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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 Football - Champions League – Quarter-final - First Leg - Arsenal v Real Madrid - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - April 8, 2025 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta celebrates after the match. (Reuters)

Arteta Urges Arsenal to Carry Champions League Momentum into Brentford Clash

Arsenal are high on energy following Champions League win over Real Madrid and manager Mikel Arteta has urged his side to carry forward the momentum to their…

Sports  Manchester United's head coach Ruben Amorim gestures during the Europa League quarterfinal first leg soccer match between Lyon and Manchester United at Groupama stadium in Decines, outside Lyon, France, Thursday, April 10, 2025. (AP)

Man United Don’t Have Big Enough Squad to Rotate, Says Amorim

The Premier League may have little left to offer Manchester United this season, while they are still involved in Europe, but they do not have a big enough…

Sports Formula One F1 - Bahrain Grand Prix - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - April 10, 2025 McLaren's Oscar Piastri ahead of the race REUTERS/Rula Rouhana

Piastri Confident McLaren Will Stay Strong All Year

Oscar Piastri has dismissed talk of McLaren being slowed by a rule change in June and says he expects the champions to stay strong all season. The FIA, Formula…

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Sports (FILE) - Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates scoring the 2-1 goal during the English Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Southampton FC, in Liverpool, Britain, 08 March 2025.  EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah Signs Contract Extension to 2027

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has ended months of speculation about his future by signing a two-year contract extension at Anfield, the Premier League club…

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Sports Fences lying down on the street are seen after a group of Colo-Colo's fans tried to force their way into the stadium during the Copa Libertadores group stage football match between Chile's Colo Colo and Brazil's Fortaleza at the Monumental David Arellano stadium in Santiago, on April 10, 2025. (Photo by Javier TORRES / AFP)

2 Fans Die in Chile before Copa Libertadores Match between Colo Colo, Fortaleza

Two fans died on Thursday before the start of a Copa Libertadores match between the host Colo Colo and Fortaleza of Brazil near Santiago’s estadio Monumental,…

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Saudi PIF, Formula E Announce Driving Force Global Partnership Providing STEM Education

The Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Formula E have announced their Driving Force partnership, “Driving Force Presented by PIF,” a groundbreaking educational…

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Sports SEF Arena stands out with its advanced design and infrastructure. SPA

Saudi Esports Federation Launches SEF Arena

The Saudi Esports Federation (SEF) has launched SEF Arena, the world's largest gaming and esports zone, located in Boulevard Riyadh City. A press conference…

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Sports Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates after winning his third round match against Daniel Altmaier of Germany at the ATP Monte Carlo Masters tennis tournament in Roquebrune Cap Martin, France, 10 April 2025.  EPA/SEBASTIEN NOGIER

Alcaraz Advances to Face Fils on Tough Day for Seeds at Monte Carlo Masters

Second-seeded Carlos Alcaraz moved into the Monte Carlo Masters quarterfinals after beating qualifier Daniel Altmaier 6-3, 6-1 on Thursday. Alcaraz saved nine…

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Sports The Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena for the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics is under construction, in Assago, near Milan, Italy, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Milan-Cortina Olympics Organizers Announce Budget of 1.7 Billion Euros

Organizers of next year’s Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics announced an operating budget of “about 1.7 billion euros” ($1.9 billion) on Thursday, a 100 million…

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Sports Kylian Mbappé of PSG celebrates after scoring the 0-2 goal during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, 2nd leg soccer match between Real Sociedad and Paris Saint-Germain, in San Sebastian, Spain, 05 March 2024. (EPA)

Mbappé's Legal Team Says He Has Seized 55 million Euros from PSG’s Accounts in Their Legal Dispute

Kylian Mbappé’s legal team is going on the attack to try and resolve the legal dispute between the World Cup winner and his former club Paris Saint-Germain. …

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Sports Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) celebrates scoring on a penalty kick against the Los Angeles FC during the second half of a CONCACAF Nations League Quarterfinal Match at Chase Stadium, Wednesday, April 9, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Jim Rassol)

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami Pull off 3-goal Rally to Top LAFC, Make CONCACAF Champions Cup Semis

Down 1-0 on the scoreboard, down 2-0 in total goals in the series and needing three goals to advance, Inter Miami needed a most unlikely rally. Lionel Messi…

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Sports Egypt's Mohamed Salah. (Reuters)

Salah Getting Closer to New Liverpool Deal, Reports

Liverpool are making progress on talks over a new contract for Mohamed Salah and the Premier League leaders are increasingly confident he will stay at Anfield…

