Today: September 26, 2026
Today: September 26, 2026

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Former Spanish soccer boss Rubiales egged by uncle at book presentation

Luis Rubiales has been pelted by eggs thrown by his own uncle as the former head of Spain's soccer federation presented a memoir relating his downfall after kissing a player at the 2023 Women's World Cup

Sports

Fields runs for an early score before Jets' quarterback problems resurface in 27-14 loss to Patriots

Justin Fields ran for an early score lead against the New England Patriots

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TreVeyon Henderson scores 3 TDs, Patriots beat Jets 27-14 for 8th straight win

The New England Patriots are winners of eight straight games

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NHRA great John Force formally retires 17 months after traumatic brain injury

John Force, a 16-time Funny Car champion and the face of NHRA drag racing for nearly four decades, has formally retired

Education|Sports|World

Braden Smith scores 29 and No. 2 Purdue tops No. 8 Alabama in season's first top-10 matchup

Braden Smith scored 29 points, including 21 in the second half, and No. 2 Purdue beat eighth-ranked Alabama 87-80 on Thursday night in the first matchup of top-10 teams this season

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Golf-Trump's granddaughter makes LPGA debut, post day's highest score

Kai Trump, the eldest granddaughter of U.S.

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Kai Trump shoots 13-over 83 in LPGA Tour debut, leaving her last in 108-player field

Kai Trump shot a 13-over 83 on Thursday in her LPGA Tour debut in The Annika, leaving President Donald Trump’s granddaughter last in the 108-player field

Americas|Europe|Sports|World

France qualifies for 2026 World Cup; Ronaldo sent off as Portugal loses to Ireland

Two goals from star striker Kylian Mbappé helped send two-time champion France to the 2026 World Cup with a 4-0 home win against Ukraine

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Haeran Ryu shoots 64 to lead The Annika. Kai Trump last in 108-player field after an 83

Haeran Ryu shot a 6-under 64 on Thursday to take the first-round lead in The Annika, with teen amateur Kai Trump last in the 108-player field after an 83 in her LPGA Tour debut

Health|Lifestyle|Sports|US

Cowboys have Marshawn Kneeland on their minds as they get back to the business of football

The Dallas Cowboys have Marshawn Kneeland on their minds as they get back to the business of football

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Surveillance video shows Titans cornerback driving car minutes before alleged shooting

Surveillance video shows Tennessee Titans cornerback L’Jarius Sneed driving a Lamborghini Urus at a suburban Dallas dealership and nearby gas station minutes before two men allege that shots were fired at them from that vehicle last December

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Under Armour parts ways with Steph Curry as restructuring gathers pace

Under Armour and Stephen Curry have parted ways, ending over a decade-long partnership between the NBA star and the sportswear company.

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Brock Purdy returns to 49ers' starting lineup after 6-game absence

Quarterback Brock Purdy returns to the starting lineup for the San Francisco 49ers this week after missing six games with a toe injury

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Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase pleads not guilty to bet-rigging charges

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase pleaded not guilty in Brooklyn federal court on Thursday to charges accusing him of rigging bets on his pitches during MLB games.

Business|Education|Sports|US

Colorado AD Rick George, who hired Deion Sanders, to step down at end of academic year

Rick George, the athletic director at Colorado who hired football coach Deion Sanders, is stepping away from his role at the end of the academic year

Health|Sports

Knicks' Jalen Brunson has sprained right ankle, will miss at least 1 game, AP source says

New York Knicks All-Star guard Jalen Brunson will miss at least one game with a sprained right ankle

Sports|World

Ronaldo risks ban at World Cup after red card for elbowing Ireland defender in qualifying game

Cristiano Ronaldo is at serious risk of being banned for the first game of the 2026 World Cup if Portugal qualifies as expected

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Baylor AD Rhoades takes leave, steps down as CFP chairman and is replaced by Arkansas AD Yurachek

CFP selection committee chairman Mack Rhoades has been replaced by Arkansas athletic director Hunter Yurachek following an announcement that Rhoades had stepped down from the role and taken a leave of absence as the athletic director at Baylor while the school investigates unspecified allegations against him

