NBA games back in China after six years | CNN
CNN’s Ivan Watson reports from Macao, where there’s a great deal of enthusiasm at the return of the NBA, with two pre-season games between the Phoenix Suns and the Brooklyn Nets this weekend.
Fire reportedly burns Miami Heat head coach’s home | CNN
A massive fire engulfed the home of Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra, CNN affiliate WSVN reports. According to officials, no one was injured. CNN has reached out to the Miami Heat and Spoelstra for comment.
Steph Curry and Under Armour have split up | CNN
After almost 13 years together, Steph Curry and athletic brand Under Armour mutually ended one of the biggest sneaker partnerships in basketball. CNN’s Andy Scholes reports.
Chauncy Billups pleads not guilty to crimes stemming from alleged poker scheme | CNN
NBA Hall of Famer and current head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, Chauncy Billups, pleaded not guilty in a New York courtroom on Monday, stemming from charges related to a poker scheme that prosecutors allege helped lure unsuspecting gamblers to a mob-run poker game. CNN’s…
Lane Kiffin leaves Ole Miss for reported $100M LSU contract | CNN
Lane Kiffin announced Sunday he will leave Ole Miss to coach at Louisiana State University (LSU), a Southeastern Conference (SEC)-foe. CNN’s Carolyn Manno reports on the “difficult decision” Kiffin says he made.
Palestinians in Gaza celebrate football team’s dramatic win | CNN
Palestinians in Gaza celebrated the national football team’s dramatic win over hosts Qatar in the opening game of the FIFA Arab Cup. CNN’s Matias Grez reports.
FIFA President accused of breaking own rules with peace prize | CNN
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino has been accused of breaking FIFA’s own rules of neutrality after awarding President Donald Trump the FIFA peace prize. CNN’s Christina Macfarlane reports.
Philip Rivers comes out of retirement to join Colts | CNN
The Indianapolis Colts brought 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers out of retirement to join the practice squad. If he plays with the Colts this Sunday, he would be NFL’s oldest player. CNN’s Andy Scholes reports.
Who were the two friends of Anthony Joshua that were killed? | CNN
What do we know about two of British boxer Anthony Joshua’s close friends who were killed in yesterday’s car crash in Nigeria? Sina Ghami and Kevin Latif Ayodele were both personal trainers. CNN’s international correspondent Larry Madowo reports.
Will Italy’s ice hockey arenas be completed before the Olympic Games begin? | CNN
With less than one month until the Winter Olympic Games begin in Milan, construction delays around its ice hockey arenas have raised concerns about whether they’ll be ready in time for the games. CNN’s Antonia Mortensen reports.
Bill Belichick snubbed by Hall of Fame | CNN
Super Bowl champion head coach Bill Belichick didn’t get voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, according to reports. CNN’s Andy Scholes explains how this happened.
Lindsey Vonn crashes during race | CNN
Lindsey Vonn crashed in her final downhill race before the Winter Olympics and was airlifted from the course for medical checks. CNN’s Christina Macfarlane reports.
How a Crotch Scandal Changed the Rules for the Olympics | CNN
The Norwegian ski jumping team stunned the sport with a crotch-tampering scandal that led to rule changes ahead of Milano Cortina 2026. CNN’s Matias Grez reports.
Carlos Alcaraz: youngest man ever to complete a career grand slam | CNN
Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest man ever to complete a career grand slam on Sunday, adding the Australian Open title to his trophy cabinet after defeating Novak Djokovic in an enthralling men’s final. CNN’s Don Riddell reports.
Lindsey Vonn will compete in Olympics with torn ACL | CNN
US skier Lindsey Vonn will compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics despite suffering a “completely ruptured” ACL in a crash a few days ago. CNN’s Amanda Davies reports.
These two women will make history at the Olympics | CNN
Two female athletes, Laila Edwards and Tallulah Proulx, are already making history before the Winter Olympics kicks off. CNN’s Kate Bolduan reports.
Ukrainian athelete barred from Olympics over helmet | CNN
Ukrainian skeleton slider Vladyslav Heraskevych has been disqualified from the Winter Olympics for “refusing to adhere” to the IOC’s athlete expression guidelines. He insisted on wearing a helmet featuring images of athletes killed during the war in Ukraine in competition. CNN’s…
Big upset as USA star falls twice giving Kazakhstan gold in men’s skate | CNN
Team USA’s figure skating sensation, Ilia Malinin, failed to secure a medal despite being the overwhelming favorite for gold. The 21-year-old, known as the “Quad God” for his groundbreaking quad axel, struggled with two falls during his performance, finishing in a shocking eighth…
Is the future of the Winter Olympics in danger? | CNN
As humans continue to burn planet-heating fossil fuels, snowfall is declining, putting the future of the Winter Olympics at risk as the number of possible venues decreases. CNN’s Laura Paddison reports.
US women’s hockey team declines Trump’s invite | CNN
After declining President Trump’s invitation to the State of the Union, the US women’s hockey team just got an offer to celebrate their gold medal win with rapper Flavor Flav. CNN’s Betsy Klein reports.