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Portugal Changes How No. 7 Is Written to Honor Cristiano Ronaldo

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 Elina Svitolina of Ukraine serves to Aryna Sabalenka during day six of the FAGE WTA Finals at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on November 13, 2026 in Indian Wells, California. (Getty Images/AFP)

Svitolina Stuns Sabalenka to Reach WTA Finals Semis

Elina Svitolina overwhelmed Aryna Sabalenka in the deciding set to seal a 6-3 3-6 6-1 upset on Friday to reach the semi-finals of the season-ending WTA Finals…


Sports Spain's Carlos Alcaraz serves to USA's Tommy Paul during their men's singles round of 16 tennis match on day eight of the US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on September 6, 2026. (AFP)

Alcaraz Builds Steam at US Open, Sabalenka and Noskova Book Showdown

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz brought the firepower to take his place in the US Open quarter-finals while Aryna Sabalenka and Linda Noskova advanced on…

Sports 06 September 2026, United Kingdom, Liverpool: Manchester United's Bryan Mbeumo celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Manchester United at Hill Dickinson Stadium. (dpa)

African Players in Europe: Mbeumo Fires Solo Goal as United Draw

Cameroon striker Bryan Mbeumo scored a superb solo goal for Manchester United, who surrendered the lead twice in a 2-2 Premier League draw against Everton at…

Sports Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho kicks off his European comeback with Los Blancos against his former club Inter Milan. Thomas COEX / AFP

Mourinho's Real Madrid European Revival Bid Starts with Inter Reunion

When Jose Mourinho left Inter Milan for Real Madrid in the summer of 2010, after leading the Italian outfit to Champions League glory, he was at the peak of…

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Sports Ainsley Maitland-Niles celebrates Everton's late equalizer against Man United (dpa)

Premier League: Everton Snatch Late Draw Against United

Ainsley Maitland-Niles struck in added time to rescue a 2-2 draw for Everton against Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday. The deadline day…

Sports Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy celebrates on the podium after winning the Italian Formula One Grand Prix race, in Monza, Italy, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Antonelli Takes Sensational Home Italian GP Win from Back of Grid

Formula One leader Kimi Antonelli won his home Italian Grand Prix after a sensational race from 19th to first on Sunday in a massive blow for Mercedes teammate…

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Sports Zverev Reaches US Open 4th Round with Win over Tabilo

Zverev Reaches US Open 4th Round with Win over Tabilo

Top seed Alexander Zverev lost his way in the second set but got his game back under control to secure a 6-2 7-6(2) 6-2 victory over Alejandro Tabilo and reach…

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Sports Iva Jovic of the US in action against Alexandra Eala of the Philippines during the Women's Singles third round of the US Open Tennis Championships in Flushing Meadows, New York, USA, 05 September 2026. EPA/BRIAN HIRSCHFELD

Jovic 'Loses Sanity Five Times Over' to Oust Eala and Book Gauff Clash

American teen Iva Jovic outlasted Philippines star Alexandra Eala in an epic three-hour showdown on Saturday to reach the fourth round of the US Open, where…

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Sports Second-seeded Elena Rybakina is through to the fourth round of the US Open after a victory over Yuliia Starodubtseva. Caleb Bowlin / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP

Rybakina Books US Open Fourth-round Berth, Inches Closer to No. 1

World number two Elena Rybakina avenged her French Open defeat to Yuliia Starodubtseva on Saturday, beating the unseeded Ukrainian 7-6 (8/6), 6-3 to reach the…

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Sports Inter Miami's Argentine forward Lionel Messi, center, is hugged by teammate Casemiro, right, scored a goal off a Messi corner kick in a 2-2 MLS draw with Atlanta. CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP

Messi Creates Both Miami Goals in 2-2 Draw with Atlanta

Lionel Messi set up both goals for Inter Miami as the Major League Soccer champions drew 2-2 with Atlanta United on Saturday in the Argentina star's first…

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Sports Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Portugal v Croatia - Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada - July 2, 2026 Croatia's Luka Modric acknowledges fans after the match as Croatia are eliminated from the World Cup. (Reuters)

Modric Available to Play for Croatia in Nations League

Luka ‌Modric is still available to play for Croatia, the country's soccer association (HNS) said on Saturday, ending speculation that the veteran…

Sports  Barcelona's Lamine Yamal celebrates after scoring his side's fifth goal during a Spanish La Liga match between Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. (AP)

Flick Hoping Barca’s Yamal Can Face Valencia After Knock

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is hoping teenage star Lamine Yamal is fit to face Valencia in La Liga on Sunday after taking a knock. The 19-year-old winger did…

Sports Football - Premier League - Ipswich Town v Liverpool - Portman Road, Ipswich, Britain - September 4, 2026 Liverpool's Alexander Isak celebrates scoring their second goal. (Reuters)

Isak Ready to Show World His Quality, Says Van Dijk

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said Alexander Isak's quality has never been in doubt after the Swede's double delivered a first win for the Reds under…

Sports Mohamed Shehata celebrates his goal during the match. (Zamalek club)

Winning Start for Zamalek in CAF Champions League

Egyptian club Zamalek beat Djibouti outfit AS Port 2-1 in Cairo on Friday at the start of a quest to win the CAF Champions League a sixth time. It took the…

Sports  Paris Saint-Germain's Spanish head coach Luis Enrique looks on during the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and AS Monaco at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on September 4, 2026. (AFP)

Luis Enrique Extends Contract as PSG Coach until 2030

Head coach Luis Enrique has agreed a three-year contract extension with two-time defending European champions Paris Saint-Germain, the Ligue 1 giants announced…

Sports  Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates after his match against Yibing Wu of China during their Men's Singles Third Round match on Day Six of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 04, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Getty Images/AFP)

Feeling Good in Return from Injury, Carlos Alcaraz Plans to Take More Long Breaks from Tennis

Feeling better than he expected after a four-month absence, Carlos Alcaraz is planning to take more breaks during the tennis season. Alcaraz returned to play…

Sports  Tennis - US Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 4, 2026 Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas celebrates winning his third round match against Czech Republic's Jiri Lehecka. (Reuters)

Tsitsipas Beats Lehecka to Extend US Open Campaign

Former top-five player Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece, who has struggled in recent years, upset 18th-seeded Jiri Lehecka Friday to reach the US Open fourth round…

Sports Venus Williams and Serena Williams of the United States before their Women's Doubles match against Hao-Ching Chan of Taiwan and Maya Joint of Australia on Day Six of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 04, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Getty Images/AFP)

Williams Sisters Reunite Their Iconic Doubles Team, Losing Narrowly but Thrilling the New York Crowd

“Welcome to the Williams Show," read one fan's sign in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Friday night, as Venus and Serena Williams took the court for their doubles match…

Sports Soccer Football - Premier League - AFC Bournemouth v Everton - Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, Britain - August 29, 2026 Everton manager David Moyes after the match REUTERS/Toby Melville

Moyes Laments Everton's 'Real Small Squad' after Frustrating Transfer Window

Everton boss David Moyes conceded he is left with a small squad after a disappointing transfer window in which key players departed the club and a deadline day…

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Riyadh Municipality Launches Six Community Sports Tournaments

The Riyadh Region Municipality launched six community sports tournaments across 11 locations in central Riyadh, running throughout September to promote…

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Sports Liverpool and Nottingham Forest players observe a minute applause for Kevin Keegan the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest in Liverpool, England, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Liverpool Signs Teen Forward Djylian N’Guessan from French Side Saint-Etienne

Liverpool has signed teenage forward Djylian N’Guessan from French side Saint-Etienne, the Premier League club said on Friday. The 18-year-old is set to…

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Sports Mikel Arteta's Arsenal have not conceded a Premier League goal this season. Darren Staples / AFP/File

Arsenal Brace for Chelsea Test as Spurs Seek Spark

Something has to give when Arsenal host Chelsea in the Premier League this weekend, with both teams putting their 100 percent records on the line, while…

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Sports Australia's Nick Kyrgios after a match in December 2025. (Reuters)

Kyrgios Gets Month Ban for Cocaine, Enters Treatment Program

Nick Kyrgios has accepted and served a one-month ban for taking cocaine, the tennis anti-doping agency said Friday, clearing his return to the court after…

Sports Elena Rybakina, of Kazakhstan, ponytail flies as she serves to Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, of Spain, during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, in New York. (AP)

Efficient Rybakina Reaches US Open Third Round

Second-seeded Elena Rybakina advanced to the third round of the US Open Thursday, seeing off Spaniard Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-2, 6-4. The Kazakh dominated…

Sports  Tennis - US Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 3, 2026 Coco Gauff of the US reacts during her second round match against Spain's Paula Badosa. (Reuters)

Gauff Downs Badosa to Reach US Open Third Round

Coco Gauff battled into the third round of the US Open on Thursday with a straight sets victory over Spain's Paula Badosa. Gauff advanced to a meeting with…