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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 Morocco's Brahim Díaz celebrates after scoring the second goal during the World Cup group E qualifying soccer match between Morocco and Tanzania at the Stade municipal d'Oujda, Morocco, Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (AP) 

Nigeria’s World Cup Qualifying Hopes Dealt Major Late Blow; Egypt, Morocco Move Closer 

Nigeria conceded a last-minute goal in a major blow to its World Cup qualifying hopes on Tuesday, when Egypt and Morocco all but booked their places at next…

Sports Jasmine Paolini of Italy returns a shot against Magda Linette of Poland during Day 8 of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on March 25, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Getty Images/AFP)

Paolini Becomes 1st Italian Women’s Player to Make Miami Open Tennis Semifinals 

Jasmine Paolini is headed to the Miami Open semifinals for the first time. The sixth-seeded Paolini defeated unseeded Magda Linette of Poland 6-3, 6-2 on…

Sports Argentine players celebrate their victory over Brazil during a CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier soccer match between Argentina and Brazil in Buenos Aires, Argentina 25 March 2025. (EPA)

Argentina Secures a World Cup Spot and Then Celebrates It With a 4-1 Victory Over Archrival Brazil 

Defending champion Argentina celebrated throughout Tuesday as the team secured its place at the 2026 World Cup hours before an historic 4-1 win over archrival…

Sports Dr. Raef Alturkistani chuckles when asked whether he truly saves lives by day and takes them by night

Raef Alturkistani Reveals Career Journey after Winning SEF Award for Best Fighting Game Player

Raef Alturkistani recently won the Saudi Esports Federation (SEF) Award for Best Fighting Game Player for the second year in a row. For the first time, he…

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Sports England's German head coach Thomas Tuchel gestures on the touchline during the 2026 World Cup Group K qualifier football match between England and Latvia, at Wembley stadium, in London, on March 24, 2025. (AFP)

So Far So Good for Tuchel as England Earn Back-to-Back Wins

Thomas Tuchel's baptism as England's head coach could not have been any smoother. Two games, two wins, five goals scored and none conceded represents a…

Sports Coco Gauff of the US in action against Magda Linette of Poland during their Women’s Singles round of 32 tennis match at the 2025 Miami Open tennis tournament, in Miami, Florida, USA, 24 March 2025. (EPA)

Gauff Falls on Tough Day for Americans in Miami

Coco Gauff lost to unseeded Magda Linette 6-4 6-4 on Monday as she missed out on a place in the Miami Open quarter-finals after a tough day for Americans as…

Sports Pedri of Spain takes his penalty kick during the penalty shoot out of the UEFA Nations League quarter finals second leg soccer match between Spain and the Netherlands, in Valencia, Spain, 23 March 2025. (EPA)

Barcelona’s Pedri Puts Champions League Glory Ahead of Ballon D’Or

Barcelona midfielder Pedri said he is putting team trophies ahead of individual accolades this season and would only want to be awarded the Ballon d'Or if his…

Sports A view of the city skyline of Brisbane, expected to be announced as host for the 2032 Olympic Games, in Brisbane, Australia, July 4, 2021. Picture taken July 4, 2021. (Reuters)

Australia Announces New Stadium for 2032 Olympic Games

Australia will build a 63,000-seat stadium and a plush indoor swimming venue for the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane, officials said Tuesday after shelving…

Sports Football - World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Third Round - Group C - Saudi Arabia v China - Al-Awwal Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - March 20, 2025 China players pose for a team group photo before the match. (Reuters)

China Facing a Reality Check in World Cup Qualifying 

Branko Ivankovic's China lineup faces another reality check in World Cup qualifying, with the national team risking falling further behind the global ambitions…

Sports New Zealand's team celebrate after their victory during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Oceania qualifiers group final football match between New Zealand and New Caledonia at Eden Park Stadium in Auckland on March 24, 2025. (Photo by DAVID ROWLAND / AFP)

New Zealand Qualify for 2026 World Cup with 3-0 Win Over New Caledonia

New Zealand qualified for the 2026 World Cup on Monday as veterans Michael Boxall and Kosta Barbarouses scored in a second-half burst to beat New Caledonia 3-0…

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Sports USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino stands on the sideline ahead of the first half during the CONCACAF Nations League Third Place soccer match between the USA and Canada in Inglewood, California, USA, 23 March 2025. (EPA)

Pochettino Believes US Has Time to Fix its Problems after Crashing out of CONCACAF Nations League 

Mauricio Pochettino offered an Americanism after the United States' second straight dismal loss in the CONCACAF Nations League. "If we would be today in this…

Sports 23 March 2025, US, Miami Gardens: Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic celebrates after defeating Argentina's Camilo Ugo Carabelli in their men's singles round of 32 match of the Miami Open Tennis Tournament at Hard Rock Stadium. Photo: Smg/SMG via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

Djokovic Says Reclaiming Top Ranking Not his Goal Anymore

Novak Djokovic said chasing the world number one ranking is not his main objective anymore and the 24-times Grand Slam champion will happily take major…

