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By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The Jacksonville Jaguars have hired Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen as their head coach, the team announced on Friday. It marks a stunning turn of events after Coen reportedly pulled out of consideration for the role, instead choosing to return to the Bucs with a pay raise.

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The Las Vegas Raiders are hiring Pete Carroll to be the team’s head coach, according to reports. ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero first reported the news. CNN has reached out to the Raiders for comment. According to Schefter, Carroll and the Raiders agreed

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — And then there were four. After four thrilling divisional round clashes, the NFL conference championship games are set with huge storylines coming from both and one win separating the franchises from a spot in Super Bowl LIX. Here are the matchups for the penultimate round of the playoffs, how

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Defending champion Jannik Sinner overcame an early test against American Ben Shelton to reach his second straight Australian Open final, winning 7-6 (2), 6-2, 6-2. World No. 1 Sinner has now reached three consecutive finals in hard court grand slams after winning the US Open and Australian Open last

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — More like a quarterback’s pass than a three-pointer, Nikola Jokić’s scarcely believable 66-foot shot pretty much summed up his historic performance in the Denver Nuggets’ 132-123 win over the Sacramento Kings. The outrageous moment came at the end of the third quarter when Jokić collected the ball with 1.7

By Homero De La Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Novak Djokovic’s quest for a record 25th grand slam title has been cut short at the Australian Open after he stunningly retired from his semifinal match due to a left leg injury. Djokovic was playing against world No. 2 Alexander Zverev in Melbourne on Friday, and the

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — In his short career, Victor Wembanyama has taken the basketball world by storm. And on Thursday, he did just that but this time in his home country of France. He and his San Antonio Spurs teammates took on the Indiana Pacers in the first of two games at the

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews broke his silence after the team’s heartbreaking 27-25 loss to the Buffalo Bills in the NFL divisional round on Sunday. The 29-year-old had himself a game to forget. He faced criticism on social media from fans after a critical late fumble and a

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Two-time Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin says she will return to World Cup alpine skiing on January 30, exactly two months after she was injured in a hard fall. Shiffrin, the most successful alpine skier in history, suffered a puncture wound to her abdomen and severe muscle trauma when she

By Barbie Latza Nadeau and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Around 70 fans of Spanish club Real Sociedad were attacked by Lazio ultras in Rome on Wednesday, a spokesperson with Rome Capital Police told CNN. According to police, the attack by 80 suspected Lazio ultras – a hardcore faction of the club’s fanbase – took

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — American Madison Keys stunned world No. 2 Iga Świątek in an all-time Australian Open classic, coming from a set down to win 5-7, 6-1, 7-6(8) and set up a final showdown against Aryna Sabalenka. There were seven breaks of serve between No. 19 seed Keys and Świątek in an

By Hannah Ryan, CNN (CNN) — In the heart of Birmingham, in a district that was once the rugged industrial center of England’s second city, there is a pilgrimage. It takes you past former factories, abandoned buildings and leads you through “spit and sawdust” pubs that are brimming with character and tradition. But the destination

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Manchester City’s turbulent season took another major knock on Wednesday after it suffered a calamitous 4-2 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League group stage. The loss means the reigning English Premier League champion is now on the brink of elimination from the tournament, needing a win in

By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — The Miami Heat have suspended forward Jimmy Butler for the second time in three weeks – this time for missing a team flight – the franchise announced on Wednesday. “We have suspended Jimmy Butler for two games for continued pattern of disregard of team rules, insubordinate conduct and conduct

By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — After interviewing 16 different people for the team’s head coaching vacancy, the New York Jets have made their hire. The team is turning to Aaron Glenn, defensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions for the last four seasons and a former Jets defensive back, to fill the job. “This place

By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — Miami forward Jimmy Butler appeared to nod at trade rumors of a move to Phoenix, turning out for the Heat’s 116-107 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday in a pair of Suns-themed colorway shoes. The six-time NBA All-Star returned to the lineup on Friday following a seven-game