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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 Riyadh’s Esports World Cup Heats Up as Top Clubs Intensify Competition

Riyadh’s Esports World Cup Heats Up as Top Clubs Intensify Competition

The 2025 Esports World Cup in Riyadh continued to build momentum in its fourth week, as three major tournaments concluded and competition among the world’s top…

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Sports Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games logo pictured at UCLA, Los Angeles, California, U.S., November 14, 2024. REUTERS/Daniel Cole/File Photo

Trump to Sign Order Creating Olympics Task Force ahead of 2028 Games

US President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Tuesday creating a White House Olympics task force to handle security and other issues related to the…

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Sports Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan walks off the court after winning due to a forfeit against Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine during their quarterfinals singles women's match on Day Nine of the WTA 1000 National Bank Open at IGA Stadium on August 4, 2025 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Getty Images/AFP

Rybakina Reaches Semifinals in Montreal After Injured Kostyuk Stops in Second Set 

Elena Rybakina advanced to the National Bank Open semifinals after Marta Kostyuk was forced to retire with an apparent arm injury Monday with Rybakina leading…

Sports FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Friendly - Liverpool v Athletic Bilbao - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - August 4, 2025 Liverpool's Florian Wirtz REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo

Wirtz's Creativity Can Make Up for Alexander-Arnold Loss, Says Slot

Trent Alexander-Arnold's departure to Real Madrid has left Liverpool wanting for creativity but the signing of attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz can help…

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Sports TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 04: Alexander Zverev of Germany plays Alexei Popyrin of Australia during the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers at Sobeys Stadium on August 04, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images/AFP

Zverev to Meet Khachanov in ATP Toronto Semi-finals

Alexander Zverev reached his 21st Masters 1000 semi-final on Monday by ending the Canadian title defense of Alexei Popyrin 6-7 (8/10), 6-4, 6-3 at the ATP…

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Sports  Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) walks off the pitch after leaving the game during the first half of a Leagues Cup soccer match against Necaxa, Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP)

Messi Has a ‘Minor’ Muscle Injury, Inter Miami Says Timeline for Return Is Unknown

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi is dealing with a minor muscle injury in his right leg after being hurt in the opening minutes of Saturday's Leagues Cup match…

Sports Clara Tauson of Denmark celebrates a victory against Iga Swiatek of Poland during their fourth round singles women's match on Day Eight of the WTA 1000 National Bank Open at IGA Stadium on August 3, 2025 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Getty Images/AFP)

Tauson Upsets 2nd-Seeded Wimbledon Champion Swiatek to Reach Montreal Quarterfinals

Clara Tauson of Denmark upset second-seeded Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek of Poland 7-6 (1), 6-3 on Sunday night to reach the National Bank Open quarterfinals…

Sports Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes acknowledges the fans after Premier League Summer Series after earning a draw against Everton in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 03 August 2025. (EPA)

Fernandes Critical of ‘Lazy’ Manchester United in Pre-Season Draw with Everton

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes let rip at his teammates following their 2-2 pre-season draw with fellow Premier League side Everton, saying their…

Sports Third placed Mercedes driver George Russell of Great Britain waves from the podium after the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring circuit in Mogyorod, Hungary, 03 August 2025. (EPA)

F1 ‘Silly Season’ Puts Red Bull, Mercedes and Cadillac on the Spot

It’s time for Formula 1’s risk-taking drivers, overworked engineers and harried team principals to relax. At least in theory. With four weeks until the next…

Sports  Swimming - World Aquatics Championships - Men 1500m Freestyle - World Aquatics Championships Arena, Singapore - August 3, 2025 Gold medalist Tunisia's Ahmed Jaouadi celebrates on the podium. (Reuters)

Tunisia's Jaouadi Pushes Through Pain for Second World Gold

Tunisia's Ahmed Jaouadi added the 1,500m freestyle world title to his 800m crown on Sunday for a Singapore double, with two-time Olympic champion Bobby Finke…

Sports Formula One F1 - Hungarian Grand Prix - Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary - August 3, 2025 McLaren's Lando Norris celebrates on the podium after winning the Hungarian Grand Prix. (Reuters)

Norris Holds off Piastri for Hungarian GP Win

Lando Norris held off McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri to win the Hungarian Grand Prix on a one-stop strategy and slash the Australian's Formula One lead to nine…

Sports Son Heung-min of Tottenham Hotspur applauds to spectators after the pre-season friendly match between Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur at the Sangam World Cup stadium in Seoul, South Korea, 03 August 2025. (EPA/Yonhap)

