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Sabalenka Apologizes for Outburst During Loss to Svitolina

Sports 13 November 2026, US, Indian Wells: Belarusian tennis player Aryna Sabalenka in action against Ukraine's Elina Svitolina during their women's singles group stage match of the FAGE WTA Finals tennis tournament at Indian Wells. Photo: Charles Baus/CSM via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

Sabalenka Apologizes for Outburst During Loss to Svitolina

Aryna Sabalenka apologized on Saturday for her angry outburst during her defeat by Ukraine's Elina Svitolina at the WTA Finals. Television footage appeared…

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Sports Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the 1-2 goal during the FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Hungary, in Budapest, Hungary, 09 September 2025. (EPA)

Portugal Changes How No. 7 Is Written to Honor Cristiano Ronaldo

The Portugal football team is making a change to how the No. 7 is written to honor the recently-retired Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo, who wore the number and…

Sports Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho waves during Ravenna FC’s team presentation for the 2026-27 season in Marina di Ravenna, Italy, Aug. 20, 2026. (AFP)

Ronaldinho Poised for Ravenna Start and, Perhaps, One Last Goal

Ronaldinho will roll back the years this weekend when the 46-year-old Brazilian starts his first competitive match in over a decade, and in the unlikely…

Sports Mirra Andreeva plays Diana Shnaider during day six of the FAGE WTA Finals at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on November 13, 2026 in Indian Wells, California. (Getty Images/AFP)

Andreeva Says She Is Learning to Move on Faster from Defeats After WTA Finals Sweep

Mirra Andreeva said she has learned to recover more quickly from setbacks after the Russian teenager completed an unbeaten run through the WTA Finals round…

Sports  Uruguay's players celebrate after Argentina's Leonardo Balerdi scored an own goal during an international friendly soccer match in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Friday, Nov. 13, 2026. (AP)

Uruguay Beats Argentina 2-1 in the First Match Since Messi’s Retirement

The post-Messi era began with an Argentina defeat on Friday. Argentina fell 2-1 to Uruguay on Friday in an international friendly at La Bombonera in Buenos…


Sports Tennis - Six Kings Slam - ANB Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - October 18, 2025 Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates with a racket after winning the final against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz. (Reuters)

Sinner Skipping Davis Cup Finals to Focus on Australian Open Preparations 

Italy's Jannik Sinner said it was a difficult decision to miss this year's Davis Cup Finals on home soil but the world number two felt that he had to…

Sports Football - Premier League - Liverpool v Manchester United - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - October 19, 2025 General view as a fan walks past posters of former Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp and players Jordan Henderson and Steven Gerrard lifting the Champions League trophy outside the stadium before the match. (Reuters)

Liverpool Return ‘Theoretically Possible’ but Slot Will Turn Things Around, Says Klopp 

Former Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp says it is "theoretically possible" he could return to the Anfield hot seat one day, but he is convinced current boss…

Sports Tennis - US Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 7, 2025 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz hugs Italy's Jannik Sinner after winning the men's singles final REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Sinner Opts Out of Davis Cup, Alcaraz to Represent Spain

Jannik Sinner has decided not to take part in this year's Davis Cup Finals with reigning champions Italy confirming his absence in Monday's team announcement,…

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Sports 05 October 2025, United Kingdom, Brentford: Manchester City's Rodri pictured during the English Premier League soccer match between Brentford and Manchester City at the Gtech Community Stadium. (dpa)

Man City’s Rodri to Miss Villarreal, Villa Games, Says Guardiola 

Manchester City will be without midfielder Rodri for matches against Villarreal and Aston Villa this week as the Spanish midfielder continues his recovery from…

Sports Mohamed Salah of Liverpool looks on during the English Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Manchester United, in Liverpool, Britain, 19 October 2025. (EPA)

Salah Shouldn’t Be Automatic Starter in Away Games, Says Carragher 

Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah's form has dipped to such an extent that he should not be considered an automatic starter away from home, former defender…

Sports AUSTIN, TEXAS - OCTOBER 19: Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of United States at Circuit of The Americas on October 19, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images/AFP

Verstappen Makes Clear he is Gunning for Fifth World Title

Max Verstappen made it clear that he is chasing a spectacular fifth world title after reeling off his third win in four races with a masterclass in Sunday's…

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Sports Atletico Madrid's Argentine forward Julian Alvarez is his club's key man but it is not clear if the Rojiblancos can compete with Europe's elite. JAVIER SORIANO / AFP

Atletico Aim to Convince Alvarez they Belong among Elite on Arsenal Visit

Julian Alvarez has established himself as Atletico Madrid's key player but the club still need to prove to the Argentina international they belong among Europe…

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Sports Soccer Football - FIFA U-20 World Cup - Final - Argentina v Morocco - Estadio Nacional Julio Martinez Pradanos, Santiago, Chile - October 19, 2025 Morocco players celebrate with the trophy after winning the FIFA U-20 World Cup REUTERS/Pablo Sanhueza

Morocco Win U-20 World Cup after Beating Argentina

Morocco became the first Arab nation to win the under-20 World Cup after beating Argentina 2-0 in the final in Santiago on Sunday. Yassir Zabiri opened the…

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Sports Tennis - WTA 500 - Ningbo Open - Yinzhou Tennis Center, Ningbo, China - October 19, 2025 Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina celebrates with the trophy after winning the final against Russia's Ekaterina Alexandrova REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

Rybakina Wins Ningbo Title to Close in on WTA Finals

Elena Rybakina rallied from a set down to beat Russian fourth seed Ekaterina Alexandrova 3-6 6-0 6-2 and win the Ningbo Open title on Sunday, as her late surge…

