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Portugal Changes How No. 7 Is Written to Honor Cristiano Ronaldo

Sports Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the 1-2 goal during the FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Hungary, in Budapest, Hungary, 09 September 2025. (EPA)

Portugal Changes How No. 7 Is Written to Honor Cristiano Ronaldo

The Portugal football team is making a change to how the No. 7 is written to honor the recently-retired Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo, who wore the number and…

Sports Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho waves during Ravenna FC’s team presentation for the 2026-27 season in Marina di Ravenna, Italy, Aug. 20, 2026. (AFP)

Ronaldinho Poised for Ravenna Start and, Perhaps, One Last Goal

Ronaldinho will roll back the years this weekend when the 46-year-old Brazilian starts his first competitive match in over a decade, and in the unlikely…

Sports Mirra Andreeva plays Diana Shnaider during day six of the FAGE WTA Finals at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on November 13, 2026 in Indian Wells, California. (Getty Images/AFP)

Andreeva Says She Is Learning to Move on Faster from Defeats After WTA Finals Sweep

Mirra Andreeva said she has learned to recover more quickly from setbacks after the Russian teenager completed an unbeaten run through the WTA Finals round…

Sports  Uruguay's players celebrate after Argentina's Leonardo Balerdi scored an own goal during an international friendly soccer match in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Friday, Nov. 13, 2026. (AP)

Uruguay Beats Argentina 2-1 in the First Match Since Messi’s Retirement

The post-Messi era began with an Argentina defeat on Friday. Argentina fell 2-1 to Uruguay on Friday in an international friendly at La Bombonera in Buenos…

Sports Elina Svitolina of Ukraine serves to Aryna Sabalenka during day six of the FAGE WTA Finals at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on November 13, 2026 in Indian Wells, California. (Getty Images/AFP)

Svitolina Stuns Sabalenka to Reach WTA Finals Semis

Elina Svitolina overwhelmed Aryna Sabalenka in the deciding set to seal a 6-3 3-6 6-1 upset on Friday to reach the semi-finals of the season-ending WTA Finals…


Sports The Saudi Crown Prince’s attendance underscored his continued support for the gaming and esports sector. SPA

Saudi Crown Prince Attends Esports World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony in Paris

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, attended the closing ceremony of the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris…

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Sports Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v AFC Bournemouth - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - August 23, 2026 Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Josko Gvardiol celebrate after the match REUTERS/Chris Radburn

Late Gvardiol Strike Earns Maresca Winning Start and Brighton Hammer Villa

City's post-Pep Guardiola era began with late drama as Josko Gvardiol's stoppage-time winner secured a 2-1 victory over Bournemouth in Enzo Maresca's first…

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Sports First placed McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain celebrates with the trophy on the podium after the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix at the Circuit Zandvoort racetrack in Zandvoort, Netherlands, 23 August 2026.  EPA/Sem van der Wal

Norris Wins F1's Dutch Grand Prix after Battle with Antonelli

McLaren’s Lando Norris passed Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton in the space of a single lap before holding on to win the Dutch Grand Prix for back-to-back…

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Sports Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - Lille v Olympique de Marseille - Decathlon Arena Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France - December 5, 2025 Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi applauds fans before the match after the announcement of his contract extension REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Man City Set to Sign Morocco Midfielder Bouaddi from Lille

Manchester City are set to sign midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from French side Lille, with British media reporting the Premier League club could pay up to 100…

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Sports (FILES) Gold medallists Japan's Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara pose after the victory ceremony of the figure skating pair skating free skating final during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on February 16, 2026. (Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA / AFP)

Japan's Olympic Figure Skating Heroes to Wed

Japan's Olympic figure skating pairs champions Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara announced their engagement on Sunday. Two-time world champions Miura, 24, and…

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Sports 16 August 2026, United Kingdom, Cardiff: Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca reacts on the touchline during the FA Community Shield soccer match between Arsenal and Manchester City, at Principality Stadium. Photo: Nick Potts/PA Wire/dpa

Man City Boss Maresca Targets Next Rodri after Midfielder's Exit

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said the club would look to find the next Rodri following the midfielder's departure to Barcelona, insisting City had…

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Sports Jessica Pegula of the USA in action against Iga Swiatek of Poland during their semi final match of the Cincinnati Open tennis tournament in Cincinnati, USA, 22 August 2026.  EPA

Pegula Dethrones Swiatek to Book Cincy Final Against Gauff

Jessica Pegula rallied in the third set to topple defending champion Iga Swiatek and book a title showdown with Coco Gauff at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters. …

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Sports Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi reacts during the MLS soccer match between Inter Miami CF and Toronto FC at Nu Stadium in Miami, Florida, USA, 22 August 2026.  EPA/CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH

Messi Scores but Miami Slump Continues with Loss to Toronto

A goal from Lionel Messi wasn't enough as Inter Miami fell 2-1 at home to Toronto on Saturday for their fifth straight match without a win. Miami trailed 2…

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Sports 31 July 2026, United Kingdom, Birmingham: Barcelona's Hamza Abdelkarim celebrates scoring his side's second goal during a pre-season friendly soccer match between Birmingham City and Barcelona at St Andrew's @ Knighthead Park. (dpa)

Egypt Teenager Abdelkarim Pushing for Barca Place After Prolific Pre-Season

Egypt striker Hamza ‌Abdelkarim could barely get a game for Al Ahly's first team before joining Barcelona but the 18-year-old is now the Catalans' leading…

