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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 Vinicius notched his 100th Real Madrid goal during a Champions League fixture against Salzburg last week (JAVIER SORIANO)

Vinicius Says Wants 'Many More Years' at Real Madrid

Vinicius revealed that he wants to stay at Real Madrid for "many more years". "Being able to keep making history here is very important for me and my family…

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Sports Mar 24, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; The NHL logo is seen on the game net prior to the game between the New York Islanders and the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports/ File Photo

NHL Salary Cap Set to Balloon by $25.5M over 3 Seasons

The NHL and the NHL Players' Association have agreed on a plan that will boost the salary cap to $113.5 million for the 2027-28 season, the two sides announced…

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Sports The second and final stage of the rally covers 341 km. SPA

Final Stage of Hail Toyota International Rally 2025 Kicks Off

The second and final stage of the 20th Hail Toyota International Rally 2025 kicked off on Saturday from the Baqaa city, covering 341 km, including 160 km for…

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Sports FILE - Pam Shriver is seen ahead of the women's singles match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Thursday, July 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File)

Tennis Hall of Famer Pam Shriver's Trophies Are Back after Being Stolen Amid LA Fires

International Tennis Hall of Fame member Pam Shriver has her trophies back, regaining the dozen or so pieces of hardware that were in a car stolen from the…

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Sports FILE - United States' Crystal Dunn passes during the first half of the FIFA Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between Portugal and the United States at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Aug. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)

US National Team Veteran Crystal Dunn Joins Paris Saint-Germain

US national team veteran Crystal Dunn has signed with Paris Saint-Germain through the 2027 season. The move comes less than a week after Dunn parted ways with…

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Sports Real Madrid players celebrate after wining the Champions League quarterfinal second leg match between Manchester City and Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, Wednesday, April 17, 2024. (AP)

Champions League: Real Madrid and Man City Resume Epic Rivalry

It’s become a familiar sight in elite European football: Real Madrid vs. Manchester City. The Champions League's most engrossing rivalry in recent years will…

Sports Leverkusen's head coach Xabi Alonso celebrates with Leverkusen's Alex Grimaldo after the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and Sparta Prague at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Leverkusen Signs Defender Mario Hermoso on Loan from Roma

Bundesliga defending champion Bayer Leverkusen added defensive depth Friday by signing Mario Hermoso on loan from Roma for the rest of this season. The 29-year…

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Sports Lyon's newly appointed head coach Paulo Fonseca gestures in the stands before the start of the UEFA Europa League, 1st round day 8, football match between Lyon and Ludogorets Razgrad at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais stadium in Decines-Charpieu, near Lyon, on January 30, 2025. (Photo by OLIVIER CHASSIGNOLE / AFP)

Lyon Confirms Paulo Fonseca as New Coach

Lyon has confirmed the hiring of Paulo Fonseca as its new coach. Fonseca is replacing Pierre Sage, who was fired despite leading the French league club out of…

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Sports Soccer Football - Europa League - FCSB v Manchester United - National Arena, Bucharest, Romania - January 30, 2025 Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo celebrates scoring their second goal Inquam Photos via REUTERS/Stefan Constantin

Man United and Tottenham Reach Europa League Round of 16

Manchester United and Tottenham put their inconsistent domestic campaigns aside and advanced to the Europa League round of 16 on Thursday. Diogo Dalot tapped…

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Sports Prince Abdulaziz bin Saad bin Abdulaziz officially launched the start of the rally on Thursday. SPA

Hail Region Governor Launches Hail Toyota International Rally 2025

Prince Abdulaziz bin Saad bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Hail Region, Hail Region Development Authority Chairman, and Hail Toyota International Rally 2025 supreme…

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Sports Jude Bellingham (L) and Rodrygo were the goal-scorers for Real Madrid in their 3-0 win at Brest on Wednesday (Damien MEYER) - AFP

Bellingham Says Real Madrid Ready for Any Opponent in Champions League Play-offs

Jude Bellingham insisted Real Madrid would be ready for whoever they have to face in the Champions League play-offs and that the reigning champions are …

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Sports Soccer Football - Champions League - Aston Villa v Celtic - Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain - January 29, 2025 Aston Villa manager Unai Emery reacts Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

Emery Resigned to Duran Exit, but Urges Villa to Keep Hold of Watkins

Despite Aston Villa sealing a Champions League last-16 spot on Wednesday, coach Unai Emery faced questions on the futures of Jhon Duran and Ollie Watkins, with…

