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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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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 Stuttgart's German forward #26 Deniz Undav scores the opening goal past Dortmund's Swiss goalkeeper #01 Gregor Kobel during the German first division Bundesliga football match between VfB Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund in Stuttgart on September 22, 2024. (AFP)

No Better Feeling, Says Stuttgart’s Undav After Big Win Over Dortmund 

VfB Stuttgart's Deniz Undav said thrashing Borussia Dortmund 5-1 in the Bundesliga on Sunday was as good as it gets after the German forward netted a double in…

Sports Roma’s head coach Ivan Juric looks on during the Italian Serie A match between AS Roma vs Udinese Calcio at the Olimpico stadium in Rome, Italy, 22 September 2024. (EPA)

Roma Players Disappointed by de Rossi Sacking, Juric Says 

New AS Roma coach Ivan Juric said his players were disappointed by the sacking of Daniele De Rossi, but he was pleased with their performance as they clinched…

Sports RB's Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo arrives for the drivers' parade before the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix night race at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore on September 22, 2024. (AFP)

Emotional Daniel Ricciardo Heads Toward Likely F1 Exit with a Lap That Could Decide the Title 

Daniel Ricciardo was once tipped as a future Formula 1 champion. His last act in F1 might be playing spoiler in the title race. The Australian's late rally…

Sports British driver Lando Norris of McLaren F1 Team in action during the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore, 22 September 2024.  EPA/TOM WHITE

Lando Norris Cruises to Victory at Singapore Grand Prix

Lando Norris survived a couple of brushes with barriers as he won the Singapore Grand Prix with ease and cut into Max Verstappen's Formula 1 standings lead…

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Sports FILE - Phoenix Suns radio announcer Al McCoy during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the LA Clippers, Sunday, April 9, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Al McCoy, Who Called Suns Games on Radio for More than Half-century, Has Died at 91

Al McCoy, who was the radio voice of the Phoenix Suns for more than a half-century, has died. He was 91. The team made the announcement on Saturday and…

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Sports Tennis - US Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 4, 2024 Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia in action during her quarter final match against Czech Republic's Karolina Muchova REUTERS/Mike Segar

Lethal Haddad Maia Fights Back to Beat Kasatkina in Korea Open Final

US Open quarter-finalist Beatriz Haddad Maia overcame first-set jitters in the Korea Open final to beat top seed Daria Kasatkina 1-6 6-4 6-1, winning the first…

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Sports The Saudi team will face Afghanistan next Wednesday - SPA

Saudi National Team Defeats Palestine in 2025 AFC U20 Championship Qualifiers

The Saudi U20 football national team made an ideal start in the 2025 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, defeating their Palestinian counterpart 1-0 in a match held on…

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Sports FILED - 07 May 2024, France, Paris: PSG's Kylian Mbappe reacts during the UEFA Champions League semi final between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Borussia Dortmund. Photo: Robert Michael/dpa

Vinicius, Mbappe on Target as Madrid Crush Plucky Espanyol

Vinicius Junior's decisive impact helped Real Madrid come from behind to beat a determined Espanyol side 4-1 on Saturday and move a point behind La Liga…

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Sports Inter Miami's Lionel Messi was left frustrated after his side conceded a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw with New York City FC - AFP

Messi, Miami Frustrated by New York Late Leveler

Inter Miami's charge towards Major League Soccer's single-season points record suffered a setback on Saturday after a last-gasp injury-time equalizer from…

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Sports  Formula One F1 - Singapore Grand Prix - Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore - September 21, 2024 McLaren's Lando Norris celebrates after qualifying in pole position with second placed Red Bull's Max Verstappen and third placed Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton. (Reuters)

Lando Norris Beats Max Verstappen for Pole Position at F1’s Singapore Grand Prix

Lando Norris edged ahead of his title rival Max Verstappen on Saturday to start on pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix. Qualifying turned into a one…

Sports Emma Raducanu of Britain reacts after a play against Daria Kasatkina of Russia during their quarterfinal match of the Korea Open tennis championships in Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (AP)

Raducanu Retires with Foot Injury in Korea Open

A foot injury forced former US Open champion Emma Raducanu to retire from her Korea Open quarter-final clash with top seed Daria Kasatkina after losing the…

Sports Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola (C) reaches out to shake hands with Inter player Hakan Calhanoglu (R) after the UEFA Champions League match between Manchester City and Inter in Manchester, Britain, 18 September 2024. (EPA)

Guardiola Says Players Have the Power after Talk of Strike Action over Congested Schedule

