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Donis: Players' Spirit Is Our Weapon to Win Gulf Cup 27

Sports Greek coach Georgios Donis, head coach of the Saudi national team. File photo

Donis: Players' Spirit Is Our Weapon to Win Gulf Cup 27

Greek coach Georgios Donis, head coach of the Saudi national team, said the players' spirit and fighting spirit will be the Green Falcons' main weapon as…

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Sports World number three Carlos Alcaraz will face either Jiri Lehecka or Valentin Vacherot in the Japan Open final. Rie KIKUCHI / AFP

Alcaraz Advances to Japan Open Final

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the final of the Japan Open on Monday after securing a hard-fought 5-7, 6-3, 6-1 victory over fellow Spaniard…

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Sports Elena Rybakina, of Kazakhstan, returns a ball to Alina Charaeva, of Armenia, during the second round of the women's singles match at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Rybakina Withdraws from Wuhan with Injury after China Open Exit

World number one Elena Rybakina has withdrawn from this month's Wuhan Open due to a foot injury, tournament organizers said on Sunday, a day after the Kazakh…

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Sports 04 October 2026, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: Dutch Formula One driver Max Verstappen of team Red Bull Racing celebrate after winning the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain in Malaysia at Sepang Circuit on Photo: Mohd Faizol Aziz/BERNAMA/dpa

Verstappen Wins Rain-delayed Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

Red Bull's Max Verstappen won a chaotic rain-hit Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia on Sunday for his first victory of the season after the race start was delayed…

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Sports Ducati Lenovo Team rider Marc Marquez of Spain displays his Ducati team's 100th victory sticker at the Parc Ferme during the MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix at the Mobility Resort Motegi in Motegi, Tochigi prefecture on October 4, 2026. (Photo by Toshifumi KITAMURA / AFP)

Marquez Wins Japanese GP to Cut Martin's Lead

Ducati's Marc Marquez won his fourth Japanese Grand Prix to complete a sprint-race double at the Motegi Circuit on Sunday and cut title rival Jorge Martin's…

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Sports Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in action against Nikola Bartunkova of Czech Republic during their women’s singles match at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, 04 October 2026.  EPA/ANDRES MARTINEZ CASARES

Sabalenka Knocked Out of China Open in Straight Sets by Nikola Bartunkova

Second-ranked Aryna Sabalenka was bundled out in the third round of the China Open in straight sets by the Czech Republic's Nikola Bartunkova on Sunday. …

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Sports Carlos Alcaraz of Spain gives his wristband to a fan after his quarterfinal match against Denis Shapovalov of Canada during the Japan Open tennis tournament at Ariake Colosseum in Tokyo, Japan, 04 October 2026. EPA/KIYOSHI OTA

Alcaraz Through to Japan Open Semis after Shapovalov Injury

Carlos Alcaraz qualified for the semi-finals of the Japan Open on Sunday after an ailing Denis Shapovalov retired to hand the world number three a 7-6 (7/3), 2…

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Sports Alina Charaeva, of Russia, left is congratulated by Elena Rybakina, of Kazakhstan, after winning their women's singles second round match during the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Rybakina's 1st Match as World Number One Ends in China Open Defeat by Charaeva

Three-times Grand Slam champion Elena Rybakina crashed out of the China Open with a shock 3-6 6-4 6-3 defeat by unseeded Alina Charaeva in the second round on…

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Sports Spain's forward #19 Lamine Yamal kicks the ball during the UEFA Nations League Group A3 football match between Spain and the Czech Republic at the Carlos Tartiere Stadium in Oviedo on October 3, 2026. (AFP)

Yamal on Target as Spain Hold Off Czech Republic

Lamine Yamal continued his superb goalscoring form as Spain secured a 3-1 win over the Czech Republic on Saturday in the Nations League. The world champions…

Sports Football - Gulf Cup - Semi Final - United Arab Emirates v Oman - Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - October 3, 2026 United Arab Emirates' Lucas Pimenta, Oumar Camara and Sultan Adil celebrate after the match. (Reuters)

UAE Beat Oman to Reach Gulf Cup Final Against Saudi Arabia

Forward Ousmane Camara scored the only goal as the United Arab Emirates beat Oman 1-0 on Saturday to set up a final against Saudi Arabia in the Gulf Cup. …

Sports The final races of the Formula One season in Qatar and Abu Dhabi will go ahead as planned. (Getty Images)

Qatar and Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix to Go Ahead, Says F1 Boss

The final races of the Formula One season in Qatar and Abu Dhabi will go ahead as planned despite tensions in the Middle East, the sport's CEO Stefano…

Sports Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen prepares for the second practice session ahead of the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang on October 2, 2026. (Photo by Jade Gao / AFP)

Verstappen Takes His First Pole Position of the Year at F1's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

Max Verstappen qualified on pole position for the first time this year at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia on a rare off day for Mercedes and Formula 1…

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Sports Archie Owen claims Maiden F4 Victory in Aramco Saudi Arabian Championship Opener. (SPA)

Archie Owen Claims Maiden F4 Victory in Aramco Saudi Arabian Championship Opener

Welsh driver Archie Owen secured his maiden Formula 4 career victory in only his second appearance in the category, winning the first race of the opening round…

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Sports Japan's Yumi Kajihara has dedicated her latest Asian Games gold to her brother who died this year. Peter PARKS / AFP

He's Here with Me': Japan Cycle Queen Dedicates Gold to Late Brother

Japan cycling queen Yumi Kajihara broke down after her latest Asian Games gold as she dedicated victory to her brother who died of cancer this year, saying: …

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Sports Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in action against Renata Zarazua of Mexico during their women’s singles match at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, 02 October 2026.  EPA/ANDRES MARTINEZ CASARES

