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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 The Olympic rings are displayed on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic games in Paris, France, June 9, 2024 REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

IOC: Political Turmoil in France Won't Affect Olympic Games

Political upheaval in France won't affect preparations for the Olympic Summer Games, IOC President Thomas Bach said on Monday after President Emmanuel Macron…

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Sports France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappé (C) runs with the ball during the International friendly football match between France and Canada at the Matmut Atlantique stadium in Bordeaux, on June 9, 2024. (AFP)

Mbappé Plays 20 Minutes as France Draws with Canada in Its Last Euro 2024 Warmup 

Kylian Mbappé got some rest ahead of the European Championship, playing only about 20 minutes as France drew 0-0 with Canada on Sunday in its final warmup. …

Sports Argentina's forward #11 Angel Di Maria (2nd L) celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammates during an international friendly football match between Argentina and Ecuador at Solider Field in Chicago, Illinois, on June 9, 2024. (AFP)

Di Maria Scores, Messi Returns in Argentina’s Copa America Warmup Victory Over Ecuador 

Angel Di Maria scored as Lionel Messi returned to the international stage for the first time in six months, helping Argentina to a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in…

Sports Charles Leclerc struggled form pace in his Ferrari in the Canadian Grand Prix and failed to finish. Geoff Robins / AFP

Leclerc Says Ferrari Double Flop 'Hurts'

Two weeks after his emotional triumph for Ferrari at his home Monaco Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc on Sunday refused to blame his team after both he and Carlos…

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Sports Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen races during the 2024 Canada Formula One Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal, Canada, on June 9, 2024. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)

Verstappen Wins 3rd Straight Canadian Grand Prix for 60th Formula 1 Victory

Max Verstappen won the Canadian Grand Prix for the third straight year Sunday for the Red Bull star's 60th Formula 1 victory and sixth in nine races this…

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Sports 09 June 2024, France, Paris: Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy after defeating Germany's Alexander Zverev following their men's singles final match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros Complex in Paris. Photo: Loic Baratoux/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

Alcaraz Wins French Open for Third Grand Slam Title at 21

As Carlos Alcaraz began constructing his comeback in Sunday's French Open final, a 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 victory over Alexander Zverev for a first…

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Sports Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen says his team need a faster car after grabbing second place on the grid for Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix. Charly TRIBALLEAU / AFP

Verstappen Calls For Sharper Work, Faster Car

Max Verstappen called for sharper work and a faster car from his Red Bull team on Saturday after qualifying second behind Mercedes' George Russell for the…

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Sports Andreas Pereira #19 of Brazil celebrates after scoring a goal in the first half against the Mexico during an international friendly at Kyle Field on June 08, 2024 in College Station, Texas. (Getty Images/AFP)

Brazil Boosted Ahead of Copa America after 3-2 Win against Mexico

Brazil enjoyed the perfect warm-up as they secured a 3-2 win over Mexico in their pre-Copa America friendly in Kyle Field stadium in Texas on Saturday. …

Sports Spain’s midfielder #20 Pedri celebrates with Spain's forward #12 Nico Williams after scoring his team's third goal during the international friendly football match between Spain and North Ireland at Son Moix stadium in Palma de Mallorca on June 8, 2024. (AFP)

Pedri Living up to Spain’s ‘Infinite’ Expectations, Says de la Fuente

Pedri is rediscovering his best form and will have an important role to play in Spain's European Championship campaign, head coach Luis de la Fuente said after…

Sports Why Benjamin Sesko is Such a Sought-after Striker this Summer

Why Benjamin Sesko is Such a Sought-after Striker this Summer

Strikers are going to be in demand this summer. Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyökeres, Victor Osimhen and Ivan Toney may be on the move, with a number of heavy…

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Sports The manager’s exclusion of the wide man makes Grealish the biggest casualty for form reasons as England head for Germany next week. (Photo by Reuters)

Jack Grealish Pays Price for Season of Stasis with England Omission

Jack Grealish: from vital and colourful member of Manchester City’s treble winners to being dropped a year later for England’s tilt at Euro 2024 glory is a…

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Sports Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 7, 2024 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts during his semi final match against Italy's Jannik Sinner REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes Purchase Licensing Rights

Test of Nerves for Alcaraz as Prodigy Bids for Maiden French Open Title

Carlos Alcaraz will face a major test of nerves when he takes on Alexander Zverev in a potentially high-octane French Open men's singles final as both players…

