Liverpool beats Man City, Chelsea equals record

Chelsea registered a record-equaling 13th successive victory Saturday, as Liverpool fought to a 1-0 win over rivals Manchester City to stay in touch with the English Premier League leaders.

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Arise, Sir Andy! Tennis star knighted

A monumental year for Andy Murray just got even bigger -- the tennis world No. 1 has been knighted in Britain's 2017 New Year's Honors List.

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Ronaldo's $315M Chinese rumor kicks off 'silly season'

The festive period is drawing to a close, but football's silly season is about to kick off.

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Thousands flock to watch Federer practice

Most tennis players are lucky if they get a handful of fans turning up to watch them practice. Roger Federer, on the other hand, could fill a small stadium.

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Serena Williams engaged to be married

Tennis star Serena Williams announced her upcoming marriage to Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian with a poem posted to the website he helped start.

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Snowboarders fueled by fear factor

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2016: The best sports year ever?

Between wars, terror attacks, a toxic presidential election and a rash of celebrity deaths, it's been a pretty lousy year for the world.

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Sport's triumph, tragedy and justice

What's your standout sporting memory of 2016?

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Chapecoense crash: 'A national disaster'

2016 in review: CNN World Sport anchor Don Riddell reflects on going to Brazil to cover the aftermath of the Chapecoense soccer team's fatal plane crash.

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Leicester City: 'Ranieri did the impossible'

2016 in review: CNN World Sport anchor Kate Riley reflects on the fairytale story of underdog Leicester City's shock English Premier League title success.

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Uganda's 'Cranes' rising on a hymn and a prayer

The singing might not quite be at the level of a professional choir, but the words say it all for Uganda's rugby sevens team.

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Surfer searching for the ultimate 'void'

British surfer Andrew Cotton has a lifelong and dangerous quest to surf the biggest wave in history in previously unsurfed waters.

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'Keep Fighting': Schumacher's legacy lives on

It is three years since Michael Schumacher's life-changing skiing accident, but his legacy remains undimmed.

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'True champion' Ivanovic quits pro tennis

Twenty-four hours after teasing her 1.23 million Twitter followers with news of an "important" announcement, Ana Ivanovic has revealed that she is retiring from professional tennis.

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Rousey to make long-awaited UFC return

Rousey hasn't fought since November 2015, when she was stunned by Holly Holm. How will she fare against Amanda Nunes in her return?

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Olympics: Bolt and Rio 'pulled it off'

2016 in review: CNN World Sport anchor Amanda Davies looks back at covering the Rio Olympics in Brazil, where sprinter Usain Bolt made history.

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Euro 2016: 'An important moment for France'

2016 review: CNN World Sport anchor Alex Thomas reflects on covering the European Championship in France, where Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal won the title.

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Hillsborough verdict: Vindication for families

2016 in review: CNN World Sport anchor Christina Macfarlane looks back at covering the long-awaited verdict in the Hillsborough stadium tragedy hearing.

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Cycling legend announces retirement

Bradley Wiggins, the first British cyclist to win the Tour de France and a five-time Olympic champion, has announced his retirement.

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Is this the toughest gig in sport?

The life of a jockey may seem glamorous, but the reality is often long hours traveling -- some drive 70,000 miles a year -- fluctuating earnings, a lack of sleep and weight battles.

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Sumo's next superstars?

Taylor Weidman photographed a sumo training camp in Mongolia, where young wrestlers were hoping to make a name for themselves.

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EPL club sacks US coach after 85 days

English Premier League side Swansea City has sacked its US coach Bob Bradley after just 11 games in charge.

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Report: Russian doping 'an institutional conspiracy'

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Record smashed in Sydney-Hobart race

After two years of disappointments, Australian businessman Anthony Bell has tasted sweet success with a record-breaking victory in the 2016 Rolex Sydney to Hobart yacht race.

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Soccer minnow equals 44-year-old world record

Chelsea may be grabbing all the headlines with its impressive 12-match winning streak in the English Premier League, but that's nothing compared to a team across the border in Wales.

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The greatest Olympian of all time?

2016 in review: CNN World Sport correspondent Coy Wire reflects on Olympic legends old and new: Michael Phelps, Usain Bolt, Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky.

