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Ronaldinho Makes his Pro Football Return with Italy's Ravenna

Sports Ravenna's Ronaldinho after the Serie C soccer match between Ravenna and Forli in Ravenna, Italy, Sunday Nov. 15, 2026. (Massimo Paolone/LaPresse via AP)

Ronaldinho Makes his Pro Football Return with Italy's Ravenna

Ronaldinho made his return to professional football on Sunday for Ravenna, an ambitious club in Italy's third tier aiming to reach Serie A. The 46-year-old…

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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 Saudi Sport Ministry Launches Ticketing Platform Accreditation Service Through Riyadhi Platform

Saudi 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 Inter Miami's Argentine forward #10 Lionel Messi controls the ball during the Major League Soccer (MLS) Cup Eastern Conference semifinal first leg football match between Inter Miami CF and Atlanta United FC at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on October 25, 2024. (Photo by Chris Arjoon / AFP)

Inter Miami Gets a Win in Messi's MLS Playoff Opener, Tops Atlanta United 2-1

Lionel Messi had chances at goals time and time again, only to keep being denied. Turns out, all he needed to do was deliver the right pass at the right time…

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Sports Walid Boudhiaf, Franco-Tunisian freediving world champion, stands near fishing boats before a training session at the Carthage Punic Ports near Tunis on October 17, 2024. (Photo by FETHI BELAID / AFP)

Tunisian Freediver Eyes Records and Developing the Sport

Tunisian freediver Walid Boudhiaf, the Arab world's only international champion in the sport and a one-time world record holder at 150 meters, is eyeing new…

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Saudi Taekwondo Federation President Joins World Taekwondo Executive Council

Saudi Taekwondo Federation President Shaddad Al-Omari was appointed to the World Taekwondo Executive Council, marking the first time a Saudi official has held…

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Sports FILE - Russia's Maria Sharapova returns the ball to Italy's Karin Knapp during their third round match of the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros stadium in Paris, May 31, 2008. (AP Photo/David Vincent, File)

Sharapova, the Bryan Brothers Are Elected to International Tennis Hall of Fame

Maria Sharapova, a five-time Grand Slam singles champion known for plenty of on-court grit and off-court attention, and Bob and Mike Bryan, twins who won a…

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Sports FILE - Saudi Arabia's head coach Roberto Mancini stands for the national anthem ahead of the Asian Cup Group F soccer match between Kyrgyzstan and Saudi Arabia at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, in Doha, Qatar, Jan. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)

Roberto Mancini Out as Coach of Saudi Arabia's National Team

Roberto Mancini has left his role as head coach of Saudi Arabia's national team, the country's soccer federation said Thursday. Mancini, who won the European…

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Sports Fenerbahce's head coach Jose Mourinho greets Manchester United's players prior the Europa League opening phase soccer match between Fenerbahce and Manchester United at Sukru Saracoglu stadium, in Istanbul, Türkiye, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Mourinho Gets Red Card as Fenerbahce Holds Man United to 1-1 Draw in Europa League

Jose Mourinho received a red card but his Fenerbahce team still held his former club Manchester United to a 1-1 draw in the Europa League on Thursday. Erik ten…

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Sports Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta reacts during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Arsenal and Shakhtar Donetsk, at the Emirates Stadium in London, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)

Arsenal Has a Discipline Issue and it Could Cost the Team the Premier League Title

Mikel Arteta felt he had no choice. The Arsenal manager saw his right back Ben White receive a yellow card in the first half of the Champions League game…

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Sports Barcelona's Raphinha celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Barcelona and Bayern Munich at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Raphinha Steals the Show in Barcelona's Statement Win over Bayern

Barcelona's game against Bayern Munich was billed as a duel between Harry Kane and Robert Lewandowski. Then Raphinha stole the show and left to a standing…

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Sports Atletico Madrid's Argentine coach Diego Simeone reacts during the UEFA Champions League, league phase day 3 football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Lille LOSC at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on October 23, 2024. (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP)

Atletico Struggles to Understand Penalty Call after Losing to Lille

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone and his players were struggling to understand the penalty call that went against them in a 3-1 home loss to Lille in the…

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Sports Manchester City's Norwegian striker #09 Erling Haaland (C) celebrates scoring the team's fourth goal during the UEFA Champions League football match between Manchester City and Sparta Prague at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on October 23, 2024. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

Haaland Scores Outrageous Goal for Man City in Champions League

Erling Haaland scored an outrageous backheel volley in the Champions League on Wednesday to issue a timely reminder of his own credentials as a potential…

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Sports Tsuneyasu Miyamoto, former Japan national player and team captain, and current Japan Football Association (JFA) president, takes part in an interview with AFP at the group's headquarters in central Tokyo on October 21, 2024. (Photo by Richard A. Brooks / AFP)

Japan Wants to Host 2031 World Cup to Fire Up Women's Football

Japan wants to host the Women's World Cup in 2031 to ignite the domestic game and cut the gap on Europe and North America, the country's football chief told…

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Sports (FILES) A sign of FIFA is seen at the football's World governing body headquarters on December 17, 2015 in Zurich. (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI / AFP)

