Security planners for the World Cup are preparing for drones to pose one of the tournament's most complicated threats, as officials seek to protect
June 10, 2026
The United Nations’ top human rights official called Wednesday for a “massive rethink” of immigration policies especially in the United States ahead of the World Cup
June 10, 2026
Mauricio Pochettino has been blunt about American soccer talent
June 10, 2026
A security oversight leaked the passport details of every player in the Argentina squad for Tuesday's pre-World Cup warm-up friendly against Iceland, including Lionel Messi, media
June 10, 2026
With hot weather due and memories fresh of the scorching 2025 Club World Cup, FIFA has for the first time mandated three-minute hydration breaks in each
June 10, 2026
Organizers of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics said on Wednesday they will open a second public ticket sale from August 10-20 after selling more than 4
June 10, 2026
At the French Open, puppy love nearly outshined the tennis at Roland Garros. CNN's Don Riddell looks at the canine phenomenon helping players and fans smile.
June 10, 2026
Paraguayan fans are eager to see their national soccer team’s long-awaited return to the World Cup in the country they now call home
June 10, 2026
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni on A.J. Brown trade: "It was a good run"
June 10, 2026
For the first time since 1974, the Haitian men’s team has qualified for the World Cup. This is their story.
June 10, 2026
The World Cup will kick off on Thursday under familiar North American summer threats: extreme heat, suffocating humidity and thunderstorms
June 10, 2026
U.S.
June 10, 2026
Japan's Asics on Wednesday said it will spin off its high-end Onitsuka Tiger business to speed up decision-making at a brand that has
June 10, 2026
German retailers expect the soccer World Cup starting on June 11 to provide a modest boost to sales, though the impact will likely be limited to specific sectors because
June 10, 2026
World Cup referee denied entry to US
June 09, 2026
Lionel Messi is ready for his sixth World Cup
June 10, 2026
The court officials overseeing the NFL’s $1 billion-plus settlement fund for concussion-related injuries have barred five law firms from handling any more claims from former players, after finding that they fraudulently steered clients toward doctors willing to give them a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis whether they exhibited symptoms or not
June 10, 2026
Fans who hear the whirring sound of a drone over a stadium might see it as a nuisance but law enforcement has long viewed those aircraft as a potential weapon of mass destruction
June 10, 2026
Paul Skenes, the Pirates ace, recently found himself at a Little League practice in Pittsburgh
June 10, 2026
Trump argues lawsuit seeking to halt White House UFC fight was brought too ‘late’
June 10, 2026
Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal chose the simple approach to Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final with Carolina trailing in the best-of-seven series
June 10, 2026
The World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States after arriving in Miami and subsequently dropped from the tournament by FIFA had been set to make history for his country
June 09, 2026
A Texas teenager who fatally stabbed a 17-year-old athlete from a rival track team has been found guilty of murder
June 09, 2026
The U.S. military launched airstrikes and Iran retaliated following the crash of an Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz that U.S. President Donald Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic
June 09, 2026
President Donald Trump's administration asked a judge on Tuesday to reject an effort to halt an Ultimate Fighting Championship event on the White House
June 10, 2026
A New York man has gone viral for a prediction he made in his high school yearbook six years ago that the New York Knicks would win an NBA title in 2026
June 10, 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals have restructured the contract of franchise quarterback Joe Burrow, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press
June 10, 2026
Big 12 athletic directors have taken part in a conference call with Commissioner Brett Yormark to address the situation around Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby
June 10, 2026
The Trump administration has called on European nations to follow Washington's lead and impose travel restrictions on people
June 10, 2026
Trump family promotes coins commemorating White House UFC fight
June 10, 2026
The U.S. men's national team still hasn't formally designated a starting goalkeeper for the World Cup ahead of its opening match on Friday
June 10, 2026
Benfica says its coach José Mourinho has agreed to return to Real Madrid, which earlier announced that it had parted ways with coach Álvaro Arbeloa
June 10, 2026
What we know about the UFC fight at the White House