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Los Angeles officials seek to halt proposed Dodger Stadium gondola

A proposal to build a gondola from downtown Los Angeles to Dodger Stadium hit some turbulence when the City Council voted to urge transportation officials to ground the project

Sports|World

MLS owners vote to shift soccer season to a late-summer to spring calendar in 2027

Major League Soccer’s owners have voted to shift the league’s season to a late-summer to spring calendar in 2027, bringing it more in line with its international counterparts

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Carlos Alcaraz seals year-ending No. 1 ranking with another win at the ATP Finals

Carlos Alcaraz secures the year-ending No. 1 ranking in men’s tennis by beating Lorenzo Musetti at the ATP Finals

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British billionaire Joe Lewis is pardoned by Trump for insider trading and conspiracy crimes

British billionaire Joe Lewis, whose family trust owns the Tottenham Hotspur soccer club, has been pardoned by President Donald Trump

Europe|Sports|World

Players and fans remember victims of 2015 Paris terror attacks before France-Ukraine soccer match

Soccer players from France and Ukraine joined supporters in a minute’s silence before their match to end a poignant day of commemorations across the city for victims of the Paris terror attacks 10 years ago

Entertainment|Health|Sports

Texans' C.J. Stroud to miss second game due to concussion; Davis Mills to start

Houston quarterback C

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San Diego Padres could be up for sale as Seidler family considers options

The family of the late San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler is exploring the possibility of selling the franchise

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Kevin Mackey, who led Cleveland State to a historic NCAA upset over Indiana, dies at 80

Kevin Mackey, known for leading Cleveland State to a stunning NCAA Tournament victory over Indiana in 1986, has died

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NBCUniversal to launch new sports TV channel on November 17

Comcast's NBCUniversal will launch NBC Sports Network, or NBCSN cable channel, on November 17, the company said on Thursday, ahead of its planned spin-off of most of the cable networks.

Business|Economy|Finance|Sports|Stock Markets|US

Moody's downgrades Nike's debt ratings on cost pressures

Credit rating agency Moody's Ratings has downgraded several of global footwear and apparel retailer Nike's debt ratings.

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Fitch downgrades Aston Martin's ratings as US demand uncertain

Credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has downgraded British automaker Aston Martin's debt ratings, citing the luxury sports car maker's persistent negative cash flow

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Tampa Bay Rays to return to Tropicana Field in 2026 after hurricane repairs

The Tampa Bay Rays will return to an updated Tropicana Field for the 2026 season

Entertainment|Sports

Curry's 46 points leads Warriors to 125-120 victory over Spurs despite Wembanyama's triple-double

Stephen Curry scored 46 points and the Golden State Warriors beat the San Antonio Spurs 125-120, overcoming triple-doubles by Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle

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Lane Kiffin to the Swamp? The buzz surrounding the Ole Miss coach creates a subplot to the game

Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin is Florida’s presumed top target in its search to replace fired coach Billy Napier

Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Sports|US

Former NFL player Antonio Brown released from Miami jail to await attempted murder trial

Former NFL star Antonio Brown has been released from a Miami jail a day after pleading not guilty to second-degree attempted murder

Education|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Airline High School cheerleader encourages 'Curvy Girls' with scoliosis

Airline High School cheerleader encourages 'Curvy Girls' with scoliosis

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Russell Wilson wants to stay with the Giants. He also wants to play in the NFL next season

Russell Wilson is again contemplating an uncertain football future after losing out on the New York Giants' starting quarterback job again

Crime|MidEast|Political|Sports|World

Pakistan deploys army to protect Sri Lankan cricketers

Pakistan has deployed army and paramilitary forces to protect Sri Lanka's cricket team after a deadly suicide bombing in Islamabad raised security concerns during

Arts|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Mexico’s female rodeo culture has been challenging gender norms for decades. But the job isn’t done

Mexico’s female rodeo culture has been challenging gender norms for decades. But the job isn’t done

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Jokic's 55-point game pays off with rare win for Nuggets on one of his prolific scoring nights