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Sports FILED - 02 March 2024, Lower Saxony, Wolfsburg: Wolfsburg coach Niko Kovac is pictured during the German Bundesliga soccer match between VfL wolfsburg and VfB Stuttgat at the Volkswagen Arena. Photo: Swen Pförtner/dpa

Niko Kovac Taking Over as Borussia Dortmund Coach

Niko Kovac will be the new coach of Borussia Dortmund as last season's Champions League runner-up looks to rescue a troubled season. The former Bayern Munich…

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Sports Savinho (R) of Manchester City in action against Joaquin Seys of Brugge during the UEFA Champions League match between Manchester City and Club Brugge in Manchester, Britain, 29 January 2025. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN

Man City Rallies to Beat Club Brugge and Advance in Champions League. PSG Also Wins and Stays in

Manchester City stayed in the Champions League, barely. Paris Saint-Germain saved its elite status in style. Both had risked embarrassing exits before winning…

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Sports AlUla's cycling infrastructure has seen remarkable growth, with dedicated cycling tracks expanding from 45 kilometers to 68 kilometers. SPA

Saudi Arabia’s AlUla Takes Center Stage in Global Cycling

The highly anticipated Tour of AlUla 2025 has officially commenced, uniting some of the world's top cyclists to race through the breathtaking landscapes of…

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Sports Formula One F1 - Las Vegas Grand Prix - Las Vegas Strip Circuit, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States - November 21, 2024 McLaren chief executive Zak Brown before practice REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein a

McLaren Boss Calls for Permanent F1 Stewards after Herbert Axed

McLaren boss Zak Brown called for permanent stewards in Formula One after the governing FIA dropped former racer Johnny Herbert on Wednesday, arguing his work…

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Sports Soccer Football - Champions League - Arsenal Training - Arsenal Training Centre, London Colney, Britain - January 21, 2025 Arsenal's Kieran Tierney, manager Mikel Arteta and Maldini Kacurri during training Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs/File photo

Rodgers Hoping to Complete Celtic Swoop for Arsenal's Tierney

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is hoping a deal can be agreed with Arsenal to expedite Kieran Tierney's return to Glasgow before the end of the transfer window…

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Sports Paris Saint-Germain's Spanish head coach Luis Enrique addresses for a press conference on the eve of the UEFA Champions League football match against Stuttgart on January 28, 2025 at the Stuttgart Arena in Stuttgart. (AFP)

Man City and PSG Face Unexpected Early Exit from Champions League in Dramatic Round of 18 Games 

Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain each face a shocking early exit from the Champions League for the first time in more than a decade when the final round…

Sports Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 24, 2025 Serbia's Novak Djokovic during a press conference after retiring from his semi-final match against Germany's Alexander Zverev. (Reuters)

Djokovic Withdraws from Serbia’s Squad Ahead of Davis Cup Qualifiers 

World number six Novak Djokovic has pulled out of Serbia's Davis Cup first-round qualifying tie due to injury, the country's tennis federation (TSS) said. …

Sports Tottenham players line up ahead of the English Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Britain, 26 January 2025. (EPA)

Injury-hit Spurs Boosted by Van de Ven Return 

Tottenham Hotspur have been handed a boost with the return of center back Micky van de Ven in training after the Dutchman recovered from a hamstring injury,…

Sports File photo of Saudi Arabia's flag.

Saudi Fencing Team Ranks First in Arab World with 60 Medals

The Saudi fencing team concluded its participation in the Arab Fencing Championship, which ended Monday in Bahrain, securing first place in the team rankings…

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Sports 28 November 2024, Berlin: Maccabi Tel Aviv fans wave Israeli flags in the stands during the EuroLeague Basketball match between Alba Berlin and Maccabi Tel Aviv at Uber Arena. Photo: Andreas Gora/dpa

Israeli Soccer League Game Abandoned at Halftime after Fireworks Thrown onto Field

A game in the Israeli soccer league was abandoned at halftime for security reasons after fans threw flares at players and came onto the field. Maccabi Haifa…

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Sports Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Chelsea - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - January 25, 2025 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reacts. (Reuters)

Which Teams Are in Danger Heading into a Pivotal Week in the Revamped Champions League? 

The Champions League’s new-look league phase reaches its conclusion on Wednesday with big names like Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain in danger of early…

Sports Manchester United's Moroccan defender #03 Noussair Mazraoui prepares to take a throw in during the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Manchester United at Craven Cottage in London on January 26, 2025. (AFP)

Morocco to Start Africa Cup of Nations as Host in a Group with Mali, Zambia and Comoros

World Cup semifinalist Morocco was drawn in a group with Mali, Zambia and Comoros on Monday for the men’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations it will host. The Dec…