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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 Iga Swiatek of Poland waves to the crowd after her straight sets victory against Caroline Garcia of France in their second round match during the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 07, 2025 in Indian Wells, California. (Getty Images/AFP)

Iga Swiatek Rolls to Start Indian Wells Title Defense

Second-seeded Iga Swiatek, who has yet to win a tournament this year, got off to a strong start in her title defense at the BNP Paribas Open on Friday in…

Sports Football - FA Cup - Fifth Round - Crystal Palace v Millwall - Selhurst Park, London, Britain - March 1, 2025 Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta is carried away in a stretcher after sustaining an injury. (Reuters)

Palace Boss Glasner Hopeful of Mateta’s Return for FA Cup Quarters after Horror Injury

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner hopes to have striker Jean-Philippe Mateta back for their FA Cup quarter-final at Fulham on March 29 after suffering a…

Sports Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands in action against Alexander Zverev of Germany during the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California, USA, 07 March 2025. (EPA)

Top Seed Alexander Zverev Beaten by Tallon Griekspoor in 2nd Round at Indian Wells

Tallon Griekspoor upset No. 1 seed Alexander Zverev 4-6, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (4) in a second-round match at the BNP Paribas Open on Friday. The loss came eight days…

Sports International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach poses for the photographer prior to an interview with the Associated Press at the Olympic House, in Lausanne, Switzerland, Wednesday, March 5, 2025. (Laurent Gillieron/Keystone via AP)

Bach: IOC Confident of Trump Support for LA 2028 Olympics

Bach: IOC Confident of Trump Support for LA 2028 Olympics US President Donald Trump has been a long-time supporter and promoter of the Los Angeles 2028…

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Sports FILE - Jade Jones, of Britain, kisses her gold medal in women's 57-kg taekwondo at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)

Two-time Olympic Taekwondo Champion Jade Jones Launches Boxing Career

Jade Jones, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in taekwondo, is launching a career in boxing. Jones took gold for Britain in 2012 and 2016 and competed in four…

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Sports Soccer Football - Brasileiro Championship - Flamengo v Palmeiras - Estadio Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - August 11, 2024  Palmeiras' Luighi Hanri celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Sergio Moraes

‘It Hurts the Soul', Says Brazil’s Luighi after Facing Racial Abuse in Paraguay

The Brazilian soccer federation (CBF) said they will file a complaint with South America's soccer governing body CONMEBOL after Palmeiras U20 player Luighi…

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Sports Soccer Football - Europa League - Round of 16 - First Leg - Real Sociedad v Manchester United - Reale Arena, San Sebastian, Spain - March 6, 2025 Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Vincent West

Man United Draws 1-1 at Real Sociedad in Europa League and Tottenham Loses to AZ Alkmaar

Manchester United settled for a 1-1 draw with Real Sociedad in the first leg of the Europa League round of 16 on Thursday. United led on Joshua Zirkzee's goal…

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Sports FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - MARCH 06: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF alongside Antonela Roccuzzo observe from the sidelines during the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 First Leg match between Inter Miami CF and Cavalier SC at Chase Stadium on March 06, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Megan Briggs/Getty Images/AFP

With Messi Sitting Out Again, Suárez and Allende Score to Lead Inter Miami Past Cavalier FC 2-0

Luis Suárez and Tadeo Allende scored second-half goals with a healthy Lionel Messi on the bench, and Inter Miami beat Jamaican club Cavalier FC 2-0 on Thursday…

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Sports Mar 6, 2025; Indian Wells, CA, USA;  Nick Kyrgios (AUS) reacts after a point against Botic Van De Zandschulp (not pictured) during his first round match of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Well Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Kyrgios at a Loss after Latest Injury Setback

A devastated Nick Kyrgios said he doesn't know what else he can do to get his tennis career back on track after pain in his surgically reconstructed right…

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Sports Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Final - Argentina v France - Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar - December 18, 2022 General view of the World Cup trophy during the closing ceremony before the match REUTERS/Hannah Mckay/File Photo

FIFA to Consider One-off Expansion to 64 Teams for 2030 World Cup

Soccer's governing body FIFA is to consider expanding the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams to mark the centenary of the sport's marquee event, the New York Times…

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Sports Munich's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, center, receives treatment during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in Munich, Germany, Wednesday, March 5, 2025. (Sven Hoppe/dpa via AP)

Bayern's Neuer Sidelined After Costly Celebration

Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer is set for a stint on the sidelines after tearing his calf muscle during a celebration in Wednesday's 3-0 Champions League…

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Sports INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 05: Camila Osorio of Columbia plays a backhand against Naomi Osaka of Japan in their first round match during the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 05, 2025 in Indian Wells, California.   Clive Brunskill/Getty Images/AFP

Osorio Topples Osaka, Kvitova Ousted at Indian Wells

Naomi Osaka was bundled out of the first round at Indian Wells on Wednesday, falling 6-4, 6-4 to Camila Osorio in the Japanese star's first tournament since…

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Sports FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - Olympique Lyonnais v Paris St Germain - Groupama Stadium, Lyon, France - February 23, 2025 Olympique Lyonnais coach Paulo Fonseca before the match REUTERS/Manon Cruz/File Photo