Sabalenka Makes Dominant Start in China Open Title Bid

Aryna Sabalenka sent down 11 aces as she dismissed Renata Zarazua 6-1, 6-3 to launch her China Open title charge on Friday in Beijing. The world number two…

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Sports A logo is pictured outside the Etihad Stadium, the home ground of Manchester City football club, in Manchester, north-west England on September 30, 2026. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

Man City Launch Appeal Against Explosive Financial Ruling

Manchester City confirmed Friday they had launched an appeal against a damning judgement that found the club guilty of all charges related to serious breaches…

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Sports Netherlands Xavi Hernadez reacts during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Greece and Netherlands in Thessaloniki, Greece, 01 October 2026. EPA/ACHILLEAS CHIRAS

Netherlands Coach Xavi Says he Was at Fault for Poor 1st Half in Greece

Netherlands coach Xavi Hernandez said he was to blame for his side’s poor first-half performance in Thursday’s Nations League game against Greece after they…

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Sports Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen steers his car during the first practice session ahead of the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang on October 2, 2026. (Photo by JADE GAO / AFP)

Verstappen Sets Pace in Opening Practice in Sepang

Red Bull's Max Verstappen topped Friday's opening Formula One practice session for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, clocking the fastest time as the four…

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Sports Kazakhstan's Rita Bakisheva (L) competes against Jordan's Mohammad Aladarbi in the mixed individual virtual taekwondo competition during the 2026 Asian Games at the Toyohashi Gymnasium in Toyohashi on October 2, 2026. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP)

Not-so-brave New World: Virtual Taekwondo Makes Asian Games Debut

Taekwondo dates back more than 2,000 years, but on Friday at the Asian Games the Korean martial art stepped into a not-so-brave future where nobody gets hurt:…

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Sports Portugal supporters with messages of support for Cristiano Ronaldo before the UEFA Nations League match Denmark against Portugal, in Copenhagen, Denmark, 01 October 2026. (EPA)

Ronaldo’s Portugal Future in Doubt After Walkout

The international future of Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo hung in the balance after the 41-year-old walked out on the squad after learning that he would…

Sports Football - UEFA Nations League - Group A2 - Germany v Serbia - Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany - October 1, 2026 Germany's Tom Bischof and coach Jurgen Klopp applaud fans after the match. (Reuters)

Klopp Celebrates 1st Germany Win and Portugal Moves on From Cristiano Ronaldo in Nations League

Jurgen Klopp savored his first win as Germany coach and Portugal did just fine without Cristiano Ronaldo in the Nations League on Thursday. Florian Wirtz…

Sports Japan's Kei Nishikori waves to the spectators after his first round loss to Frances Tiafoe at the Japan Open tennis in Tokyo, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. (Daiki Katagiri/Kyodo News via AP)

Nishikori Bows Out for Final Time in Tokyo as Crowd Salutes Japanese Trailblazer

Kei Nishikori's final match before retirement ended in a 6-4 6-4 loss to American Frances Tiafoe in the Japan Open first round on Thursday, as an adoring crowd…

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Sports Alpine driver Franco Colapinto of Argentina walks down pit lane following his crash during the Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix auto race, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

Colapinto Takes Full Blame for Baku Crash as he Faces Social Media Storm

Alpine's Franco Colapinto said that the days following his crash at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix had been among "the most difficult" of his career, as he faced…

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Sports The No 23 jersey worn by Michael Jordan in his final regular-season game with the Chicago Bulls (Mike Blake/Reuters) 

Michael Jordan's 'Last Dance' Jersey Sells for Record $12.26 Million

A jersey worn by Michael Jordan during one of the most famous seasons of his career sold at auction for $12.26 million on Tuesday to become the most expensive…

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Sports Football - Premier League - Manchester City v West Ham United - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - May 19, 2024 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates with the trophy after winning the Premier League. (Action Images via Reuters)

Guardiola Backs Man City After Bombshell Guilty Verdicts

Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola threw his weight behind the club on Wednesday after a bombshell verdict on Premier League financial rule breaches…

Sports An aerial view shows the Etihad Stadium, the home ground of Manchester City football club, in Manchester, northwest England on September 30, 2026. (AFP)

Etihad to Seek Legal Advice After Premier League’s Man City Findings

Abu ‌Dhabi-based airline Etihad Airways said on Wednesday it was seeking legal advice on its options after criticizing the Premier League’s handling of an…

Sports Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo waves to fans as he arrives for a training session at Parken stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark, on September 30, 2026, on the eve of their Nations League Group A4 match against Denmark. (AFP)

Ronaldo Leaves Portugal Training Camp After Coach Says He Is Dropped

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Wednesday that he had left the team's training camp in Denmark after coach Jorge Jesus told reporters that the…

Sports Thomas Muller #13 of the Vancouver Whitecaps FC takes a shot on goal while being defended against by Andre Dozzell #21 and Kye Rowles #15 of DC United during the second half of MLS action at BC Place on September 26, 2026 in Vancouver, Canada. (Getty Images/AFP)

German Great Muller Isn’t Ready to Retire, Signs Extension with Vancouver Whitecaps

Thomas Muller is not ready to retire. The Vancouver Whitecaps announced Tuesday that the club has signed the German soccer great to a contract extension…

Sports Football - UEFA Nations League - Group A3 - Spain v Croatia - Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, Seville, Spain - September 29, 2026 Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates scoring their third goal. (Reuters)

Spain Brush Aside Croatia in Nations League, England Down Czechs

Lamine Yamal netted a brace as world champions Spain continued their winning start to the UEFA Nations League with a 4-1 success in Seville against Croatia on…