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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 Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after he lost the UEFA Euro 2024 Group F football match between Georgia and Portugal at the Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen on June 26, 2024. (AFP)

Ronaldo, Soccer's Ultimate Showstopper, Still Portugal's Main Man Despite Slow Start to Euro 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo has been a showstopper, as expected, at the European Championship. Just not necessarily in the way he’d like to be. The Portugal superstar…

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Sports Asian Snooker Championship “Riyadh 2024” kicks off in Saudi Arabia (File Photo)

Asian Snooker Championship Launches in Riyadh

The Asian Snooker Championship “Riyadh 2024” kicked off in Saudi Arabia, and will continue until July 5. More than 200 male and female players representing 15…

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Sports Paris 2024 Olympics - Paris, France - June 23, 2024 The Eiffel Tower is seen from the water of the Seine River as the Olympics opening ceremony rehearsal is postponed amid rainy weather. REUTERS/Pawel Kopczynski/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights

Olympics-Seine Water Pollution Levels Still Well Above Limits One Month Before Games

Water pollution levels in Paris' River Seine were still much higher than allowed for bathing, data showed on Friday, one month before the Olympics in which the…

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Sports From left, Germany's Robert Andrich, Emre Can and Robin Koch practice during the team training session in Herzogenaurach, Germany, Friday June 28, 2024. (Federico Gambarini/dpa via AP)

Euro 2024: Germany Aims to Ride Host-nation Buzz Against Denmark for Quarterfinal Spot

Germany takes on Denmark in the round of 16 at Euro 2024 on Saturday. Germany will have to make changes in defense for the game as it tries to carry the host…

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Sports Tennis - Wimbledon Preview - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - June 27, 2024 General view as Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov warms up on the hill inside Wimbledon REUTERS/Paul Childs

Wimbledon 2024: Djokovic, Murray Are in the Draw after Recent Operations

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray both were placed in the Wimbledon bracket during Friday's draw despite coming off recent operations. That's no guarantee either…

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Sports AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. (AP)

Donnarumma is Italy's Man to Beat in Uncertain Euros Title Defense

Gianluigi Donnarumma has reprised his role as European Championship hero for Italy as he leads the uncertain holders into their Euro 2024 last 16 clash with…

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Sports The UK-Saudi Sports Investment & Innovation Forum was held in London on Wednesday (SPA)

Saudi Sports Market Targets SAR84 Bn by 2030

London has hosted the UK-Saudi Sports Investment & Innovation Forum, bringing together officials from both countries’ sports and investment ministries, along…

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Sports Spain's Nacho Fernández attends a press conference ahead of Sunday's Euro 2024, round of 16 soccer match against Georgia in Donaueschingen, Germany, Thursday, June 27, 2024. (AP)

Former Real Madrid Captain Nacho Signs for Saudi Arabia’s Al Qadsiah

Former Real Madrid captain Nacho Fernández has signed for Saudi Arabian team Al Qadsiah, penning the two-year contract while at the European Championship with…

Sports Japanese former footballer Shinji Okazaki holds up Australia's name during the 2026 World Cup qualifying draw for Asian Football Confederation teams in Kuala Lumpur on June 27, 2024. (AFP) 

Saudi Arabia, Japan and Australia Grouped Together in Third Round of Asian World Cup Qualifying 

Saudi Arabia, Japan and Australia will face each other in the third round of Asia’s World Cup qualification for a third cycle in a row following Thursday’s…

Sports Alpine's French driver Pierre Gasly arrives on the Red Bull Ring race track in Spielberg, Austria, on June 27, 2024, ahead of the Formula One Austrian Grand Prix. (AFP)

French F1 Driver Pierre Gasly Signs Multi-Year Contract Extension with Alpine Team 

Formula One driver Pierre Gasly has signed a multiyear contract extension with the Alpine team. Alpine said in a statement Thursday the deal "will take…

Sports Alvaro Morata (C) celebrates during Spain's win over Italy. Spain were the most impressive side during the group stage of Euro 2024. PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP

Spain the Standouts as Euro 2024 Heads Into Knockout Stage

Euro 2024 in Germany moves on to the knockout phase this weekend after a group stage which saw all of the continent's biggest names advance to the last 16 even…

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Sports Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after he lost the UEFA Euro 2024 Group F football match between Georgia and Portugal at the Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen on June 26, 2024. (AFP)

Cristiano Ronaldo Just Avoids Being Hit by a Fan Who Jumped from the Crowd to Get to Him at Euros 

Cristiano Ronaldo narrowly avoided being hit by a fan who jumped from the crowd to try to get close to the soccer star when Portugal played Georgia at the…

