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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 Defending gold medalist Xander Schauffele  - The AP

Golf in the Olympics is Starting to Catch on. For Americans, the Hard Part is Getting There.

One of the best indications that golf was starting to catch on as an Olympic sport came from a player who never even made it to the podium. Rory McIlroy was…

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Sports Kylian Mbappe and Cristiano Ronaldo will lead France and Portugal into their Euro 2024 quarter-final clash in Hamburg on Friday. Ozan KOSE, Ina FASSBENDER / AFP/File

Mbappe, Ronaldo Face Off as France and Portugal Clash at Euro 2024

France and Portugal renew their European Championship rivalry on Friday in a quarter-final showdown in which almost all of the focus will be on the two…

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Sports The final match is scheduled to be held next Friday  - SPA

Saudi National Team, UAE Counterpart to Play West Asian Youth Championship Final

The Saudi national team qualified for the final match of Arab Diar Championship for West Asian U-19 team, organized by the West Asian Football Federation and…

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Sports  Germany's midfielder #08 Toni Kroos gives a press conference at the team's base camp in Herzogenaurach, on July 3, 2024, during the UEFA Euro 2024 football championship. (AFP)

Win or Retire: Germany Star Toni Kroos Aims to Disappoint Real Madrid Teammates at Euro 2024

Germany great Toni Kroos hopes the next game isn’t his last. Heavyweights Germany and Spain clash at the European Championship on Friday, when the winner…

Sports Demiral scored both goals Tuesday in a 2-1 win over Austria to earn a place in the quarterfinals. - The AP

UEFA Investigates Türkiye Player Merih Demiral for Celebrating a Goal with a Nationalist Gesture

UEFA is investigating Türkiye soccer player Merih Demiral's “alleged inappropriate behavior” after he celebrated a goal at Euro 2024 by displaying a hand sign…

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Sports Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Luton Town - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - November 11, 2023 General view of the corner flag inside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights

Manchester United Plans to Cut 250 Jobs

Manchester United is proposing to cut about 250 jobs as part of a club-wide redundancy programme, a source close to the company told Reuters. The job cuts…

Sports James has agreed to a two-year contract to remain with the Lakers - The AP

LeBron James Agrees to a 2-year Extension with the Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James is making it official: He's coming back for a record-tying 22nd season in the NBA, one where the league's all-time scoring leader could share the…

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Sports The Chairman of the Saudi Esports Federation, Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan. SPA

Esports World Cup Kicks Off in Saudi Arabia

The Chairman of the Saudi Esports Federation, Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan, has expressed confidence that the Esports World Cup held in the Kingdom will…

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Sports Netherlands' forward #18 Donyell Malen celebrates with Netherlands' midfielder #16 Joey Veerman and Netherlands' forward #11 Cody Gakpo after scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 football match between Romania and the Netherlands at the Munich Football Arena in Munich on July 2, 2024. (AFP)

Much-Improved Netherlands Beats Romania 3-0 to Reach First Euros Quarterfinal in 16 Years

The Netherlands could be peaking at just the right time. The Dutch team reached its first European Championship quarterfinal in 16 years with a 3-0 win over…

Sports Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 2, 2024 Britain's Andy Murray is pictured after a practice session REUTERS/Paul Childs

Murray Pulls Out of Singles in Wimbledon Farewell, to Play Doubles

Twice Wimbledon champion Andy Murray pulled out of the singles competition but will play doubles alongside his brother Jamie in his farewell appearance at the…

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Sports Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo reacts  during the UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 football match between Portugal and Slovenia at the Frankfurt Arena in Frankfurt am Main on July 1, 2024. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP)

Portugal Into Euro 2024 Last Eight

Goalkeeper Diogo Costa saved all three penalties as Portugal won 3-0 in a shootout against a brave Slovenia side who had held them to a 0-0 draw after…

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Sports Coach Gregg Berhalter of the United States directs his players during a Copa America Group C soccer match against Uruguay in Kansas City, Mo., Monday, July 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffman)

US Elimination from Copa America Increases Pressure to Fire Berhalter

The United States was eliminated from the Copa America with a 1-0 loss to Uruguay on Mathías Olivera's questionable second-half goal Monday night, a defeat…

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Sports France's forward #12 Randal Kolo Muani (C) celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 football match between France and Belgium at the Duesseldorf Arena in Duesseldorf on July 1, 2024. (Photo by OZAN KOSE / AFP)

France Into Euro 2024 Quarterfinals after Late Goal Beats Belgium 1-0

Kylian Mbappé and France advanced to the European Championship quarterfinals after Randal Kolo Muani's deflected shot secured a 1-0 win over Belgium on Monday…

