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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 (FILES) Brazil's forward Rodrygo celebrates after scoring during the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualifiers football match between Brazil and Ecuador, at the Major Antônio Couto Pereira stadium in Curitiba, Brazil, on September 6, 2024. (Photo by Mauro PIMENTEL / AFP)

Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr Return to Brazil squad for South Korea, Japan Friendlies

Real Madrid forwards Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr have been called up to the Brazil squad for friendlies against South Korea and Japan this month, while Neymar…

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Sports  PSG's head coach Luis Enrique attends a press conference, in Barcelona, Spain, 30 September 2025. (EPA)

Title Favorites Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain Go Head-to-Head in Champions League 

Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona meet in the Champions League on Wednesday in a clash between two of the favorites to win the competition this season. …

Sports Tennis - China Open - The Beijing Olympic Green Tennis Center, Beijing, China - October 1, 2025 Italy's Jannik Sinner reacts during his final against Learner Tien of the US. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang

Sinner Thrashes Tien to Win China Open

Jannik Sinner won the 21st title of his career by thrashing American teenager Learner Tien 6-2, 6-2 in the China Open final on Wednesday. The Italian world…

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Sports Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen competes during the Formula One Azerbaijan Grand Prix at the Baku City Circuit in Baku on September 21, 2025. (Photo by Ozan KOSE / AFP)

Verstappen's Late-season Surge Faces Steamy Singapore Examination

Max Verstappen's recent resurgence will be put to the test at the Singapore Grand Prix this week as the Red Bull driver tries to turn the Formula One world…

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Sports Carlos Alcaraz of Spain poses with his trophy after winning the final match against Taylor Fritz of the USA at the Japan Open tennis tournament in Tokyo, Japan, 30 September 2025.  EPA/KIYOSHI OTA

Alcaraz Pays Back Fritz and Takes Japan Open Title

Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz beat No. 5 Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 in the Japan Open final on Tuesday for his eighth singles title this year. It also could be…

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Sports  Football - Saudi Pro League - Al-Ittihad v Al-Nassr - King Abdullah Sport City Stadium, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - September 26, 2025 Al-Ittihad fans during the match. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad Loses Second Straight Game in Asian Champions League Elite 

Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad fell to a second straight defeat in the Asian Champions League Elite, losing 1-0 to Al-Ahli Dubai on Tuesday. Iranian midfielder…

Sports The new course on Shura Island offers a unique golf experience that combines environmental sustainability with exclusive luxury - SPA

Red Sea Global Launches First Island Golf Course in Saudi Arabia

Red Sea Global (RSG) has officially opened Shura Links, the Kingdom’s first 18-hole golf course located entirely on an island, within the Red Sea destination. …

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Sports Georgian star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia came off prematurely during Paris Saint-Germain's win over Auxerre in Ligue 1 at the weekend. FRANCK FIFE / AFP/File

PSG Facing Injury Crisis as Barcelona Present First Big Test

Paris Saint-Germain face their biggest test of the season so far when the Champions League title-holders visit Barcelona this week, but Luis Enrique's side…

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Sports An external view of the San Siro Stadium site of the opening ceremony at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP)

City Council Backs San Siro Sale, Advancing Milan Clubs’ New Stadium Project 

Milan's city council approved on Tuesday the sale of the San Siro stadium and surrounding land to local soccer clubs Inter and AC Milan for 197 million euros (…

Sports Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal is back in action ahead of the Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. Josep LAGO / AFP

Barca's Yamal Eyes up PSG after Ballon d'Or miss

Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal almost became the youngest ever Ballon d'Or winner last week at 18, and Wednesday's Champions League clash against Paris Saint…

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Sports In the 2025 edition of the major, 404 referees were present with 284 from France alone. (AFP)

French Open to Stick with Line Judges for 2026 Edition 

The French Open will continue to use line judges for the 2026 edition despite the other three Grand Slams having already switched to an Electronic Line Calling…

Sports Manchester United's Portuguese head coach Ruben Amorim applauds fans on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Brentford and Manchester United at the Gtech Community Stadium in London on September 27, 2025. (AFP)

Rooney Has ‘No Faith’ That Amorim Can Revive Man Utd 

Manchester United's all-time leading scorer Wayne Rooney says the club has lost its soul and has voiced concerns about manager Ruben Amorim's ability to turn…

