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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 Soccer Football - Champions League Final - Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool - Wanda Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain - June 1, 2019 General view of Liverpool players and staff celebrating alongside the trophy in front of their fans after winning the Champions League REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach/File Photo

Madrid to Host 2027 Champions League Final

The 2027 Champions League final will be played at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, European football's governing body UEFA announced on Thursday. It will…

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Sports FILE - In this Oct.1, 2017 file photo, Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Las Palmas is played at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez, File)

Barcelona Faces Home Game Challenges with Injuries and Stadium Issues

Barcelona approaches its first home game in La Liga missing a few injured players — and a proper stadium. Among a few off-field problems for unbeaten…

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Sports FILE - Denmark's Christian Eriksen passes the ball during an international friendly soccer match against Lithuania at Odense Stadium, Denmark, June 10, 2025. (Bo Amstrup/Ritzau Scanpix via AP, File)

Christian Eriksen Signs with Bundesliga Club Wolfsburg

Denmark international Christian Eriksen has joined German Bundesliga club Wolfsburg on a free transfer until 2027, the club announced late on Wednesday…

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Sports Venezuela's coach Fernando Batista gestures during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match against Colombia in Maturin, Venezuela, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

Venezuela Sack Coach After World Cup Hopes End

Venezuela sacked coach Fernando Batista on Wednesday night, a day after their World Cup qualification dream died and after an intervention by the country's…

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Sports Tennis - Davis Cup - Qualifiers - Second Round - Australia Press Conference - Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney, Australia - September 11, 2025 Australia's captain Lleyton Hewitt during the press conference REUTERS/Hollie Adams

Australia Davis Cup Captain Hewitt to Appeal Ban, Hits Out at Timing

Unrepentant Australian Davis Cup captain Lleyton Hewitt vowed Thursday to appeal against a two-week suspension for shoving a doping control official, hitting…

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Sports France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe reacts  during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D European qualification football match between France and Iceland at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, on September 9, 2025. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Fan Detained after Racially Insulting Mbappe during Spanish League Game

Spanish police have detained a fan accused of racially insulting Kylian Mbappe during a Spanish league game last month. Police said Wednesday that the fan…

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Sports  Pro-Palestinians protesters wave Palestinian flags as riders take the start of the 17th stage of the Vuelta a Espana, a 143 km race between O Barco de Valdeorras and Alto de El Morredero, Ponferrada, on September 10, 2025. (AFP)

Spanish Vuelta Riders Vote to Continue Racing for Now After Pro-Palestinian Protests

Spanish Vuelta riders have voted to keep racing but did not rule out abandoning the Grand Tour event if pro-Palestinian protests continue to disrupt the…

Sports The MoU was signed by CEO of New Murabba Michael Dyke and Assistant Minister for Sport Affairs at the Ministry of Sport Adwaa bint Abdulrahman Al-Arifi. (SPA)

New Murabba Signs MoU with Saudi Ministry of Sport

New Murabba, a Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, signed on Wednesday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Ministry of Sport at the…

Sports England's Harry Kane celebrates winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers Group K soccer match between Serbia and England in Belgrade, Serbia, 09 September 2025.  EPA/ANDREJ CUKIC

Kane: England Must Use Win over Serbia as a Template for World Cup

England captain Harry Kane said their 5-0 demolition of Serbia on Tuesday in World Cup qualifying should be the template for how they want to play following…

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Sports Barcelona have been rebuilding the Camp Nou since 2023 and construction is set to be completed in 2026. Josep LAGO / AFP

Barca's Camp Nou Not Ready to Host Valencia Game

Barcelona will use the tiny Johan Cruyff stadium at their training ground to host Valencia in La Liga on Sunday, with the Spotify Camp Nou not yet licensed to…

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Sports General view of a tennis racquet in Paris, France, May 29, 2023. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach/File photo

Davis Cup Tie between Canada and Israel in Halifax Closed to Fans for Security Reasons

The Davis Cup World Group tie between Canada and Israel will be played in a closed venue without fans this weekend due to safety concerns, Tennis Canada…

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Sports EWC 2025 featured more than 2,500 players and staff from around the world.

