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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 09 August 2025, United Kingdom, London: Fulham players celebrate their teams first goal during the pre season friendly soccer match between Fulham and Eintracht Frankfurt  at Craven Cottage. Photo: James Manning/PA Wire/dpa

Silva Laments Fulham's 'Passive' Transfer Activity as Premier League Opener Nears

Fulham manager Marco Silva has criticized the club's "passive" approach in the close-season transfer window, with only one signing secured ahead of their…

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Sports MASON, OHIO - AUGUST 14: Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada (L) and Jannik Sinner of Italy shake hands after Sinner defeated Auger-Aliassime 6-0, 6-2 during Day 8 of the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 14, 2025 in Mason, Ohio. Dylan Buell/Getty Images/AFP

Defending Champion Sinner Storms into Cincinnati Open Semi-finals

Defending champion Jannik Sinner swept past Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-0 6-2 on Thursday to reach the Cincinnati Open semi-finals, with the world number one…

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Sports The full marathon course passes by the iconic Maraya building and other notable landmarks in AlUla. - SPA

AlUla Desert Blaze to Kick Off Friday with over 500 Runners

The latest edition of AlUla Desert Blaze race kicks off Friday, with more than 500 runners from around the world competing in one of the region’s most…

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Sports Soccer Football - UEFA Super Cup - Final - Paris St Germain v Tottenham Hotspur - Bluenergy Stadium, Udine, Italy - August 13, 2025 Paris St Germain's Marquinhos lifts the trophy as he celebrates with teammates after winning the UEFA Super Cup REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini

PSG Beats Tottenham in Penalty Shootout to Win UEFA Super Cup after Late Rally

Paris Saint-Germain produced a dramatic late rally before beating Tottenham in a penalty shootout to win the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday, securing a fifth…

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Sports New Vancouver Whitecaps player Thomas Müller walks with members of the Musqueam First Nation as they drum and sing to welcome him, after arriving from Germany at Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, British Columbia, on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Thomas Müller Jokes he's Missing Manuel Neuer as Vancouver Adventure Begins

Thomas Müller has a lot to adapt to with the Vancouver Whitecaps after 25 years at Bayern Munich. First up, flying without an old friend. Aboard the…

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Sports 13 August 2025, US, Mason: Belarusian tennis player Aryna Sabalenka plays a backhand return against Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro during their women's singles fourth-round match on Day 7 of the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. Photo: Marcin Cholewinski/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

Defending Champions Sabalenka, Sinner Advance in Rain-hit Cincinnati Open

World number one Aryna Sabalenka cruised into the Cincinnati Open quarter-finals with a 6-1 7-5 victory over Jessica Bouzas Maneiro on Wednesday, while men's…

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Sports Football - UEFA Super Cup - Final - Paris St Germain v Tottenham Hotspur - Preview - Udine, Italy - August 12, 2025. People pose for photos in front of an image of Paris St Germain lifting the trophy after they won the Champions League. (Reuters)

PSG Set to Meet Tottenham in UEFA Super Cup 

Paris Saint-Germain get back on the hunt for trophies in the UEFA Super Cup against Tottenham on Wednesday. It's the annual early-season match between the…

Sports Football - Serie A - Juventus v AC Milan - Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy - April 27, 2024 AC Milan's Malick Thiaw. (Reuters)

Newcastle Sign German Defender Thiaw from Milan 

Newcastle United have signed German defender Malick Thiaw from Serie A side AC Milan, the Premier League club said late on Tuesday. Financial details were…

Sports MASON, OHIO - AUGUST 12: Carlos Alcaraz of Spain chases down a ball while playing Hamad Medjedovic of Serbia during the Cincinnati Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 12, 2025 in Mason, Ohio. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images/AFP

Alcaraz Eases Past Medjedovic in Cincinnati before Rain Forces Suspension

Carlos Alcaraz beat Hamad Medjedovic 6-4 6-4 to reach the Cincinnati Open last 16 on Tuesday, battling the sweltering Ohio heat to notch a tour-leading 50th…

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Sports Liverpool fans display a banner in the memory of the late Diogo Jota during the FA Community Shield match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool at the Wembley Stadium in London, Great Britain, 10 August 2025. (EPA)

Diogo Jota Tribute: Premier League Teams to Observe a Period of Silence in First Round of Matches 

Premier League teams will observe a moment’s silence during the first round of matches this weekend in memory of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother…

Sports Fenerbahce’s players celebrate after winning the UEFA Champions League 3rd round second leg football match between Fenerbahce and Feyenoord at the Fenerbahce Sükrü Saracoglu Sport Complex in Istanbul on August 12, 2025. (AFP)

Mourinho’s Fenerbahce Rallies with 5 Goals to Beat Feyenoord in Champions League Qualifying 

Jose Mourinho is now one round away from taking Fenerbahce back into the Champions League for the first time in 17 years. The storied coach's team surged…

Sports Illia Zabarnyi #27 of AFC Bournemouth controls the ball against Arsenal FC during a pre-season friendly match between Arsenal FC and AFC Bournemouth at Dignity Health Sports Park on July 24, 2024 in Carson, California. (Getty Images/AFP)