Departing Spurs Captain Son in Tears on Emotional Evening

Departing Tottenham captain Son Heung-min was in tears and his teammates threw him in the air on an emotional evening in his native South Korea on Sunday. …

Sports Formula One F1 - Hungarian Grand Prix - Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary - August 2, 2025 McLaren chief executive Zak Brown arrives ahead of practice. (Reuters)

F1 Is Healthier without Horner, Says McLaren Boss

Formula One is a healthier place after the firing of Christian Horner as Red Bull team boss, McLaren chief executive Zak Brown said on Sunday. Speaking to…

Sports Victoria Mboko of Canada celebrates a victory against Coco Gauff of the United States during their fourth round singles women's match on Day Seven of the WTA 1000 National Bank Open at IGA Stadium on August 2, 2025 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Getty Images/AFP)

Canadian Teenager Victoria Mboko Upsets Top-Seeded Coco Gauff to Reach Montreal Quarterfinals

Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko upset top-seeded Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-4 on Saturday night to reach the National Bank Open quarterfinals. “Your support was…

Sports Alexander Zverev of Germany returns a shot to Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina during the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers at Sobeys Stadium on August 02, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario. (Getty Images/AFP)

Top-Seeded Alexander Zverev Advances to National Bank Open Quarterfinals

Top-seeded Alexander Zverev of Germany led Francisco Cerundolo 6-4, 1-0 when the 14th-seeded Argentine retired because of an abdominal injury Saturday night in…

Sports Formula One F1 - Hungarian Grand Prix - Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary - August 2, 2025 Ferrari's Charles Leclerc celebrates after qualifying in pole position REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

Ferrari's Leclerc Beats the McLarens to Take Pole in Hungary

Charles Leclerc snatched a surprise first pole position of the year for Ferrari at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday, beating both McLarens. Leclerc…

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Sports Bayern Munich's Aleksandar Pavlovic blocks the shot of Paris Saint-Germain's Desire Doue during the Club World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between PSG and Bayern Munich in Atlanta, Saturday, July 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Bayern Munich Midfielder Pavlovic Fractures Eye Socket Ahead of New Season

Bayern Munich midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic's bad luck with injuries and illness seems to have struck again. The German champion said Saturday that…

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Sports FILE -Feyenoord's Igor Paixão during a walk around at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Feb.17, 2025, ahead of the Champions League, playoff second leg soccer match between AC Milan and Feyenoord. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, File)

Marseille Signs Brazilian Winger Paixão from Feyenoord to Boost Attacking Options

Ligue 1 club Marseille has bolstered its attack by signing Brazilian winger Igor Paixão from Feyenoord in a deal that could rise to 35 million euros ($40.6…

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Sports Saudi Athletes Set to Compete in The World Games in Chengdu, China

Saudi Athletes Set to Compete in The World Games in Chengdu, China

The Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee announced on Friday that a national delegation will participate in the 12th edition of The World Games, set to take…

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Sports AlUla Hosts Summer Football Tournament to Boost Local Talents

AlUla Hosts Summer Football Tournament to Boost Local Talents

The AlUla summer football championship, organized by the Royal Commission for AlUla, kicked off on Friday evening. The tournament, which runs from August 1 to…

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Sports Saudi taekwondo team achieves historic continental milestone with seven bronze medals.

Saudi Taekwondo Team Achieves Historic Continental Milestone with Seven Bronze Medals

The Saudi national taekwondo team concluded its participation in the Asian Taekwondo Championships, held in Kuching, Malaysia, by securing the greatest…

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Sports Oscar Piastri comes off second best to his McLaren teammate Lando Norris in Friday practice in Hungary. Ferenc ISZA / AFP

Norris Completes 'Double Top' in Hungary Practice

Lando Norris completed a commanding 'double top' on Friday with the fastest times ahead of McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri in practice at the Hungarian Grand…

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Sports 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)

Reports: Newcastle Reject Liverpool Bid for Isak

Newcastle have rejected Liverpool's opening bid to sign unsettled Sweden striker Alexander Isak, according to reports on Friday. Isak has been training at…

Sports Swimming - World Aquatics Championships - Women 100m Freestyle - World Aquatics Championships Arena, Singapore - August 1, 2025 Gold medalist Netherlands' Marrit Steenbergen celebrates on the podium alongside silver medalist Australia's Mollie O'Callaghan and bronze medalist Torri Huske of the US. (Reuters)

Five Different Countries Take Gold Medals on a Wide-Open Day at Swim World Championships

The gold medals were spread around on Friday at the swimming world championships, thanks to the absence of stars Léon Marchand of France and Canadian Summer…