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Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play in the modern major leagues, ahead of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on August 28, 1949.

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Bridegrooms and Bums: How the Dodgers went from Brooklyn’s darling to Los Angeles’ colossus

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 20: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs drops back to pass the ball against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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Five things to watch out for in Week 8 of the NFL season

Manchester City's Erling Haaland (centre right) scores their side's second goal of the game during the UEFA Champions League group stage match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Picture date: Wednesday October 23, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Man City. Photo credit should read: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

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Erling Haaland leaves people ‘speechless’ with stunning acrobatic goal in Champions League

Kennesaw State Owls get first ever FBS victory in huge upset win over Liberty Flames

Kennesaw State Owls get first ever FBS victory in huge upset win over Liberty Flames

Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns scores the game tying shot during the game against the LA Clippers on October 23, 2024 at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California.

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NBA roundup: Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns spoil opening night at the LA Clippers’ new home with tense OT win

Grayson McCall #2 of the NC State Wolfpack passes the ball against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half of the Duke's Mayo Classic at Bank of America Stadium on September 7, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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NC State quarterback Grayson McCall retires from football after suffering concussion he ‘cannot come back from’

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The 2024 WNBA season: A historic year for women’s basketball, both on and off the court

Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa practices for first time since suffering another concussion

WNBA players union demands new collective bargaining agreement, opting out of current deal

Vinícius Jr. nets hat-trick as Real Madrid makes stunning comeback over Borussia Dortmund

Star WR DeAndre Hopkins reportedly being traded from Titans to Chiefs, giving Patrick Mahomes much-needed help on offense

Boston Celtics rout the New York Knicks on NBA Opening Night after receiving championship rings

LeBron and Bronny James make history as first father-son to play together in NBA game

AFC juggernauts rounding into form? What next for Browns after Watson injury? Lost season for 49ers? NFL Week 7 takeaways

Lael Wilcox beat the previous record, set by Scottish cyclist Jenny Graham in 2018, by more than two weeks.

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‘Maybe, they won’t doubt the next woman’: American cyclist Lael Wilcox on her 18,000-mile world record

Hikaru Nakamura competing for American Gambits at the Global Chess League 2024 in London.

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‘What has happened online actually dwarfs what Magnus has done’: Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura on chess’ streaming revolution

More than a game

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‘We have your location’: The Taliban death threats hounding this Afghan woman

October 1, 2023; The New York Liberty defeat the Connecticut Sun 87-84 at Mohegan Sun to advance to the 2023 WNBA Finals (Brandon Todd/Live Nation)

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How this WNBA owner turned a team ‘no one wanted’ into New York’s next big franchise

Cameroonian and French professional mixed martial artist and professional boxer Francis Zavier Ngannou poses during a photo session in Paris on September 12, 2024.

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‘The best way to pay tribute to him’: Francis Ngannou on his return to MMA following the death of his 15-month-old son

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 27: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets during game four of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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Why the Nuggets aren’t taking Nikola Jokić’s ‘greatness’ for granted

Women soccer players call on FIFA to cut ties with Saudi oil giant Aramco

In the spotlight

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After shooting to newfound internet stardom, Kim Ye-ji insists that ‘nothing has changed much’ since the Olympics

Ellie the elephant and others smile and dance in front of a camera at the Barclays Center in New York City, on Sunday, September 29.

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She’s a fashion icon and social media star. How a sports mascot took the internet by storm

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‘It was a massive thing’ to be England’s first Black football player, says Viv Anderson

TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 28: Ryan Williams #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates after his team's victory against the Georgia Bulldogs at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

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The 17-year-old sensation starring for Alabama and earning praise from LeBron James and Serena Williams

Video

Francis Ngannou of Cameroon looks on against Ciryl Gane of France in their heavyweight title fight during the UFC 270 event at Honda Center on January 22, 2022 in Anaheim, California.

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Video Behind the remarkable journey of MMA star Francis Ngannou 3:42

<p>Miami head coach Mike McDaniel said on Monday that medical experts “deemed it safe” for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to return to the field after suffering a third diagnosed concussion since 2022 earlier this season. CNN World Sport's Don Riddell discusses the news with NFL veteran and CNN Sports' Coy Wire.</p>

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Video Tua Tagovailoa to return to practice, may play next game 2:35

All-time MLB hit leader Pete Rose dies at 83

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Video MLB legend Pete Rose dead at 83 2:26

<p>Famed sports commentator Stephen A Smith shares his opinion on a popular American football team with CNN's Chris Wallace. Watch the full episode of "Who's Talking to Chris Wallace," streaming September 20 on Max.</p>

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Video Who this ESPN commentator calls the ‘most nauseating, disgusting’ football fan base 0:47

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Video Watch: Daniel Ricciardo on his 2024 season and future in F1 1:58

South Korea's Kim Yeji is silhouetted as she competes during the women's 25m pistol qualification during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Chateauroux Shooting Centre on August 2, 2024.

