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LeBron James says that after mulling retirement he's decided to play for the Philadelphia 76ers
LeBron James has made what he says is his “last decision” and has chosen his next NBA team. After moving on from the Los Angeles Lakers, James announced Friday he has picked the Philadelphia 76ers as his landing spot. James, 41, will be entering his record-extending 24th NBA season. This will be his fourth NBA team in his storied career. He has won NBA championships with the previous three – the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Miami Heat and the Lakers.
Microsoft Cares About Your Privacy The DOJ is investigating the NFL's online streaming model
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised advertising and content, advertising and content measurement, audience research and services development. List of partners (vendors) The Justice Department is investigating whether the National Football League is forcing viewers to pay too much in subscription fees, according to a person familiar with the matter.
John Harbaugh is out as Baltimore Ravens head coach after 18 seasons, according to reports
After 18 seasons on the sidelines in Baltimore, John Harbaugh is out as head coach, according to ESPNs Adam Schefter, citing unnamed sources, and NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero. CNN has reached out to Baltimore for a comment. The Ravens were a preseason favorite to appear in the Super Bowl next month in Santa Clara, California, but the team was eliminated from the postseason Sunday, losing a heartbreaker to divisional rival Pittsburgh Steelers 26-24.
There are now 6 NFL head coaching vacancies in the annual 'Black Monday' coaching carousel
As the NFLs Super Bowl hopefuls begin mapping their path to the Vince Lombardi Trophy, those teams that missed out on the playoffs begin rebuilding for next year. For some teams, that involves a shake-up in the coaching staff and front office. The tradition is so established that it even has an informal nickname: Black Monday. There are six head coaching jobs now available after four dismissals following Sundays final regular season games.
'Dadgummit, let's freaking go' Philip Rivers returns to the NFL with Colts
Related Facebook post I had not given any thought of playing again until about 48 hours ago, to be honest with you, a candid Philip Rivers said while standing in front of a group of reporters at the Indianapolis Colts facility. But there he was, at the age of 44 and now a grandfather, at that talking to the media Wednesday after being signed to the teams practice squad.
Serena Williams takes step necessary to return to professional tennis by reentering international anti-doping testing pool
By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) - More than three years since playing her last match, 23-time grand slam singles champion Serena Williams recently has taken a step that would be necessary should she want to return to professional tennis. Williams, 44, appears on a list on the International Tennis Integrity Agency's (ITIA) website showing players registered in the international testing pool. The document is dated October 6, 2025.
Referee carted off field with injury as Texans' defense roughs up Buffalo Bills to give Houston big upset win
By Patrick Sung, Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) - Thursday night's NFL game between the Houston Texans and Buffalo Bills was a rough and tumble affair, featuring injuries aplenty - including to one of the officials. Referee Adrian Hill had to be carted off the field following a non-contact injury in the third quarter of the Texans' 23-19 win at NRG Stadium. Hill came up limping after a play and the game was stopped as medical staff looked him over before it was decided he would leave the contest.
The NFL's Pro Bowl is moving to Super Bowl week
By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) - The Pro Bowl is moving to Super Bowl week. The NFL announced Wednesday the 2026 Pro Bowl Games will be held during Super Bowl LX week in the Bay Area. The main event will still be a flag football game, pitting the NFC against the AFC, and that now will take place on the Tuesday of Super Bowl week. The NFL in a press release alluded to flag football - a sport that the league has continued to spotlight - making its Olympics debut at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.
'Right now, we have the worst leadership in the world'
By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) - Napheesa Collier didn't mince words in her criticism of WNBA leadership, including commissioner Cathy Engelbert, saying Tuesday in her season-ending exit interview that "right now, we have the worst leadership in the world." Collier, a superstar with the Minnesota Lynx who just finished her seventh season in the WNBA, read out loud to reporters a statement she had prepared - pointedly coming down strongly on the league and the commissioner.
NCAA issues permanent ban to 3 men's basketball players from Fresno State and San Jose State for sports betting
By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) - The NCAA announced three Division I men's basketball players are permanently ineligible after an investigation uncovered that they were involved in sports-betting game manipulation. "As part of a coordinated effort, the student-athletes bet on their own games, one another's games and/or provided information that enabled others to do so during the 2024-25 regular season," a Wednesday NCAA press release states.
'One of the worst things you can say to a Black tennis player'
After Taylor Townsend's straight-sets victory against Jelena Ostapenko on Wednesday at the U.S. Open, the two players could be heard exchanging heated words beside the court, with the Latvian saying the American had "no class" and "no education." Reaction has continued to come in on the encounter, with Naomi Osaka one of the latest players to be asked about the back-and-forth between Ostapenko and Townsend and the type of language used.
Petra Kvitova's tennis career comes to an end after first-round US Open loss
By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) - While a recent bout with Covid-19 didn't give Petra Kvitova the proper preparation she probably would have liked, the two-time Wimbledon champion did successfully make her farewell to tennis the way she wanted - at the US Open. After her 6-1, 6-0 defeat to Frenchwoman Diane Parry, Kvitova told reporters after the match she had Covid-19 three weeks ago. "Yeah, my physicality wasn't great," the 35-year-old Czech said.
