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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 Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson sits on the bench prior to a women's group B soccer match between Zambia and Australia at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Nice, France. (AP)

Gustavsson Out as Matildas Coach After Australia Olympic Exit 

Football Australia on Thursday parted ways with Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson, following a disastrous Olympic campaign that saw them fail to reach the…

Sports Saudi Arabia is experiencing a historic moment as it prepares to host the largest edition of the World Cup ever held in a single country. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia's 2034 FIFA World Cup Bid Conference Highlights Key Aspects of the Landmark Event 

Saudi Football Federation (SAFF) president Yasser Al-Misehal stressed on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia's bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2034 has received…

Sports ROSHN said the stadium is expected to be completed and operational by 2026. (SPA)

ROSHN Partners with Aramco to Build Stadium in Khobar with Capacity for 47,000 Spectators

ROSHN, Saudi Arabia’s leading national real estate developer and a Public Investment Fund company, announced a collaboration with Aramco, one of the world’s…

Sports FIFA Publishes Saudi Arabia’s Official World Cup 2034 Bid Book

FIFA Publishes Saudi Arabia’s Official World Cup 2034 Bid Book

FIFA unveiled on Wednesday details of Saudi Arabia's ambitious bid to host the largest-ever edition of the FIFA World Cup held in a single country. The…

Sports Paris 2024 Olympics - Swimming - Men's 200m Freestyle Final - Paris La Defense Arena, Nanterre, France - July 29, 2024. David Popovici of Romania, Luke Hobson of United States and Duncan Scott of Great Britain in action. REUTERS/Marko Djurica Purchase Licensing Rights

No World Records Have Been Set at the Olympic Pool

The atmosphere for Olympic swimming is electrifying. The times? Not so much. Through the first four days of competition in the portable pool at La…

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Sports Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts to his win over Spain's Rafael Nadal in their men's singles second round tennis match on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Stadium at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, in Paris on July 29, 2024. (AFP)

Novak Djokovic Reaches the Paris Olympics Quarterfinals as He Seeks First Gold Medal

Novak Djokovic needed a bit of time to assert himself Wednesday at the Paris Olympics before taking control with a five-game run for a 7-5, 6-3 victory over…

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Sports Saudi swimmer Zaid Al-Sarraj came first in 51.21 seconds - SPA

Saudi Swimmer Comes First in Third Heat of 100m Race at Paris Olympic Games

Saudi swimmer Zaid Al-Sarraj came first, in 51.21 seconds, in the third roundup of the 100m swimming competitions at the 33rd edition of the Summer Olympics in…

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Sports Triathletes dive into the River Seine at the start of the Olympic triathlon. Jeff PACHOUD / AFP

Women Triathletes Dive into River Seine at Paris Olympics

Women triathletes dived into the River Seine on Wednesday, marking the start of the race and providing huge relief for organizers after problems with water…

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Sports ROSHN Group announced the development of an iconic 45,000-seat stadium spanning over 450,000 square meters in Southwest Riyadh. (SPA)

ROSHN Announces Construction of Iconic 45,000-Seat Stadium Southwest of Riyadh 

ROSHN Group, Saudi Arabia’s leading multi-asset class real estate developer and a Public Investment Fund (PIF) Company, announced on Tuesday the development of…

Sports Saudi Arabia submitted on Monday its official bid to FIFA to host the World Cup 2034. (SPA)

AFC President Says Confident Saudi Arabia's Bid for World Cup 2034 Will Impress World 

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) president and FIFA Vice President Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa said on Tuesday that Saudi Arabia's bid to host the…

Sports Part of the friendly match between Arsenal and Manchester United (The AP)

Pre-season Friendlies in the US are a Harbinger of Football’s Grueling Future

On a sunny summer Saturday in Inglewood, California, two of the Premier League’s most historic rivals met on the pitch, and the biggest news had nothing to do…

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Sports  Paris 2024 Olympics - Football - Men's Group C - Spain vs Egypt - Bordeaux Stadium, Bordeaux, France - July 30, 2024. Ibrahim Adel of Egypt and Mohamed Elneny of Egypt celebrate after the match. (Reuters)

Egypt Beats Spain 2-1 to Reach Men’s Football Quarterfinals at Paris Olympics

Ibrahim Adel scored a pair of goals and Egypt advanced to the men's football quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics atop its group by beating Spain 2-1 on Tuesday…

Sports Paris 2024 Olympics - Fencing - Women's Sabre Individual Table of 16 - Grand Palais, Paris, France - July 29, 2024. Hayoung Jeon of South Korea in action against Nada Hafez of Egypt. (Reuters)

Egyptian Fencer Hafez Carrying a ‘Little Olympian’ as She Reveals Pregnancy at Paris Games 

Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez had double reason to celebrate after picking up her first victory at an Olympics in the women's sabre event on Monday as she…

Sports Paris 2024 Olympics - Tennis - Men's Singles Second Round - Roland-Garros Stadium, Paris, France - July 29, 2024. Rafael Nadal of Spain in action during his match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia. (Reuters)

Paris Olympics Day 3: Nadal Loses in What Is Likely His Final Singles Match of Storied Career 

On the clay court where he won 14 French Open titles, Rafael Nadal likely bid adieu to Roland Garros on Day 3 of the Paris Olympics. Nadal was feted Monday…

Sports Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts to his win over Spain's Rafael Nadal in their men's singles second round tennis match on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Stadium at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, in Paris on July 29, 2024. (AFP)

Djokovic Pulls Out of Montreal Event After He Advances at Olympics 

Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from a US Open tuneup tournament in Montreal after his victory over Rafael Nadal at the Paris Olympics. The 37-year-old…

Sports Paris 2024 Olympics - Swimming - Women's 400m Ind. Medley Victory Ceremony - Paris La Defense Arena, Nanterre, France - July 29, 2024. Gold medalist Summer McIntosh of Canada celebrates on the podium after winning with silver medalist Katie Grimes of United States and bronze medalist Emma Weyant of United States. (Reuters)

Swimming’s Next Generation, from All Over the Globe, Claims the Spotlight at Paris Olympics 

Swimming’s next generation of stars claimed the spotlight at the Paris Olympics on Monday night, a brash group that comes from all over the globe. Summer…

Sports Paris 2024 Olympics - Artistic Gymnastics - Men's Team Victory Ceremony - Bercy Arena, Paris, France - July 29, 2024. Gold medalists Daiki Hashimoto, Kazuma Kaya, Shinnosuke Oka, Takaaki Sugino and Wataru Tanigawa of Japan celebrate on the podium with their medals. (Reuters)

Japan Snatch Olympic Men’s Gymnastics Gold After China Stumble Late on 

Daiki Hashimoto conjured up some late magic to propel Japan to Olympic men's team gymnastics gold on Monday as arch-rivals China stumbled with the title within…

Sports Paris 2024 Olympics - Triathlon - Alexander III Bridge, Paris, France - July 29, 2024. Workers are seen on boats after Triathlon training was cancelled amid water quality concerns. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Triathlon-Men's Race Postponed to Wednesday Due to Seine Pollution Levels

The men's triathlon at the Paris Olympics will not go ahead as planned on Tuesday as pollution levels in the Seine remain too high, World Triathlon said in a…

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Sports Saudi Arabia submitted on Monday its official bid to FIFA to host the World Cup 2034. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Officially Submits Bid to Host the FIFA World Cup 2034

Saudi Arabia submitted on Monday its official bid to FIFA to host the FIFA World Cup 2034 at a ceremony hosted by the Fédération Internationale de Football…

Sports Crown Prince endorses Saudi Arabia’s final preparations ahead of bid books submission for FIFA World Cup 2034. (SPA)

Crown Prince Endorses Saudi Arabia’s Final Preparations ahead of Bid Books Submission for FIFA World Cup 2034

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has endorsed Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2034 tournament…

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Sports Saudi swimmer Mashael Al Ayed. SPA

Saudi Swimmer Sets New Personal Record at Paris Olympics

Saudi swimmer Mashael Al Ayed set a new personal record and secured the sixth position in the 200-meter freestyle event at the Paris la Defense Arena during…

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Sports French authorities have invested 1.4 billion euros ($1.5 billion) to clean up the Seine. JOEL SAGET / AFP

Olympic Organizers Cancel Second Day of Triathlon Training in Seine over Pollution

Olympic organizers canceled a second day of triathlon training in the River Seine planned for Monday after weekend downpours in Paris polluted the waterway,…

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Sports The King Salman Stadium and its sporting facilities will enhance sports activities, fostering a generation of athletic individuals following a healthy lifestyle, competing regionally and globally, and excelling in various sports fields. (SPA)

King Salman Stadium Unveiled with 92,000 Seating Capacity for Major Events 

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City and the Ministry of Sport revealed on Sunday the designs and plans for the King Salman Stadium and its sporting facilities…

Sports Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton waves as he arrives for the podium ceremony after the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps Circuit in Spa on July 28, 2024. (Photo by SIMON WOHLFAHRT / AFP)

Hamilton Declared Winner of F1 Belgian GP after Mercedes Teammate Russell DQ

Lewis Hamilton was promoted to first place at the Belgian Grand Prix after race officials disqualified his Mercedes teammate George Russell for driving an…

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