decision on Saturday, the likes of which he said he has “never seen,” and which consigned his team to a 1-1 draw at Brighton. The penalty was awarded in the 58th minute when Arsenal defender William Saliba seemed to

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The final week of the NFL regular season got off to a hot start with the Baltimore Ravens clinching the AFC North following a dominant 35-10 win over the Cleveland Browns at MT&T Bank Stadium. Even though the win was not in doubt, Ravens’ Michael Pierce will never forget

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — It’s the final week of the 2024 NFL regular season and there is still plenty to play for. Whether it be playoff seedings, a spot in the postseason or the 2025 draft order, Sunday’s games are set to have a dramatic impact. Here’s a look at three of Sunday’s

By Issy Ronald and Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — US Olympic sprinter Fred Kerley was arrested and stun-gunned during a confrontation with police officers in Miami, Florida on Thursday night and is now facing charges of battery, resisting officers and disorderly conduct, according to authorities. Police later released body camera footage of the incident. It

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — LeBron James set yet another record on Friday as he surpassed the legendary Michael Jordan’s mark for the most 30-point games in NBA history, breaking the milestone in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 119-102 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. James scored 30 points on 13-of-20 shooting, reaching the mark with

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Teenage phenomenon Luke Littler became the youngest ever darts world champion on Friday when he swept past three-time winner Michael van Gerwen 7-3 in the final. Despite still being just 17, Littler entered this year’s PDC World Darts Championship as both the odds-on favorite and as a star who

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi have caused a stir in the chess community after agreeing to share the World Blitz Championship title earlier this week. Tuesday’s final in New York was locked at 3.5-3.5 when world No. 1 Carlsen suggested to Nepomniachtchi that they should share the crown. The

By Jamie Barton and Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Following Jimmy Butler’s postgame comments where he indicated he would like to be traded from the team, the Miami Heat have suspended the star forward for seven games, adding that the team will consider trade offers for 14-year veteran. The team announced on Friday that Butler

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — Steph Curry produced one of the greatest performances of his career on Thursday night, propelling the Golden State Warriors to a 139-105 blowout of the Philadelphia 76ers. With his sharpshooting 30-point, 10-assist and six-rebound game, the two-time NBA MVP became the first player in league history to go at

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — It’s been a busy 12 months for Caitlin Clark. This time last year, she was still in her final season at the University of Iowa. Since then, she has lost in the NCAA women’s basketball national championship game, been drafted first overall into the WNBA, been to multiple shows

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Combining eye-watering accuracy, high drama and a raucous costume party, darts is quickly positioning itself as one of the most captivating sports on the planet. Made popular in English pubs during the 19th and 20th centuries, it has since transformed into a sporting spectacle which draws in fans from

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — Bryce James, the younger son of basketball legend LeBron James, has committed to the University of Arizona as a member of the Wildcats’ 2025 class. The 17-year-old made the announcement on Instagram with a photoshopped image of himself playing for the team next to Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd,