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Saudi U15 Girls' National Team Begins Training Camp in Jeddah

Sports The camp runs through November 19 as part of the team's preparations for upcoming competitions - SPA

Saudi U15 Girls' National Team Begins Training Camp in Jeddah

The Saudi U15 girls' national football team begins its training camp today in Jeddah. The camp runs through November 19 as part of the team's preparations for…

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Sports Sport Ministry Launches Ticketing Platform Accreditation Service Through Riyadhi Platform

Sport Ministry Launches Ticketing Platform Accreditation Service Through Riyadhi Platform

The Saudi Ministry of Sport announced on Sunday the launch of a service to accredit platforms that sell and resell tickets for sports competitions and events…

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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 Newcastle's Jacob Murphy, left, celebrates with teammates scoring his side's first goal during the English League Cup soccer match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St. James' Park stadium in Newcastle, England, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025.(AP Photo/Jon Super)

Newcastle Beats Arsenal and Back in League Cup Final

Newcastle is back in the English League Cup final for another chance to end its 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy. The club beat Arsenal 2-0 in the…

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Sports Soccer Football - Copa del Rey - Quarter Final - Leganes v Real Madrid - Estadio Municipal de Butarque, Leganes, Spain - February 5, 2025 Real Madrid's Gonzalo Garcia celebrates scoring their third goal REUTERS/Juan Medina

Real Madrid Beats Leganes 3-2 to Reach Copa Semifinals

Gonzalo García scored in stoppage time as Real Madrid avoided an upset by defeating Leganes 3-2 to reach the semifinals of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday…

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Sports Simona Halep throws her racket to fans at the end of a match during Transylvania Open in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, February 4, 2024. Inquam Photos/Alex Nicodim via REUTERS

Former World Number One Simona Halep Announces Retirement

Former world number one and two-time Grand Slam winner Simona Halep announced her retirement from professional tennis on Tuesday after losing in the first…

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Sports Feb 4, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Super Bowl LIX, Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles flags at Felix's Oyster restaurant on Bourbon Street. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images /Reuters

New Orleans Opens Doors to Super Bowl after Attack

New Orleans flings open its doors this week to the biggest party in American sports, welcoming thousands of tourists weeks after a New Year's Day attack on the…

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Sports Players wait as the big screen displays the news that a VAR (Video Assistant Referee) review is studying whether there was an offside in the first Chelsea goal during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge in London on February 3, 2025. (AFP) 

Premier League Refs Set to Make In-Stadium Announcements on VAR Calls 

Referees are set to make in-stadium announcements about the outcome of video reviews in the Premier League from the start of next season — and Liverpool…

Sports Zhou Guanyu. (AFP)

Zhou Guanyu Joins Ferrari as a Reserve Driver for 2025 F1 Season 

The first Chinese driver in Formula 1, Zhou Guanyu, is heading back to Ferrari as one of its reserve drivers for the 2025 season. Zhou doesn't have a race…

Sports Harbin 2025 - Asian Winter Games - Preview - Yabuli Ski Resort, Harbin, China - February 5, 2025 Memorabilia of Binbin and Nini, official mascots of the 9th Asian Winter Games are seen in a shop. (Reuters)

Olympics on Horizon as China Hosts Asian Winter Games 

China will welcome a mix of world-class athletes and relative novices from desert and tropical nations when the Asian Winter Games open in the city of Harbin…

Sports Football - Asian Champions League - Group B - Al-Nassr v Al-Wasl - Al-Awwal Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - February 3, 2025 Al-Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their second goal. (Reuters)

On Eve of His 40th Birthday, Ronaldo Says He Is the Best Football Player Ever

Cristiano Ronaldo approaches his 40th birthday with the same confidence and self-esteem as he has always boasted throughout his successful career. Ronaldo,…

Sports A Ferrari logo is being installed on a Ferrari car at Ferrari's new 'e-building' facility where the luxury sportscar maker is testing lines before an expected start of car production in early 2025, in Maranello, Italy, June 21, 2024. REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo/File Photo

Ferrari to Present its First Electric Vehicle on Oct. 9

Luxury sports carmaker Ferrari will present its first fully-electric vehicle (EV) at its capital markets day scheduled on Oct. 9, Chief Executive Benedetto…

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Sports Radu Dragusin of Tottenham Hotspur in action during the UEFA Europa League match between Tottenham Hotspur and IF Elfsborg, in London, Britain, 30 January 2025. (EPA)

Tottenham Defender Dragusin Out with ACL Injury 

Tottenham Hotspur defender Radu Dragusin is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, the Premier…

Sports Football - Champions League - Real Madrid Training - Stade de Roudourou, Guingamp, France - January 28, 2025 Real Madrid's David Alaba during training. (Reuters)

Real Madrid’s Alaba Suffers Another Injury Setback 

Real Madrid defender David Alaba will be out of action after picking up an adductor injury in his left leg, the LaLiga club said on Tuesday. Having recently…

Sports Football - Ligue 1 - Brest v Paris St Germain - Stade Francis-Le Ble, Brest, France - February 1, 2025 PSG's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in action. (Reuters)

