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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 05 February 2025, United Kingdom, Newcastle Upon Tyne: Newcastle United's Alexander Isak arrives ahead of the England Carabao Cup Semi-Final second leg soccer match at St. James' Park. (dpa)

Alexander Isak Won’t Play Against Liverpool but Still Has Newcastle Future, Howe Says 

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe remains hopeful Alexander Isak can be reintegrated into the squad, despite the disgruntled striker saying his relationship with…

Sports Japan Boxing Commission (JBC) secretary general Tsuyoshi Yasukochi speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on August 12, 2025. (Photo by JIJI Press / AFP)

Japanese Amateur Boxer in Intensive Care after Latest Incident

A Japanese amateur boxer underwent brain surgery two weeks ago and has not regained consciousness, authorities said on Friday, as the sport in the country…

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Sports Soccer Football - Premier League - Nottingham Forest v Brentford - The City Ground, Nottingham, Britain - August 17, 2025 Nottingham Forest fans makes a display in the stands before the match REUTERS/Jaimi Joy

Brazilian Midfielder Douglas Luiz Joins Forest from Juventus

Nottingham Forest have signed Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz from Juventus on an initial season-long loan with a conditional obligation to make it a…

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Sports FILED - 18 June 2022, North Rhine-Westphalia, Halle: Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios in action against Polish Hubert Hurkacz during their men's singles Semi-final match at the Halle Open tennis tournament at the Owl Arena. Photo: David Inderlied/dpa

Kyrgios Withdraws from US Open and Will Miss Another Major Tournament

Nick Kyrgios withdrew from the US Open on Thursday, the third straight year the Australian has missed the last Grand Slam tournament of the season. Kyrgios…

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Sports Amine Adli of Leverkusen celebrates after the German DFB Cup first round soccer match between SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach and Bayer 04 Leverkusen, in Aspach, Germany, 15 August 2025. EPA/ANNA SZILAGYI

Bournemouth Sign Morocco Winger Adli on Five-year Deal

Bournemouth have signed Morocco winger Amine Adli on a five-year contract from German side Bayer Leverkusen, the Premier League club said on Thursday as they…

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Sports Soccer Football - Bundesliga - RB Leipzig v Bayer Leverkusen - Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany - January 25, 2025 Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Annegret Hilse/File Photo

Liverpool Defender Frimpong out for a Few Weeks with Hamstring Injury

Liverpool right back Jeremie Frimpong will be out with a hamstring injury until after the upcoming international break, manager Arne Slot said Thursday. …

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Sports Soccer Football - Franz Beckenbauer Supercup 2025 - VFB Stuttgart v Bayern Munich - MHPArena, Stuttgart, Germany - August 16, 2025 Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany during a press conference after winning the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup 2025 REUTERS/Heiko Becker

Bayern Munich in Pole Position for Bundesliga Start Despite Short Pre-season

Champions Bayern Munich kick off the new Bundesliga season against visitors RB Leipzig on Friday, knowing they are the team to beat once more even though they…

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Sports Ferrari team's technicians get ready at the pits' stops during the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring circuit in Mogyorod near Budapest, Hungary, on August 3, 2025. (Photo by ANNA SZILAGYI / POOL / AFP)

Malaysia Rules Out Return of F1 Over Costs

Malaysia on Thursday ruled out Formula One returning to the country in the near future, citing costs and an already packed racing calendar. The Southeast…

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Sports FILE - Algeria's Imane Khelif, right, fights China's Yang Liu in their women's 66 kg final boxing match at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos, File)

Algeria’s Olympic Champion Khelif Denies 'Malicious' Claims of Retirement

Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif has denied claims made by her former manager that she has retired from the sport, saying she is still training regularly. …

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Sports Fans of Argentina's Independiente bang on a barrier during a Copa Sudamericana round of sixteen second leg soccer match against Universidad de Chile at the Libertadores de America stadium in Avellaneda, Argentina, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Gustavo Garello)

Violence Erupts in Stands at Copa Sudamericana Match, Forcing Cancellation

A Copa Sudamericana match between Independiente and Universidad de Chile was suspended in the second half Wednesday due to spectator violence at the Argentine…

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Sports NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 20: Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori of Italy pose with their trophy after defeating Iga Swiatek of Poland and Casper Ruud of Norway during the Mixed Doubles Finals of the US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 20, 2025 in New York City. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images/AFP

Errani, Vavassori Retain US Open Mixed Doubles Title in Revamped Event

Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori retained their US Open mixed doubles title on Wednesday, beating Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud 6-3, 5-7, 10-6 in the final of a…

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Sports A Palestinian boy rushes away from the site of Israeli air strikes on a six-storey building in the Saftawi neighborhood west of Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip on August 19, 2025. (AFP)

Norway Soccer Federation Says It Will Donate Profits from Israel Game to Humanitarian Work in Gaza

Norway’s soccer federation says it “cannot remain indifferent” to humanitarian suffering in Gaza and will donate any profits from an upcoming World Cup…