June 01, 2026
A state judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by 31 former N
June 10, 2026
New York City police report that an NBA finals viewing party in Manhattan turned chaotic Monday
June 10, 2026
President Donald Trump seems to bring bad luck to home teams when he attends big games
June 10, 2026
Man accused of throwing driver to ground in road rage charged with manslaughter
June 10, 2026
This piece of evidence could be crucial in solving the fatal shooting of Billy Schmidt
June 10, 2026
Soccer fever builds in Philadelphia as fans, restaurants count down to FIFA World Cup
June 10, 2026
Illinois leaders, fans across Chicago area react after Bears advance Hammond, Indiana stadium plans
June 10, 2026
The Trump administration is telling European nations that they need to step up their travel restrictions for people from Ebola-hit countries in Africa
June 10, 2026
Pope Leo had a brief private meeting with Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny at Madrid's Bernabeu stadium on Monday evening as both were touring Spain, the Vatican said on
June 09, 2026
The day Serena Williams returned and tennis got a hero back
June 10, 2026
Pope Leo XIV has been caught in two of Spain's major culture debates during his visit to Barcelona
June 09, 2026
Murder or self-defense? Jury swiftly decides verdict in Texas track meet stabbing trial
June 09, 2026
Last time the New York Knicks lost a game, they didn’t do it again for another month and a half
June 10, 2026
Pokémon Go Fest in Grant Park breaks North American attendance record
June 10, 2026
After nearly four years away from professional tennis, Serena Williams has made a winning return at Queen’s Club
June 09, 2026
Omaha Baseball Village vendors prepare for College World Series
June 10, 2026
Algeria national team making Lawrence home before first World Cup match
June 10, 2026
A certain dam-building rodent is taking center stage in a World Cup-themed contest in Toronto
June 10, 2026
Playing on the road feels to Victor Wembanyama like having six players on the court against five but not in a bad way
June 10, 2026
Michigan State University researchers helped create the grass for all 16 FIFA World Cup stadiums
June 10, 2026
The first pitch to an Athletics player Monday night in Las Vegas was an explosive welcome
June 09, 2026
Crew members safe after Trump says Iran shot down US helicopter
June 09, 2026
Everybody loves Wemby… for now
June 10, 2026
Couple adds half-marathon to wedding celebration
June 10, 2026
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding is a ‘cloak and dagger’ operation
June 10, 2026
Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson has been arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence
June 09, 2026
Joel Bitonio has announced his retirement after 12 seasons with the Cleveland Browns
June 09, 2026
The World Cup is offering the 16 host cities a chance to take action against one of the biggest problems they face — homelessness
June 09, 2026
The Iranian soccer federation claims FIFA has revoked its ticket allocation for fans at the team’s three World Cup games in the United States
June 09, 2026
The White House's South Lawn has hosted many sports over the decades but never a UFC fight like the one President Donald Trump is organizing for his 80th birthday
June 09, 2026
Top junior Miles Russell is headed to his first U.S. Open
June 09, 2026
Is this already the ‘World Cup of Chaos’?
June 09, 2026
Knicks coach Mike Brown criticized the officiating in Game 3 of the NBA Finals after the San Antonio Spurs shot 24 free throws in the second half to New York’s eight
June 09, 2026
(Corrects name of agency to U.S.
June 09, 2026
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday issued a decree ordering federal workers in the capital to work from home on June 11 and suspending school classes to
June 09, 2026
The World Cup kicks off on Thursday as a celebration of goals, drama and global fandom, but it is also expected to carry a climate cost more than
June 09, 2026
On a recent afternoon in northern Mexico, about a dozen children played soccer in an idyllic park on a site where, a
June 09, 2026
Across World Cup co-host Mexico, soccer pitches are laid out wherever communities can find the space.
June 09, 2026
Basketball fans greeted U.S.
June 09, 2026
Data science and machine learning algorithms can help us form probabilistic forecasts of things like sporting events.
June 09, 2026
A new database includes more than 850 dissertations and theses, spanning everything from baseball slang and cigarette smoking to postage stamps and ballpark organs.
June 09, 2026
Atlanta ramps up human trafficking awareness ahead of FIFA World Cup with "It's a Penalty" campaign
June 09, 2026
He scored, Africa danced: When one stunning World Cup goal rocked a nation
June 09, 2026
In 1976, fans could score a ticket to the MLB All-Star Game for $6. In 2026, tickets start at over $200.