Sports Serena Williams of the United States plays Marta Kostyuk of Czechia and Peyton Stearns of the United States with Venus Williams of the United States during day seven of the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 17, 2026 in Mason, Ohio. (Getty Images/AFP)

Serena Williams Will Play Mixed Doubles with Carlos Alcaraz in Her Return to the US Open

Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the US Open. The US Tennis Association announced…

Sports Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick reacts after losing the English Premier League match Hull City against Manchester United, in Hull, Britain, 22 August 2026. (EPA)

United’s Carrick Gets Early Reality Check at Hull

Manchester United arrived in Hull on Saturday riding a wave of optimism that had not washed over Old Trafford for years. They departed the east coast after a…

Sports  Mercedes' British driver George Russell gestures as he celebrates after winning the sprint race ahead of the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix at the Circuit Zandvoort, western Netherlands, on August 22, 2026. (AFP)

Mercedes Driver George Russell Wins Dutch GP Sprint Race

Mercedes driver George Russell powered to victory in the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race Saturday, making the most of his pole position to claw back some ground…

Sports Football - Pre-Season Friendly - Liverpool v Como - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - August 16, 2026 Liverpool coach Andoni Iraola gives instructions to his players during the match. (Reuters)

Liverpool, Man City Face Questions in New Era without Salah, Guardiola

Mohamed Salah and Pep Guardiola are two of the most iconic figures in Premier League history -- how Liverpool and Manchester City cope without them will define…

Sports Brandon Nakashima of the United States plays a backhand during the match against Taylor Fritz of the United States during day 11 of the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 21, 2026 in Mason, Ohio. (Getty Images/AFP)

Americans Gauff, Tiafoe, Nakashima and Pegula Reach the Semifinal Round at Cincinnati Open

Frances Tiafoe and Brandon Nakashima won quarterfinal matches Friday night to set up one all-American men's semifinal at the Cincinnati Open. Coco Gauff and…

Sports Arsenal cruised to victory over Coventry to start the Premier League season. Henry NICHOLLS / AFP

Arteta Hails Arsenal's Desire after Perfect Start to Title Defense

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's dominant 3-0 win against Coventry in the opening game of the Premier League season on Friday proved the champions have not lost…

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Sports Jannik Sinner, of Italy, celebrates a point against Alexander Zverev, of Germany, in the men's singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, July 12, 2026. (AP)

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner Withdraws from the US Open with a Knee Injury

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner withdrew from the US Open on Friday, unable to recover from a right knee injury that has sidelined him since winning the Wimbledon…

Sports Soccer Football - FA Community Shield - Arsenal v Manchester City - Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Britain - August 16, 2026 Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs

Man City Boss Maresca Hit with Doku Injury Blow

Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca has suffered a blow on the eve of the Premier League season after Belgium winger Jeremy Doku was ruled out for several weeks…

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Sports Real Madrid's head coach Jose Mourinho attends a press conference prior to the training session of the team in Madrid, Spain, 21 August 2026. (EPA)

Real Madrid Star Players Are Compatible, Says Mourinho

New Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho on Friday insisted his team's star players could fit together ahead of Los Blancos' opening La Liga game at Espanyol. …

Sports FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FA Cup - Fifth Round - Newcastle United v Manchester City - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - March 7, 2026  Manchester City's Savinho celebrates scoring their first goal Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough/File Photo

Spurs Reported to Have Agreed £75 Million Deal for City's Savinho

Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a deal worth £75 million ($102 million) to sign Manchester City winger Savinho, British media reported on Friday. The…

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Sports Football - FA Community Shield - Arsenal v Manchester City - Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Britain - August 16, 2026 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta celebrates after winning the FA Community Shield. (Reuters)

Champions Arsenal Embrace Being ‘Hunted’ as Premier League Returns

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal will embrace being "hunted" by their title rivals as the new Premier League season kicks off with the champions facing Coventry on…

Sports AC Milan's Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim reacts during the pre-season friendly football match between Manchester United and AC Milan at the Tarczynski Arena in Wroclaw, Poland, on August 15, 2026. (AFP)

Inter Set for Serie A Title Defense as Milan Get Amorim Reboot

Inter Milan begin their Serie A title defense on Saturday as clear favorites to retain the Scudetto, but the reigning champions have undergone significant…

Sports Racing Bulls' New Zealand driver Liam Lawson walks in the paddock ahead of the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix at The Circuit Zandvoort, western Netherlands, on August 20, 2026. (AFP)

No Feeling of Vindication for Lawson on Red Bull Return

Some drivers might feel ‌vindicated after being promoted back to a team that dumped them after two races last year, but Liam Lawson said he was just…

Sports  20 August 2026, US, Mason: Polish tennis player Iga Swiatek in action against Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina during their women's singles quarter-finals tennis match at the 2026 Cincinnati Open Tennis. (dpa)

Swiatek Into Cincinnati Semis After Rybakina Injury

Iga Swiatek moved into the semi-finals of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters as Elena Rybakina was forced to retire with a heel injury less than half an hour into…

Sports Barcelona's Spanish forward Lamine Yamal will lead a new-look attacking line for the champions. Lluis GENE / AFP

Barcelona Enter New Era as Flick Targets La Liga Hat-trick

Hansi Flick's second season at Barcelona built on the success of his first, with the German coach guiding the Catalan giants to a second straight La Liga title…

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