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Bobby Riggs said he could beat the top women’s tennis players. 50 years ago today, he got his chance

CNN  —  It’s been 50 years since the most-watched tennis match in history took place between female sports icon Billie…

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

CNN  —  Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week…

New Orleans Saints move to 2-0 as they nip the Carolina Panthers, 20-17

CNN  —  Buoyed by a robust defensive display, the New Orleans Saints remain undefeated to start the season, taking down…

Phil Mickelson says gambling addiction was like a ‘hurricane’ which ‘caused a lot of damage’ in his life

CNN  —  Phil Mickelson has opened up about his gambling addiction, saying on Monday that it was like a “hurricane”…

Spain national women’s players in new impasse with federation as dispute intensifies

CNN  —  Players for the Spanish women’s national squad have reiterated their refusal to play in two upcoming fixtures without…

Patrick Mahomes restructures contract for record 4-year deal

CNN  —  Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has agreed to a restructured deal with the team that will pay…

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb carted off the field after knee injury

CNN  —  Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb suffered a knee injury that required him to be transported off the…

Michigan State University announces plans to fire Mel Tucker amid sexual harassment allegations

CNN  —  Michigan State University intends to fire head football coach Mel Tucker after the coach was accused of sexual…

American golfer Gary Woodland undergoes surgery to remove brain tumor

CNN  —  American golfer Gary Woodland has undergone surgery to remove a tumor on his brain, an update posted to…

How Fiji’s historic Rugby World Cup victory left Australia facing the prospect of early elimination

CNN  —  Frank Lomani’s game-ending kick may have drifted wide of the posts, but that mattered little for Fiji’s players.…