Sports  A view of destroyed buildings in Gaza, as seen from the Israeli side of the border between Gaza and Israel, August 19, 2025. (Reuters)

Italian Soccer Coaches Call for Israel to Be Suspended by UEFA and FIFA over Gaza War

The Italian Soccer Coaches’ Association is pushing for Israel to be suspended from international competition over the war in Gaza. Ahead of Italy’s crucial…

Sports Sport Ministry Opens Acquisition Phase for Al Najma, Al Okhdood Clubs

Sport Ministry Opens Acquisition Phase for Al Najma, Al Okhdood Clubs

The Ministry of Sport, in collaboration with the National Center for Privatization, announced the launch of the expression of interest and qualification phase…

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Sports Fabio of Fluminense celebrates a goal by Kevin Serna (not pictured) during a CONMEBOL Sudamericana round of 16 match between Fluminense and America de Cali in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 19 August 2025. EPA/Antonio Lacerda

Brazilian Goalkeeper Fabio Claims World Record for Most Games

Fluminense goalkeeper Fabio on Tuesday claimed the record for most competitive appearances in men's football when the Brazilian played for a 1,391st time. …

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Sports Liverpool's Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah poses with the Men's PFA Players' Player of the Year award backstage during the 2024-2025 Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) awards, at the Opera House in Manchester, northern England, on August 19, 2025. (AFP)

Salah Wins PFA Player of the Year Award for Unprecedented Third Time 

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah was named the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) Player of the Year on Tuesday, with the Egyptian becoming the first…

Sports Soccer Football - Saudi Super Cup - Semi Final - Al Nassr v Al Ittihad - Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong, China - August 19, 2025 Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates with teammates after Joao Felix scores their second goal REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

Al-Nassr Coach Praises Team after Advancing to Saudi Super Cup Final

Al-Nassr coach Jorge Jesus has praised his side’s resilience and tactical discipline following the club’s qualification for the final of the Saudi Super Cup…

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Sports FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Newcastle United v Everton - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - May 25, 2025 Newcastle United's Alexander Isak reacts after missing a chance to score Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith

Isak Accuses Newcastle of Breaking Promises amid Liverpool Interest

Alexander Isak accused Newcastle United of breaking promises and misleading supporters in a social media statement on Tuesday that confirmed he wanted to leave…

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Sports 19 August 2025, Spain, Madrid: Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the Spanish Primera Division soccer match between Real Madrid CF and CA Osasuna at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. Photo: Alberto Gardin/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

Mbappe Converts Penalty Kick as Real Madrid Beats Osasuna 1-0

Kylian Mbappe got off to a scoring start in his second season with Real Madrid, leading the team to a 1-0 victory over Osasuna in their Spanish league opener…

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Sports Football - Saudi Super Cup - Semi-final - Al-Nassr v Al-Ittihad - Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong, China - August 19, 2025 Al-Nassr's Sadio Mane reacts after being shown a red card by referee Khaled Al Teris. (Reuters)

Mane Sees Red as Al-Nassr Edge Al-Ittihad in Hong Kong Thriller

Sadio Mane became the third Al-Nassr player in as many Saudi Super Cup editions to be sent off, but his early goal and a second-half strike from new signing…

Sports  Jannik Sinner of Italy addresses the crowd after his match against Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during the men's final of the Cincinnati Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 18, 2025 in Mason, Ohio. (Getty Images/AFP)

Sinner Withdraws from US Open Mixed Doubles Competition

Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the US Open mixed doubles event, where he was going to partner Katerina Siniakova, a day after illness forced the world number…

Sports Inter Milan's Nicola Zalewski, left, attempts a shot on goal as Urawa Red Diamonds' Samuel Gustafson tries to block during the Club World Cup Group E soccer match between Inter Milan and Urawa Red Diamonds in Seattle, June 21, 2025. (AP)

Atalanta Signs Poland Wing-Back Nicola Zalewski After Short Stay at Inter Milan 

Atalanta has signed Nicola Zalewski with the Poland wing-back leaving Inter Milan after just seven months and 17 games, including a Champions League final. …

Sports Formula One F1 - Hungarian Grand Prix - Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary - August 3, 2025 McLaren's Oscar Piastri celebrates on the podium with a trophy after finishing second place in the Hungarian Grand Prix. (Reuters)

F1 Series Leader Oscar Piastri Gets His Own Grandstand at the Australian Grand Prix

Formula 1 championship leader Oscar Piastri will be able to zoom past his own grandstand in next year's Australian Grand Prix at Melbourne's Albert Park. The…

Sports  Jasmine Paolini of Italy and Iga Swiatek of Poland pose with their Rookwood Cup after their match during the women's final of the Cincinnati Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 18, 2025 in Mason, Ohio. (Getty Images/AFP)

Iga Swiatek Wins Cincinnati Open Title, Defeats Jasmine Paolini 

Third-ranked Iga Swiatek captured the Cincinnati Open title for the first time by defeating No. 7 Jasmine Paolini 7-5, 6-4 on Monday night. Swiatek had…