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By Kathleen Magramo and Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Argentina claimed its third straight major title with an extra-time victory over Colombia in Miami on Sunday, as a tearful Lionel Messi likely said goodbye to international soccer in a Copa América final delayed by crowd trouble. Forward Lautaro Martinez, on as a substitute, hit the

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Spain won a record-breaking fourth European Championship, defeating England 2-1 following a drama-filled second half in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday in Berlin. Nico Williams – one of Spain’s breakout performers at the tournament – gave La Roja the lead minutes into the second half when he smartly

By David Close, CNN (CNN) — What a way to win a first major championship. Japan’s Ayaka Furue sank a dramatic, clutch putt for eagle on the final hole of the 2024 Amundi Evian Championship in France on Sunday to win by one stroke. Coming into the final hole, there was a three-way tie with

By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — In tennis’ storied history, one awash with trailblazers and extraordinary champions, household names who still hold a place in people’s hearts, there hasn’t been a player quite like Carlos Alcaraz. In defeating Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon men’s final in straight sets – a straightforward 6-2 6-2 7-6 (7-4)

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Sunday’s Copa América final will likely be the last time Lionel Messi plays for Argentina at a major international tournament. Now 37, Messi admitted after La Albiceleste’s 2-0 win over Canada in the semifinals that “these are the last battles.” Standing in the way of the defending champion is

By Lauren Said-Moorhouse and Issy Ronald, CNN London (CNN) — Catherine, Princess of Wales, received a standing ovation from the Centre Court crowd as she attended the Wimbledon men’s singles final on Sunday alongside her daughter Princess Charlotte. Kate and Charlotte greeted several British tennis players, including Emma Raducanu, before taking their seats in the

By Ben Morse and Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — Joan Monfort’s world has turned upside down. The Barcelona-based photographer has been a regular at sporting events around Spain for over 30 years, but a photoshoot he did back in 2007 has recently resurfaced, turning him into a global superstar. Monfort was the photographer who captured

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — It is the rematch that tennis fans have been waiting for. Carlos Alcaraz is looking to defend his Wimbledon men’s singles title on Sunday when he takes on seven-time champion Novak Djokovic. The pair played out a thrilling five-set epic in 2023, with Alcaraz eventually prevailing 1-6 7-6 (8-6)

By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — After Germany hosted the England soccer team in May 1938, Rolf Friedland waited patiently outside the stadium. The teenager was hoping to speak to some of soccer’s biggest stars of the time – a feeling of anticipation that many sports fans have experienced. But for the German-Jewish 17-year-old, a

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Barbora Krejčíková won her second grand slam and first Wimbledon title on Saturday, eventually overpowering Italy’s Jasmine Paolini 6-2 2-6 6-4 in a thrilling women’s final. The Czech has endured a difficult season, disrupted by injury and marked by a subsequent tumble down the world rankings, but all that

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz reached his second straight Wimbledon final on Friday, beating Daniil Medvedev 6-7(1) 6-3 6-4 6-4 in an entertaining semifinal encounter on Centre Court. After the match, Spaniard Alcaraz bravely joked with the crowd that “Sunday is going to be a good day for Spanish people”

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Former NFL player Steve Gleason was honored with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at the 2024 ESPY Awards on Thursday. The former New Orleans Saints safety has battled amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a disease he was diagnosed with back in 2011. The 47-year-old was met with a standing

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Longtime NFL and college coach Monte Kiffin has died at the age of 84, the University of Mississippi announced on Thursday. Kiffin passed away peacefully in Oxford, Mississippi, surrounded by friends and family, the school said. “As his grandson Knox said, he’s free of pain and smiling down on us

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — It’s been 20 years since Greece shocked the world by winning Euro 2004. It’s remains one of the most unlikely stories in sport. The players, then, who delivered the miracle on that balmy night in Lisbon, Portugal, are still considered heroes to this day. One of those stars was

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Jasmine Paolini became the first Italian woman in history to reach a Wimbledon final after beating Donna Vekić 2-6 6-4 7-6(8) in an all-time classic. At two hours and 51 minutes, it was the longest women’s singles semifinal in Wimbledon history and the win means Paolini is the first

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Depending on your age, the name Stan Smith probably means one of two things. For younger people, it’s the name of a sleek and stylish leather Adidas sneaker. For those of an older age, it’s the name of a strapping six-foot-four, moustachioed US tennis star. “People sometimes are surprised

By Amy Woodyatt and Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Rapper, reality TV star, and entrepreneur Flavor Flav has joined the US women’s water polo team in the pool for a splash about ahead of this summer’s Olympics. The musician donned swim shorts and an official USA Water Polo cap – removing his trademark clock medallion

By Billy Stockwell, CNN (CNN) — Weeks before the Olympic Games are set to begin in Paris, the River Seine is still not safe for swimming on most days due to high levels of E. Coli bacteria in the water, according to official data. Official testing by the city of Paris shows E. Coli levels