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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 A man runs in the hot sun on a sidewalk near the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on August 6, 2025. (Photo by Kazuhiro NOGI / AFP)

Two Japanese Boxers Die after Brain Injuries at Same Tokyo Event

Two boxers in Japan have died from brain injuries they incurred in separate bouts during the same event in Tokyo, officials said. Super featherweight…

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Sports FILE - Lille's goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier saves on an attempt to score by Liverpool's Conor Bradley during the Champions League, opening phase soccer match at Anfield Stadium, in Liverpool, England, Jan.21, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Super, File)

PSG Sign French Goalkeeper Chevalier from Lille

Paris St Germain have signed French goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier from fellow Ligue 1 club Lille on a contract until 2030, the European champions announced late…

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Sports MASON, OHIO - AUGUST 09: Aryna Sabalenka serves during the match against Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic during Day 3 of the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 09, 2025 in Mason, Ohio. Dylan Buell/Getty Images/AFP

Defending Champions Sabalenka, Sinner Cruise Through Cincinnati Second Round

World number one Aryna Sabalenka saved 12 break points to survive her Cincinnati opener against Czech Marketa Vondrousova 7-5 6-1 on Saturday, as the men's…

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Sports Israel's Shon Weissman shoots a penalty shot during the Euro 2020 playoff semifinal soccer match between Scotland and Israel, at the Hampden stadium in Glasgow, Scotland, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. (AP)

German Soccer Club Defends Pulling Out of Buying Israeli Player over His Gaza Posts

The chairman of Fortuna Düsseldorf has defended the German soccer club’s decision to pull out of signing Israeli player Shon Weissman after fan backlash over…

Sports Florian Wirtz of Liverpool looks on during a pre-season friendly soccer match between Liverpool FC and Athletic Club in Liverpool, Britain, 04 August 2025. (EPA)

Slot Says Liverpool Title Favorites Due to Last Season’s Triumph, Not Spending Spree

Liverpool manager Arne Slot said it is completely normal for his side to be viewed as favorites to retain their Premier League crown, citing last campaign's…

Sports Atletico Madrid’s head coach Diego Simeone reacts during their friendly soccer match with FC Porto held at Dragao Stadium in Porto, Portugal, 03 August 2025. (EPA)

Simeone’s Atletico Empire Under Scrutiny After Trophy Drought

Diego Simeone's once untouchable reign at Atletico Madrid faces its biggest crisis as the club great starts his 14th season amid mounting pressure after four…

Sports 09 July 2025, US, East Rutherford: Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso arrives pictured prior to the start of the FIFA Club World Cup semi final soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid at MetLife Stadium. (dpa)

Real Madrid’s Alonso Learns Harsh Lessons as LaLiga Debut Looms

The long-awaited arrival of coach Xabi Alonso was cheerfully celebrated by Real Madrid fans in May as the former club great came with high expectations…

Sports Barcelona's German goalkeeper #01 Marc-Andre ter Stegen takes part in a training session on the eve of the UEFA Champions League football match between AS Monaco and FC Barcelona at the Joan Gamper training ground in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona, on September 18, 2024. (AFP)

Barcelona Says Ter Stegen Is Back as Captain After Medical Report Is Sent to the Spanish League

Barcelona says Marc-Andre ter Stegen will return as first-team captain after announcing on Friday that the goalkeeper had authorized the club to send his…

Sports (L-R) Ruben Dias, Phil Foden, and Rodri of Manchester City take part in an open training session during a season launch event in Manchester, Britain, 05 August 2025. (EPA)

Rodri Unlikely to Feature Heavily in Opening League Games After ‘Big Injury’, Says Guardiola

Midfielder Rodri is recovering from a "big injury" sustained during the Club World Cup, likely limiting the Ballon d'Or winner's playing time in the early…

Sports Soccer Football - Friendly - Liverpool v Athletic Bilbao - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - August 4, 2025 Liverpool manager Arne Slot acknowledges fans after the match. (Reuters)

Slot Relishing Palace Challenge as Liverpool Eye Community Shield Title 

Liverpool coach Arne Slot said on Friday his side is relishing the challenge of facing Crystal Palace in the FA Community Shield, as the Premier League…

Sports Bayern Munich's English forward #09 Harry Kane controls the ball during a friendly football match between FC Bayern Munich and Tottenham Hotspur in Munich, southern Germany, on August 7, 2025. (AFP)

Kane Hails Son Partnership as Premier League’s Finest After South Korean’s Spurs Exit 

Harry Kane paid tribute to his former Tottenham Hotspur teammate Son Heung-min, describing their partnership as "one of the best" in Premier League history…

Sports TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 07: Ben Shelton of the United States celebrates with the trophy after defeating Karen Khachanov during the Singles Final of the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers at Sobeys Stadium on August 07, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario.   Matthew Stockman/Getty Images/AFP