Nikola Jokic has led the Denver Nuggets to a 130-116 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, scoring 55 points to tie the highest-scoring performance in the NBA this season

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Nikola Jokic scores 55 points to match NBA season high, Nuggets beat Clippers for 6th straight win

Nikola Jokic had 55 points, tying the highest-scoring performance in the NBA this season, and 12 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets beat the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers 130-116 on Wednesday night for their sixth straight victory

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Pirates ace Paul Skenes wins first Cy Young Award and Tigers star Tarik Skubal goes back-to-back

Paul Skenes has won the National League Cy Young Award in a unanimous vote, becoming the first pitcher in 40 years to win Rookie of the Year one season and a Cy Young Award the next

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Japan's 'muscle girls' look to crush norms of willowy beauty

A dozen women in sports bras and tight shorts stood behind a U-shaped counter at an underground bar in a busy Tokyo neighbourhood, chiselled frames on full display

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NCAA puts Michigan State football on 3 years of probation for recruiting violations under Mel Tucker

The NCAA put Michigan State’s football program on three years of probation and penalized the school $30,000 plus 1.5% of the team’s budget after agreeing former staff members Saeed Khalif and Brandon Jordan under coach Mel Tucker broke rules regarding recruiting inducements and benefits, communication and unofficial visit expenses

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A walk-on at Tailback U., King Miller has seized a historic job and a starring role at No. 17 USC

King Miller is starring as a walk-on tailback at No. 17 Southern California

Crime|Sports|US

Titans cornerback L'Jarius Sneed indicted in Texas for failing to report an aggravated assault

Tennessee Titans cornerback L’Jarius Sneed has been indicted in Texas on a misdemeanor charge for failing to report an aggravated assault

Business|Economy|Entertainment|Sports|Technology|World

FanDuel owner cuts profit forecast, to launch event contracts next month

Flutter, the world's largest online betting company, sharply cut its full-year profit growth forecast on Wednesday, primarily due to another long winning streak by gamblers that

Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US

Cowboys' hearts heavy after the death of Marshawn Kneeland, coach Brian Schottenheimer says

Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer says his heart and the hearts of his players are still heavy after the death of defensive end Marshawn Kneeland

Health|Sports

Clippers' Bradley Beal out for the season with hip fracture, will have surgery

Los Angeles Clippers guard Bradley Beal is out for the season due to a hip fracture

Arts|Europe|Sports|World

Jannik Sinner seals semifinal spot at ATP Finals with win over Alexander Zverev

Defending champion Jannik Sinner sealed a semifinal spot at the ATP Finals with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Alexander Zverev before his home fans

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Jameis Winston to start at QB for the Giants in interim coach Mike Kafka's first big decision

With Jaxson Dart in concussion protocol, Jameis Winston is the New York Giants’ starting quarterback for their game Sunday against Green Bay

Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Track to open LA Olympics, with women's 100-meter sprinters lining up three times in the same day

As part of a seismic schedule change for the 2028 Los Angeles Games, track and field, and not swimming, will lead off the Olympics

Americas|Celebrity|Crime|Sports

Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown gets $25K bail and GPS monitor on Miami attempted murder charge

A Miami judge ordered that former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown will be released on $25,000 bail and must wear an ankle monitor

Crime|Sports|World

Reward increased for information on puppies dumped in Thread Lake

Reward increased for information on puppies dumped in Thread Lake

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Rob Gronkowski says decision to sign 1-day contract and retire as a Patriot was a 'no-brainer'

Rob Gronkowski already thought of himself as a New England Patriot for life

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Man running 150 miles across state to support firefighters

Man running 150 miles across state to support firefighters

Celebrity|Education|Entertainment|Sports|US

President Trump's granddaughter, Kai Trump, officially becomes part of Miami golf recruiting class

Kai Trump has committed to the University of Miami to play golf for the Hurricanes

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It's 'very premature' to discuss whether Travis Hunter will play both ways in 2026, Jags coach says

Jacksonville Jaguars coach Liam Coen says it's too early to discuss whether Travis Hunter will play on both sides of the ball in 2026

