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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 Serena Williams (L) watches the match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Christopher O'Connell of Australia, during the third round of the US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York, USA, 31 August 2024. (EPA)

Serena Williams Returns to US Open - as a Fan

Serena Williams set Flushing Meadows abuzz on Saturday as the 23-time major winner appeared at the US Open - as a fan - for the first time since stepping away…

Sports Italy's Jannik Sinner plays a return to Australia's Christopher O'Connell during their men's singles third round match on day six of the US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City, on August 31, 2024. (AFP)

Sublime Sinner Secures Safe Passage at US Open as Swiatek Rolls On

Jannik Sinner avoided the fate of his top rivals, reaching the fourth round of the US Open while fellow top seed Iga Swiatek gained momentum in her quest for a…

Sports  View of the Seine river where the triathlon competition has been cancelled, during the 2024 Paralympics, Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP)

Paralympic Triathlon Events Postponed Because of Poor Water Quality in Seine River

Paralympic triathlon competitions in Paris scheduled for Sunday have been postponed because of concerns about water quality in the Seine River after heavy…

Sports Soccer Football - Community Shield - Manchester United v Manchester City - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - August 10, 2024 Manchester United's Jadon Sancho has his shot saved by Manchester City's Ederson during the penalty shoot-out REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights

Sancho Joins Chelsea on Loan from Manchester United

Chelsea have signed English winger Jadon Sancho from Manchester United on a season-long loan deal, British media reported on Saturday. Sancho joined Chelsea…

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United Boss Ten Hag Concedes Liverpool Have Advantage of Mature Team

Liverpool are a more mature side than Manchester United, with the advantage of a cohesive team of established players, United manager Erik ten Hag said ahead…

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Sports Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli of Italy walks down stairs for the first free practice ahead of the Formula One Italian Grand Prix race at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Antonelli Named as Hamilton’s Replacement at Formula 1's Mercedes

Teenager Kimi Antonelli has been named as Lewis Hamilton’s replacement next year at Mercedes, a day after his Formula One debut ended in the 18-year-old driver…

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Sports USA's Coco Gauff celebrates winning the second set against Ukraine's Elina Svitolina during their women's singles third round match on day five of the US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City, on August 30, 2024. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP)

Coco Gauff Comes Back at US Open and Beats Elina Svitolina

Coco Gauff was not aware that she'd lost five consecutive matches against opponents ranked in the top 50. She was not sure exactly how many points in a row she…

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Sports Serbia's Novak Djokovic (L) greets Australia's Alexei Popyrin after his defeat during their men's singles third round match on day five of the US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City, on August 30, 2024. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP)

Djokovic Shocked at US Open, Eliminated One Night after Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic was shocked at the US Open one night after Carlos Alcaraz was, bowing out in the third round with a 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 loss to 28th-seeded…

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Sports Japan's Naomi Osaka reacts during her women's singles second round tennis match against Czech Republic's Karolina Muchova on day four of the US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City, on August 29, 2024. (AFP)

Naomi Osaka Loses to Karolina Muchova in US Open Second Round  

Seemingly back in her US Open match, suddenly a point from getting to a third set, Naomi Osaka lost her way Thursday night, missing forehand after forehand…

Sports Paris 2024 Paralympics - Taekwondo - Women K44 -47kg Repechage - Grand Palais, Paris, France - August 29, 2024 Zakia Khudadadi of Refugee Paralympic Team celebrates winning her fight against Nurcihan Ekinci of Türkiye. (Reuters)

Afghan Taekwondo Para-Athlete Makes History with First Medal for Refugee Paralympic Team 

Zakia Khudadadi made history on Thursday at the Paris Paralympics by becoming the first athlete from the Refugee Paralympic Team to win a medal. Khudadadi…

Sports Aug 29, 2024; Flushing, NY, USA; Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) waves to the crowd while leaving the court after his match against Botic van De Zandschlup (NED)(not pictured) in a men's singles match on day four of the 2024 US Open tennis tournament at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Alcaraz's 15-match Grand Slam Win Streak Ends in Loss to Van de Zandschulp

After double-faulting to fall behind two sets to none — a deficit he’s never overcome — in the second round of the US Open on Thursday night, Carlos Alcaraz…