Pep Guardiola has told elite soccer players they are the only ones who can force change in a growing dispute over the number of games they are being asked to…

Sports Arsenal's Martin Odegaard reacts at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Everton at the Emirates stadium in London, Sunday, May 19, 2024. (AP)

Arsenal Still Uncertain When Captain Odegaard Can Return from Ankle Injury

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said he was still waiting for a precise timeframe on Martin Odegaard’s recovery from ankle ligament damage. Scans revealed…

Sports Tennis - WTA 500 - Ostrava Open - CEZ Arena, Ostrava, Czech Republic - October 9, 2022 Poland's Iga Swiatek reacts during the singles final against Czech Republic's Barbora Krejcikova. (Reuters)

Top-Ranked Iga Swiatek Withdraws from China Open for Personal Reasons

World top-ranked and defending champion Iga Swiatek has withdrawn from next week’s China Open in Beijing, citing personal reasons. Swiatek and the WTA Tour…

Sports Pallbearers carry the coffin of Italian World Cup hero Salvatore Toto' Schillaci, during his funeral ceremony at the Palermo cathedral, Italy, Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. (Alberto Lo Bianco/LaPresse via AP)

Thousands Turn up at Funeral of Italian World Cup Hero Salvatore Totò Schillaci

Thousands of people turned up for the funeral of Italian World Cup hero Salvatore “Totò” Schillaci on Friday. Schillaci died on Wednesday at the age of 59…

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Sports Liverpool's Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Becker © GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP

Liverpool Goalkeeper Alisson Doubtful for Bournemouth Clash

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has revealed the club's Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Becker is a doubt for Saturday's Premier League clash with Bournemouth. Alisson…

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Sports Arsenal's Spanish goalkeeper #22 David Raya acknowledges the public at the end of the UEFA Champions League 1st round day 1 football match between Atalanta Bergamo and Arsenal at the Atleti Azzurri d'Italia stadium in Bergamo on September 19, 2024. (AFP)

Raya’s Double Save Rescues Arsenal in Champions League Draw 

The first save was great. The second was even better. David Raya came to Arsenal’s rescue in the Champions League on Thursday with a double save from a…

Sports Bayer Leverkusen's Spanish coach Xabi Alonso looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League 1st round day 1 football match between Feyenoord and Bayer Leverkusen at The De Kuip Stadium, in Rotterdam on September 19, 2024. (AFP)

Leverkusen Were Flexible, Efficient, Alonso Says After Win at Feyenoord 

Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso was happy with the German champions' 4-0 win at Feyenoord in their Champions League campaign opener on Thursday, but…

Sports Atletico Madrid's head coach Diego Simeone sits at the bench prior to the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Atletico Madrid and RB Leipzig at the Metropolitano stadium, in Madrid, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024. (AP)

New Champions League Format Forces Clubs to Win, Says Atletico’s Simeone 

The new Champions League format forces teams to go for the win, Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone said after his side fought back from a deficit to grab…

Sports Formula One F1 - Singapore Grand Prix - Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore - September 20, 2024 McLaren's Lando Norris ahead of practice. (Reuters)

McLaren and Lando Norris Seek to Pressure Red Bull in F1's Singapore Grand Prix 

McLaren is ahead of Red Bull in the Formula 1 constructors' race. Now for Lando Norris to put pressure on Max Verstappen for the drivers' title. Oscar…

Sports  Pep Guardiola (file photo by Reuters)

Pep Guardiola is Facing More Questions about His Manchester City Future

Into the final year of his contract at Manchester City, questions are being asked again about Pep Guardiola's future. The latest came after Wednesday's…

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Sports The ITA was created by the International Olympic Committee in 2016 to bring more independence to global anti-doping and manage testing programs on behalf of sports bodies - The AP

Paris Olympics Anti-doping Program Found almost 50 Cases

The anti-doping program for the Paris Olympics caught five athletes after earlier finding 40 rule violations among competitors who had been expected to take…

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Sports Soccer Football - Champions League - Manchester City v Inter Milan - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - September 18, 2024 Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan heads at goal REUTERS/Phil Noble

Inter Milan Hold Man City to Surprise 0-0 Draw in Champions League Opener

Inter Milan escaped Etihad Stadium with a surprise 0-0 draw against Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday, exacting a small measure of revenge…

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Sports Soccer Football - Champions League - Paris St Germain v Girona - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - September 18, 2024 Girona coach Michel looks dejected after the match REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

Michel Proud of Girona's Champions League Debut Despite Last-minute Loss to PSG

Girona should be proud of their Champions League debut, coach Michel said after his side held Paris St Germain at bay until late in Wednesday's game only to…

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