Queens, New York CNN  —  Coco Gauff, the world No. 10 women’s singles player, has defeated Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka 2-6 6-3 6-2 with a dramatic comeback in the women’s US Open final. The star-studded crowd erupted with applause after Gauff’s home-turf victory at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens. The win is 19-year-old Gauff’s first career…

CNN  —  Brendan Lawlor is a man of his word. In October 2020, the Irishman told CNN Sport he hoped to “keep the ball rolling” for the next generation of golfers with disabilities. Now No. 1 in the World Ranking for Golfers with Disability, Lawlor has driven that ball across the fairway and over the…

Golf is a sport where certain years stand out above others, and 2023 may prove to be one of those years. It’s a heady list. In 1860, Willie Park Sr. won the first British Open, which was held at Prestwick Golf Club, marking the debut of the oldest major tournament. In 1913, the amateur Francis…

Andriy Shevchenko: War changed everything Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February, the soccer icon has visited four times. He spoke with CNN’s Becky Anderson about the work he’s been doing there to lift spirits and help his country recover.

CNN  —  Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka intends to return to professional tennis in 2024, the 25-year-old said in an interview with ESPN on Wednesday. The four-time major champion – who welcomed a baby girl in July with her boyfriend, rapper Cordae – said she plans to play a busy schedule next year. “It’s…

CNN  —  The Australian Open will add an extra day to its schedule next year in a bid to reduce pressure on players and fans following a series of punishing matches in recent years that ended well into the early hours. The new 15-day schedule for January’s season-opening grand slam in Melbourne comes after growing…