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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 Atletico Madrid's head coach Diego Simeone holds a press conference after the training session of the team at Majadahonda Sports City, Madrid, Spain, 03 March 2025. (EPA)

In-Form Atletico Madrid Looks to End Its Champions League Slump against City Rival Real Madrid

The Madrid derby takes center stage in the round of 16 of the Champions League, with Atletico Madrid in a commanding position to try to finally get the best of…

Sports FC Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado (C) celebrates with his teammates after scoring the 2-0 lead during the Spanish LaLiga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Real Sociedad at the Montjuic Olympic stadium in Barcelona, Spain, 02 March 2025.  EPA/Andreu Dalmau

Barcelona Routs 10-man Real Sociedad 4-0 to Go Top in Spain

Barcelona cruised to a 4-0 rout of 10-man Real Sociedad to regain the lead in Spain on Sunday. Gerard Martín, Marc Casadó, Ronald Araujo and Robert Lewandowski…

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Sports Fulham's goalkeeper Bernd Leno makes a save during the English FA Cup soccer match between Manchester United and Fulham at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Sunday, March 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Man United Crashes Out of FA Cup

Manchester United crashed out of the FA Cup on Sunday after losing on penalties to Fulham. Rather than bemoan the latest blow in a miserable season, though,…

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Sports Lionel Messi reacts REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo

Messi Leads Renewed Argentina Against Uruguay, Brazil in World Cup Qualifiers

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has selected a preliminary list of 33 players led by Lionel Messi for South American qualifying matches against Uruguay and…

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Sports Football - Ligue 1 - Paris St Germain v Lille - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - March 1, 2025 Paris St Germain coach Luis Enrique. (Reuters)

PSG’s Enrique Shifts Focus to Liverpool Test after Dominant Win over Lille

Saturday's 4-1 win over Lille was a test for Paris St Germain ahead of the Champions League round of 16 clash with Liverpool, PSG coach Luis Enrique said. …

Sports  Spain's rider Marc Marquez steers his motorcycle during Thailand's MotoGP at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram, Thailand, Sunday, March 2, 2025. (AP)

Marc Marquez Beats Brother Alex to Win Season-Opening Thailand GP

Six-times MotoGP champion Marc Marquez continued his perfect start with factory Ducati as he completed a weekend double at the season-opening Thailand Grand…

Sports Alpine Skiing - FIS Alpine Ski World Cup - Women's Super G - Kvitfjell, Norway - March 2, 2025 Italy's Federica Brignone in action. (Stian Lysberg Solum/NTB via Reuters)

Italian Skier Brignone Takes Narrow Super-G Victory to Extend Overall World Cup Lead

Federica Brignone won an eventful women’s World Cup super-G on Sunday as the Italian skier extended her lead in the overall standings. In a tight finish,…

Sports Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta is taken off on a stretcher after getting injured during the English FA Cup match between Crystal Palace and Millwall at Selhurst Park, London, England, Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP)

Palace Forward Mateta Released from Hospital with 25 Stitches after Kick to the Face in FA Cup Game

Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta needed 25 stitches on a cut to his ear after being kicked by Millwall's goalkeeper during an FA Cup game Saturday…

Sports Football - Saudi Pro League - Al-Wehda v Al-Nassr - King Abdulaziz Stadium, Makkah, Saudi Arabia - February 25, 2025 Al-Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts. (Reuters)

Ronaldo and Al-Nassr Chase Asian Glory as Saudi Clubs Dominate

Cristiano Ronaldo can take a major step towards the Asian Champions League elite title in Iran on Monday, though Al-Nassr is not the only Saudi Arabian club in…

Sports Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas poses with the trophy on the podium after winning the final match of the ATP Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship in Dubai on March 1, 2025. (Photo by Ryan Lim / AFP)

Tsitsipas Beats Auger-Aliassime to Win Dubai Championships

Stefanos Tsitsipas secured his first ATP 500 title by beating Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3, 6-3 in the Dubai Championships final on Saturday. The 11th-ranked…

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Sports An Australian flag is pictured at its embassy in Beijing, China January 24, 2019. REUTERS/Jason Lee

Australia's A-League to Have Ramadan Breaks again this Season

Australia's A-League will this season again allow a 90-second pause in play for Muslim players to break their fast during the month of Ramadan if evening…

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Sports FILE PHOTO: Former baseball player Pete Rose attends a book-signing session of his new book "My Prison Without Bars," in New York, January 9, 2004. REUTERS/Peter Morgan

Trump Says he Will Pardon Baseball Great Pete Rose

US President Donald Trump said on Friday he would pardon baseball great Pete Rose, criticizing Major League Baseball for barring the all-time hit champion from…

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Sports Monaco's Danish forward #14 Mika Biereth runs for the ball during the French L1 football match between AS Monaco and Stade de Reims at the Louis II Stadium (Stade Louis II) in the Principality of Monaco on February 28, 2025. (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP)