Business|Europe|Sports|World

Winter Olympics sports resist push to add cyclocross and cross-country running to their program

Organizers of traditional snow and ice sports said Wednesday they do not want events from summer federations added to their Winter Olympics program

Sports

'Not fair at all.' In the super-sized conference era, a school's fate could hinge on tiebreakers

There is growing concern among college football coaches about spots in the Power Four conference title games coming down to tiebreakers instead of play on the field

Sports

College football picks: Trend of going for it on 4th down continues to rise and so does success rate

The trend of college football teams going for it on fourth down instead of punting or attempting field goals is continuing to rise, and so is the success rate

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NBA confirms that the All-Star Game will feature a U.S. vs. the World format this season

The NBA has announced a new format for this season's All-Star Game, featuring a U.S. vs

Interview|Sports|US|World

Fritz, Shelton flying flag for American men's tennis at Nitto ATP Finals

Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton tell CNN World Sport's Amanda Davies that they seek inspiration from the uber-successful U.S. women and say it's time for the men to break through.

Economy|Election|Health|Political|Sports

Thoroughbred trainer Dale Romans enters the Kentucky Senate race

Longtime thoroughbred trainer Dale Romans has entered the Kentucky campaign to succeed retiring Republican Mitch McConnell in the U.S. Senate

Arts|Entertainment|Opinion|Political|Sports

Bad Bunny is the latest product of political rage — how pop culture became the front line of American politics

Culture wars once arose from impromptu events that struck a nerve among Americans, but they are now started by partisan agitators who introduce them to politicians and watch them take hold.

Education|Entertainment|Sports

College football Week 12: No. 10 Texas at No. 5 Georgia main event; ACC, American races in spotlight

College football's Week 12 features exciting matchups, especially in the Southeastern Conference

Interview|Sports

‘It’s time for the men to step up’: Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton seek inspiration from US women

‘It’s time for the men to step up’: Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton seek inspiration from US women

Arts|Entertainment|Sports|Travel|World

Bagpipers claim world record with AC/DC's 'It's a Long Way to the Top'

An ensemble of 374 bagpipers has claimed a new world record by playing AC/DC’s “It’s a Long Way to the Top.”

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Former aide to two NY governors, accused of being Chinese agent, goes on trial for money laundering and fraud

Former aide to two NY governors, accused of being Chinese agent, goes on trial for money laundering and fraud

Education|Entertainment|Sports

Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson misses game with hamstring injury

Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson missed Tuesday night's game against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi due to a hamstring injury

Business|Entertainment|Sports|US

Milwaukee’s Pat Murphy and Cleveland's Stephen Vogt win Manager of the Year for 2nd straight season

Cleveland’s Stephen Vogt is the AL Manager of the Year for the second straight year

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Ohio State stays on top of playoff bracket, while Miami makes a big move

Ohio State stayed atop the College Football Playoff rankings for the second straight week, while Indiana remained at No. 2 despite barely squeaking out a victory last week while third-ranked Texas A&M coasted

Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Navy veteran celebrates 90th birthday as the winning pitcher in his local softball league

Navy veteran celebrates 90th birthday as the winning pitcher in his local softball league

Celebrity|Entertainment|Interview|Sports

CNN asks Ronaldo if next World Cup will be his last

Football player Cristiano Ronaldo told CNN's Becky Anderson when he plans to retire from the sport. Ronaldo is the first male player in history to score a goal in five different World Cups, among holding other records.

Entertainment|Health|Sports

Michael Ray Richardson, versatile guard banned from NBA for violating drug policy in the 1980s, dies

Michael Ray Richardson, a versatile guard who was banned from the NBA for violating its drug policy in the 1980s, has died

Celebrity|Crime|Sports

Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown pleads not guilty to attempted murder charge stemming from Miami shooting

Former NFL star Antonio Brown was returning Tuesday to Miami to face an attempted murder charge stemming from a May shooting, with his lawyer filing a not guilty plea on his behalf

Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Rob Gronkowski to sign one-day contract to retire a Patriot for life