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Sports Sinner received the Golden Racket after defeating Alcaraz in straight sets (6-2, 6-4). SPA

Jannik Sinner Crowned Champion of Six Kings Slam 2025 in Riyadh

Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority Turki Alalshikh crowned Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner (World No. 2) as the champion of the Six Kings Slam…

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Sports Trackhouse MotoGP Team's Spanish rider Raul Fernandez rides during the MotoGP Australian Grand Prix on Philip Island on October 19, 2025. Photo by Martin KEEP / AFP)

Trackhouse's Fernandez Storms to Maiden MotoGP Victory at Australian GP

Raul Fernandez delivered a dominant performance to claim his maiden MotoGP victory at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday, securing a first-ever triumph for…

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Sports Tennis - China Open - The Beijing Olympic Green Tennis Center, Beijing, China - September 28, 2025 Canada's Leylah Fernandez reacts during her round of 32 match against Coco Gauff of the US. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

Canada's Fernandez Beats Valentova to Win Japan Open

Canada's Leylah Fernandez won her second title of the year after beating Czech teenager Tereza Valentova 6-0, 5-7, 6-3 in the Japan Open final on Sunday. …

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Sports Oct 18, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;  Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal against Nashville SC during the second half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Lionel Messi's 2nd Career MLS Hat Trick Gives Inter Miami 5-2 Edge over Nashville

Lionel Messi scored his second career MLS hat trick, propelling Inter Miami to a 5-2 win over Nashville SC on Saturday night. Messi leads the MLS in…

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Sports Football - Premier League - Brentford v Manchester United - GTech Community Stadium, London, Britain - September 27, 2025 Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim reacts. (Reuters)

Slot And Amorim Under Scrutiny in Liverpool-Man Utd Showdown

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has to find solutions after three consecutive defeats for the Premier League champions, but Sunday's meeting with Manchester United…

Sports Paris Saint-Germain's French forward #29 Bradley Barcola (C) celebrates with Paris Saint-Germain's Portuguese forward #09 Goncalo Ramos (R) and Paris Saint-Germain's French defender #21 Lucas Hernandez (L) after scoring PSG's first goal during the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and RC Strasbourg Alsace at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris on October 17, 2025. (AFP)

PSG Fightback Denies Strasbourg in Six-Goal Ligue 1 Thriller

Paris Saint-Germain produced a second-half fightback to draw 3-3 with an impressive Strasbourg on Friday as Luis Enrique's injury-hit side held on to top spot…

Sports  McLaren driver Lando Norris of Great Britain drives during sprint qualifying for the Formula One US Grand Prix auto race at the Circuit of the Americas, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (AP)

Upbeat Norris Hopes for Strong Race

An upbeat Lando Norris shrugged off his disappointment after being beaten to pole position by Max Verstappen in Friday's qualifying for Saturday's sprint race…

Sports  Formula One F1 - United States Grand Prix - Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, US - October 17, 2025 Red Bull's Max Verstappen during practice. (Reuters)

Verstappen Still in the Chase but Seeking Perfection

Max Verstappen is seeking perfection as he chases a fifth successive Formula One title that may be back on after seemingly slipping out of reach. Even if the…

Sports Football - LaLiga - Rayo Vallecano v FC Barcelona - Campo de Futbol de Vallecas, Madrid, Spain - August 31, 2025 FC Barcelona's Lamine Yamal reacts. (Reuters)

Yamal Is Back from Injury a Week Before Barcelona Faces Madrid in Season’s First Clasico

Lamine Yamal is fit again and ready to play a week before the first clasico of the season, Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Friday. Yamal and midfielder…

Sports Alcaraz defeated American Taylor Fritz in straight sets (6-4, 6-2), showcasing his fitness and control. - SPA

Alcaraz, Sinner Advance to 2025 Six Kings Slam Final

The scene that captivated the world last year returns to Riyadh as Spanish Carlos Alcaraz and Italian Jannik Sinner, who secured their spots with impressive…

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Sports Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group K - Latvia v England - Daugava Stadium, Riga, Latvia - October 14, 2025 England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their second goal Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

Bayern Coach Kompany Says Kane Has Reached the Next Level All by Himself

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany is taking no credit for Harry Kane's scoring run this season and says his stunning form was all down to the striker's hard…

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Sports Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren looks on in the Paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of United States at Circuit of The Americas on October 16, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Getty Images/AFP)

McLaren Pair Say Singapore Clash Has Repercussions and Consequences 

Formula One title rivals and McLaren teammates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris spoke on Thursday of the "consequences" and "repercussions" resulting from a…

Sports Mercedes' British driver George Russell arrives in the paddock ahead of the United States Formula One Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, on October 16, 2025. (AFP)

Russell Convinced New Contract Puts Him on Pole for 2026 Title Shot 

George Russell is convinced his new Mercedes deal provides the best chance of winning a Formula One title when the sport enters a new engine era next year. …

Sports Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Scuderia Ferrari speaks in the Drivers Press Conference during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of United States at Circuit of The Americas on October 16, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Getty Images/AFP)

From Allergy to Prancing Horse: Hamilton Eyes Equestrian Future 

Ferrari Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton said horses were his "next thing" after riding one for the first time ahead of the US Grand Prix in Texas. The…

Sports Japan's Naomi Osaka waves to fans as she arrives to play against Netherlands' Suzan Lamens during their women's singles match at the Japan Open tennis tournament in Osaka on October 15, 2025. (Photo by PAUL MILLER / AFP)

Osaka is Out of Japan Open Quarterfinals with Left Leg Injury

Naomi Osaka pulled out of her quarterfinal match at the Japan Open on Friday because of a left leg injury. Her withdrawal ahead of the match resulted in…

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