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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 Aug 13, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles FC forward Olivier Giroud (9) is defended by San Jose Earthquakes defender Rodrigues (26) in the second half at BMO Stadium. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports)

Olivier Giroud Makes Los Angeles FC Debut as a Substitute During Leagues Cup Match 

Olivier Giroud made his Los Angeles FC debut Tuesday night during a Leagues Cup Round of 16 match against the San Jose Earthquakes. The 37-year-old French…

Sports Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi waves as he walks off the field after being honored for his 45 career trophies before an MLS soccer match against the Chicago Fire, Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Messi Won't Play for Miami in Leagues Cup Match at Columbus

Argentine star Lionel Messi was ruled out on Monday by Inter Miami coach Gerardo Martino for the defending champions' Leagues Cup knockout match on Tuesday at…

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Sports Gold medalist in the the women's 66 kg boxing Algeria's Imane Khelif, left, French-Algerian gymnast gold medalist in the uneven bars Kaylia Nemour show their medals after the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 12, 2024, at Algiers airport, Algeria. (AP Photo/Anis Belghoul)

Imane Khelif, Kaylia Nemour Return from Olympics to Warm Welcome in Algeria

Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif returned home to a warm welcome Monday as Algerians rallied around her in the face of international scrutiny and…

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Sports Filipino gymnast Carlo Yulo, who won two gold medals in the Paris Olympics, arrives in Manila, Philippines, on Tuesday, Aug 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Joeal Calupitan)

Filipino Gymnast Who Won 2 Olympic Golds in Paris Gets Hero's Welcome

Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo, who won two gold medals in the Paris Olympics, flew home to a hero’s welcome Tuesday with a planned national tribute by the…

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Sports Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, California Gov. Gavin Newson, holding up flag, Team USA Olympians, LA28 organizing committee members and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), take a picture with the official Olympic flag at Los Angeles International Airport on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Olympic Flag Arrival Kicks Off 2028 'Pressure' for LA

The Olympic flag arrived under bright skies Monday in Los Angeles, where officials now have four short years to organize a Games capable of rivaling the widely…

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Sports The decision to extend the partnership between the two parties results from the successful collaboration during the last tournament held in Abu Dhabi.

For Second Year in Row Diriyah Named Official Sponsor of Diriyah Saudi Super Cup

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation, in partnership with SMC as the exclusive commercial partner, signed an agreement with Diriyah Company to sponsor the…

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Sports Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Newcastle United - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - August 19, 2023 Manchester City's Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring their first goal. (Action Images via Reuters)

Argentina Striker Julian Alvarez Joins Atletico Madrid from Man City in Deal Worth around $103M

Argentina striker Julian Alvarez joined Atletico Madrid from Manchester City in a deal reportedly worth more than $103 million on Monday, ending his trophy…

Sports Silver medal winner Carlos Alcaraz of Spain poses for a photo during the medal ceremony for the Men Singles of the Tennis competitions in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, at the Roland Garros in Paris, France, 04 August 2024. (EPA)

Alcaraz Sets Sights on Year-End Number One Spot 

After capturing back-to-back Grand Slam titles and a silver medal at the Paris Olympics, world number three Carlos Alcaraz said one of his key goals for the…

Sports Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta shouts instructions to the players from the touchline during the pre-season friendly football match for the Emirates Cup final between Arsenal and and Lyon, at the Emirates Stadium in London on August 11, 2024. (AFP)

Injured Tomiyasu Still Weeks Away from Arsenal Return, Arteta Says 

Arsenal will be without defender Takehiro Tomiyasu for the start of their Premier League campaign as the Japan international will be out for weeks with a knee…

Sports Simone Biles, of the United States, holds up her medals after the women's artistic gymnastics individual apparatus finals Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP)

US Again Beats China in Olympic Medals Table After They Tie for Gold; France Exceeds Expectations 

The contest for most gold medals at the Paris Olympics ended in a 40-40 tie between China and the United States. But the US topped the medals table with a…

Sports Tom Cruise is lowered on the Stade de France during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Paris Closes the Olympics, and Los Angeles Turns to Tom Cruise for Its 2028 Mission

Setting out to prove that topping Paris isn’t mission impossible, Los Angeles rolled out a skydiving Tom Cruise, Grammy winner Billie Eilish and other stars on…

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Sports Algeria's Imane Khelif reacts after beating China's Yang Liu (Blue) in the women's 66kg final boxing match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Roland-Garros Stadium, in Paris on August 9, 2024. (Photo by MOHD RASFAN / AFP)

Imane Khelif Files Legal Complaint for Online Harassment Against Her

Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif has filed a legal complaint in France for online harassment after a rain of criticism and false claims about her sex…

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Sports Italy beat the defending champion US team Sunday to win gold in women’s volleyball at the Paris Olympics. - The AP