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AlUla to Host Inaugural Arabian Warrior AlUla in May

AlUla is set to host the inaugural Arabian Warrior AlUla from May 8 - 10, 2025, attracting athletes, adventure seekers, and fitness enthusiasts for a series of…

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Sports A large gathering of media professionals and participants enriched the forum’s events. (Ministry of Sports) 

Al-Mouallimi at the Investment Forum: SRMG Committed to Advancing Saudi Sports Media

The Sports Investment Forum concluded its sessions on Wednesday, featuring high-level participation from global leaders in the field of sports investment. …

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Sports Soccer spectators attend the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Leicester City at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, England, Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

Man City Freezes Ticket Prices amid Growing Fan Disgruntlement

Amid growing disgruntlement among its fans, Manchester City announced Wednesday the club is freezing ticket prices for the 2025-26 season. City said the price…

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Sports Football - Champions League - Quarter-final - First Leg - Arsenal v Real Madrid - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - April 8, 2025 Arsenal's Mikel Merino celebrates scoring their third goal with Martin Odegaard. (Reuters)

Arsenal’s Win over Real Ensures Five Premier League Teams in 2025-26 Champions League 

The Premier League will be guaranteed at least five teams in the 2025-26 Champions League edition following Arsenal's stunning 3-0 win over Real Madrid in the…

Sports Veronica Ojeda (C), ex-wife of Diego Maradona and mother of Diego Fernando Maradona, arrives to attend the trial for Maradona's death at San Isidro court, in San Isidro, Buenos Aires province, Argentina on April 3, 2025. (AFP)

A Doctor Testifies That Maradona Should Have Been Admitted to a Clinic Instead of Being Sent Home 

Diego Maradona's ex-wife and a doctor testified Tuesday at the trial of seven medical professionals accused of negligence in the death of the soccer great,…

Sports Davide Frattesi of Inter (R) scores the 2-1 lead during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final 1st leg match between Bayern Munich and Inter Milan in Munich, Germany, 08 April 2025. (EPA)

Inter’s Frattesi Pays Tribute to Late Grandmother After Win at Bayern 

Inter Milan's Davide Frattesi overcame personal heartbreak to net a late winner in Tuesday's 2-1 Champions League win at Bayern Munich on Tuesday after the…

Sports FILED - 07 March 2025, US, Indian Wells: German tennis player Alexander Zverev in action against Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor during their men's singles round of 64 match of the Indian Wells Open tennis tournament. Photo: Maximilian Haupt/dpa

Zverev's Monte Carlo Exit Assures Sinner of Top Rankings Spot on Tour Return

Jannik Sinner will return to the ATP Tour from his doping ban at next month's Rome Masters as world number one after the Italian's closest challenger Alexander…

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Sports The draw ceremony was held on Wednesday in Jeddah Governorate. SPA

FIBA Asia Cup Draw Places Saudi Arabia in Group C with China, Jordan, and India

The draw for the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Asia Cup 2025 placed the Saudi Arabia National Basketball Team in Group C alongside the national…

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Sports (From L, first row) Paris St Germain's assistant coach Zoumana Camara (red jersey) takes part in a training session at the club's Camp des Loges training grounds in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, west of Paris on September 24, 2019. (AFP)

Montpellier Appoint Former PSG Assistant Coach Camara as Manager

Montpellier have appointed Zoumana Camara as manager, the Ligue 1 club said on Tuesday, with the team bottom of the standings and on a nine-game losing streak…

Sports Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Leicester City - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - April 2, 2025 Manchester City's Jack Grealish celebrates after the match. (Reuters)

Man Charged with Assault after Allegedly Slapping Grealish at Manchester Derby 

A 20-year-old man has been charged with assault for allegedly slapping Manchester City winger Jack Grealish at the end of Sunday's 0-0 Premier League draw with…

Sports Football - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur v Southampton - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - April 6, 2025 Southampton manager Ivan Juric looks on after the match. (Action Images via Reuters)

By the Numbers: How This Might Be the Weakest Bottom Three in Premier League History 

It seems like it’s never been harder for promoted teams to stay in the Premier League. It looks fairly certain that the three promoted teams will be…

Sports US former tennis player and activist Billie Jean King attends her Hollywood Walk of Fame Star ceremony in front of the W Hotel on April 7, 2025, in Hollywood, California. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP)

Billie Jean King Immortalized in Bronze with Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Billie Jean King became the first woman to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the new sports entertainment category on Monday and she was joined…

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