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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 Chelsea's Joao Pedro, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Fulham at Stamford Bridge stadium in London, Saturday, Aug 30, 2025. (AP Photo/lan Walton)

Chelsea Gets Help from VAR in 2-0 Win over Fulham in Premier League

Chelsea benefitted from some contentious refereeing calls in a 2-0 win over west London neighbor Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday. Joao Pedro gave…

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Sports (FILES) Chelsea's French striker #18 Christopher Nkunku celebrates scoring the team's seventh goal during the UEFA Europa Conference League, League Stage football match between Chelsea and FC Noah at Stamford Bridge in London on November 7, 2024. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP)

AC Milan Signs Speedy Christopher Nkunku from Chelsea

AC Milan signed dribbling expert Christopher Nkunku from Chelsea on Saturday for a reported fee of 37 million euros ($43 million). The French player signed…

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Sports Soccer Football - Premier League - Newcastle United v Liverpool - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - August 25, 2025 Liverpool fan wears a scarf in memory of Diogo Jota before the match Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith

Portugal Honor Jota by Passing his Number 21 Jersey to Close Friend Neves

Portugal have paid tribute to Diogo Jota by passing his number 21 jersey to his close friend and former teammate Ruben Neves, following the forward's death in…

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Sports Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, reacts against Cameron Norrie, of Great Britain, following a third round of the US Open tennis championships, Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Djokovic Overcomes Norrie to Make US Open Last 16

Novak Djokovic beat Britain's Cameron Norrie in four sets on Friday to became the oldest man to reach the US Open last 16 since Jimmy Connors in 1991. The…

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Sports Aug 29, 2025; Flushing, NY, USA; Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in action against Leylah Fernandez of Canada in the third round of the women’s singles at the US Open at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images

Sabalenka Extends Tie-break Streak, Downs Fernandez

World number one Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the fourth round of the US Open on Friday after extending her remarkable streak of tie-break victories to defeat…

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Sports  McLaren's Australian driver Oscar Piastri drives during the first practice session ahead of the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix at The Circuit Zandvoort, western Netherlands, on August 29, 2025. (AFP)

F1 Tension Builds as Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris Resume Title Fight at the Dutch GP

The Formula 1 title race is back and the tension is building. Ahead of this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix, the first race in four weeks, Oscar Piastri is just…

Sports Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen of Netherlands looks on before the practice sessions for the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix at the Zandvoort Circuit, Netherlands, 29 August 2025.  EPA/SANDER KONING

Max Verstappen: Fan Favorite But -- For Once -- Not Race Favorite

It is simply impossible to avoid Max Verstappen at Zandvoort aan Zee, the seaside resort that hosts the Dutch Grand Prix. Fans board the "Max Express", a…

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Sports Handout picture released By Mexican Presidency shows Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum and FIFA President Gianni Infantino holding the FIFA world Cup trophy as they pose for pictures at the National Palace in Mexico City on August 28, 2025. (Photo by Handout / Mexican Presidency / AFP)

Mexican President Reviews 2026 World Cup Preparations with Infantino

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum met with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino on Thursday to discuss preparations for the 2026 football World Cup, which Mexico will…

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Sports FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Europa League - Round of 16 - First Leg - Fenerbahce v Rangers - Sukru Saracoglu Stadium, Istanbul, Türkiye  - March 6, 2025 Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho reacts REUTERS/Murad Sezer/File Photo

Mourinho Sacked by Türkiye's Fenerbahce

Türkiye's Fenerbahce on Friday sacked their Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho, two days after the club was eliminated from the Champions League playoffs by…

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Sports Germany's Daniel Altmaier (L) and Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas argue after shaking hands at the net after Altmaier won their men's singles second round tennis match on day five of the US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City, on August 28, 2025. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)

Tsitsipas Upset by Underarm Serves as he Slumps Out of US Open

A frustrated Stefanos Tsitsipas took exception to his opponent's tactics after blowing a match point and exiting the US Open in the second round courtesy of a…

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Sports Iga Swiatek, of Poland, returns a shot to Suzan Lamens, of the Netherlands, during the second round of the US Open tennis championships, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Swiatek Survives Scare as Sinner and Osaka Cruise at US Open

Iga Swiatek weathered an unexpected storm to reach the US Open third round on Thursday, while defending men's champion Jannik Sinner delivered a masterclass…

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Sports Tennis - US Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 25, 2025 Russia's Daniil Medvedev breaks his racquet after his first round match against France's Benjamin Bonzi REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

Medvedev Fined $42,500 Over US Open Meltdown

Daniil Medvedev has been fined $42,500 following his meltdown during Sunday's stormy first round defeat to France's Benjamin Bonzi, tournament organizers…

