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By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Kylian Mbappé is very much the talk of the sporting world this week as the Frenchman’s transfer saga took a new twist on Monday. With his position at Paris-Saint Germain (PSG) currently at an impasse, Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal reportedly offered to smash the world record transfer fee

By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Buffalo Bills running back Nyheim Hines will likely miss the 2023 season after sustaining “a significant knee injury” in a jet ski incident, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero and ESPN, citing unnamed sources. Hines was sitting stationary on a jet ski, according to Pelissero, when he was

By Tara Subramaniam, CNN (CNN) — South Korea forward Casey Phair on Tuesday became the youngest ever player to appear at the World Cup – just 26 days after celebrating her 16th birthday. The US-born teenager came on as a 78th minute substitute in South Korea’s 2-0 loss to Colombia in Sydney, beating the record

By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — Denver Broncos defensive lineman Eyioma Uwazurike has been suspended for gambling on NFL games during the 2022 season, the league announced Monday. The NFL’s gambling policy, which is annually reviewed with all league personnel, including players, prohibits anyone in the NFL from engaging in any form of gambling in

By Michelle Watson, Omar Jimenez and Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — The student newspaper for Northwestern University said at least three former students of its football program detailed what it described as a pattern of racism from coaches and players. The Monday report by The Daily Northwestern cited allegations from two former anonymous players and a former Latino

By Ben Morse, Tara Subramaniam and Mayumi Maruyama, CNN (CNN) — The Philippines stunned New Zealand 1-0 to earn its first ever Women’s World Cup victory on Tuesday off California-born Sarina Bolden’s 24th-minute goal. Bolden’s first-half header was the country’s first ever goal in the competition’s history. The World Cup co-host looked to have earned

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — The BBC has apologized for an “inappropriate” question one of its reporters asked the captain of the Morocco women’s national team. At a media conference ahead of Morocco’s Women’s World Cup opener against Germany, a reporter from the British news organization’s World Service asked Ghizlane Chebbak: “In Morocco, it’s

By Ben Church and Sammy Mncwabe, CNN (CNN) — Saudi Arabian soccer club Al Hilal has submitted a world-record bid of over $332 million (300 million euros) for Paris Saint Germain (PSG) striker Kylian Mbappé, according to multiple reports on Monday. The 24-year-old has been left out of PSG’s squad for its preseason tour of

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Just six days into the 2023 Women’s World Cup and many of the tournament underdogs are already making a name for themselves. The Philippines securing its first World Cup win on Tuesday was just the latest in a series of surprise results. On Sunday, Jamaica earned a goalless draw

CNN By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Just six days into the 2023 Women’s World Cup and many of the tournament underdogs are already making a name for themselves. The Philippines securing its first World Cup win on Tuesday was just the latest in a series of surprise results. On Sunday, Jamaica earned a goalless

By Matt Foster, CNN (CNN) — As Ali Riley and her New Zealand team claimed a surprise victory over Norway in the opening match of the 2023 Women’s World Cup on Thursday, the Football Ferns captain could be seen sporting a white and blue armband emblazoned with the words “Unite for Inclusion.” In contrast, Steph

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The Women’s World Cup saw a moment that will live long in the memory for 16-year-old Giulia Dragoni as she started for Italy against Argentina on Monday. Dragoni – born on November 7, 2006 – began the Group G clash in the heart of Italy’s midfield and became the

By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — ESPN soccer analyst Shaka Hislop is “OK” and conscious after collapsing on air about six minutes before the kickoff of AC Milan’s friendly match with Real Madrid at the Rose Bowl in California on Sunday, according to his co-host. Hislop was on camera alongside his co-host Dan

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Germany and Brazil made impressive starts to their Women’s World Cup campaigns on Monday with thumping victories against debutants Morocco and Panama respectively. Ary Borges scored the first hattrick of the tournament as she helped Brazil beat Panama 4-0. Earlier in the day, Germany had beaten Morocco 6-0. Borges

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Jonas Vingegaard sealed his second consecutive Tour de France victory on the cobblestones of the Champs-Élysées in Paris on Sunday. The Dane crossed the line arm in arm with his teammates with the Arc de Triomphe behind them, celebrating a dominant performance at the race. Meanwhile, Belgium’s Jordi Meeus

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Brian Harman won the 151st Open Championship on Sunday, sealing the first major of his career in dominant fashion. Amid a sea of umbrellas at a rain-soaked Royal Liverpool, the American weathered a stormy start to lift the Claret Jug, finishing six shots ahead of Australia’s Jason Day, Austria’s

By Aimee Lewis, CNN (CNN) — Max Verstappen helped Red Bull make history on Sunday as the Dutchman won the Hungarian Grand Prix with ease to secure his team a record 12th successive win. But it wasn’t only records that were broken. During the drivers’ celebrations on the podium, the Dutchman’s trophy smashed. Lando Norris,

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Although Michael Phelps retired seven years ago, his legacy has continued to tower over swimming. But on Saturday, Phelps’ last remaining world record was smashed by 21-year-old Leon Marchand at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukoka, Japan, as the Frenchman completed the 400 meters individual medley in 4:02.50, shaving

By Aimee Lewis and Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — A battling performance earned Jamaica its first ever point in Women’s World Cup history as the Reggae Girlz secured a 0-0 draw against heavy favorite France. Jamaica had previously only appeared at one World Cup, in France four years ago, and lost all three games in