June 09, 2026
A desperate night at Madison Square Garden ruins the Knicks’ fairytale story. The real work starts now
June 09, 2026
Wondering which games to watch at the World Cup? These are the 10 best group stage matches
June 09, 2026
Andrew Vaughn had four hits and four RBIs, including a two-run double that tied the score in the ninth inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers outlasted the Athletics 15-14 in 12 innings at Las Vegas Ballpark in a wild game that featured 11 homers
June 09, 2026
Victor Wembanyama had 32 points, eight rebounds and six assists in his first NBA Finals win, carrying the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-111 victory that cut the New York Knicks’ lead to 2-1
June 08, 2026
Spike Lee wore a Pope Leo Knicks jersey
June 08, 2026
Victor Wembanyama shook off his miss at the buzzer in Game 2 by taking over Game 3 of the NBA Finals and preventing the San Antonio Spurs from getting pushed to the brink of elimination
June 09, 2026
Ex-rugby league international Kane Evans has come out as gay, becoming the first high-level player in Australia to do so in decades
June 09, 2026
Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals
June 08, 2026
The U.S. national team already knew it was in for a once-in-a-lifetime experience this month as the home team in a World Cup
June 09, 2026
Somali referee Omar Artan won’t officiate in the World Cup after being denied entry into the United States
June 09, 2026
Peter Laviolette will be the next head coach of the Los Angeles Kings, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press
June 09, 2026
Brendan Sorsby has been granted a temporary injunction against the NCAA
June 08, 2026
Jonquel Jones was all smiles as her No. 35 jersey was retired by Connecticut just before the Sun played the New York Liberty
June 09, 2026
Hilary Knight is heading to the PWHL’s expansion team in Detroit as part of a sign-and-trade deal involving one of women's hockey’s most recognized stars
June 09, 2026
Community Rainbow Run honors Pulse victims, raises funds for permanent memorial
June 09, 2026
'Community-wide kind of testing': Wastewater testing monitors pathogens during College World Series
June 09, 2026
A teenager charged with murder in the fatal stabbing of a competitor at a Texas track meet won't be testifying in his own defense
June 08, 2026
In the NBA Finals, celebrity row property is worth $1 million
June 08, 2026
After the New York Knicks won 105-104 in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, former Lakers player and NBA Champion Derek Fisher joined Elex Michaelson on set in Los Angeles to share his thoughts on the passion of Knicks fans and more.
June 08, 2026
A report by Florida police has found that professional wrestling legend Hulk Hogan died of natural causes last year
June 09, 2026
With a fifth place at Michigan International Speedway, Carson Hocevar earned the best Cup finish of his NASCAR career at his home-state track
June 08, 2026
Climbing therapy helps burn survivors reach new heights
June 09, 2026
A month into the WNBA season and there has been a strong effort from the two new expansion teams in Toronto and Portland
June 09, 2026
Bike ride in memory of man who died by suicide raises $1.2 million for mental health support
June 09, 2026
U.S.
June 05, 2026
Outfielder Max Kepler, still serving an 80-game suspension for testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug, agreed to a contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks for a prorated share of the $780,000 minimum and the chance to earn $500,000 in roster bonuses
June 08, 2026
The Beautiful Game is coming to North America and the World Cup is just 3 days away
June 08, 2026
FIFA picked Green Valley Turf in Platteville to grow natural grass turf for three of the sixteen World Cup sites. The challenge? The grass must grow indoors without direct sunlight.
June 08, 2026
Meeting Messi: Boy who survived cancer meets Argentina's soccer team
June 08, 2026
A federal judge in Washington has been asked to block President Donald Trump’s plan to host an Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts bout
June 08, 2026
Iran’s World Cup team arrived in Mexico wearing lapel pins highlighting the victims of a deadly missile strike on an elementary school at the start of the war in the Mideast
June 08, 2026
Young Philadelphia pilot returns to Tailwinds Academy to inspire the next generation
June 08, 2026
Christian Eriksen is in ‘good spirits’ despite on-field collapse during match
June 08, 2026
The reigning MVP and Cy Young Award winners in the American League are both on the injured list
June 08, 2026
Cancer survivor from Massachusetts to serve as flag bearer during World Cup in Foxboro
June 08, 2026
Prediction market watchdogs may struggle to police betting on the U.S. midterm elections, with thousands of races offering ever more ways for
June 08, 2026
One of the first things visitors arriving in Mexico City for the World Cup are likely to see is the wide grin of an axolotl, with the salamander unique
June 08, 2026
Knicks fans know they’re seeing something special. They’re flying from around the world to NYC to be a part of it
June 08, 2026
Fans erupted with joy in New York City after the Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. CNN’s Omar Jimenez reports from outside of Madison Square Garden.
