What’s behind Iraq’s explosive political crisis?
Supporters of populist leader Moqtada al-Sadr gather during a sit-in at Iraq’s parliament in Baghdad on July 31. Saba Kareem/Reuters Editor’s Note: A version of this story first appeared in…
Jon Rahm produces stunning comeback to win Tournament of Champions in Hawaii
Jon Rahm produced an incredible final round to overcome a seven-shot deficit. Harry How/Getty Images North America/Getty Images CNN — Spanish golfer Jon Rahm won his third PGA Tour title…
American MMA fighter Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson dies at 38 from undisclosed illness
Johnson fought in the UFC for a decade. Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Getty Images CNN — American MMA lightweight fighter Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson has died at the age of 38 from an…
Rising MMA star Victoria Lee dies at 18
Victoria Lee’s death was confirmed by her sister, Angela. angelaleemma/Instagram CNN — Victoria Lee, one of the brightest new stars in mixed martial arts (MMA), has died at the age…
How to watch Georgia Bulldogs vs. TCU Horned Frogs in the College Football Playoff National Championship
A split of Stetson Bennett and Max Duggan. Getty Images CNN — And so, it all comes down to this. On Monday evening, either the Georgia Bulldogs or the Texas…
JJ Watt receives emotional standing ovation after final NFL game following end of stellar career
JJ Watt is overcome with emotion as he is taken out of the game near the end of fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers. Ezra Shaw/Getty Images CNN — …
Josh Allen describes kickoff return touchdown in first play since Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest as ‘spiritual’
Video Ad Feedback Former NFL player turned Congressman: I don't think my sons will play football 01:16 – Source: CNN International sport videos 16 videos Video Ad Feedback Former NFL…
Houston Texans fire head coach Lovie Smith after one season
The Houston Texans have fired head coach Lovie Smith after a 3-13-1 season. AJ Mast/AP CNN — The Houston Texans have fired head coach Lovie Smith after just one season…
Chicago White Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks says he’s been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Liam Hendriks of the Chicago White Sox looks on against the Minnesota Twins in the fifth inning of the game at Target Field during September 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. David…
NFL playoffs set following Green Bay Packers loss to the Detroit Lions
Amon-Ra St. Brown of the Detroit Lions greets fans after defeating the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field Sunday in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Stacy Revere/Getty Images CNN — The NFL…