Sixth Phase of FIFA Football for Schools Program Concludes in Al-Ahsa

The sixth phase of the FIFA Football for Schools program for boys and girls, aimed at discovering talent in Al-Ahsa region, concluded on Tuesday. Organized by…

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Sports Aymerick Laporte (C) of Al-Nassr celebrates with teammates after scoring the 0-1 goal during the AFC Champions League soccer match between Esteghlal FC and Al Nassr FC in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 22 October 2024. (EPA)

Laporte’s Late Goal Gives Saudi Araia’s Al-Nassr 1-0 Win in Asian Champions League

A late Aymeric Laporte header gave Al-Nassr a 1-0 win over Iranian club Esteghlal in the group stage of the Asian Champions League Elite on Tuesday to maintain…

Sports Arsenal's Italian defender #33 Riccardo Calafiori controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League football match between Arsenal and Shakhtar Donetsk at the Emirates Stadium in north London on October 22, 2024. (AFP)

Calafiori Injury in Champions League Adds to Arsenal’s Mounting Concerns Ahead of Liverpool Match

Arsenal’s problems are mounting ahead of a huge Premier League game against Liverpool at the weekend. With key attacking players Martin Odegaard and Bukayo…

Sports Real Madrid's Brazilian forward #07 Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring a hat-trick and his team's fifth goal during the UEFA Champions League, league phase day 3 football match between Real Madrid CF and Borussia Dortmund at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on October 22, 2024. (AFP)

Vinicius Junior Scores Hat-Trick as Real Madrid Beats Dortmund 5-2 in Champions League

Vinicius Junior scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid turned boos into cheers with a 5-2 win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Paris…

Sports Aston Villa Enjoying Dream Start to 1st Champions League Campaign

Aston Villa Enjoying Dream Start to 1st Champions League Campaign

Three straight wins, no goals conceded and top of the league on maximum points. Aston Villa’s first ever appearance in the Champions League couldn’t be going…

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Sports LeBron, Bronny James Make History as NBA's 1st Father-son Duo to Play Together

LeBron, Bronny James Make History as NBA's 1st Father-son Duo to Play Together

LeBron James and Bronny James became the first father and son to play in the NBA together Tuesday night during the Los Angeles Lakers ' season opener. LeBron…

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Sports Atletico Madrid supporters cheer during the Copa del Rey round of 16 soccer match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid in Madrid, Spain, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. (AP)

Atletico Trying to Raise Awareness of Fans with Disabilities in Champions League Game

Atletico Madrid wants to attract a record number of spectators with disabilities to a Champions League match to raise awareness about inclusion and the need to…

Sports  21 October 2024, Spain, Madrid: Borussia Dortmund coach, Nuri Sahin takes part in a press conference for the team at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, ahead of Tuesday's UEFA Champions League soccer match against Real Madrid. Photo: Alberto Gardin/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

Spanish and German Soccer Royalty Collide in Third Round of Champions League Games

It’s the best in Spain against German soccer royalty in the latest round of games in the Champions League. A rematch of last season’s final between Real…

Sports Football - Premier League - Nottingham Forest v Crystal Palace - The City Ground, Nottingham, Britain - October 21, 2024 Nottingham Forest's Chris Wood celebrates scoring their first goal as Crystal Palace's Dean Henderson reacts. (Reuters)

Wood Strikes Again to Give Nottingham Forest 1-0 Win over Crystal Palace

Chris Wood scored his fifth goal of the season as Nottingham Forest overcame Crystal Palace 1-0 to move into the top half of the English Premier League on…

Sports Taylor Fritz of the United States plays a forehand return against Novak Djokovic of Serbia during the men's singles semifinals match in the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament at Qizhong Forest Sports City Tennis Center in Shanghai, China, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. (AP)

Fritz Unhappy with ITF Decision to Allow Off-Court Coaching

World number six Taylor Fritz said the International Tennis Federation's (ITF) decision to allow off-court coaching from 2025 would ruin the one v one…

Sports Football - LaLiga - FC Barcelona v Sevilla - Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona, Spain - October 20, 2024 FC Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring their first goal. (Reuters)

Lewandowski Extends Scoring Streak as Barcelona Routs Sevilla Ahead of ‘Clasico’ against Real Madrid

Robert Lewandowski scored two more goals to extend his league-leading tally to 12 and Barcelona routed Sevilla 5-1 to open a three-point gap on Real Madrid…

Sports Oracle Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner speaks to Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Visa Cash App RB in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of United States at Circuit of The Americas on October 20, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Getty Images/AFP)

Horner Praises Lawson for ‘Elbows Out’ Performance

Liam Lawson drew praise from Red Bull boss Christian Horner after the driver marked his return to Formula One for the first time in more than a year by racing…

Sports Wuhan Open - Optics Valley International Tennis Center, Wuhan, China - October 13, 2024 Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka celebrates with the trophy after winning her final match against China's Qinwen Zheng. (Reuters)

Sabalenka Determined to Stay World Number One after Leapfrogging Swiatek

Aryna Sabalenka's return to top spot in the WTA rankings after leapfrogging Iga Swiatek has set up a thrilling end to the season, with next month's WTA Finals…