Rob Gronkowski to sign one-day contract to retire a Patriot for life

Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Mavs fans wanted Nico Harrison fired. Now that he’s gone, they say it’s only the beginning

Mavs fans wanted Nico Harrison fired. Now that he’s gone, they say it’s only the beginning

Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Sports|World

Former world chess champion Vladimir Kramnik to face probe over online comments about rival

Former world chess champion Vladimir Kramnik to face probe over online comments about rival

Asia|Business|Europe|Sports

WNBA star Alyssa Thomas joins new Project B league, promising higher salaries and global competition

WNBA MVP finalist Alyssa Thomas became the second player to join Project B, the new women’s basketball league that is expected to begin in Europe and Asia in November 2026

Sports

Jaguars' Travis Hunter has season-ending knee surgery but is expected back for start of next season

Jacksonville Jaguars two-way star Travis Hunter had season-ending surgery to repair the lateral collateral ligament in his right knee and is expected to return to the football field within six months

Health|Political|Sports

Donald Trump really, really doesn’t like the NFL’s new kickoff format

Donald Trump really, really doesn’t like the NFL’s new kickoff format

Arts|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Sports|US

Missouri governor floats potential for a retractable roof if Chiefs renovate Arrowhead Stadium

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe is floating the potential for the Kansas City Chiefs to play in a covered stadium without moving to Kansas

Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

A mysterious meow from her car introduces Baylor coach Nicki Collen to a new family member

Baylor coach Nicki Collen has a new furry family member — Sailor the cat

Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Mike Tomlin: No long-term concerns about Aaron Rodgers after Steelers' loss to Chargers

Mike Tomlin isn't worried about Aaron Rodgers bouncing back after a tough game against the Los Angeles Chargers

Business|Sports

Fired coach Brian Kelly lawsuit alleges LSU is declining to honor the terms of his contract

Brian Kelly is suing LSU, arguing that the university is declining to acknowledge that the recently fired coach is owed his full $54 million buyout

Political|Sports|US

White House says naming new Washington Commanders stadium after Trump would be 'beautiful'

The White House says it would be “beautiful” to name the new stadium for Washington’s NFL team after President Donald Trump

Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

King Mustangs' mascot Anthony Lopez bridges gap between autism and school spirit

King Mustangs' mascot Anthony Lopez bridges gap between autism and school spirit

Business|Crime|Entertainment|Sports

MLB pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz charged with taking bribes to rig pitches for bettors

Two pitchers with the Cleveland Guardians have been indicted on charges they took bribes to give sports bettors advance notice of their pitches and intentionally tossed balls instead of strikes to ensure successful bets

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Mavericks fire GM Nico Harrison 9 months after widely panned Luka Doncic trade

The Dallas Mavericks have fired general manager Nico Harrison nine months after the Luka Doncic trade that backfired on the franchise

Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US

Dallas Mavericks fans spent months rebelling against the man who traded Luka Dončić. The team just fired the embattled GM

Dallas Mavericks fans spent months rebelling against the man who traded Luka Dončić. The team just fired the embattled GM

Sports|World

Ronaldo expects his 6th World Cup at age 41 next year is 'definitely' his last

Cristiano Ronaldo says he expects his record sixth World Cup next year at age 41 will be his last

Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Third grade hockey player raises money to get veterans' kids on the ice

Third grade hockey player raises money to get veterans' kids on the ice

Arts|Entertainment|Sports

Sydney Sweeney’s boxing movie was a bomb. Why do we keep making boxing biopics?

Sydney Sweeney’s boxing movie was a bomb. Why do we keep making boxing biopics?

Celebrity|Europe|Interview|Sports|World

Cristiano Ronaldo tells CNN the 2026 World Cup will ‘definitely’ be his last

Cristiano Ronaldo tells CNN the 2026 World Cup will ‘definitely’ be his last

Business|Crime|Sports|Technology

MLB, sportsbooks cap bets on individual pitches in response to pitch-rigging scandal

Major League Baseball said its authorized gaming operators will cap bets on individual pitches at $200 and exclude them from parlays, a day after two Cleveland Guardians players were indicted and accused of rigging pitches at the behest of gamblers