Esports World Cup 2025 Breaks Records, Unites Global Gaming Fans in Riyadh

The Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC 2025) has concluded in Riyadh after seven weeks of elite competition across 25 tournaments and 24 titles. EWC 2025 featured…

Sports Pro-Palestinian protesters wave flags and shout as the peloton rides by in Poio at the start of the 16th stage of the Vuelta a Espana, a 172 km race between Poio and Castro de Herville, on September 9, 2025. (AFP)

Organizers Cut Short Another Spanish Vuelta Stage Because of Pro-Palestinian Protests

The 16th stage of the Spanish Vuelta was cut short Tuesday after pro-Palestinian protesters blocked the road a few kilometers from the finish line. It was…

Sports Football - World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group B - Kosovo v Sweden - Fadil Vokrri Stadium, Pristina, Kosovo - September 8, 2025 Sweden's Alexander Isak reacts. (Reuters)

Isak Glad to Be Playing Again After Transfer Saga 

Alexander Isak said he was glad to be on the pitch again after sealing his record-breaking move to Liverpool as the striker played his first minutes of the…

Sports Nottingham Forest's head coach Nuno Espírito Santo sits before the English FA Cup semifinal soccer match between Nottingham Forest and Manchester City at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP)

Nottingham Forest Fires Head Coach Nuno Espírito Santo 

Nottingham Forest has fired head coach Nuno Espírito Santo after his working relationship with the club's owner deteriorated. “Nottingham Forest Football…

Sports England striker Harry Kane speaks during a press conference in Belgrade, Serbia, 08 September 2025. England will face Serbia in their FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifier soccer match on 09 September 2025. (EPA)

Kane Surprised by Levy’s Departure but Praises Former Chairman’s Legacy at Spurs 

Former Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane was surprised by Daniel Levy's decision to step down as executive chairman after nearly 25 years at the club but…

Sports The launch took place at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Olympic Complex in Riyadh. (SPA)

Saudi Olympic, Paralympic Committee Unveils New ‘Team Saudi’ Official Uniform 

The Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SOPC) unveiled in Riyadh on Monday the new official uniform of the “Team Saudi” brand in partnership with ASICS. …

Sports Players of Tunisia pose for a family picture ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification soccer match between Tunisia and Liberia at Rades stadium in Tunis,Tunisia, 04 September 2025. (EPA)

Tunisia Qualifies for World Cup with Late Win over Equatorial Guinea

Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane sent Tunisia to the World Cup with a goal in the fourth minute of injury time that secured a 1-0 win over Equatorial Guinea on Monday…

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Tottenham Says Club is 'Not for Sale' after Rejecting 2 Expressions of Interest

Tottenham has insisted the club is not for sale after rejecting two preliminary expressions of interest for a possible takeover. In a statement released late…

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Sports Carlos Alcaraz of Spain poses with the ball persons after defeating Jannik Sinner of Italy during their Men's Singles Final match on Day Fifteen of the 2025 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 07, 2025 in New York City. (Getty Images/AFP)

Double Delight as Alcaraz Reclaims US Open Trophy, World No 1 Spot 

Carlos Alcaraz claimed the US Open crown for a second time with his win over Jannik Sinner on Sunday, a victory which showcased the Spaniard's evolution over…

Sports Formula One F1 - Italian Grand Prix - Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, Italy - September 7, 2025 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur before the match. (Reuters)

Hamilton Will Be on the Podium This Year, Says Vasseur 

Lewis Hamilton has yet to stand on the Formula One podium as a Ferrari driver, but team boss Fred Vasseur has no doubt the seven-times world champion will get…

Sports Football - Premier League - Newcastle United v Liverpool - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - August 25, 2025 Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike celebrates scoring their second goal. (Reuters)

Ekitike Welcomes Isak Competition at Liverpool 

Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike has welcomed the arrival of British record signing Alexander Isak and says he is excited about the challenge of competing for a…

Sports McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia, left, and McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain walk through the paddock after the qualifying session ahead of the Italian Grand Prix at the Monza racetrack in Monza, Italy, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. (AP)

Team Orders Controversy Not Just About Fairness for McLaren 

McLaren team boss Andrea Stella said a team orders controversy in Sunday's Italian Grand Prix was about putting McLaren's racing values first as well as…

Sports FILED - 04 November 2020, Saxony, Leipzig: PSG's Presnel Kimpembe in action during the UEFA Champions League soccer match between RB Leipzig and Paris Saint-Germain at the Red Bull Arena. Photo: Jan Woitas/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

France Defender Kimpembe Leaves PSG for Qatar

France international defender Presnel Kimpembe has left Paris Saint-Germain to join Qatar Sports Club, the two teams announced on Sunday. The 30-year-old…

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