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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 Tennis - Halle Open - OWL Arena, Halle, Germany - June 23, 2024 Italy's Jannik Sinner poses with the trophy after winning the final against Poland's Hubert Hurkacz. (Reuters)

Sinner More Confident Ahead of Wimbledon After First Grasscourt Title 

Jannik Sinner is primed for a Wimbledon title tilt after picking up his first grasscourt trophy at Halle on Sunday and the Italian said he is more confident on…

Sports Nestor Lorenzo, coach of Colombia speaks during a press conference ahead of the CONMEBOL Copa America group stage match against Paraguay at NRG Stadium on June 23, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Getty Images/AFP)

Colombia Coach Lorenzo Reluctant to Be Labeled Favorites 

Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo is looking forward to his side's Copa America opener against Paraguay on Monday and insists he does not like being labeled one of…

Sports Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer reacts to a goal attempt by his teammate during a Group A match between Switzerland and Germany at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Frankfurt, Germany, Sunday, June 23, 2024. (AP)

Germany Gets Late Goal to Draw 1-1 with Switzerland and Finish Top of Euro 2024 Group 

They all jumped for the ball in a frantic late push for the goal that would save Germany from its first loss at the European Championship, against an…

Sports Uruguay's Maximiliano Araújo, bottom center celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's opening goal against Panama during a Copa America Group C soccer match in Miami Gardens, Fla, Sunday, June 23, 2024. (AP)

Uruguay Starts Copa America Campaign with 3-1 Win Over Panama 

Maximiliano Araújo scored when he sent a left-footed shot into the top far corner in the 16th minute, Darwin Núñez and Matías Viña added late goals and Uruguay…

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Liverpool Great Alan Hansen Released from Hospital

Former Liverpool and Scotland defender Alan Hansen has been released from hospital and will now continue his recovery at home. A statement from his family on…

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Sports Formula One F1 - Spanish Grand Prix - Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain - June 23, 2024 Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates after winning the Spanish Grand Prix REUTERS/Albert Gea

Verstappen Wins Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix

Max Verstappen steered his Red Bull to victory at the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday to increase his lead in the Formula 1 drivers championship. Verstappen…

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Sports FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Queen's Club Championships - The Queen's Club, London, Britain - June 19, 2024 Britain's Andy Murray salutes the spectators after retiring due to injury in his men's singles second match against Australia's Jordan Thompson Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs/File Photo

Murray Out of Wimbledon after Surgery

Twice champion Andy Murray will miss Wimbledon after having back surgery, the ATP announced on Sunday. "After an operation on a spinal cyst, Andy Murray is…

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Sports The five-time world player of the year set up the third goal by Bruno Fernandes with an unselfish pass - The AP

No Goals but Selfies for Ronaldo in Portugal's Chaotic 3-0 win over Türkiye at Euro 2024

There were no goals, one assist and no less than four selfie-pursuing field invaders for Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal's 3-0 win over Türkiye that secured a…

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Sports Pandya struck four boundaries and three sixes in an unbeaten 50 to lead India to 196-5. (The AP)

India Makes 196 and Beats Bangladesh by 50 at Twenty20 World Cup

Hardik Pandya blasted Bangladesh with a 27-ball half-century and Kuldeep Yadav's three wickets finished off India's win at the Twenty20 World Cup on Saturday. …

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Sports Argentina's Lionel Messi was involved in both goals on Thursday night, setting up the second for Lautaro Martinez in the 88th minute and extending his tournament assists record to 18. Photograph: Charly Triballeau/AFP/Getty Images

Ageless Lionel Messi Remains Central to Argentina’s Global Ambitions

Was this the beginning of the end? The bald facts on his birth certificate suggest so. Lionel Messi turns 37 on Monday. There can’t be another tournament in…

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Italian Coaches are Dominating the Dugouts at Euro 2024. The Coaching School is the Reason Why

Italy continues a tradition at the European Championship with Italian coaches — this time five — in charge of national teams at the tournament in Germany. …

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Sports Kylian Mbappé of France leaves the field at the end of a Group D match between the Netherlands and France at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Leipzig, Germany, Friday, June 21, 2024. (AP)

Mbappé Watches from Subs’ Bench as France and Netherlands Produce Euro 2024’s First 0-0

Kylian Mbappé watched from the substitutes’ bench as France and the Netherlands finished 0-0 in a heavyweight European Championship clash on Friday. Antoine…

Sports Brazil's Endrick, right, celebrates with Rodrygo after scoring his side's second goal during a friendly soccer match between Spain and Brazil at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, March 26, 2024. (AP)

