Sports

The Sports Conspiracy That’s Too Easy to Believe

When the 49ers lost in the playoffs, some fans embraced a theory about electromagnetic waves instead of facing reality.

‘Every single frame was sweated over’: how Becoming Led Zeppelin became the biggest documentary of the year

Bernard MacMahon’s film about the 70s giants took advantage of audience enthusiasm to make a major impact in cinemas – and it’s just the latest in a string of films about the era of classic rock

Alex de Minaur sets up enticing last-16 clash with nemesis Bublik at Australian Open

Alex de Minaur has a date with his own nemesis. The Australian defeated Frances Tiafoe in a spectacular three sets on Friday night, 6-3, 6-4, 7-5, to again reach the last 16 at his home grand slam.

Rower in 3,000-mile race rescued in the dark of night hours after capsizing in the Atlantic

Updated on: January 23, 2026 / 10:17 AM EST / CBS News

Indiana quarterback and likely No 1 pick Fernando Mendoza declares for 2026 NFL draft

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza announced Friday morning that he is bypassing his senior season and entering the 2026 NFL draft.

"Heated Rivalry" boosting demand for NHL tickets, SeatGeek says

January 23, 2026 / 9:31 AM EST / CBS News

What it takes to be an Australian Open ballkid

There’s nothing more iconic at the Australian Open than the ballkids, and as a child Guardian Australia’s Matilda Boseley dreamed of becoming one. Now, as an adult, that dream has 'come true' – with Australian Open ballkids Hunter and Amelia putting Matilda to the test

NFL conference championship game picks: do the No 1 seed Broncos have any chance of victory?

The Super Bowl match-up will be set this weekend as a weakened Denver take on New England and two NFC West rivals clash in Seattle

Baltimore Ravens hire Jesse Minter as head coach after John Harbaugh exit

Ravens missed playoffs after injury-hit 2025 season

Alex Honnold’s made-for-Netflix free solo of Taipei 101 draws awe

The Free Solo star will attempt to climb the 1,667ft skyscraper without ropes in a live Netflix broadcast, drawing awe, ethical concern and global attention

Victoria Mboko wins tense third-round tussle to set up Sabalenka showdown

Canadian 19-year-old defeats Clara Tauson 7-6 (5), 5-7, 6-3

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend

Mateus Fernandes steels West Ham, Dominic Calvert-Lewin faces a homecoming and Manchester City need Marc Guéhi