Lyon Coach Banned 9 Months from French Games for Confronting Referee

Lyon coach Paulo Fonseca has been banned from the touchline at games for nine months for aggressively confronting the referee at a French league game. Fonseca…

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Sports FILE PHOTO: Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - 30/5/15  Mens Singles -  Former Austrailan player Fred Stolle is presented with an award by FFT President Jean Gachassin. Action Images via Reuters / Jason Cairnduff  Livepic/File Photo

Australian Tennis Great Fred Stolle has Died at Age 86

Fred Stolle, a two-time major winner and member of three Davis Cup-winning teams, has died, Tennis Australia said Thursday. He was 86. Tennis Australia CEO…

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Sports Arsenal FC coach Mikel Arteta gestures during the UEFA Champions league round of 16 first leg soccer match between PSV Eindhoven and Arsenal FC in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, 04 March 2025. (EPA)

Arsenal Rout of PSV a Confidence Boost, Says Boss Arteta 

Arsenal will derive a great deal of confidence from their 7-1 mauling of PSV Eindhoven in the first leg of the Champions League last-16 tie and the Premier…

Sports Real Madrid's Moroccan forward #21 Brahim Diaz (R) celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammate Real Madrid's French forward #09 Kylian Mbappe during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg football match between Real Madrid CF and Club Atletico de Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, on March 4, 2025. (AFP)

With Mbappe and Vinicius Quiet, Diaz Comes Through for Madrid Against Atletico in Champions League 

Kylian Mbappe couldn't find his stride. Vinicius Junior wasn't much of a threat. It was Brahim Diaz receiving the standing ovation from the Real Madrid fans on…

Sports Aryna Sabalenka fields questions from the media during the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 04, 2025 in Indian Wells, California. (Getty Images via AFP)

Sabalenka Swoons Over New, Faster Indian Wells Court Surfaces 

World number one Aryna Sabalenka is enamored with the new surfaces at Indian Wells, the Belarusian believing the faster courts will play into her powerful game…

Sports Formula One F1 - Scuderia Ferrari and Puma celebrate 20 Years of Collaboration - Maranello, Italy - March 4, 2025 Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton during the event to celebrate Scuderia Ferrari and Puma's 20 years of collaboration. (Reuters)

Lewis Hamilton’s Move to Ferrari Is Having a Cultural Impact Far Beyond Formula 1 

Met Gala chair, co-producer on a Brad Pitt movie, activist, and now Ferrari driver. Lewis Hamilton's impact stretches far beyond Formula 1 and his quest to…

Sports Soccer Football - Serie A - Juventus v Hellas Verona - Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy - March 3, 2025 Juventus' Teun Koopmeiners scores their second goal past Hellas Verona's Lorenzo Montipo REUTERS/Massimo Pinca

Juventus Beat Verona 2-0 with Late Thuram, Koopmeiners Goals

Late goals from Khephren Thuram and Teun Koopmeiners earned misfiring Juventus a 2-0 home win against Hellas Verona in Serie A on Monday as Thiago Motta's side…

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Sports Football - Champions League - Real Madrid Press Conference - Ciudad Real Madrid, Valdebebas, Madrid, Spain - March 3, 2025 Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior during the press conference. (Reuters)

‘Happy’ Vinicius Wants to Renew Real Contract as Soon as Possible 

Brazil forward Vinicius Jr said he is happy at Real Madrid and wants to renew his contract with the LaLiga club as soon as possible, playing down reports of…

Sports AC Milan's Dutch midfielder #14 Tijani Reijnders reacts during the Italian Serie A football match between AC Milan and S.S Lazio at San Siro stadium in Milan, on March 2, 2025. (AFP)

Reijnders to Stay at Milan Until June 2030 

Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders has extended his stay at AC Milan until June 2030, the Serie A club said on Monday, ending speculation on his future after…

Sports Bayer Leverkusen's Spanish head coach Xabi Alonso (L) and Bayer Leverkusen's Dutch defender #30 Jeremie Frimpong react after the German first division Bundesliga football match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in Frankfurt on March 1, 2025. (AFP) 

Leverkusen’s Frimpong Relishes ‘Intense’ Rivalry with Bayern Munich in the Champions League 

Get ready for games four and five this season in one of the most dynamic rivalries in European football. Bayer Leverkusen heads to Bayern Munich in the…

Sports A boat is seen beached after it was blown from its mooring on Bribie Island, Brisbane, Australia, 04 March 2025. (EPA)

Cyclone Disrupts Several Australian Sporting Events 

A cyclone expected to hit the east coast of Australia this week has scrapped a golf event and prompted the Australian Football League (AFL) to postpone season…

Sports  Dortmund coach Niko Kovac gives a press conference in Dortmund, Germany, Monday March 3, 2025, ahead of their Champions League soccer match against OSC Lille. (AP)

Kovac Sees Steady Improvement at Dortmund Ahead of Lille Clash

Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac knows his side are still a work in progress but sees signs of improvement as they prepare for a tough Champions League Round…