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Sports  Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 8, 2024 Poland's Iga Swiatek kisses the trophy after winning her final match against Italy's Jasmine Paolini REUTERS/Lisi Niesner

Swiatek Wins Third Consecutive French Open Women's Title

For a few minutes, anyway, it seemed as if Iga Swiatek was a bit off in the French Open final against Jasmine Paolini. Swiatek kept making mistakes and got…

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Sports  Foden has taken some time to break through to world-class level - The AP

Foden, Wirtz and Yamal Among the Players Who Could Light up Euro 2024

PHIL FODEN (ENGLAND) Nurtured with care by Pep Guardiola, Foden has taken some time to break through to world-class level. He's there now — and the…

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Sports James Maddison flickered when he came on against Bosnia and Herzegovina but will not be going to Euro 2024. Photograph: Mark Leech/Offside/Getty Images

England Cut will Devastate Maddison but Case for Inclusion was Weak

As James Maddison digests the shattering news, as he comes to terms with how Gareth Southgate has cut him from the England squad for Euro 2024, it was…

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Sports What could Enzo Maresca achieve at Chelsea with a fit Christopher Nkunku and Cole Palmer at his disposal? Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters

Chelsea’s Temporary Vision Has Led to Shopping in the Championship Aisle

Perhaps it should be no surprise the club has started signing managers like they sign players. Enzo Maresca knows his fate. Seriously, Behdad: it’s going fine…

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Sports View of the Eiffel tower with the Olympic rings in Paris, France, 07 June 2024. (EPA)

Paris Olympics Organizers Unveil Display of Five Olympic Rings Mounted on Eiffel Tower

The Paris Olympics organizers on Friday unveiled a display of the five Olympic rings mounted on the Eiffel Tower as the French capital marks 50 days until the…

Sports Quan Hongchan and Chen Yuxi, China: These teenagers have gone back and forth as the world's top female divers off the 10-meter platform. (The AP)

Paris Olympics: What to Know and Who to Watch During the Diving Competition

A roadmap to follow for the diving competition during the Paris Olympics: Athletes To Watch —Wang Zongyuan, China: The Tokyo silver medalist on 3-meter…

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Sports Whenever Portugal is in town, the focus invariably falls on Ronaldo and the five-time world player of the year is preparing to take part in his 11th major tournament  ( The AP)

Ronaldo’s Portugal Among the Group Rivals for Debutant Georgia at Euro 2024

Georgia had to wait more than 30 years to play in a major soccer tournament after gaining independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. The time has now come at…

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Sports Doug Porter, who coached at Mississippi Valley State, Grambling, Howard and Fort Valley State, was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2008. AP Photo/Joe Raymond

Doug Porter, Former HBCU Coach Who Was the Oldest Living College Football Hall of Famer, Dies at 94

Doug Porter, the longtime football coach at historically Black colleges who was the oldest living member of the College Football Hall of Fame, has died. He was…

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Sports Many of Ukraine's players come from the national league ( The AP)

Doku Leads New Belgium Generation in Euro 2024 as Ukraine’s Young Players Aim to Bring Hope

Age is a factor in Group E at the European Championship as Belgium grapples with how to move on from its ‘Golden Generation’ and Ukraine looks to its young…

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Sports Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates winning her semifinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Coco Gauff of the US at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Thursday, June 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)

Swiatek Defeats Gauff at French Open, Will Face Paolini in the Final

Iga Swiatek is as good as it gets in tennis at the moment, especially at the French Open. Been that way for quite some time. So her unyielding success against…

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Sports Soccer Football - Europa League - Round of 16 draw - Nyon, Switzerland - February 28, 2020 General view of the UEFA logo at UEFA Headquarters before the draw REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Ballon d'Or Ceremony to Honor World's Best Soccer Players on Oct. 28 in Paris

The most prestigious individual awards ceremony in world soccer, the Ballon d’Or, will be held in Paris on Oct. 28, the event’s new organizer UEFA said…

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Sports Kylian Mbappe remains the key to France's success although there are concerns that he has been distracted by his move to Real Madrid. JOHN THYS / AFP/File

France Expected to Top Euro 2024 Group But Watch Out for Austria

France are inevitably the favorites to top Group D at Euro 2024 but suggestions they will cruise through the first round might be wide of the mark given the…

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