Sports Boxing - Matchroom Press Conference - Wembley Arena, London, Britain - June 26, 2024 Anthony Joshua during the press conference Action Images via Reuters

World Boxing Champion Anthony Joshua Named Ambassador for Riyadh Season 

Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Advisor Turki bin Abdulmohsen Al Al-Sheikh announced an agreement with…

Sports The trio are younger than 23 but are playing with Spain at the European Championship in Germany - The AP

Yamal, Williams and Pedri Not Included in Spain’s Soccer Squad for Paris Olympics

Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams and Pedri have not been included in Spain's Olympic soccer squad for next month's Paris Games despite being young enough to make…

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Sports England's head coach Gareth Southgate gestures to fans after the UEFA Euro 2024 Group C football match between England and Slovenia at the Cologne Stadium in Cologne on June 25, 2024. (AFP)

England Coach Southgate Targeted After a 0-0 Draw with Slovenia at Euro 2024 

Top of the group, unbeaten and on the favorable side of the draw for the knockout phase of Euro 2024. It’s a case of job done for England at this stage of the…

Sports Paris 2024 Olympics - Preview - Eiffel Tower, Paris, France - June 25, 2024 Olympic rings are displayed on the Eiffel Tower, ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic games in Paris REUTERS/Pawel Kopczynski

Americans Favored to Top Overall Medal Count in Paris Olympics

The United States is strongly favored to win the most overall medals when the Paris Olympics open in a month. The big question is this: will the Americans also…

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Sports Kylian Mbappe of France goes down on the pitch during a Group D match between France and Poland at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Dortmund, Germany, Tuesday, June 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Mbappé Scores but Encounters Issues Wearing Protective Mask

France coach Didier Deschamps highlighted the problems Kylian Mbappé faced wearing a mask to protect his broken nose in the 1-1 draw with Poland at the…

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Sports Jun 25, 2024; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; A young fan cheers during the match between Argentina and Chile during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Argentina Advances to Copa America Quarterfinals, Beats Chile 1-0

After nearly 90 minutes of total domination, Lionel Messi and defending champion Argentina advanced to the Copa America quarterfinals after the ball ricocheted…

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Sports 24 June 2024, United Kingdom, London: Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon ahead of the Wimbledon Championships, which begins on July 1st. (dpa)

Djokovic to Play Wimbledon but Only if He Feels He Can Challenge for the Title 

Novak Djokovic is encouraged by his progress after undergoing minor knee surgery less than three weeks ago, but the seven-times Wimbledon champion said he will…

Sports Afghan cyclist Masomah Ali Reza, leader of the refugee team for the Paris Olympics, poses at the COJO headquarters in Saint Denis on June 19, 2024. (AFP)

Afghan Masomah ‘Proud’ to Be a Voice for Refugees at Olympics 

Masomah Ali Zada is "proud" to represent "all those who have been forced to flee their country" in her role as chef de mission of the Refugee team at the Paris…

Sports Croatia's midfielder #10 Luka Modric celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group B football match between the Croatia and Italy at the Leipzig Stadium in Leipzig on June 24, 2024. (AFP)

Croatia’s Modric Is Oldest Player Ever to Score at European Championship and He’s Not Done Yet 

A standing ovation, a man-of-the-match award and a record. But Croatia star Luka Modric was in no mood to celebrate, regardless of the accolades, after what…

Sports 24 June 2024, US, Inglewood: Brazil's Vinícius Júnior (L) and Costa Rica's Haxzel Quirós battle for the ball during the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 Group D soccer match between Brazil and Costa Rica at the SoFi Stadium. (dpa)

Brazil Held to 0-0 Draw by Costa Rica in a Stunner to Open Copa America Group Play 

Brazil was held to a 0-0 draw by Costa Rica on Monday night, with the international powerhouse inauspiciously failing to break through in its Copa America…

Sports The championship is organized by the West Asian Football Federation with the participation of 12 teams from several countries including - SPA

Taif Hosts Arab Diar Championship for West Asian U-19 Teams

The Arab Diar Championship for West Asian U-19 teams, hosted by Taif Governorate, is scheduled to start Tuesday and will continue until July 5. The…

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Sports Brazil's coach Dorival Junior speaks during a press conference ahead of the Conmebol 2024 Copa America tournament group D football match between Brazil and Costa Rica at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on June 23, 2024. (AFP)

Brazil Coach Dorival Junior Aims for Consistency to Achieve Copa America Success 

Brazil coach Dorival Junior has identified balance and consistency as the keys to success ahead of Monday's Copa America opener against Costa Rica. Dorival,…