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South Korean Olympian Kim Yeji shoots her way to stardom 2:30

<p>World Sport's Amanda Davies catches up with Feliciano López - Former Spanish tennis player, 4-time Davis Cup champion with Spain and Tournament Director of the 2024 Davis Cup.</p>

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Rafa Nadal says November’s Davis Cup will be his final tournament 5:43

FILE - Former NBA basketball player Dikembe Mutombo laughs during a news conference announcing him as one of the 12 finalists of this year's hall of fame class during an event ahead of the NBA All Star basketball game, on Feb. 14, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

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A look back on the legacy of basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo 2:29

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Vinícius Jr. exclusive: Real Madrid squad will walk off the pitch in face of racist abuse 12:28

Sinner describes ‘huge achievement’ of winning US Open 2:27

Rebecca Cheptegei, competes at the Discovery 10km road race in Kapchorwa, Uganda on January 20, 2023.

Olympian murder highlights athlete femicide problem in Kenya 2:59

Golf

Rendering of TGL competition.

TGL: Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s high-tech indoor golf league to tee off in January

Joel Dahmen walks the 15th fairway during the first round of the Black Desert Championship 2024 at Black Desert Resort in St George, Utah.

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Extra club in bag costs Joel Dahmen four-stroke penalty, threatens his PGA Tour status

Oct 1, 2023; Rome, ITA; Team Europe captain Luke Donald and Team Europe celebrates with the Ryder Cup after beating Team USA during the final day of the 44th Ryder Cup golf competition at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

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PGA Tour of America facing backlash after Ryder Cup day tickets priced at nearly $750

Caitlin Clark plays a shot during the Pro-Am prior to the John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run in July 2023.

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WNBA Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark set to participate in LPGA golf event in November

Football

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates his side's first goal, a own goal scored by Dmytro Riznyk of FC Shakhtar Donetsk (not pictured during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 match between Arsenal FC and FC Shakhtar Donetsk at Emirates Stadium on October 22, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

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Arsenal bounces back from shock defeat with hard-fought Champions League win over Shakhtar Donetsk

Neymar looks on after the AFC Champions League Elite match between Al Ain and Al-Hilal at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.

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Neymar returns from ACL injury after more than a year on the sidelines

Aramco headquarters is seen in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia May 23, 2018. Picture taken May 23, 2018. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah

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Women soccer players call on FIFA to cut ties with Saudi oil giant Aramco

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 19: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami celebrates scoring his third goal during the second half against the New England Revolution at Chase Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

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Lionel Messi becomes Inter Miami’s all-time leading goal scorer after 11-minute hat-trick helps team to record point total

Tennis

Diego Forlán scored 308 goals in 805 games during his soccer career.

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Ex-Manchester United and Atlético Madrid striker Diego Forlán set to make professional tennis debut

Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka poses with the trophy after winning the women's singles final against China's Zheng Qinwen at the Wuhan Open tennis tournament in Wuhan, China's Hubei province on October 13, 2024. (Photo by WANG Zhao / AFP) (Photo by WANG ZHAO/AFP via Getty Images)

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Aryna Sabalenka defeats home favorite Zheng Qinwen to win third straight Wuhan Open title

Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates after defeating Novak Djokovic of Serbia during the men's singles finals match in the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament at Qizhong Forest Sports City Tennis Center in Shanghai, China, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024.

Jannik Sinner makes Novak Djokovic wait for 100th career title with victory in Shanghai Masters final

PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 28: Rafael Nadal of Team Spain looks on against Marton Fucsovics of Team Hungary during the Men’s Singles first round match on day two of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Roland Garros on July 28, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

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Rafael Nadal announces his upcoming retirement from tennis

US Sports

LOS ANGELES: Fernando Valenzuela #34 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches during a game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Valenzuela played for the Dodgers from 1980-1990. (Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

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Former MLB superstar Fernando Valenzuela dead at age 63

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier and head coach Cheryl Reeve discuss a foul call with a game official in the fourth quarter of Game Five of the WNBA Finals.

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Controversial call in WNBA Finals decider still irks Minnesota Lynx

BOSTON, MA - JUNE 17: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates with the Larry O'Brien Trophy after the game against the Dallas Mavericks during Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals on June 17, 2024 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

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NBA 2024-25 season preview: Can anyone stop the Boston Celtics going back-to-back?

Lamar Jackson excelled in the Baltimore Ravens' win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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Lamar Jackson helps Ravens beat Bucs, last-second FG lifts Cardinals over Chargers: NFL Week 7 Monday review

Photo galleries

Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (23) drives as Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

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Gallery The best photos from the 2024 NFL season

TOPSHOT - Brazil's Gabriel Medina reacts after getting a large wave in the 5th heat of the men's surfing round 3, during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, in Teahupo'o, on the French Polynesian Island of Tahiti, on July 29, 2024. (Photo by Jerome BROUILLET / AFP) (Photo by JEROME BROUILLET/AFP via Getty Images)

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Gallery The best photos of the Paris Olympics

Longform

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These athletes suffered life-changing injuries. Then, they turned to psychedelics

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A doping free-for-all Enhanced Games calls itself the answer to doping in sports. Opponents say it poses a danger to health

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These young female athletes died by suicide. They all had head injuries in common

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Saudi Arabia is trying to disrupt soccer’s world order. The reasons why might surprise you