Transfer Deadline Day: Man City, PSG and Aston Villa Go Big in the Winter Window 

Manchester City and Aston Villa made big moves just before the midseason transfer window closed on Monday. Four-time defending Premier League champion City…

Sports Mousa Al-Tamari. (AFP)

Jordan's Al-Tamari Joins Rennes from Montpellier

Jordanian international Mousa Al-Tamari on Monday signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with Rennes as he completed a move from fellow French Ligue 1…

Sports Soccer Football - Champions League - Atletico Madrid v Slovan Bratislava - Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain - December 11, 2024 Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone before the match REUTERS/Juan Medina/ File Photo

Atletico's Simeone Puts Real Derby Out of His Mind to Focus on Getafe Clash

A pivotal trip to LaLiga leaders Real Madrid awaits this weekend for Atletico Madrid, who are just a point behind in the standings, but coach Diego Simeone is…

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Sports AC Milan's Spanish forward #7 チlvaro Morata heads the ball during the Italian Serie A football match between AC Milan and Parma at the San Siro Stadium in Milan, on January 26, 2025. (AFP)

Spain Striker Alvaro Morata Joins Galatasaray from AC Milan on Loan 

Spain striker Alvaro Morata has joined Galatasaray from AC Milan on loan with an option to make the deal permanent, both teams said. The agreement was…

Sports Football - Saudi Pro League - Al-Nassr v Al-Fateh - Al-Awwal Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - January 26, 2025 Al-Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after the match. (Reuters)

Cristiano Ronaldo Ready for Asian Champions League Action Before a Milestone Birthday 

Cristiano Ronaldo turns 40 on Wednesday but is showing few signs of slowing down as he prepares to lead Saudi club Al-Nassr against Al-Wasl in the Asian…

Sports Marseille's players celebrate after winning the French L1 football match between Olympique de Marseille (OM) and Olympique Lyonnais (OL) at Stade Velodrome in Marseille, south-eastern France, on February 2, 2025. (Photo by Christophe Simon / AFP)

Henrique's Late Volley Helps Marseille Beat Lyon and Stay 10 Points Behind PSG

Luis Henrique's late volley helped second-placed Marseille beat Lyon 3-2 on Sunday and stay 10 points behind unbeaten league leader Paris Saint-Germain. The…

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Sports Manchester United's Marcus Rashford holds the ball during the warm up before the English Premier League match between Manchester United and Newcastle at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, on Dec. 30, 2024. (AP)

Marcus Rashford Joins Aston Villa on Loan After Falling out of Favor at Man United 

Marcus Rashford will look to reignite his career at Aston Villa after joining on loan for the rest of the season from Manchester United, where he has fallen…

Sports Football - Champions League - Brest v Real Madrid - Stade de Roudourou, Guingamp, France - January 29, 2025 Real Madrid's Antonio Rudiger. (Reuters)

Real’s Rudiger Set to Miss Man City Champions League Clash

Real Madrid center-half Antonio Rudiger is a major injury doubt for the titleholders' Champions League clash with Manchester City. The German international…

Sports Football - Serie A - Lecce v Inter Milan - Stadio Via del mare, Lecce, Italy - January 26, 2025 Lecce's Patrick Dorgu reacts. (Reuters)

Man Utd Sign Dorgu from Lecce

Manchester United completed the signing of Danish defender Patrick Dorgu from Lecce on Sunday for a reported initial fee of £25 million ($37 million). The…

Sports Udinese's Lorenzo Lucca celebrates after scoring a goal during the Italian soccer Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and Venezia FC at the Bluenergy stadium in Udine, Italy, 01 February 2025. (EPA)

Injuries after Football 'Ultras' Ambush Rivals' Train in Italy

Hard-core Udinese fans stopped a train carrying rivals from Venice on Saturday in an ambush that caused several injuries after a match between the two Italian…

Sports The awarding ceremony took place at Trio Sporting Club in Jeddah. (SPA)

Jeddah Governor Honors Winners of 'DRIFT 25' International Equestrian Show

On behalf of Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Jeddah Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi presented awards to…

Sports Football - LaLiga - Espanyol v Real Madrid - RCDE Stadium, Cornella de Llobregat, Spain - February 1, 2025 Real Madrid's Luka Modric looks dejected as Espanyol's Carlos Romero celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates. (Reuters)

Real Madrid Fall at Espanyol as Atletico Cut Liga Gap

Real Madrid stumbled to a shock 1-0 defeat at struggling Espanyol on Sunday which left them leading La Liga by a single point. Carlos Romero's 85th minute…

Sports Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring the 0-2 goal during the English Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Liverpool in Bournemouth, Britain, 01 February 2025. EPA/DANIEL HAMBURY

Salah Double Leads Liverpool to Win at Bournemouth after Forest Enjoys 7-0 Rout

Mohamed Salah’s double helped Liverpool pass another huge test of its Premier League title credentials with a 2-0 win at in-form Bournemouth on Saturday, after…

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