Mika Biereth Scores 3rd Hat Trick this Month in Monaco Win over Reims

Mika Biereth is enjoying life in France. Biereth scored his third hat trick of the month when Monaco beat Reims 3-0 in Ligue 1 on Friday, The Associated Press…

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Sports America's Uruguayan midfielder #07 Brian Rodriguez and Leon's Uruguayan midfielder #04 Nicolas Fonseca fight for the ball during the Liga MX Clausura football match between America and Leon at the Sports City Stadium in Mexico City on February 19, 2025. (Photo by Yuri CORTEZ / AFP)

Uruguayan Midfielder Fonseca is Robbed and his Truck is Stolen in Mexico

Uruguayan midfielder Nicolás Fonseca was robbed and his truck was stolen near his Mexican club Leon. The club on Friday said Fonseca was not harmed and was…

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Sports Bayern Munich's German midfielder #08 Leon Goretzka (2R) celebrates scoring his team's second goal with team mate Bayern Munich's English forward #09 Harry Kane (2L) and others during the German first division Bundesliga football match between VfB Stuttgart and FC Bayern Munich in Stuttgart, southwestern Germany on February 28, 2025. (Photo by THOMAS KIENZLE / AFP)

Bayern Extends Bundesliga Lead to 11 Points after Coming from Behind Against Stuttgart

Bayern Munich came from behind to beat Stuttgart 3-1 and extend its lead at the top of the Bundesliga to 11 points on Friday. Bayern’s ninth win in its last 10…

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Sports Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti attends a press conference after a training session of the team in Madrid, Spain, 28 February 2025, on the eve of their LaLiga match against Betis. EPA/FERNANDO VILLAR

UEFA Fines Real Madrid 30,000 Euros for Discriminatory Behavior

UEFA has fined Real Madrid 30,000 euros ($31,200) for unspecified discriminatory behavior apparently by fans during its recent Champions League game against…

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Sports Cornelia Huetter of Austria in action during the Women's Downhill at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Trondheim, Norway, 28 February 2025. EPA/Stian Lysberg Solum

Austrian Skier Huetter Wins World Cup Downhill, World Champion Johnson Finishes 3rd

Cornelia Huetter won the first women’s World Cup downhill since the Alpine skiing world championships on Friday to give new life to the battle for the…

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Sports FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - World Cup - Asian Qualifiers - Third Round - Group B - Iraq v Palestine - Basra International Stadium, Basra, Iraq - October 10, 2024 Palestine fans inside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani/File Photo

Iraq Decline to Play Palestine World Cup Qualifier in Jerusalem or Jordan

Iraq want their World Cup qualifier against Palestine next month moved from the Jordanian capital of Amman, having also knocked back a Palestinian proposal to…

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Sports Fenerbahce's Portoguese head coach Jose Mourinho gestures during the Turkish Super lig football match between Galatasaray and Fenerbahceat at the Ali Samiyen Sport Complext stadium in Istanbul, on February 24, 2025. (Photo by Ozan KOSE / AFP)

Jose Mourinho Banned for Four Matches and Fined after Turkish Referees Comment

Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho was given a four-match ban and fined by the Turkish Football Federation following his comments about Turkish referees after a…

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Sports By 2030, the Diriyah project is expected to host over 100,000 residents and attract 50 million visitors annually - SPA

Diriyah Company, Saudi Tennis Federation Sign MoU on Tennis Development

Diriyah Company and the Saudi Tennis Federation signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering the growth of tennis in Diriyah, strengthening…

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Sports Formula One F1 - Pre-Season testing - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - February 27, 2025 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton during testing. (Reuters)

Hamilton Goes Fastest for Ferrari as Rain in Bahrain Hits F1 Testing 

Lewis Hamilton was fastest in his new Ferrari on the morning of the second day of Formula 1 preseason testing as rain in the desert affected Thursday's session…

Sports Players of Juventus look disappointed after losing the Coppa Italia quarter-finals match between Juventus FC and Empoli FC, in Turin, Italy, 26 February 2025. (EPA)

Juventus Coach Motta Ashamed After Coppa Italia Penalty Shootout Loss to Empoli 

Empoli knocked Juventus out of the Coppa Italia with a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout win after a 1-1 draw in regular time, leaving coach Thiago Motta ashamed…

Sports Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner looks on during the second day of the Formula One pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir on February 27, 2025. (AFP)

Horner Would Support F1 Returning to V10 Engines 

Red Bull Formula One boss Christian Horner has expressed support for an eventual return to V10 engines despite his team spending heavily on designing their own…

Sports Paris Saint-Germain's Spanish headcoach Luis Enrique (C) reacts in the technical area alongside Paris Saint-Germain's French midfielder #33 Warren Zaire-Emery (L) during the French Cup quarter final football match between Stade Briochin and PSG at the Roazhon Park stadium in Rennes, western France, on February 26, 2025. (AFP)

Enrique Is Finding the Right Balance in PSG’s Attack After a Positional Switch 

Making a positional switch has allowed Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique to play his three star forwards together, and it's paying off. When Khvicha…