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Zverev Opens ATP Finals with Convincing Win over Jodar

Sports 15 November 2026, Italy, Turin: German tennis player Alexander Zverev in action against Spain's Rafael Jodar during their men's singles match of the 2026 Nitto ATP Finals, an international tennis match in Turin. Photo: Claudio Benedetto/IPA via ZUMA Press/dpa

Zverev Opens ATP Finals with Convincing Win over Jodar

Aiming to punctuate the best year of his career with another big title, top-ranked Alexander Zverev got his ATP Finals campaign off to a strong start with a 6…

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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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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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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 Italy's Jannik Sinner hits a return against Chile's Nicolas Jarry during their men's single round of 32 match at the China Open tournament in Beijing on September 26, 2024. (Photo by STRINGER / AFP)

Sinner Has his Steroid Case Appealed by World Anti-Doping Agency

The steroid case involving top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner was appealed by the World Anti-Doping Agency, the Montreal-based body known as WADA announced…

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Sports Tourists sit on the Olympic rings displayed in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, on September 27, 2024. (Photo by Thomas SAMSON / AFP)

Workers Take Down Olympic Rings from Eiffel Tower – for Now

Workers removed the Olympics logo from the Eiffel Tower in the early hours of Friday, returning the beloved monument to its familiar form -- but perhaps only…

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Sports Argentina's goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez holds a ball while warming up prior to a qualifying soccer match against Colombia for the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Metropolitano Roberto Melendez stadium in Barranquilla, Colombia, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

FIFA Suspends Argentina Goalkeeper for 2 Matches in World Cup Qualifying

Argentina's soccer association (AFA) said on Friday that FIFA suspended goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez for two matches of South American World Cup qualifying in…

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Sports Liverpool's goalkeeper Alisson Becker attends a news conference at the San Siro Stadium, in Milan, Italy, Monday, Sept.16, 2024, ahead of Champions League soccer match between A.C. Milan and Liverpool on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Brazil Goalkeeper Alisson Set to Return from Injury for Liverpool in Premier League

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker is back in training and is set to return to the team for the trip to Wolverhampton in the English Premier League on…

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Sports Barcelona's Spanish forward #19 Lamine Yamal reacts during the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Getafe CF at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona on September 25, 2024. (Photo by LLUIS GENE / AFP)

UEFA Bans Barcelona Fans from One Away Game in Champions League

UEFA banned Barcelona on Friday from selling tickets to fans for its next away game in the Champions League for “racism and/or other discriminatory conduct”…

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Sports Russia's Daniil Medvedev celebrates after defeating France's Gael Monfils during the China Open tennis tournament held at the National Tennis Center in Beijing, Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Medvedev Beats Monfils in Beijing. Draper Upsets Hurkacz in Japan

Daniil Medvedev safely navigated a tricky first outing at the China Open on Friday, winning 6-3, 6-4 against French veteran Gael Monfils. The third-seeded…

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Sports Atletico's Julian Alvarez celebrates after scoring the 0-1 goal during the Spanish LaLiga soccer match between Celta Vigo and Atletico Madrid, in Vigo, Spain, 26 September 2024. EPA/SALVADOR SAS

Álvarez Scores Late to Give Atletico Madrid 1-0 Win over Celta Vigo

Atletico Madrid picked up momentum ahead of the derby against Real Madrid with a 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo thanks to Julián Álvarez's 90th-minute winner…

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Sports Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario makes a save during the UEFA Europa League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Qarabag FK in London, Britain, 26 September 2024.  EPA/NEIL HALL

Tottenham Overcomes Early Red Card to Post 3-0 Win in Revamped Europa League

Tottenham marked its return to European competition after one-year absence by overcoming an early red card to beat Qarabag 3-0 in the revamped Europa League on…

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Sports Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - Group D - General view of Wembley Stadium ahead of the England v Croatia match - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - June 12, 2021 REUTERS/Carl Recine/File Photo

Government: Soccer-related Arrests Have Risen in England

Soccer-related arrests are the on rise in England and Wales, the UK government said on Thursday. The highest number of cases were recorded at West Ham matches…

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Toyota Confirms it Will End Olympics, Paralympics Sponsorship

Toyota Motor Chairman Akio Toyoda confirmed on Thursday the company will not renew its 10-year contract as a top sponsor for the Olympics and Paralympics…

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Saudi Arabia, Argentina Discuss Means to Enhance Football Cooperation

Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) President Yasser Almisehal met on Wednesday with Argentina’s Ambassador Facundo Vila at the federation’s headquarters…

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Sports 25 September 2024, Spain, Brcelona: Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the Spanish Division Primera soccer match between FC Barcelona and Getafe CF at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys. Photo: Gerard Franco/DAX via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

Lewandowski Scores 7th Goal to Give Barcelona 7th Straight Win in Spanish league

With Robert Lewandowski on target again, Barcelona extended its perfect start to the Spanish league season. Lewandowski scored his seventh goal in as many…