American Amanda Anisimova 'enjoying every step of the way' in run to Wimbledon semifinals
By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) - Once Amanda Anisimova secured her first spot in a grand slam semifinal in six years, the American sunk to the court, first to her knees, and then all the way on to the Wimbledon grass, face first. She emerged upright with a smile, and she wrapped her arms around herself, as if she was giving herself a hug. With the 6-1, 7-6(9) win against Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Anisimova reached her second grand slam semifinal of her career.
Timberwolves searching for fan accused of 'racially charged comments' toward Draymond Green and say another fan was ejected
By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) - The Minnesota Timberwolves' organization said Friday there is an investigation ongoing involving a spectator who is accused of "making racially charged comments" toward Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green during Minnesota's Game 2 win in the second round of the NBA playoffs. The team also said that another fan was ejected during Thursday night's game for a conduct violation in an incident involving Green.
Philadelphia Eagles’ head coach thinks it’s unfair that the Packers want to ban the ‘tush push’
Philadelphia Eagles’ head coach thinks it’s unfair that the Packers want to ban the ‘tush push’ By Kyle Feldscher and Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said Tuesday that a Green Bay Packers-led initiative to get the so-called “tush push” banned in the NFL is unfair and a “little insulting.” The tush push – also known as “The Brotherly Shove,” among many other nicknames – is a running play in which the ball is snapped to the quarterback, who then plunges...
Hall of Fame voters weigh Eli Manning's candidacy
By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) - Is Eli Manning a first-ballot Hall of Famer? That's not a simple question for the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee. There are 15 modern-era finalists, including Manning, with a limited number of spots available for the class of 2025.
'Imagine how surprised I was'
By Jamie Barton and Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) - NBA superstar Luka Dončić has revealed that he was as shocked as anyone to hear that the Dallas Mavericks were trading him to the Los Angeles Lakers in one of the most stunning deals in NBA history. "Everyone was surprised, so you can imagine how surprised I was," he said at a press conference introducing him as a Lakers player Tuesday. "I was almost asleep.
Kirk Herbstreit, who couldn’t hold back his emotions after Ohio State win, reveals his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer
Kirk Herbstreit wasn’t able to hold back his emotions after Ohio State won the national championship on Monday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with the longtime ESPN college football analyst brought to tears while he was live on the air. A day later, Herbstreit revealed there was more happening in his life that previously had not been shared widely. “I haven’t really talked about this publicly, but Alli, my wife, faced some stuff,” Herbstreit said to Pat McAfee on his ESPN show on Tuesday.
Pam Shriver says 'most' of her grand slam trophies were stolen while at hotel during wildfire evacuation
By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) - Tennis Hall of Famer Pam Shriver, one of the greatest doubles players in history, said Thursday that a car she was using to temporarily store "most" of her grand slam trophies was stolen. Shriver was at the time staying in a hotel in Marina Del Rey after she evacuated her home because of the Los Angeles-area wildfires.
With wildfire ‘three blocks away’ from her LA home, Naomi Osaka says she sent someone to get her daughter’s birth certificate
By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Naomi Osaka called her 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 win against Caroline Garcia in the Australian Open first round “an acceptable job.” But Osaka has more on her mind than seeking her fifth major title – and first title of any kind since becoming a mother. Her heart is with Los Angeles, as wildfires have been raging there for days. “I was watching the fire map, and the fire is like three blocks from my house.
US swimmer Gary Hall Jr. says he lost everything in Palisades wildfire – including 10 Olympic medals
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US swimmer Gary Hall Jr. says he lost everything in Palisades wildfire - including 10 Olympic medals
By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Former US Olympian Gary Hall Jr. won 10 Olympic medals and six world championship medals in his swimming career. He believes he’s lost them all in the Palisades wildfire, he said to the Sydney Morning Herald. “It was worse than any apocalypse movie you’ve ever seen and 1,000 times worse,” he said to the Australian news outlet. “I was on the phone with my daughter. I noticed a plume of smoke coming over the back side of my house.
Joe Burrow’s house broken into while at Monday Night Football game
(CNN) — Joe Burrow’s house was the target of a break-in while the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback was in Texas facing the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office in Ohio. CNN affiliate WLWT was the first to report the incident. CNN has reached out to Burrow’s representative and the Bengals for comment. The NFL told CNN that the league has been in touch with the Bengals but declined to comment further.
Joe Burrow's house broken into while at Monday Night Football game, report says
(CNN) - Joe Burrow's house was the target of a break-in while the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback was in Texas facing the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night, according to CNN affiliate WLWT. CNN has reached out to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office in Ohio, Burrow's representative and the Bengals for comment. The NFL told CNN that the league has been in touch with the Bengals but declined to comment further.