PSG Sign Ukrainian Defender Zabarnyi from Bournemouth on Five-Year Deal 

Paris St Germain have signed center back Illia Zabarnyi from Premier League club Bournemouth on a five-year contract, the European champions said on Tuesday,…

Sports AZ Alkmaar's Dutch forward #21 Ernest Poku greets the fans after winning the Dutch Eredivisie football match between AZ Alkmar and FC Groningen at AFAS Stadion in Alkmaar on August 10, 2025. (ANP / AFP)

‘I Leave Defenders Behind for Breakfast’: Leverkusen Signs Young Dutch Winger Ernest Poku 

Bayer Leverkusen signed speedy young winger Ernest Poku from AZ Alkmaar on Tuesday to strengthen its Dutch connection under new coach Erik ten Hag. Poku can…

Sports Volunteers at the World Games in Chengdu. Jade GAO / AFP

Italian Athlete Dies at World Games in China

Italian orienteering athlete Mattia Debertolis died on Tuesday at the World Games in Chengdu, China after collapsing during competition, organizers said. …

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Sports Barcelona players pose with their trophy after winning the 60th Joan Gamper Trophy football match between FC Barcelona and Como 1907 at Johan Cruyff Stadium in Barcelona on August 10, 2025. (AFP)

Spanish League Kicks off with Barcelona Wanting to Keep its Momentum and Madrid Aiming to Reset 

The Spanish league begins with the top teams arriving with different expectations. Defending champion Barcelona wants to keep its momentum and show it will…

Sports Aryna Sabalenka celebrates her win against Emma Raducanu of Great Britain after match during the Cincinnati Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 11, 2025 in Mason, Ohio. (Getty Images/AFP)

Sabalenka Edges Raducanu at Cincinnati Open, Sinner Passes Diallo Test 

World number one Aryna Sabalenka kept her Cincinnati Open title defense alive by claiming a 7-6(3) 4-6 7-6(5) victory over Emma Raducanu in a marathon third…

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Manuel Bachoore Wins EA Sports FC 25 Title at EWC

Dutch player Manuel Bachoore claimed the EA Sports FC 25 Championship title after defeating French competitor Brice Masson with a score of 5–3 in the final…

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Sports Chelsea's Italian head coach Enzo Maresca applauds the fans following the pre-season friendly football match between Chelsea and AC Milan at Stamford Bridge in London on August 10, 2025. (AFP)

Maresca Upbeat as Chelsea Gear Up for New Campaign After Perfect Pre-Season 

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca expressed confidence ahead of his second season at the West London club, as his team gears up for the new campaign following their…

Sports Crystal Palace's goalkeeper Dean Henderson saves during a penalty shootout during the FA Community Shield final soccer match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace at Wembley Stadium in London, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025. (AP)

Palace’s Europa League Demotion Would ‘Devalue the Competition’, Says Keeper Henderson 

Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson said that the club's drop from the Europa League would "devalue the competition", as they await the Court of…

Sports Arsenal are banking on Viktor Gyokeres to fire them to Premier League glory. Glyn KIRK / AFP

Liverpool Spend Big to Hold off Arsenal, City in Premier League Title Fight

Liverpool have splashed out to defend their Premier League title as champions but face stiff competition from an Arsenal side desperate to shake off their tag…

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Sports Aug 10, 2025; Cincinnati, OH, USA;  Alexander Zverev (GER) returns a shot against Nishesh Basavareddy (USA) during the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Zverev Rolls Past Home Hope into Cincinnati 3rd Round, Shelton Advances

German third seed Alexander Zverev swatted aside home hope Nishesh Basavareddy 6-3 6-3 in the second round of the Cincinnati Open on Sunday, as Canadian Open…

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Sports Liverpool's Mohamed Salah during the English Premier League soccer match between Brighton and Liverpool at American Express Stadium in Brighton, England, Monday, May 19, 2025. (AP Photo/lan Walton, File)

Salah Questions UEFA's 'Farewell' to Former Palestine Soccer Player Suleiman Obeid

Mohamed Salah is questioning UEFA’s “farewell” to former Palestinian soccer player Suleiman Obeid who was reportedly shot and killed by Israeli forces while…

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Sports 09 August 2025, United Kingdom, Manchester: Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko applauds the fans as he is introduced to the crowd before a pre-season friendly soccer match between Manchester United and Fiorentina at Old Trafford. Photo: Nick Potts/PA Wire/dpa

Man United Boss Amorim Hails Sesko's 'Great Potential'

New Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko has all the attributes needed to help bolster their attack, manager Ruben Amorim said as he hopes to unlock the 22…

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Sports Darwin Nunez of Liverpool in action during a pre-season friendly soccer match between Liverpool FC and Athletic Club in Liverpool, Britain, 04 August 2025.  EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN

Nunez Leaves Liverpool to Join Saudi Al-Hilal

Liverpool sold striker Darwin Nunez to Saudi side Al-Hilal, both clubs confirmed on Saturday. According to reports, Al-Hilal will pay an initial 53 million…

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