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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 07 March 2014, Russia, Sochi: The Russian flag is pictured behind a fence during the Opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Paralympics at the Fisht Olympic stadium in Sochi. (dpa)

Russia, Belarus Regain Full IPC Membership After Suspension Lifted

Russia and Belarus have regained full membership rights in the International Paralympic Committee after member organizations voted to lift their partial…

Sports FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football -  FA Cup - Fourth Round Replay - Nottingham Forest v Bristol City - The City Ground, Nottingham, Britain - February 7, 2024 Nuno Espirito Santo before the match REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo

West Ham Hire Nuno to Replace Sacked Potter

West Ham hired Nuno Espirito Santo as their new manager just hours after sacking Graham Potter on Saturday. Nuno, axed by Nottingham Forest earlier this…

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Sports Team Europe’s Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, serves against Team World during a doubles match on the third day of the Laver Cup tennis tournament in San Francisco, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Alcaraz Reaches Japan Open Quarterfinals, Praises Physio for Ankle Treatment

Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the quarterfinals of the Japan Open with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Zizou Bergs on Saturday and then paid tribute to his…

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Sports Soccer Football - Ballon d'Or - Theatre du Chatelet, Paris, France - September 22, 2025 FC Barcelona's Lamine Yamal makes a speech after winning the men's Kopa Trophy REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Barcelona's Yamal to Return from Injury against Sociedad

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal will return to action in Sunday's LaLiga match against Real Sociedad after missing four games with a groin injury, manager Hansi…

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Sports Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games - Closing Ceremony - National Stadium, Beijing, China - March 13, 2022. International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons gives a speech during the closing ceremony. REUTERS/Peter Cziborra/File Photo

International Paralympic Committee Lifts Partial Suspensions of Russia, Belarus

The International Paralympic Committee decided on Saturday to lift a partial suspension of Russia and Belarus imposed since Moscow's 2022 full-scale invasion…

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Sports Iga Swiatek of Poland gestures during the women's singles round of 64 match against Yuan Yue of China in the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, 27 September 2025.  EPA/WU HAO

In-form Swiatek Cruises Past Wildcard to Start China Open Title Bid

Iga Swiatek breezed past home player Yuan Yue at the China Open on Saturday, cruising into round three with a 6-0, 6-3 victory to start her title bid. The…

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Sports Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Ittihad v Al Nassr - King Abdullah Sport City Stadium, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - September 26, 2025 Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after the match REUTERS/Stringer

Mane and Ronaldo on Target as Al-Nassr Defeat Al-Ittihad to Claim Top Spot in SPL

Goals from Sadio Mane and Cristiano Ronaldo spurred Al-Nassr to a 2-0 victory over Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League on Friday, lifting the Riyadh club three…

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Sports Coco Gauff of the United States reacts during a play against Kamilla Rakhimova in a women's singles match of the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Coco Gauff Wants New Nickname from her China Open Fans

Defending champion Coco Gauff is loving her interaction with fans at the China Open but wouldn't mind a new nickname — something ferocious if possible. …

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Sports FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - West Ham United v Crystal Palace - London Stadium, London, Britain - September 20, 2025 West Ham United manager Graham Potter reacts Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley/File Photo

West Ham Sack Manager Potter

West Ham United have sacked manager Graham Potter, the Premier League club said on Saturday, following a 2-1 defeat by Crystal Palace that left them…

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Sports  Barcelona's Brazilian forward #11 Raphinha looks on during the warm up before the Spanish league football match between Real Oviedo and FC Barcelona at the Carlos Tartiere stadium in Oviedo on September 25, 2025. (AFP)

Barcelona Loses Raphinha and Goalie García to Injuries for Several Weeks

Barcelona will be without Raphinha and new goalkeeper Joan García for weeks due to injuries. García has started every game since transferring from Espanyol…

Sports 25 July 2019, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Hockenheim: French Formula one driver Romain Grosjean of the team Rich Energy Haas F1 arrives to the paddock during the German Formula Grand Prix. (dpa)

Grosjean in Emotional Return to F1 Cockpit After Fiery Crash

An emotional Romain Grosjean shed tears behind his visor on Friday after driving a Formula One car for the first time since a 2020 fireball crash ended his…

Sports Smoke rises following an Israeli air strike during an Israeli military operation in Tal Al Hawa neighborhood in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, 26 September 2025. (EPA)

Turkish Football Leader Urges FIFA, UEFA to Suspend Israel

Türkiye on Friday became the first UEFA member to publicly call for Israel to be suspended from football, calling the situation in Gaza “inhumane and…

Sports Soccer Football - Carabao Cup - Third Round - Liverpool v Southampton - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - September 23, 2025 Liverpool's Giovanni Leoni in action REUTERS/Phil Noble Purchase Licensing Rights