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Sports (FILES) Monaco's Ivorian defender #17 Wilfried Singo (L) fights for the ball with Benfica's Turkish midfielder #17 Muhammed Akturkoglu during the UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-off second leg football match between SL Benfica and AS Monaco at Luz stadium in Lisbon on February 18, 2025. (Photo by Patricia DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP)

Galatasaray Sign Defender Singo from Monaco

Turkish champions Galatasaray have signed Ivory Coast defender Wilfried Singo from AS Monaco for 30.8 million euros ($36.06 million), the Super Lig club said…

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Sports The final matches and the awards ceremony will take place on Friday - SPA

Kingdom Badminton Championship Begins in Riyadh

The Kingdom's badminton championship, featuring over 100 male and female players from 26 clubs, began Wednesday in Riyadh and will run until August 29. The…

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Sports PSG's Marquinhos lifts the trophy with teammates after the UEFA Super Cup soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham Hotspur in Udine, Italy, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

Champions League Final Kicking Off Earlier to Help Fans, Families and Host Cities

The final of the men’s Champions League is moving forward three hours to a 6 p.m. kickoff in central Europe, UEFA said on Thursday. Better for families and…

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Sports Arsenal's Max Dowman acknowledges the fans after the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Leeds United at Emirates stadium in London, England, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. Credit: AP/John Walton

Teenagers Shining for Liverpool and Arsenal ahead of Meeting of the Premier League Title Rivals

A 15-year-old still on summer vacation from school won a penalty for Arsenal on his Premier League debut. A 16-year-old scored a last-gasp winner for Liverpool…

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Sports Inter Miami's Argentine forward #10 Lionel Messi and Inter Miami's Venezuelan midfielder #08 Telasco Segovia celebrate a third goal during the Leagues Cup semi-final football match between Inter Miami CF and Orlando City SC at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on August 27, 2025. (Photo by Chris Arjoon / AFP)

Messi Scores Twice as Inter Miami Beats Orlando City 3-1 in Leagues Cup Semis

Lionel Messi scored twice in his return and Inter Miami beat Orlando City 3-1 on Wednesday night to advance to the Leagues Cup Final. Inter Miami will be…

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Sports Aug 27, 2025; Flushing, NY, USA; Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus celebrates her victory over Polina Kudermetova of Russia in the second round of the women’s singles at the US Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images

Sabalenka Eyes Fernandez Revenge in US Open Third Round

Defending US Open champion Aryna Sabalenka says she is "a better player and person" than the one who lost to Leylah Fernandez four years ago as they prepare…

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Sports  Real Madrid center-back Antonio Rudiger has been called up to Germany's squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers in September. (Getty Images/AFP)

Rudiger Returns, Sane Dropped for Germany World Cup Qualifiers

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has brought back center-back Antonio Rudiger while dropping winger Leroy Sane in his squad for the upcoming World Cup…

Sports Football - Premier League - Brighton & Hove Albion v Newcastle United - The American Express Community Stadium, Brighton, Britain - May 4, 2025 Newcastle United's Alexander Isak celebrates scoring their first goa. (Action Images via Reuters) 

Isak Selected by Sweden for World Cup Qualifiers Despite Not Playing for Newcastle 

Alexander Isak was selected by Sweden on Wednesday for the country’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers, despite having not played for Newcastle this season as he…

Sports Son Heung-min #7 of LAFC reacts after after a draw in the MLS soccer game between FC Dallas and Los Angeles Football Club at Toyota Stadium on August 23, 2025 in Frisco, Texas. (Getty Images/AFP)

Brazil to Face South Korea, Japan in World Cup Build-up 

Brazil will play October friendlies in South Korea and Japan as all three teams step up their preparations for the 2026 World Cup. Coached by the Italian…

Sports  Iga Swiatek of Poland in serves against Emiliana Arango of Colombia during the first round of the US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York, USA, 26 August 2025. (EPA)

Swiatek, Sinner Cruise as Expanded US Open Serves up Tennis Feast 

Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner showed their championship pedigree at the US Open on Tuesday with commanding displays at the Arthur Ashe Stadium, walloping their…

Sports Coco Gauff of the United States in action against Ajla Tomljanovic of Australia during the first round of the US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York, USA, 26 August 2025. (EPA)

Gauff Says Revamped Serve Was Tested by Old Habits in First-Round US Open Win 

Coco Gauff said her first-round win at the US Open on Tuesday was shaped by a mental battle to trust her revamped serve, as the American third seed worked to…

Sports 12 December 2023, Berlin: Real Madrid's Lucas Vazquez in action during the 2023 UEFA Champions League Group C soccer match between 1. FC Union Berlin and Real Madrid at the Olympic stadium in Berlin. (dpa)

Leverkusen Sign Former Real Madrid Defender Vazquez

Former Real Madrid right back Lucas Vazquez has joined Bayer Leverkusen until 2027, the German club announced on Tuesday. The five-time Champions League…