Sports  Iga Swiatek of Poland signs autographs for fans after her match against Camila Osorio of Colombia at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, 29 September 2025. (EPA)

Swiatek May Skip Mandatory Events Due to Packed Schedule 

World number two Iga Swiatek said the tennis season is too long and too intense and the smart option for her would be to cut back on her schedule for the sake…

Sports Smoke rises following an Israeli military strike in Gaza City, as seen from the central Gaza Strip, Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. (AP)

Norwegian FA President Says Israel Should Be Suspended from International Competition

Norwegian Football Federation President Lise Klaveness has called for Israel to be suspended from international football ahead of an expected UEFA vote this…

Sports Rodri of Manchester City greet their supporters after the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal FC and Manchester City, in London, Britain, 21 September 2025. (EPA)

Man City Midfielder Rodri Complains of Pain in Same Knee he Had ACL Injury 

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has complained of pain in the same knee in which he suffered an ACL injury last season, raising doubts about his fitness for…

Sports Poland's Iga Swiatek signs autographs for fans after her women's singles match against Colombia's Camila Osorio at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing on September 29, 2025. (Photo by Pedro Pardo / AFP)

Swiatek Wins 400th Career Match, Advances to China Open Fourth Round

Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek defeated Camila Osorio for her 400th career win and advanced to the fourth round at the China Open on Monday. Swiatek, who…

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Sports American artist Snoop Dogg, center, sits in the audience prior to the breaking competition at La Concorde Urban Park at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP)

Snoop Dogg Returns to NBC's Olympic Coverage Team This Winter at the Milan-Cortina Games 

Snoop Dogg is headed back to the Olympics. NBCUniversal announced Sunday night that the global megastar, who was a roving correspondent for its coverage of…

Sports 28 September 2025, Italy, Milan: AC Milan's Christian Pulisic celebrates scoring his side's second goal during the Italian Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and SSC Napoli at the San Siro Stadium. Photo: -/LaPresse via ZUMA Press/dpa

10-Man Milan Beat Champions Napoli to Make Serie A Title Statement

AC Milan staked their claim as challengers for the Serie A title on Sunday after a statement 2-1 win over Napoli which put them top of the pile despite having…

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Sports Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts after his men's singles match against USA's Brandon Nakashima at the ATP Japan Open tennis tournament in Tokyo on September 28, 2025. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP)

Alcaraz Powers Into Japan Open Semis, Rune Crashes Out

World number one Carlos Alcaraz stormed into the semi-finals of the Japan Open on Sunday with a commanding 6-2 6-4 win over American Brandon Nakashima, while…

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Sports Real Madrid's Dani Carvajal, right, grimaces in pain after being tackled down during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid at Metropolitano stadium, in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Real Madrid Captain Carvajal Sidelined with Calf Injury

Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal has suffered a calf injury, the club said on Sunday, with Spanish media reporting that the defender will be out for at least…

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Sports Coco Gauff of USA in action during women's singles round of 32 match against Leylah Fernandez of Canada at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, 28 September 2025. (EPA)

Gauff Through to Third Round of China Open with Tough Win over Leylah Fernandez

French Open winner Coco Gauff was forced to go the distance against Leylah Fernandez before closing out a tight three-setter 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 on Sunday to advance…

Sports Denis Bouanga celebrates with Los Angeles FC teammate Son Heung-min after scoring in a 3-0 MLS victory over St. Louis City. Dilip Vishwanat / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP

Son Brace Fuels LAFC as Messi Frustrated in Miami Draw

Son Heung-min scored two goals and Denis Bouanga added another as Los Angeles FC beat St. Louis City 3-0 on Saturday for a fourth straight Major League Soccer…

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Sports Football - Saudi Pro League – Al-Ittihad v Al-Nassr - King Abdullah Sport City Stadium, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - September 26, 2025 Al-Ittihad players in front of fans before the match. (Reuters)

Saudi Champions Al-Ittihad Sack Coach Blanc

Al-Ittihad have sacked manager Laurent Blanc, the Saudi Pro League club said on Saturday following their 2-0 defeat against Al-Nassr a day earlier. "Al…

Sports Marc Marquez comes second in the Japan MotoGP to win his seventh world title. Toshifumi KITAMURA / AFP

Emotional Marquez in Tears after Winning Seventh MotoGP Title

An emotional Marc Marquez clinched his seventh MotoGP world championship and his first since 2019 on Sunday after finishing second at the Japan grand prix,…

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