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Sports Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates winning against Estonia's Mark Lajal during their men's singles tennis match on the first day of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 1, 2024. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP)

Alcaraz Opens Wimbledon with Straight-set Win, Sabalenka and Azarenka Withdraw with Injuries

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz had goosebumps walking onto Centre Court before his opening match at Wimbledon on Monday, a 7-6 (3), 7-5, 6-2 win over…

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Sports Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams (R) led the Georgia defence on a merry jig in Cologne to reach the Euro 2024 last eight. Angelos Tzortzinis / AFP

Williams Takes Spotlight as Spain Power Through to Euros Quarters

Thanks to his tender age and illustrious club, Spain and Barcelona's teenage winger Lamine Yamal has caught the eye at Euro 2024 but on the opposite flank,…

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Sports Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz, center and his team walk over rain covers, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London, Sunday, June 30, 2024. The Wimbledon Championships begin on July 1. (John Walton/PA via AP)

Wimbledon is Set to Start with Carlos Alcaraz, Emma Raducanu and Coco Gauff on the Schedule

The 2024 edition of Wimbledon is scheduled to start on Monday, with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and past Grand Slam title winners Coco Gauff and Emma…

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Sports In the handout picture taken and released on July 1, 2024 by public relations and media division of the Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI) shows, Chinese badminton players and coaches (R), along with all players competing in the 2024 Asia Junior Championship, praying together for the late Chinese player Zhang Zhi Jie. (Photo by Handout / public relations and media division of the Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI) / AFP)

Chinese Badminton Player, 17, Dies after Collapsing on Court

A 17-year-old Chinese badminton player died after collapsing on court during an international tournament in Indonesia, officials said on Monday, mourning him…

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Sports . The event took place at the Ministry of Sports Hall in the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Olympic Complex in Riyadh. - SPA

Saudi Olympic Committee Celebrates 2024 World Olympic Day

The Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SOPC), in collaboration with the Saudi Olympic Academy, celebrated the 2024 World Olympic Day on Sunday. The…

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Sports Juventus have signed Aston Villa's Brazil midfielder Douglas Luiz © Sameer Al-DOUMY / AFP

Brazil Midfielder Douglas Luiz becomes Thiago Motta’s First Big Signing at Juventus

Brazil midfielder Douglas Luiz is Thiago Motta’s first big signing at Juventus. The Turin club announced Sunday that it’s paying a 50 million euro ($54…

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Sports France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappé (R) fights for the ball with France's midfielder #06 Eduardo Camavinga during a training session at the Home Deluxe Arena Stadium in Paderborn, western Germany, on June 27, 2024, during the UEFA Euro 2024 football competition. (AFP)

Euro 2024: France and Belgium Meet in Heavyweight Contest with Mbappé Still Wearing a Mask

France and Belgium meet in the round of 16 at the European Championship on Monday. The neighbors are the top two European nations in the FIFA rankings — France…

Sports Lautaro Martínez (2-R) of Argentina takes a shot on goal against Peru during the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 group A match between Argentina and Peru, in Miami, Florida, USA, 29 June 2024. (EPA)

Lautaro Martínez Scores Twice and Argentina Playing without Messi Beats Peru 2-0 to End Group Play

Lautaro Martínez scored twice and Argentina, playing without the injured Lionel Messi, wrapped up Copa America group play with a 2-0 win over Peru on Saturday…

Sports  Germany's midfielder #08 Toni Kroos celebrates his team's win at the end of the UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 football match between Germany and Denmark at the BVB Stadion Dortmund in Dortmund on June 29, 2024. (AFP)

Toni Kroos’ Retirement Delayed as Germany’s Adventure Continues at Euro 2024

Toni Kroos gets another game before he retires. Germany's Euro 2024 title challenge looks more real than ever. One of the most decorated players in modern…

Sports  Hail falls as the game in interrupted due to weather conditions during the UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 football match between Germany and Denmark at the BVB Stadion Dortmund in Dortmund on June 29, 2024. (AFP)

Thunderstorm and Hail Disrupt Germany-Denmark Game at Euro 2024

A thunderstorm and hail suspended the Germany-Denmark round-of-16 clash at the European Championship and forced the players back under cover on Saturday. One…

Sports Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during the qualifying session for the Austrian Formula One Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Saturday, June 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

Verstappen Takes Pole Position Again for Austrian GP

Max Verstappen followed up his victory in the sprint race with another dominant performance in qualifying for Formula 1’s Austrian Grand Prix on Saturday to…

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