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

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 Elina Svitolina of Ukraine serves to Aryna Sabalenka during day six of the FAGE WTA Finals at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on November 13, 2026 in Indian Wells, California. (Getty Images/AFP)

Svitolina Stuns Sabalenka to Reach WTA Finals Semis

Elina Svitolina overwhelmed Aryna Sabalenka in the deciding set to seal a 6-3 3-6 6-1 upset on Friday to reach the semi-finals of the season-ending WTA Finals…


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…

Sports Champions League branding at the Etihad Stadium ahead of the UEFA Champions League match between Manchester City and Feyenoord in Manchester, Britain, 26 November 2024. (EPA)

Man City Guilty of Using ‘Sham’ Deals to Distort Finances, Premier League Says

Manchester City used "sham" commercial contracts as part of schemes to inflate revenue and understate costs by more than £900 million over nearly a decade, the…

Sports The ball's name draws on the wild lavender plant found across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - SPA

AFC Unveils 'Khuzama' as Official Ball for Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has unveiled the official match ball for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027, named "Khuzama," in partnership with Kelme…

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Sports 100 Days to Go Until AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027

100 Days to Go Until AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027

The Local Organizing Committee for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 has affirmed Saudi Arabia's readiness to host the tournament as the 100-day countdown…

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Sports Soccer Football - UEFA Nations League - Group B4 - Romania v Bosnia and Herzegovina - National Arena, Bucharest, Romania - September 28, 2026 General view during the match Inquam Photos via REUTERS/Eduard Vinatoru

UEFA to Distribute €31.5 Million to Clubs for Nations League

UEFA will distribute €31.5 million ($35.7 million) to clubs who released their players to compete in the 2024-25 season of the Nations League, European soccer…

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Sports (FILES) FIFA President Gianni Infantino holds an official ball of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup at the WTO headquarters in Geneva, on May 1, 2023. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)

FIFA Accuses UEFA of 'Misinformation Campaign' in Bid for World Cup Papers

FIFA has accused European football's governing body UEFA of a "misinformation campaign" in its bid to access documents related to Gianni Infantino's plan to…

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Sports Tunisia's Montassar Talibi (R) fights for the ball with player of Botswana's Thero Setsile (L) during the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying Group H match between Tunisia and Botswana in Tunis, Tunisia, 28 September 2026. (EPA)

Tunisia’s Miserable Run Continues After Botswana Draw in AFCON Qualifiers

Tunisia’s poor ‌form continued as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Botswana in their Africa Cup of Nations Group H qualifier in Rades on Monday, extending their…

Sports  France's midfielder #11 Michael Olise celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Nations League Group A1 football match between Belgium and France at King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on September 28, 2026. (AFP)

Olise Wonder Strike Gives Zidane’s France Win in Belgium

Michael Olise's magnificent late strike gave France a 1-0 victory in Belgium in the UEFA Nations League on Monday as Zinedine Zidane made it two wins out of…

Sports Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts after wining a point against John Isner of US during their men's singles match at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, October 9, 2015. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo

Djokovic Says Body Feeling Good Ahead of China Open Comeback

Novak Djokovic said he was encouraged by the way his body was responding ahead of the China Open as the 24-times Grand Slam champion looks to regain momentum…

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Sports Ireland's Icelandic head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson attends a press conference after the UEFA Nations League football match between Israel and Ireland in Debrecen, Hungary, on September 27, 2026. (AFP)

Ireland ‘Raised Awareness Worldwide’ in Israel Game, Says Hallgrimsson

Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson said his team had "raised awareness worldwide" about the Gaza conflict after they chose not to shake hands with Israel players…

Sports Cody Gakpo of the Netherlands during the UEFA Nations League match between the Netherlands and Germany at the Johan Cruijff ArenA, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, 24 September 2026.  EPA/OLAF KRAAK

Isak and Gakpo Injured on Int’l Duty in Blow to Liverpool

The international break is not being kind to Liverpool, with key attackers Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo both sustaining injuries while on duty with their…

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