Shelton Outlasts Khachanov to Win 1st Masters 1000 Title at Canadian Open

American fourth seed Ben Shelton battled from a set down to clinch his first ATP Masters 1000 title at the Canadian Open in Toronto on Thursday, defeating…

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Sports Victoria Mboko, center front, of Canada, poses with the ball crew following her win over Naomi Osaka, of Japan, in final action at the National Bank Open women's tennis tournament in Montreal, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

Teen Sensation Mboko Stuns Osaka to Win Canadian Open

Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko staged a stunning comeback on Thursday to beat four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka 2-6 6-4 6-1 and secure her maiden WTA…

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Saudi Basketball Team Defeats Jordan in Second Match at FIBA Asia Cup

Saudi Arabia’s national basketball team secured a 77–73 victory over Jordan in its second match of the 31st FIBA Asia Cup, held at King Abdullah Sports City in…

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Sports FILED - 30 July 2025, Baden-Württemberg, Freiburg: Freiburg's Ritsu Doan poses for a photo at the Europa-Park stadium. Photo: Philipp von Ditfurth/dpa

Frankfurt Signs Japan Winger Ritsu Doan for its Champions League Return

Eintracht Frankfurt has signed Japanese winger Ritsu Doan to strengthen a squad depleted by the sale of Hugo Ekitiké as it prepares to return to the Champions…

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Sports Soccer Football - Friendly - Arsenal v Villarreal - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - August 6, 2025 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra

Arteta Calls Arsenal's Defending 'Naive' after Villarreal Loss

Arsenal were naive in their defending and paid a painful price, manager Mikel Arteta said after his side's 3-2 friendly defeat against Villarreal left them…

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Sports FILE PHOTO: Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates with the trophy after winning the Wimbledon men's final against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in London, July 13, 2025. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq/File Photo

Refreshed Sinner Ready for Cincinnati Title Defense

World number one Jannik Sinner said he had taken the right decision by opting for a long break following his Wimbledon triumph, and the recharged Italian is…

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Riyadh to Host ‘Six Kings Slam’

Riyadh will host the “Six Kings Slam” tournament, one of the world's most prominent tennis championships, from October 15 to 18 as part of Riyadh Season 2025. …

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Sports Aug 6, 2025; Toronto, ON, Canada; Ben Shelton (USA) hits a ball to Taylor Fritz (not pictured) during semifinals at Sobeys Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Ben Shelton Beats Taylor Fritz in All-American Semifinal in Toronto

Fourth-seeded Ben Shelton beat second-seeded Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-3 in an all-American semifinal match Wednesday night in the National Bank Open. Shelton…

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Sports Jannik Sinner. (Getty Images/AFP)

US Open Singles Champions Will Get a Record $5 Million in 2025 and Total Compensation Is up 20%

Prize money at the US Open will rise to nearly $85 million across all competitions this year, including a record $5 million each to the women's and men's…

Sports Naomi Osaka of Japan celebrates a victory against Elina Svitolina of Ukraine during their quarterfinals singles women's match on Day Ten of the WTA 1000 National Bank Open at IGA Stadium on August 5, 2025 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Getty Images/AFP)

Naomi Osaka Powers into Semifinals in Montreal, Will Face Clara Tauson 

Naomi Osaka powered into her first National Bank Open semifinal, beating No. 10 seed Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-2 on Tuesday night. Osaka advanced to face No. 16…

Sports Taylor Fritz of United States celebrates his win against Andrey Rublev during the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers at Sobeys Stadium on August 05, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario. (Getty Images/AFP)

Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton Set Up All-American Semifinal in Toronto 

Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton won Tuesday in the quarterfinals of the National Bank Open, setting up the first all-American semifinal in an ATP Masters 1000…

Sports South Korean football star Son Heung-min waves before his departure for Los Angeles, reportedly to finalize his transfer from Tottenham Hotspur to Los Angeles FC (LAFC) of Major League Soccer, at Incheon airport, west of Seoul, South Korea, 06 August 2025. (EPA/Yonhap)

Son Heung-min Signs with MLS' Los Angeles FC after a Decade at Tottenham 

Son Heung-min agreed to a contract with Los Angeles FC on Tuesday, finalizing his move to Major League Soccer after a decade at Tottenham Hotspur. The 33…

Sports 19 September 2019, Moenchengladbach: Wolfsberg's Shon Weissman celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the UEFA Europa League group J soccer match between Borussia Moenchengladbach and Wolfsberg AC at the Borussia Park. (dpa)

German Club Backs Out of Signing Israel Striker After Fan Backlash

Bundesliga 2 side Fortuna Duesseldorf has pulled out of signing Israel striker Shon Weissman in response to fan anger about his social media posts on the Gaza…