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Novak Djokovic beats Stefanos Tsitsipas to win 10th Australian Open title and record-equaling 22nd grand slam

January 29, 2023 5:06 AM CNN Newsource

By Aimee Lewis, CNN The result was familiar, the ease with which it was achieved somewhat of a surprise. The historic implications of this match…

‘We got cheated’: LA Lakers furious after missed foul in loss to Boston Celtics

January 29, 2023 3:31 AM CNN Newsource

By Issy Ronald, CNN LeBron James was left hunched on the court in frustration after referees missed a foul on his attempted game-winning layup, and…

NFL Playoffs: Conference Championships Preview

January 29, 2023 2:19 AM CNN Newsource

By Hannah Brewitt, CNN The race for the NFL’s coveted Lombardi trophy has narrowed to just four teams. The playoff excitement continues on…

Bills safety Damar Hamlin thanks first responders and fans in first public speech since suffering cardiac arrest

January 28, 2023 6:20 PM CNN Newsource

By Homero De La Fuente CNN Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin spoke publicly on Saturday for the first time since suffering a cardiac arrest on the…

Novak Djokovic faces Stefanos Tsitsipas in Australian Open final with records on the line

January 28, 2023 4:36 PM CNN Newsource

By Ben Morse, CNN It all comes down to this. With history and a spot at the top of the world rankings on the line, Novak Djokovic faces Stefanos…

Minnesota Timberwolves and Memphis Grizzlies fans pay tribute to Tyre Nichols.

‘Our city is hurting.’ Memphis Grizzlies head coach leads NBA tributes to Tyre Nichols

January 28, 2023 11:43 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacob Lev and Issy Ronald, CNN The head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies joined other members of the NBA community Friday night in acknowledging the…

Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney revel in FA Cup’s enchantment

January 28, 2023 11:36 AM CNN Newsource, Dillon Fuhrman

When Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney took control of lower league soccer club Wrexham AFC in 2021, it was widely assumed that it was the…

Isabeau Levito reacts following her skate during the Championship Women's Free Skate on Friday in San Jose

15-year-old Isabeau Levito wins US figure skating title

January 28, 2023 8:57 AM CNN Newsource

By Aimee Lewis, CNN Teenager Isabeau Levito underlined her status as a future Olympian by winning her first US figure skating title. The 15-year-old,…

Mahomes injured his ankle during the Chiefs' victory over the Jaguars last week.

Patrick Mahomes will start AFC Championship game despite ankle sprain

January 28, 2023 6:28 AM CNN Newsource

By Issy Ronald, CNN Star quarterback Patrick Mahomes will start for the Kansas City Chiefs when they face the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC…

McElhenney missed the final couple minutes of Wrexham's win over Coventry when the feed for US viewers temporarily went down.

Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney revel in FA Cup’s enchantment

January 28, 2023 5:43 AM CNN Newsource

By Don Riddell and Alasdair Howorth, CNN When Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney took control of lower league soccer club Wrexham AFC in 2021, it was…

Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney revel in FA Cup’s enchantment

January 28, 2023 5:43 AM CNN

CNN By Don Riddell and Alasdair Howorth, CNN When Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney took control of lower league soccer club Wrexham AFC in 2021, it…

Salah has scored one goal in his last six appearances.

Mo Salah ‘suffering’ due to inconsistent Liverpool attack, says Jurgen Klopp

January 28, 2023 5:28 AM CNN Newsource

By Issy Ronald, CNN Mo Salah was Liverpool’s figurehead, his goalscoring prowess the capstone of a team accustomed to winning trophies. But,…

Sabalenka fell to the ground when she won.

Aryna Sabalenka defeats Elena Rybakina to win thrilling women’s Australian Open final

January 28, 2023 4:29 AM CNN Newsource

By Aimee Lewis, CNN Belarusian-born Aryna Sabalenka defeated Elena Rybakina in three sets to win a thrilling women’s Australian Open final…

Novak Djokovic says his father had ‘no intention whatsoever to support any kind of war initiatives’

January 27, 2023 9:56 AM CNN Newsource

By Jill Martin and George Ramsay, CNN Novak Djokovic said his father, Srdjan, had “no intention” of supporting any kind of “war…

The NFL franchise announced on January 26 that Frank Reich will take up the reins as he becomes just the sixth head coach in Panthers history. Reich was dismissed by the Indianapolis Colts in November 2022.

Decision not to appoint Steve Wilks as Carolina Panthers’ head coach points to a ‘legitimate race problem in the NFL,’ say his attorneys

January 27, 2023 3:57 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Church and Matt Foster, CNN The Carolina Panthers’ decision to overlook Steve Wilks and appoint someone else as their new head coach…

Vinícius Jr. scores against Atlético Madrid after effigy of Black soccer star hanged from bridge in Madrid

January 27, 2023 3:30 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Morse and Al Goodman, CNN Vinícius Jr. scored against Atlético Madrid in Real Madrid’s 3-1 Copa del Rey quarterfinal victory on…

Jalen Hurts in action during the Eagles' divisional round playoff game against the New York Giants.

Quarterbacks in the NFL playoffs are getting younger. Here’s why their age is important

January 27, 2023 1:50 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Morse, CNN As British two-tone band The Specials once sang: “You’ve done too much, much too young.” That brings us to the…

Azerbaijan's tennis federation has called for Karen Khachanov to be sanctioned after the Russian player expressed support for the Armenian-majority population living in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region at the Australian Open.

Azerbaijan calls for sanctions over tennis player’s pro-Armenia messages at the Australian Open

January 26, 2023 7:37 AM CNN Newsource

By George Ramsay, CNN Azerbaijan’s tennis federation has called for Karen Khachanov to be sanctioned after the Russian player expressed support…

Mikaela Shiffrin: ‘Holy crap, that was really good skiing!’ Mom tells US skier after she breaks landmark record

January 26, 2023 6:14 AM CNN

CNN By Amanda Davies and Amy Woodyatt, CNN American skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin is having quite the 2023 — and it could get even better before…

The Australian Open has "briefed and reminded" players about the tournament's "policy regarding flags and symbols" after video emerged of Novak Djokovic's father

Novak Djokovic’s father poses with fan wearing pro-Russia ‘Z’ symbol

January 26, 2023 5:38 AM CNN Newsource

By Zayn Nabbi and Angus Watson, CNN The Australian Open told CNN it has “briefed and reminded” players and their entourages about the…