Brazilian Prodigy Endrick Looks to Make Major Tournament Debut at Copa America

Brazil's teenage prodigy Endrick will be hoping to make his first appearance for the national team at a major tournament when his country take on Costa Rica in…

Sports Chile midfielder Erick Pulgar reacts after the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 group A match between Peru and Chile, in Arlington, Texas, USA, 21 June 2024. (EPA)

Chile Frustrated after Stop-Start Copa America Draw with Peru

Coach Ricardo Gareca lamented Chile's inability to find their rhythm in a stop-start 0-0 Copa America draw with Peru on Friday, but he stressed he was not…

Sports Caeleb Dressel of the United States looks on during the medal ceremony for the Men's 50m freestyle final on Day Seven of the 2024 US Olympic Team Swimming Trials at Lucas Oil Stadium on June 21, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Getty Images/AFP)

Dressel Wins 50 Meters Free Splash and Dash to Set up Paris Title Defense

Seven-time Olympic champion Caeleb Dressel earned a shot a defending is 50 meters freestyle title in Paris after powering home first in the event known as the…

Sports Colombia's Radamel Falcao celebrates after scoring against Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny during the group H match at the soccer World Cup at Kazan Arena in Kazan, Russia, June 24, 2018. (AP)

After Nearly 25 Years Away, Falcao Returns Home to Colombia to Play for Millonarios de Bogotá 

After nearly 25 years away, Radamel Falcao is coming back home to Colombia. The 38-year-old striker will play for Millonarios de Bogotá next season, the team…

Sports Italy's Riccardo Calafiori (5) scores an own goal during a Group B match between Spain and Italy at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Thursday, June 20, 2024. (AP)

Own-Goals Lead the Way in the Scoring Chart After Bizarre Start to Euro 2024 

There’s just no stopping the top scorer at the European Championship. Own-goals lead the way in the scoring chart, with the fifth one of the tournament…

Sports Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen of Netherlands walks in the paddock in Barcelona, Spain, 20 June 2024. (EPA)

Verstappen Aims for Another F1 Win in Barcelona as Sainz Hopes to Showcase His Talents at Home Race 

Max Verstappen will be out to quash any hopes that his Red Bull could be beatable at the Spanish Grand Prix this weekend, where the three-time world champion…

Sports Spain's Alvaro Morata celebrates with teammates after Italy's Riccardo Calafiori, right, lies face down on the pitch after scoring an own goal during a Group B match between Spain and Italy at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Thursday, June 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)

Spain Beats Italy 1-0 and Advances to Knockout Round at Euro 2024

Europe beware — Spain might just be back, The Associated Press reported. The three-time European champion advanced to the round of 16 at Euro 2024 after a 1…

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Sports Marcelo Bielsa, Giovanni Reyna and Gregg Berhalter. Composite: Getty/The Guardian Sport

Can the USMNT Prove They are Among the World’s Best at Copa América?

The theory always was that what the USMNT needed was for more of their players to be playing with the best in Europe. Good, tough, regular competition, proper…

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Sports France's Kylian Mbappe, left, gestures as he speaks with his head coach Didier Deschamps during a training session in Paderborn, Germany, Wednesday, June 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

France Coach: Team Doing All to Ensure Mbappé Available for Netherlands Match

France coach Didier Deschamps says his team is doing all “to ensure” Kylian Mbappé is available for the Euro 2024 clash against the Netherlands on Friday. …

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Sports Carlos Alcaraz of Spain attends a press conference after losing his second round match against Jack Draper of Britain at the Queen's Club tennis tournament in London, Britain, 20 June 2024. EPA/TOLGA AKMEN

Alcaraz's Wimbledon Defense Takes a Hit when he Loses in Queen's 2nd Round

Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz's buildup took a hit when he lost in the second round of Queen's Club on Thursday. Alcaraz, the defending Queen's champion…

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Sports  Katie Archibald of Great Britain reacts after winning the women’s omnium points race at the UEC track cycling elite European championships, at the Velodrome Suisse, in Grenchen, Switzerland, Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. (Gian Ehrenzeller/Keystone via AP)

Olympic Champion Track Cyclist Katie Archibald to Miss Paris Games after Freak Accident

British two-time Olympic champion track cyclist Katie Archibald will miss the Paris Games after breaking two leg bones in a freak accident. The 30-year-old…

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Sports Argentina's head coach Lionel Scaloni says he has a full strength team for Thursday's Copa America opener against Canada. - AFP

Just Enjoy Messi and Di Maria While You Can Urges Scaloni

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has urged his compatriots to not worry about when Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria will hang up their boots and to instead just…

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