Italy Beats Defending Champion US for Gold in Women's Volleyball at Paris Olympics

Italy beat the defending champion US team Sunday to win gold in women’s volleyball at the Paris Olympics. The victory came in straight sets, 25-18, 25-20, 25…

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Sports Netherlands' gold medallist Sifan Hassan celebrates after crossing the finish in first place in the women's marathon of the athletics event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at The Invalides in Paris on August 11, 2024. (Photo by Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP)

Netherlands' Sifan Hassan Wins Women's Marathon at Paris Olympics

Sifan Hassan traded elbows with Tigst Assefa with 150 meters left in the women’s marathon, then passed her along the railing to win the race for her third…

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Sports Gold medallists USA's #04 Stephen Curry (L), USA's #06 LeBron James and teammates celebrate on the podium after the men's Gold Medal basketball match between France and USA during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Bercy  Arena in Paris on August 10, 2024. (Photo by Aris MESSINIS / AFP)

US Wins Gold in Men's Basketball and Women's Soccer

The US collected gold in men’s basketball and women’s soccer and earned three more golds in a huge night at the track Saturday at the Paris Olympics. Stephen…

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Sports MONTREAL, CANADA - AUGUST 10: Andrey Rublev celebrates a 6-3, 1-6, 6-2 victory against Jannik Sinner of Italy in the Men's Singles quarterfinals round match during Day Five of the ATP Masters 1000 National Bank Open at Stade IGA on August 10, 2024 in Montreal, Canada. Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images/AFP

Rublev Beats Top-seeded Defending Champion Sinner to Reach Montreal Semifinals

Fifth-seeded Andrey Rublev outlasted top-seeded defending champion Jannik Sinner 6-3, 1-6, 6-2 on Saturday night to reach the semifinals in the rain-delayed…

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Sports Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal has met with the Chairman of the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee in Paris. SPA

Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Meets with Chairman of US Olympic, Paralympic Committee

Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal, President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SOPC), has met with Gene Sykes, Chairman of the US Olympic and…

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Sports  A worker takes down Olympic signage from the pontoon used for swim events along the Seine River ahead of tomorrow's closing ceremony at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP)

It Was Stressful, but We Did It, Paris 2024 Olympics Organizers Say

What started with a major security scare and torrential rain that threatened the smooth running of the elaborate opening ceremony and swimming events being…

Sports  Noah Lyles, of the United States, dons a face mask following his men's 200-meters final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP)

Coach Says Lyles Had 102 Fever When He Won Bronze; Says He’ll Be Back for 2028 Olympics

The night American sprinter Noah Lyles won a bronze medal, he had a fever of around 102 degrees Fahrenheit (39 Celsius), according to his coach Lance Brauman. …

Sports  Paris 2024 Olympics - Football - Men's Gold Medal Match - France vs Spain - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - August 09, 2024. France coach Thierry Henry reacts after the match. (Reuters)

Late Push Wasn’t Enough to Give France Olympic Football Gold on Home Soil

The men’s football tournament came to a dramatic end at the Paris Olympics. Just not the end the host nation wanted. Jean-Philippe Mateta, who had helped…

Sports  Ethiopia's Tamirat Tola crosses the finish line to win the men's marathon of the athletics event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Invalides in Paris on August 10, 2024. (AFP)

Ethiopia’s Tola Wins Men’s Marathon Gold at Olympics

Ethiopia's Tamirat Tola won gold in the men's marathon at the Paris Games on Saturday as Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge failed in his bid to win a historic third…

Sports Gold medalist Algeria's Imane Khelif poses on the podium during the medal ceremony for the women's 66kg final boxing category during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Roland-Garros Stadium, in Paris on August 9, 2024. (AFP)

Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif Wins Gold to Cap an Olympics Marked by Scrutiny

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has won a gold medal Friday at the Paris Olympics, emerging a champion from a tumultuous run at the Games where she endured intense…

Sports Jannik Sinner of Italy plays a backhand against Borna Coric of Croatia in the Men's Singles second round match during Day Three of the ATP Masters 1000 National Bank Open at Stade IGA on August 8, 2024 in Montreal, Canada. (Getty Images via AFP)

Defending Champion Jannik Sinner Beats Borna Coric in Montreal in Return from Tonsillitis

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner opened his National Bank Open title defense with a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Borna Coric on Thursday in the second round of the National…

Sports Botswana's Letsile Tebogo (2ndL) crosses the finish line ahead of US' Noah Lyles (R) to win the men's 200m final of the athletics event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on August 8, 2024. (AFP)

COVID-Hit Lyles Misses Out on a Double, US Team Breaks 100-Medal Mark

Sprinter Noah Lyles revealed he had COVID-19 after missing out on another gold medal for the United States at the Paris Olympics on Thursday. Elsewhere,…