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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 09 August 2026, Canada, Montreal: US tennis player Ben Shelton celebrates after a point during the Men's round of 16 match against Brazilian tennis player Joao Fonseca  on day 9 of the ATP Masters 1000 National Bank Open at IGA Stadium. Photo: Horacio Zamora/eyepix via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

Shelton Sweeps Fonseca to Reach Montreal Quarter-final

Defending champion Ben Shelton kept a clean slate at the ATP Montreal Masters on Sunday, holding off a challenge from Joao Fonseca to power 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) into…

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Sports Liverpool's Spanish head coach Andoni Iraola (C) and players applaud fans after the pre-season friendly football match between Liverpool and Monaco at Anfield in Liverpool, northwest England on August 9, 2026. (AFP)

Iraola’s First Anfield Match as Liverpool Manager Ends in Monaco Defeat

Andoni Iraola's first Anfield match as Liverpool manager ended in a 3-2 friendly defeat by Monaco on Sunday after his side squandered a two-goal lead for the…

Sports Samu Costa. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr Sign Portugal’s Costa from Mallorca

Saudi ‌Pro League holders Al Nassr have signed Portugal midfielder Samu Costa from LaLiga side Mallorca, both clubs announced on Sunday. "The odyssey…

Sports Argentine football star Lionel Messi arrives at the Islas Malvinas International Airport in Rosario after the death of his father Jorge Messi aged 68 © Luis ROBAYO / AFP

Lionel Messi Bids Farewell to Father Who Guided His Glittering Career

Argentina football icon Lionel Messi bid farewell Sunday to his father, the global star's emotional anchor and agent since childhood who passed away following…

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Sports The new Tekken 8 champion topped the 444-player field in the Last Chance Qualifier - SPA

'M.Zubair' Wins Tekken 8 Title at 2025 Esports World Cup

Khawaja Muhammad Zubair "M.Zubair" of AG.AL was crowned champion of the Tekken 8 tournament at the 2025 Esports World Cup after defeating Yoon Sun-woong …

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Sports 07 August 2026, South Korea, Seoul: The offices of the Korea Football Association (KFA) in Seoul. Photo: Fabian Kretschmer/dpa

South Korea FA Apologizes after Sex Scandal Adds to Controversies

South Korea's under-fire football association has apologized over a series of controversies ranging from accusations of using unfair practices to appoint a…

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Sports (FILES) Matthias Jaissle gives an interview prior to  the UEFA Champions League last-16, second-leg football match FC Bayern Munich vs RB Salzburg in Munich on March 8, 2022. (Photo by CHRISTOF STACHE / AFP)

Jaissle Begins Newcastle Rebuild with Valencia Win, Elanga Scare Not Serious

Newcastle United's new coach Matthias Jaissle sees plenty of work ahead for his young team after marking his first game in charge with a 2-1 pre-season…

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Sports TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 08: Aryna Sabalenka reacts while playing Ekaterina Alexandrova during day seven of the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers at Sobeys Stadium on August 08, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images/AFP

Top-ranked Sabalenka, Pegula Stunned in Toronto 4th Round

World number one Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula were both upset in fourth-round matches on Saturday at the Toronto Masters. Four-time Grand Slam winner…

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Sports MONTREAL, CANADA - AUGUST 08: Rafael Jodar of Spain runs across the court against Jiri Lehecka of Czechia during their singles Round of 16 match on day seven of the ATP 1000 National Bank Open presented by Rogers at Stade IGA on August 8, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.   Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images/AFP

Spanish Teen Jodar Ousts 8th Seed Lehecka at Montreal

Spanish teen Rafael Jodar defeated Czech eighth seed Jiri Lehecka 6-3, 6-3 on Saturday to reach the quarter-finals of the ATP Montreal Masters. Jodar…

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Sports Sanatorio Centro medical center, where Jorge Messi, the father of soccer player Lionel Messi, died on Friday night at age 68, in Rosario, Argentina August 8, 2026. REUTERS/Juan Jose Garcia

Father of Soccer Star Lionel Messi Dies at 68 in Argentina

Jorge Messi, the father of soccer star Lionel Messi, died on Friday night at the age of 68 at a medical clinic in the Argentine city of Rosario after a long…