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Golf's 'emotional rollercoaster'

2016 in review: CNN World Sport anchor Patrick Snell reflects on Rory McIlroy's PGA Tour success, Arnold Palmer's passing and the US Ryder Cup triumph.

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Chicago Cubs: '108 is the magic number'

2016 in review: CNN World Sport correspondent Andy Scholes reflects on the numerical synchronicity of the Chicago Cubs' first World Series win in 108 years.

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What next for Tonga's topless Olympic sensation?

From sand to snow: Pita Taufatofua -- the oiled-up, topless Tongan taekwondo star who caused a social media storm at the Rio Games -- is turning his attention to the Winter Olympics.

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32 amazing sports photos

Take a look at 32 amazing sports photos from December 20 through December 26.

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Hero's welcome for record-smashing solo sailor

French sailor Thomas Coville received a hero's welcome after breaking the record for sailing solo around the world nonstop by more than a week.

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Soccer club gives away 30,000 masks -- but why?

Leicester City fans discovered quite a treat when they turned up for the English Premier League champion's home match against Everton Monday.

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Supermaxis battle for Sydney-Hobart honors

The 72nd edition of the Rolex Sydney to Hobart yacht race started in perfect conditions on Boxing Day.

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These stunners will light up 2017

2017 promises to be an exciting year for electric cars as automakers, big and small, gear up for launches that they hope will lure more drivers away from the gas pump to a plug socket.

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Tiger and Trump hit the golf course

Tiger Woods can add President-elect Donald Trump to his power list of golf partners.

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Del Potro to miss opening grand slam of 2017

Juan Martin del Potro will miss the opening grand slam of the 2017 season due to fitness concerns, it was announced Saturday.

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Which football team does Santa support?

He's making a list and he's checking it twice -- but Santa Claus will have to wait for the January transfer window if he's to shower his own football club with presents.

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Kvitova gets 'best Christmas present' after surgery

An upbeat Petra Kvitova said she will "use all my energy to focus on my recovery" after an attack by an intruder three days ago left her needing surgery on her hand.

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'Rejuvenated' Federer: I can win 18th major

So used to rewriting the record books and piling up tennis grand slams, 2016 brought Roger Federer back to the days, in some respects, when he was a young pro in search of a maiden major.

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In the ring with Senegal's man mountains

Senegalese wrestling is a sport for giants -- and they're more than happy to grind your bones. A sport that was once down on its luck is now a national favorite, with participation and investment booming.

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Formula E: Driving at perfection

The Formula E grid give Supercharged presenter Nicki Shields an insight into the complexities of driving an all-electric race car.

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A 2016 to remember for Sebastien Buemi

From Buenos Aires to London, Supercharged presenter Nicki Shields recaps the races that shaped the destiny of the Formula E world championship.

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Chelsea star joins Shanghai SIPG for reported $74M

Chelsea midfielder Oscar to sign for Chinese Super League club Shanghai SIPG for a reported $74 million.

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What do you buy an F1 champion for Christmas?

They're multimillionaires who live for high-speed thrills -- so what could you possibly give a Formula One world champion at Christmas? Nico Rosberg, Jackie Stewart and Mario Andretti reveal their wish list.

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Doctor furious after rugby star's concussion ruling

Dr Barry O'Driscoll expresses concern about the health of rugby players after George North was knocked unconscious during a game but later returned to play.

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Car tech creates futuristic 'flying boats'

When Ben Ainslie started his own America's Cup team in 2014, the odds were stacked against Britain's Olympic sailing legend. But thanks to his use of high-end automotive technologies, BAR goes into next year's races as one of the favorites.

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Federer steps up return as broadcasts practice

Roger Federer stepped up his highly-anticipated comeback to tennis after a six-month injury break with a practice session broadcast live from Dubai on his social media accounts.

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English football's most effective player?

If death and taxes are life's two certainties, increasingly the likelihood of a football team winning when it fields N'Golo Kante is becoming another given.

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Australia braces for spectacular sailing

It is one of the most famous, and feared, yacht races in the world and offers its competitors the perfect cold-turkey cure for Christmas blues.

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Australian Open lifts prize pot to record $36M

After being rocked by allegations of match-fixing earlier this year, the Australian Open will have a record $36 million prize pot as it tries to combat corruption at the lower rungs of the sport.

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