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By Ben Church, CNN Alexandra Palace, London (CNN) — There are five men dressed in sparkling suits, who are walking behind a gaggle of ghostbusters – it’s a sure sign that the World Darts Championship is in full swing. Held in north London’s historic Alexandra Palace, this one-of-a-kind annual sporting spectacle is a magnet for

By Ben Church and Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Rafael Nadal made an impressive return to singles action on Tuesday as he beat Austria’s Dominic Thiem in straight sets at the Brisbane International in Australia. The 22-time grand slam champion was playing in his first singles match in almost a year, having spent months struggling with

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — The family of Olympic track cyclist and former world champion Melissa Hoskins has paid tribute to her “freewheeling spirit” and “big heart” following the 32 year-old’s death after she was hit by a car on Saturday. Australia’s national broadcaster ABC and other local media outlets reported that Hoskins’ husband

By Gabriela Andújar, CNN (CNN) — Wander Franco, shortstop for the Tampa Bay Rays, was arrested on Monday in Puerto Plata, in the north of the Dominican Republic, after he presented himself before officials to answer accusations from the Public Ministry about allegations of having had a relationship with a minor. Franco, who is a

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Mohamed Salah had a rollercoaster send off in his final game before heading to join up with his Egypt team for the Africa Cup of Nations as he played a starring role in Liverpool’s 4-2 Premier League win over Newcastle on Monday. Salah, 31, had a first-half penalty saved

WXYZ By Thomas Schlachter, Jill Martin and Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — The Michigan Wolverines and Washington Huskies have advanced to the College Football Playoff National Championship where they’ll face off in Houston on January 8 in the title game. In Monday’s two semifinals, No. 1 Michigan edged the No. 4 Alabama Crimson

By Issy Ronald and Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The NHL Winter Classic is one of the many traditions that mark the start of a new year and the 2024 edition takes place on Monday as the Seattle Kraken host the defending Stanley Cup champions Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Park – home of MLB’s

KOMO, NHL,HOTOPP CREATIVE STUDIO,ELEVATE SPORTS VENTURES,POPULOUS, CNN By Issy Ronald and Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The NHL Winter Classic is one of the many traditions that mark the start of a new year and the 2024 edition takes place on Monday as the Seattle Kraken host the defending Stanley Cup champions Vegas Golden Knights

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Australian Olympic track cyclist and former world champion Melissa Hoskins has died aged 32, her country’s Olympic committee said on Monday. A statement released by South Australian Police on Sunday said that a 32-year-old woman had died after being a hit by a car driven by a man “known

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka made a winning return to tennis on Monday after spending over a year away from the sport prioritizing her mental health and then becoming a mother in July. The four-time grand slam champion beat Germany’s Tamara Korpatsch 6-3 7-6 (11-9) in the first

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — With one full week of regular season NFL action to come the playoff picture has become clearer. Week 17 of the 2023 season – the penultimate round of games – provided plenty of intrigue and excitement. Here’s everything you need to know from Sunday’s games in Week 17. Jackson’s

By Thomas Schlachter, Jill Martin and Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — The Michigan Wolverines and Washington Huskies have advanced to the College Football Playoff National Championship where they’ll face off in Houston on January 8 in the title game. In Monday’s two semifinals, No. 1 Michigan edged the No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide

By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper was seen on video as he appeared to throw a drink into the crowd at EverBank Stadium near the end of the team’s 26-0 loss to the host Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. In the viral video circulating on social media, a visibly

By Steve Almasy, CNN (CNN) — Three-time NASCAR Cup champion Cale Yarborough, a Hall of Fame racer known for his toughness, has died at age 84, the auto racing body announced Sunday. No cause of death was given. “Cale Yarborough was one of the toughest competitors NASCAR has ever seen,” NASCAR Chairman and CEO Jim

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Rafael Nadal made his long-awaited injury comeback on Sunday, playing in his first match since January when he took to the court with doubles partner Marc Lopez at the Brisbane International – and he didn’t rule out continuing to play after the 2024 season. Although the Spanish pair lost

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — It’s one step forward and two steps back for Manchester United this season as Erik ten Hag’s side followed up its thrilling comeback win over Aston Villa with another dismal defeat, this time at the hands of relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest. It was yet more hapless defending – a defining

By Issy Ronald and Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — There was a moment on Saturday when the Detroit Lions celebrated as if they had stolen victory against the Dallas Cowboys in the game’s dying seconds, hailing Taylor Decker’s apparently successful two-point conversion attempt, before they were called back by the referees for a penalty on