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Sports Arsenal's 16-year-old goalkeeper Jack Porter reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Bournemouth and Chelsea at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, England, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Arsenal Goalkeeper Jack Porter, 16, Becomes Club's Youngest-ever Starter

Jack Porter became Arsenal's youngest-ever player to start a first-team game when the 16-year-old goalkeeper made his debut against Bolton in the English…

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Sports Paris 2024 Olympics - Tennis - Men's Doubles Quarterfinals - Roland-Garros Stadium, Paris, France - July 31, 2024. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Rafael Nadal of Spain react during their match against Austin Krajicek of United States and Rajeev Ram of United States. (Reuters)

Alcaraz Hopes Davis Cup Will Not Be Nadal’s ‘Last Dance’

Carlos Alcaraz welcomed the addition of Rafa Nadal to Spain's Davis Cup team for the quarter-finals in November and hoped the event in Malaga will not mark the…

Sports Varane helped Madrid to four Champions League titles and three Spanish league trophies. (Getty Images)

Ex-France, Real Madrid Defender Varane Announces Retirement

Former France and Real Madrid center back Raphael Varane announced his retirement on Wednesday, ending a career that included a World Cup title and a big haul…

Sports  Como's Cesc Fabregas smiles following the Serie A soccer match between Atalanta and Como at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, Italy, Tuesday, Sept. 24 , 2024. (Spada/LaPresse via AP)

Cesc Fabregas’ Como Gets 1st Serie A Win in More than 21 Years

Como got its first Serie A win in more than 21 years as Cesc Fabregas’ team won 3-2 at Atalanta in a rescheduled match on Tuesday. Delightful second-half…

Sports Football - Asian Champions League - Group D - Nassaji Mazandaran v Al Hilal - Azadi Stadium, Tehran, Iran - October 3, 2023 Al-Hilal's Neymar scores their second goal Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters

Coach Says Neymar Is Not Ready for an Imminent Return to Al-Hilal

Neymar is not ready for an imminent return to play for Al-Hilal, the head coach of the Saudi Arabian club has announced. The Brazilian star signed for the…

Sports Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Deportivo Alaves - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - September 24, 2024 Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura

Mbappé Extends Scoring Streak as Real Madrid Beats Alaves 3-2

Kylian Mbappé extended his scoring streak with his sixth goal in five matches as Real Madrid defeated Alaves 3-2 to move closer to leader Barcelona in the…

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Sports Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker attends a press conference at the Giuseppe Meazza stadium in Milan, Italy, 16 September 2024. (EPA)

Liverpool Sets Target for Alisson’s Return from Hamstring Injury

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson is aiming to return to action this weekend, manager Arne Slot said on Tuesday. The Brazil international is recovering from a…

Sports 28 July 2024, France, Paris: Spain's Rafael Nadal in action during the Men's Singles First Round match against Hungary's Marton Fucsovics at Roland-Garros, on Day Two of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. (dpa)

Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz Are on Spain’s Roster for the Davis Cup Finals

Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz were named to Spain’s roster for the Davis Cup Finals on Monday, raising the possibility of a renewal of their “Nadalcaraz”…

Sports Barcelona's German goalkeeper #01 Marc-André ter Stegen looks on during a warm-up session ahead of the UEFA Champions League 1st round day 1 football match between AS Monaco and FC Barcelona at the Louis II Stadium in the Principality of Monaco on September 19, 2024. (AFP)

Barcelona Goalkeeper Ter Stegen Is Set for Long Absence after Serious Knee Injury Requires Surgery

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen is facing a long spell on the sidelines after his club said Monday that he sustained a “complete rupture” of a…

Sports  Manchester City's Bernardo Silva gestures at Arsenal's Gabriel during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, England, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (AP)

Arsenal Gets under Man City’s Skin amid ‘Dark Arts’ Accusations in English Fooball’s New Big Rivalry

Call it the dark arts. Call it anti-football. Call it doing whatever it takes to win. Arsenal tried it all against Manchester City on Sunday in the latest…

Sports Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Arsenal - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - September 22, 2024 Manchester City's John Stones scores their second goal. (Reuters)

Man City and Arsenal Look Ready to Go the Distance Again in Premier League After 2-2 Draw 

On this evidence, Arsenal and Manchester City look ready to go the distance again in the Premier League. Whether Mikel Arteta can finally get the better of Pep…

Sports Barcelona's German goalkeeper #01 Marc-Andre ter Stegen is escorted off-pitch on a stretcher during the Spanish league football match between Villarreal CF and FC Barcelona at La Ceramica stadium in Vila-real, on September 22, 2024. (AFP)

Barcelona Extends Perfect Start in Spanish League with 6th Win but Loses Ter Stegen 

Barcelona extended its perfect start to the Spanish league season but lost goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen with a serious knee injury on Sunday. Barcelona…