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Sports INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 23: Raْl Jiménez #9 of Mexico celebrates with his teammates with the winners trophy after defeating Panama following the CONCACAF Nations League final match at SoFi Stadium on March 23, 2025 in Inglewood, California.   Michael Owens/Getty Images/AFP

Mexico Beats Panama 2-1 to Win CONCACAF Nations League Title

Raúl Jiménez scored his second goal on a penalty kick in the second minute of second-half stoppage time, and Mexico beat Panama 2-1 Sunday night to win the…

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Sports FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Serie A - Juventus v Atalanta - Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy - March 9, 2025 Juventus coach Thiago Motta REUTERS/Massimo Pinca/File Photo

Thiago Motta Fired as Juventus Coach. Igor Tudor Named as Replacement

Thiago Motta was fired as coach of slumping Juventus on Sunday, with Igor Tudor named as a replacement for the rest of the season. “The club would like to…

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Sports Real Madrid's Caroline Weir, center, jumps to control the ball in front of Arsenal's Kim Little, right, during the Women's Champions League quarterfinal first leg soccer match between Real Madrid and Arsenal at the Alfredo di Stefano stadium in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday March 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Fran Berg)

Real Madrid Beats Barcelona for 1st Time in Women's 'Clasico'

Real Madrid women's team won the “clasico” against rival Barcelona for the first time on Sunday, ending an 18-match losing streak. Madrid prevailed 3-1 in…

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Sports Formula One F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China - March 23, 2025 McLaren's Oscar Piastri celebrates on the podium after winning the Chinese Grand Prix REUTERS/Edgar Su

McLaren's Piastri Takes F1 Chinese Grand Prix Win Ahead of Teammate Norris

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri has cruised to his maiden Chinese Grand Prix win from pole position with the Australian untouchable ahead of his teammate Lando…

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Sports Norway's Erling Haaland controls the ball during a Group I, World Cup qualifier soccer match between Moldova and Norway at the Zimbru stadium in Chisinau, Moldova, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Aurel Obreja)

Haaland Helps Norway Start its World Cup Qualifying Campaign with 5-0 Rout

Erling Haaland helped Norway make a positive start to its World Cup qualifying campaign by scoring in a 5-0 rout at Moldova on Saturday. Norway's third and…

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Sports President Donald Trump, greets Oklahoma State's Wyatt Hendrickson reacts after he defeated Minnesota's Gable Steveson during a 285-pound match in the finals at the NCAA wrestling championship, Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Trump Makes NCAA Men's Wrestling Championships his Latest Sports-focused Trip

US President Donald Trump attended the NCAA wrestling championships on Saturday night for the second time in three years, the latest example of how he has…

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Sports Former Algeria forward Djamel Menad. (Algerian media)

Former Algerian International Djamel Menad Dies Aged 64

Former Algeria forward Djamel Menad has died aged 64 following a short illness, his ex-club JS Kabylie announced on Saturday. "The wider Algerian football…

Sports David Goffin of Belgium returns a shot against Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during Day 4 of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on March 21, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Getty Images/AFP)

Goffin Stuns Alcaraz, Djokovic Makes Winning Miami Return

Carlos Alcaraz fell 5-7 6-4 6-3 to Belgian David Goffin in the Miami Open second round on Friday while Novak Djokovic tied Rafa Nadal for most ATP Masters 1000…

Sports  Brazil's goalkeeper #01 Alisson gives instructions during the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualifiers football match between Brazil and Colombia, at the Mane Garrincha stadium in Brasilia, on March 20, 2025. (AFP)

Brazil’s Alisson to Return to Liverpool after Head Injury against Colombia

Brazil goalkeeper Alisson, who was forced off the field after a clash of heads during Thursday's 2-1 win over Colombia in a World Cup qualifier, has left the…

Sports Thiago Almada of Argentina celebrates a goal during a CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier soccer match between Uruguay and Argentina in Montevideo, Uruguay, 21 March 2025. (EPA)

Argentina without Messi Wins at Uruguay, Needs a Draw with Brazil to Qualify for 2026 World Cup

Argentina didn’t miss Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martínez and other key players on Friday and beat Uruguay away 1-0 in convincing fashion in their South American…

Sports Former heavyweight champion George Foreman reacts during a news conference in Las Vegas, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 1994. (AP)

George Foreman, the Fearsome Heavyweight Who Became a Beloved Champion, Dies at 76

George Foreman became the heavyweight champion of the world in his 20s, only to lose his belt to Muhammad Ali in perhaps the most memorable fight in boxing…

Sports Scuderia Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates after winning the Sprint race prior to the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix, at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai, China, 22 March 2025. (EPA)

Lewis Hamilton Wins Chinese F1 Sprint Race for His First Ferrari Victory

Lewis Hamilton has won his first race for Ferrari, securing Saturday’s Sprint victory from pole position following an early duel with Red Bull Racing’s Max…