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New Orleans Saints hire 36-year-old Kellen Moore to be next head coach
By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — The final NFL head coaching vacancy has been filled. On Tuesday, the New Orleans Saints named Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore as the franchise’s next head coach. The 36-year-old becomes the youngest head coach in the NFL. “I am excited to join the New Orleans Saints and deeply
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Mikaela Shiffrin wins record-tying 15th world championships medal with victory in team combined event
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — American skier Mikaela Shiffrin won a record-tying 15th world championships medal by taking gold in the inaugural women’s team combined event alongside Breezy Johnson. The duo finished with a combined time of 2:40.89 in Saalbach, Austria – Shiffrin having competed in the slalom and Johnson in the downhill. It
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Barcelona player Mapi León denies ‘touching the private parts’ of an opponent
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Spanish women’s soccer club Espanyol has expressed “complete discontent” towards the behavior of Barcelona Femení player Mapi León after the two teams faced each other on Sunday. In the 15th minute of the Barcelona derby, León appeared to touch Espanyol’s Daniela Caracas in the groin area and say something
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What’s next for Aaron Rodgers after New York Jets tell him they’re moving on?
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Aaron Rodgers was seen as the final piece for the New York Jets. But after two years of disappointment, his time in the Big Apple is at an end. The 41-year-old has officially been told by Jets management that the team intends to move onto pastures new during the
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Former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales testifies he asked for consent for World Cup kiss
By Jack Guy and Pau Mosquera, CNN (CNN) — Former Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales said Tuesday that he asked Women’s World Cup winner Jennifer Hermoso for permission before kissing her during the on-field medal ceremony for Spain’s victory in 2023. During testimony at his sexual assault trial in Madrid, Rubiales said he asked
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Los Angeles Lakers cruise to win over Utah Jazz in Luka Dončić’s highly anticipated debut
By Homero De la Fuente and Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — In one of the most anticipated debuts in NBA history, Luka Dončić introduced himself to Lakers fans in winning fashion, helping Los Angeles to a dominant 132-113 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday night. The 25-year-old superstar received a raucous welcome from the
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Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts ‘still processing’ fairytale win at Super Bowl LIX
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — As the confetti fell and his Philadelphia Eagles teammates celebrated all around him, Jalen Hurts continued to look like the calmest man at Super Bowl LIX. He had just achieved his dream, lifting the Vince Lombardi Trophy after five NFL seasons full of highs and lows, expectation and pressure.
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Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts ‘still processing’ fairytale win at Super Bowl LIX
CNN By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — As the confetti fell and his Philadelphia Eagles teammates celebrated all around him, Jalen Hurts continued to look like the calmest man at Super Bowl LIX. He had just achieved his dream, lifting the Vince Lombardi Trophy after five NFL seasons full of highs and lows, expectation and
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LA Galaxy players visit CVUSD migrant students, donate $5,000 to the district
Two LA Galaxy players, Edwin Cerrillo and Mauricio Cuevas, met with Coachella Valley Unified School District migrant students at Palm View Elementary School on Monday. It was an event Cuevas said he didn’t want to miss. “We all have the same backgrounds, w all have, you know, the same upbringing,” said Cuevas. “Similar backstories to these kids
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Luka Dončić expected to make Laker debut tonight
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KESQ) – Luka Doncic is expected to make his Laker debut tonight against the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena while LeBron James is expected to return to action after a one-game absence. Doncic has not played since Dec. 25 because of a left calf sprain. The five-time All-NBA guard missed the first
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Tiger Woods ‘not ready’ to compete at upcoming PGA Tour event after mother’s death
By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Tiger Woods will miss this week’s Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego as he continues to mourn the loss of his mother. “I planned to tee it up this week, but I’m just not ready,” Woods posted on X Monday. “I did my best to
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Mikaela Shiffrin withdraws from skiing world championships event, citing ‘mental obstacles’ following violent crash
By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — Mikaela Shiffrin is still feeling the effects of a violent crash she experienced in Killington, Vermont, on November 30. But it’s the mental recovery that’s taking more time than the physical recuperation for the most decorated alpine skier in history. In a Monday statement posted on Instagram, Shiffrin said
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Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts stands atop the highest mountaintop after a long journey
By Kyle Feldscher, CNN New Orleans (CNN) — Jalen Hurts has been fighting to get here for close to 10 years: on the midfield stage of a championship game, holding a trophy while confetti falls around him with the cheers of adoring fans ringing out around a massive stadium. After three tries, it’s finally Hurts’
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The Philadelphia Eagles win Super Bowl LIX with a dominant performance to end the Chiefs’ dream of a three-peat
By Kyle Feldscher, CNN New Orleans (CNN) — The Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday won their franchise’s second Super Bowl championship, putting an end to the Kansas City Chiefs’ dream of a three-peat with a dominant and complete performance on both sides of the ball, winning 40-22. The Eagles forced Patrick Mahomes and the high-powered Chiefs
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Anthony Davis expected to miss multiple weeks with left adductor strain, per ESPN
By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — Anthony Davis is set to miss multiple weeks after straining his left adductor during his debut with the Dallas Mavericks, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania and Tim MacMahon. The 2020 NBA champion shone in the Mavs’ 116-105 win over the Houston Rockets on Saturday – racking up 26 points,
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The Philadelphia Eagles just announced themselves as the NFL’s new measuring stick
By Kyle Feldscher, CNN New Orleans (CNN) — To be the man, you have to beat the man, and the Philadelphia Eagles just announced their arrival as the NFL’s best team by snuffing out the league’s latest dynasty. The version of the Eagles that showed up and stomped the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Super
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Carlos Alcaraz wins first indoor hardcourt title of his career at Rotterdam Open
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Carlos Alcaraz can now add an indoor title to his ever-growing tennis resumé. The 21-year-old defeated Alex de Minaur 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 in the final of the Rotterdam Open on Sunday, claiming a first indoor trophy of his career alongside titles on grass, clay and hardcourt. The victory made
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91-year-old Hubie Brown says emotional goodbye after calling final game as Damian Lillard propels Bucks to victory over 76ers
By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — Legendary broadcaster and former coach Hubie Brown called his final game on Sunday after more than 50 years in pro basketball, as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 135-127. Players from both teams came over to shake Brown’s hand following the game, and the 91-year-old was also presented
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Dynasty disrupted: The Kansas City Chiefs wanted a three-peat but instead have to pick up the pieces from Super Bowl rout
By Kyle Feldscher, CNN New Orleans (CNN) — It was a stunning sight. Patrick Mahomes, the legend in the making who so often has all the answers, was stumped. Caught by Fox’s cameras staring blankly at the field, Mahomes had just thrown his second interception of the game and the Eagles were suddenly about to
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