'I don't know how far I can take it. But so far it's been incredible'
By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) - When it comes to her comeback on the slopes at age 40, Lindsey Vonn says she is just as surprised as anyone else. "I always thought (my career) was over," Vonn, one of the greatest skiers of all time, told NBC on Tuesday. After all, Vonn herself had said her body was "broken beyond repair" when she decided to retire in 2019 - coming after 18 years on the World Cup circuit, three Winter Olympic medals, eight world championship medals and 82 World Cup race wins.
Caitlin Clark named Time's Athlete of the Year
(CNN) - Caitlin Clark - who helped draw crowds to arenas around the country and drive up viewership numbers in her final year of college and then in her rookie year in the WNBA - has been named Time's Athlete of the Year. Clark, 22, helped continue in 2024 the growing popularity of the WNBA and women's college basketball, wowing fans with her long-range shots and crisp passing.
Bill Belichick on UNC coaching job: 'We'll see'
By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) - Bill Belichick affirmed Monday that he has spoken to the University of North Carolina about its football head coaching vacancy. "I've had the opportunity to talk to Chancellor (Lee) Roberts," Belichick said to Pat McAfee on ESPN. "We've had a couple of good conversations, so we'll see how it goes." When McAfee asked for more information about the UNC talks - including the duration - Belichick declined to give details. "Let's just leave it at that, Pat," Belichick joked.
The SEC to Texas: No Bevo at the conference championship game vs. Georgia
By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — A popular member of the Texas Longhorns’ contingent won’t be able to attend the Southeastern Conference championship game on Saturday in Atlanta. That would be Bevo, the famed real-life Texas longhorn. The reason: There’s just not enough room. The current mascot Bevo, known as Bevo XV, weighs 1,700 pounds, according to the Associated Press. “We looked at alternatives,” SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said Friday on Pat McAfee’s show on ESPN.
Skilled burglars are targeting pro athletes' homes, leagues warn. Here's what we know
By Andy Rose, Josh Campbell and Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) - At least three professional sports leagues warned their teams this week that organized and skilled groups are targeting the homes of athletes for break-ins, including while the players are away at games. The warnings came after recent reports of burglaries at the homes of players in the NBA and the NFL - including Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.
Rafael Nadal retires after Spain is upset by the Netherlands in the Davis Cup
(CNN) — Rafael Nadal’s remarkable 23-year career came to an end after Spain was eliminated by the Netherlands in the Davis Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday. In emotional scenes, Nadal - playing in his final professional tennis event - watched with tears in his eyes while other tennis greats, including Roger Federer, lauded the Spanish great in a retirement ceremony. Earlier in the day, Nadal lost to Botic van de Zandschulp.
Yankees ban fans who ripped ball out of Mookie Betts’ glove, give World Series tickets to pediatric cancer patient
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Yankees ban fans who ripped ball out of Mookie Betts’ glove, give World Series tickets to pediatric cancer patient
(CNN) — The two New York Yankees fans who were ejected from Game 4 of the World Series after ripping the ball from Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts’ glove will be banned from Yankee Stadium for Wednesday’s Game 5. The seats left vacated by the banned fans were given to a New Jersey pediatric cancer patient and his family, the Yankees told CNN.
Jessica Pegula’s breakthrough continues, reaches first grand slam singles final at US Open and will face Aryna Sabalenka
By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — American Jessica Pegula has advanced to her first grand slam singles final, with the world No. 6 rallying from a set and a break down to beat unseeded Czech Karolína Muchová 1-6, 6-4, 6-2 at the US Open on Thursday in New York. At 30 years old, she’s the oldest American woman in the Open Era to reach her maiden grand slam singles final. She was competing in her major first semifinal after previously going 0-6 in quarterfinals.
Kansas City wins a thriller over Baltimore to kick off the NFL season and the Chiefs’ quest for Super Bowl three-peat
By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — The NFL’s 105th season is underway, and so is the Kansas City Chiefs’ quest for a historic Super Bowl three-peat, in thrilling fashion. In front of a delighted Arrowhead Stadium crowd – which included Taylor Swift – the Chiefs unveiled their championship banner and gave their home fans a nail-biting 27-20 win against the Baltimore Ravens in a game that came down to the final play to determine the outcome.
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, chasing second major title, reaches US Open semifinals with win against No. 5 Daniil Medvedev
By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — In a match with multiple momentum swings, world No. 1 Jannik Sinner got past No. 5 Daniil Medvedev 6-2, 1-6, 6-1, 6-4 to advance to the US Open semifinals for the first time. The 23-year-old Italian, seeking his second grand slam title, has reached three major semifinals this season – and he is the first man born in the 1990s or 2000s to reach the semifinals at all four grand slams. “It was very tough,” Sinner said in an interview on court.
‘Drinks on me’ says Aryna Sabalenka, back in the US Open semifinals for fourth year in a row
By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Aryna Sabalenka is heading back to the US Open semifinals for the fourth consecutive year, with a dominant 6-1, 6-2 win against China’s Zheng Qinwen in the quarterfinals at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night. Sabalenka, the favorite to win the title in New York, has now reached the semifinals in seven of the last eight majors she has played in. This is her 10th consecutive match win.
‘Drinks on me’ says Aryna Sabalenka, back in the US Open semifinals for fourth year in a row
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