June 08, 2026
Why the World Cup is a ‘make or break’ moment for alcohol
June 08, 2026
FIFA President Gianni Infantino recently addressed U.S. city leaders, joking about soccer "conquering" America as the World Cup approaches
June 08, 2026
Epidemiologists will be busy this summer sifting through sewage and social media with the goal of keeping soccer fans and the public safe from severe illness during
June 08, 2026
6 wounded in stabbing at New York’s Penn Station ahead of NBA finals
June 08, 2026
What it takes to keep the area around ‘The World’s Most Famous Arena’ secure during the NBA Finals
June 05, 2026
Police scuttled an NBA Finals watch party near Madison Square Garden and the New York Knicks warned fans to get to Monday’s matchup at least two hours early as part of enhanced security measures with President Donald Trump attending the game
June 07, 2026
Authorities say six people were injured in a stabbing inside New York’s Penn Station
June 08, 2026
Florentino Perez survived Real Madrid's first genuine presidential contest in two decades in the early hours of Monday, securing four more years at the
June 08, 2026
After an injury stole his last World Cup moment, USMNT’s Miles Robinson tells CNN he is ‘honored’ for a second chance
June 08, 2026
Denny Hamlin went from the rear to first again Sunday, winning at Michigan International Speedway to earn his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series victory from the pole position
June 08, 2026
Nelly Korda won the 81st U.S. Women’s Open for her second consecutive major victory
June 08, 2026
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June 07, 2026
Respiratory diseases like measles and flu pose a much bigger threat to public health for the World Cup than does Ebola.
June 08, 2026
The Carolina Hurricanes find themselves at a potential crossroads in the Stanley Cup Final
June 08, 2026
Mike Brown thought he was finished with his news conference Sunday when a voice called out from the back of the interview room
June 08, 2026
Christian Eriksen is conscious and undergoing further tests in the hospital after collapsing on the field again while playing for Denmark’s national team in a scary scene that had echoes of his cardiac arrest at the European Championship five years ago
June 08, 2026
Lawsuit aims to stop UFC fight at the White House
June 08, 2026
Madison Square Garden has seen just about everything in sports and entertainment, from the first Muhammad Ali-Joe Frazier fight to the first Wrestlemania
June 08, 2026
Cadillac’s team principal has hailed an “incredible testament to the resolve of the team” as Formula 1’s newest constructor came close to an elusive first point, only to lose it to a penalty
June 08, 2026
Who are the World Cup favorites?
June 07, 2026
Kimi Antonelli’s rise to the top of Formula 1 continued in bizarre circumstances as the 19-year-old Mercedes driver won a much-delayed Monaco Grand Prix
June 07, 2026
Alexander Zverev is no longer one of the best players never to win a major title
June 07, 2026
Serena Williams is not ruling out a return to singles competition but suggests it is not imminent ahead of her comeback in the sport she dominated for two decades
June 07, 2026
Tehran lambasts US ‘obstruction’ of Iran’s soccer team as players land in Mexico ahead of World Cup
June 07, 2026
Iran’s national soccer team arrived in Tijuana early on Sunday ahead of three World Cup matches in the United States, amid tensions that have turned the
June 07, 2026
As FIFA World Cup nears, some MARTA riders raise safety concerns after recent attacks on transit system
June 07, 2026
Scott Pelley speaks: ‘CBS News is on fire’ and Bari Weiss should be removed
June 07, 2026
Donald Trump plans to be back at Madison Square Garden in New York to watch Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs
June 07, 2026
Why heat, travel and sleep could challenge teams as much as the opposition at the World Cup
June 07, 2026
Remember when David Beckham’s sarong seized a nation?
June 07, 2026
From ‘The Wave’ to ‘Ole, Ole, Ole’: Mexico’s World Cup soccer traditions explained
June 07, 2026
Multicultural pride surges in Canada as the World Cup approaches
June 07, 2026
CNN World Sport's Patrick Snell visits Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, which will host European champions Spain during the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
June 07, 2026
SpaceX’s $2 trillion debut met with cheers, jeers and protest
Japanese investors sought more than $6.2 billion worth of SpaceX shares at IPO, sources say
US EPA sends California emissions rules to Congress for potential reversal
Spurs fans still believe they can overcome 3-1 deficit against Knicks to capture 6th NBA title
Dom Perignon, moon pies and fortunes flow as Wall Street feted SpaceX's historic IPO
Blake Lively can recover legal fees from Justin Baldoni, US judge rules