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Sports Athletes Charles-Antoine Kouakou, Nantenin Keita, Fabien Lamirault, Alexis Hanquinquant and Elodie Lorandi hold up their torches after lighting the cauldron at the Paralympics Opening Ceremony in Paris, Aug. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Saudi Olympic, Paralympic Committee Vice President Visits Paralympic Team in Paris

Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SOPC) Vice President Prince Fahd bin Jalawi bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed has visited the Saudi delegation headquarters at…

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Saudi Cyclists Continue to Win Medals at Track Asia Cup 2024

The Saudi cycling team has been performing exceptionally well at the Track Asia Cup 2024, currently taking place in Suphan Buri, Thailand, the Saudi Press…

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F1 Rookie Colapinto Laughs Off 'Crazy' Messi Comparisons

Rookie Franco Colapinto on Thursday brushed off talk of him being Formula One's Lionel Messi as he prepares for his debut at the Italian Grand Prix. Colapinto…

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Sports Kieran Trippier celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammates against Fulham. (FilePhoto/Image: Julian Finney/Getty Images)

England's Trippier Retires From International Football

Newcastle defender Kieran Trippier announced his retirement from international football on Thursday after winning 54 caps for England. The 33-year-old played…

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Replacing a Great Manager Is Never Easy but Slot Didn’t Get That Memo at Liverpool

You could say he has slotted in just fine. Arne Slot clearly didn't get the memo that it's supposed to be a near-impossible job to follow a club great as…

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Sports Serbia's Novak Djokovic returns the ball to Serbia's Laslo Djere during their men's singles second round tennis match on day three of the US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City, on August 28, 2024. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)

Djokovic Reaches US Open Third Round after Opponent Stops in 3rd Set

A US Open match that Novak Djokovic already expected to be difficult was threatening to become a toss-up as he struggled with his serve. Missing more than he…

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Sports This year's torch tour aims to explore key cultural, historical, and tourist sites  in Saudi Arabia - SPA

Madinah Region Receives Torch of Saudi Games 2024

On behalf of Governor of the Madinah Region Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, the Emirate of Madinah Region received the torch for the third edition of…

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Paris to Inaugurate Paralympic Games with 'Never Seen Before' Opening Ceremony in City's Heart

Just weeks after hosting the Olympics, the summer of sports in Paris begins its final chapter Wednesday with the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games. …

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Sports Jannik Sinner, of Italy, reacts after scoring a point against Mackenzie McDonald, of the United States, during the first round of the US Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, in New York. (AP)

Sinner Starts Poorly at US Open but Wins First Match Since His Steroids Case Emerged 

If there were any boos directed Jannik Sinner's way at the US Open, they were imperceptible amid the polite applause from the sparse crowd at Arthur Ashe…

Sports Emma Raducanu of Great Britain returns the ball in the first round match against Sofia Kenin of the United States (unseen) during the US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York, USA, 27 August 2024. (EPA)

US Open: 2021 Champion Emma Raducanu Loses in the First Round to Sofia Kenin 

Emma Raducanu wiped away tears at her post-match news conference after losing to Sofia Kenin 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 in the first round of the US Open on Tuesday night,…

Sports Nacional's defender Juan Manuel Izquierdo poses for the team photo during the Copa Libertadores third round second leg football match between Uruguay's Nacional and Bolivia's Always Ready at the Gran Parque Central stadium in Montevideo, on March 14, 2024. (AFP)

Uruguayan Football Player Juan Izquierdo Dies Days After Collapsing During Game in Brazil 

Uruguayan football player Juan Izquierdo died Tuesday at a hospital in Brazil five days after collapsing during a game at Sao Paulo. He was 27. Hospital…

Sports Carlos Alcaraz of Spain in action against Li Tu of Australia during their first round match at the US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York, USA, 27 August 2024. The US Open tournament runs from 26 August through 08 September.  EPA/BRIAN HIRSHFELD

Alcaraz Wins Opening Match at US Open

Carlos Alcaraz extended his winning streak to 15 straight Grand Slam matches with a 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 victory over Li Tu on Tuesday night in the first round…

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Saudi Arabia, Netherlands Explore Cooperation in Football

President of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) Yasser bin Hassan Al-Misehal has met with Dutch Ambassador to the Kingdom Hans Peter van der Woude at…

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