Liverpool Defender Leoni Out for 'Around a Year' after ACL Injury, Says Slot

Liverpool defender Giovanni Leoni is likely to be sidelined for “around a year” after tearing the ACL in his left leg, manager Arne Slot said Friday. The 18…

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Sports Defending champion Coco Gauff of the United States defeated Russia's Kamilla Rakhimova 6-4, 6-0 to reach the last 32 of the China Open in Beijing. WANG Zhao / AFP

Gauff Launches China Open Title Defense in Style

Coco Gauff brushed aside Russia's Kamilla Rakhimova 6-4, 6-0 on Friday to secure a spot in the last 32 as she bids for a repeat China Open crown. The world…

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Sports Soccer Football - UEFA Europa League - PAOK fans gather in the city center to protest against Maccabi Tel Aviv - Thessaloniki, Greece - September 24, 2025  A sign is displayed during the protest reading "your pitch your choice boycott Israel" REUTERS/Murad Sezer

European Soccer Body UEFA Moves Toward Vote to Suspend Israel

European soccer body UEFA is moving toward a vote to suspend its member federation Israel over the war in Gaza, people familiar with the proposal told The…

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Sports Spain's Carlos Alcaraz hits a return against Argentina's Sebastian Baez during their men's singles round-of-32 match at the ATP Japan Open tennis tournament in Tokyo on September 25, 2025. (Photo by Yuichi YAMAZAKI / AFP)

Alcaraz Says Players Want Better Deal from Grand Slams

Carlos Alcaraz on Thursday called it "a mess" and said that tennis players are fighting "to have something better" after an elite group sent letters to the…

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Sports FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Carabao Cup - Third Round - Liverpool v Southampton - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - September 23, 2025 Liverpool's Rio Ngumoha in action with Southampton's Elias Jelert REUTERS/Phil Noble

Liverpool Winger Ngumoha Signs First Professional Contract at 17

Liverpool's 17-year-old forward Rio Ngumoha has signed his first professional contract, the Premier League club said on Thursday. Details of the deal were…

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Sports Barcelona's Spanish forward Lamine Yamal (2nd L) and his family pose upon arrival before the 2025 Ballon d'Or France Football award ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris on September 22, 2025. (AFP)

Ballon D'Or Disappointment Will Inspire Yamal, Says Barca Coach Flick

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal will be driven to greater heights after being beaten to the Ballon d'Or by Ousmane Dembele, the club's coach Hansi Flick said…

Sports Football - UEFA Europa League - Aston Villa Press Conference - Bodymoor Heath Training Ground, Bodymoor Heath, Britain - September 24, 2025 Aston Villa manager Unai Emery during the press conference. (Action Images via Reuters)

Emery Hoping Magic of Europe Can Kickstart Villa’s Season

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery will hope another big European night can ignite his team after a poor start to the season in which they are yet to win a Premier…

Sports Spain's Carlos Alcaraz speaks to the media during a press conference on the sidelines of the men's ATP Japan Open tennis tournament in Tokyo on September 24, 2025. (AFP)

Alcaraz Expects Sinner to Come Back Stronger After US Open Loss 

World number one Carlos Alcaraz said Wednesday that he will have to prepare for a new and improved Jannik Sinner after beating his great rival in the US Open…

Sports Gavi injured his right knee in training in August. (AFP)

Barca’s Gavi Sidelined for up to Five Months After Knee Surgery 

Barcelona midfielder Gavi will be out of action for up to five months after undergoing knee surgery to address a meniscus injury, the LaLiga champions said. …

Sports US President Donald Trump looks on during a meeting at the 80th session of the UN’s General Assembly (UNGA) at the United Nations headquarters on September 23, 2025 in New York City.(Getty Images/AFP)

Trump Invites Global Fans to World Cup and Olympics as US Tightens Visa Policies 

US President Donald Trump told the UN General Assembly on Tuesday that he hopes "countless people from all over the globe" will attend the 2026 World Cup and…

Sports English referee Thomas Bramall (R) shows a red card to Liverpool's French striker #22 Hugo Ekitike (L) after he takes off his shirt celebrating scoring their second goal during the English League Cup third round football match between Liverpool and Southampton at Anfield in Liverpool, northwest England on September 23, 2025. (AFP)

Liverpool Boss Slot Blasts ‘Stupid’ Ekitike for Red Card After Scoring 

Liverpool manager Arne Slot blasted Hugo Ekitike for a stupid sending-off after tapping home a winner against Southampton in the League Cup on Tuesday and then…

Sports Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 13, 2021 Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates winning his third round match against Canada's Denis Shapovalov REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane

Nadal Alerts about Fake Videos of Him Offering Financial Advice

Rafael Nadal is warning about fake online videos of him offering financial advice, and the risks of artificial intelligence. The retired tennis great said on…

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