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Sports Federico Dimarco of Inter Milan reacts during the pre-season friendly match between Manchester City and Inter Milan in the Hong Kong Football Festival 2026 at the Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong, China, 01 August 2026. EPA/WUN SUEN

Dimarco Stars in Inter Milan's 2-1 Friendly Win over Juventus

Star Federico Dimarco continued his strong pre-season form and Frenchman Andy Diouf hit the target as Serie A champions Inter Milan defeated Juventus 2-1 in…

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Sports 07 August 2026, South Korea, Seoul: A sign stands outside the offices of the Korea Football Association (KFA) in Seoul. Photo: Fabian Kretschmer/dpa

South Korea Association Apologizes over 'Sexual Services' Allegations

South Korea's national football association apologized on Saturday after a media report alleged it had provided "sexual services" to foreign referees when they…

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Sports MONTREAL, CANADA - AUGUST 07: Ben Shelton of United States looks on against Zizou Bergs of Belgium during their singles third round match on day six of the ATP 1000 National Bank Open presented by Rogers at Stade IGA on August 7, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images/AFP

Defending Champion Shelton Storms to Montreal Win

Ben Shelton threw down eight aces and produced three love games in the second set in dominating Zizou Bergs 6-3, 6-2 on Friday in reaching the fourth round of…

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Sports Spectators watch an athlete compete in the men's 20m high diving event during the LEN European Aquatics Championships, alongside the Seine River, in Paris on August 7, 2026. (AFP)

High Divers Take the Plunge in the Seine in a New Test of Paris’ Reclaimed River

Paris is staging its first high-diving competition in the Seine, with athletes launching themselves from a 20-meter platform in front of the Eiffel Tower — a…

Sports Football - Premier League - Newcastle United v Crystal Palace - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - January 4, 2026 Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes celebrates scoring their first goal. (Reuters)

Newcastle Did Not Want to Sell Guimaraes, Says Sporting Director Wilson

Newcastle United did not ‌want to sell captain Bruno Guimaraes, sporting director Ross Wilson said on Friday, after reports linked the Brazil midfielder…

Sports Football - Scottish Cup - Final - Celtic v Dunfermline Athletic - Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland, Britain - May 23, 2026 Celtic manager Martin O'Neill celebrates with the trophy after winning the Scottish Cup. (Reuters)

Celtic Boss O’Neill Out of Hospital After ‘Small Procedure’

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill is out of hospital and in "good form", according to his assistant at the Glasgow giants. Scottish champions Celtic announced on…

Sports Football - Pre-Season Friendly - Bayern Munich v Aston Villa - Kai Tak Sports Park, Hong Kong, China - August 7, 2026 Bayern Munich's Luis Diaz during the match. (Reuters)

Diaz Inspires Bayern to Friendly Win Over Villa

A wondergoal from Luis Diaz powered a youthful Bayern Munich to a 2-1 win over Aston Villa in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong on Friday. Diaz starred in…

Sports President of the Football Association of Norway Lise Klaveness attends a press conference at Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo on July 31, 2026 about the FIFA plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to a private equity group. (AFP)

Norway FA President Klaveness Calls on FIFA Boss Infantino to Resign

Norwegian ‌Football Federation (NFF) President Lise Klaveness called for the resignation of FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Friday, saying that he no…

Sports Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior holds up the trophy after winning the Champions League final soccer match between Liverpool and Real Madrid in Saint Denis near Paris, May 29, 2022. (AP)

Vinicius Junior and Real Madrid Agree on Contract Extension to 2032

Brazil star Vinícius Júnior has agreed to a contract extension with Real Madrid to remain at the Spanish powerhouse through June 2032, the club announced…

Sports 12 July 2025, US, New York: FIFA President Ginnai Infantino attends a press conference at Trump Tower ahead of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final soccer match between Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain. (dpa)

Mexico, Argentina Back Infantino as FIFA Fight Rages on

Mexico and Argentina's football associations have thrown their support behind FIFA President Gianni Infantino, as the world soccer chief faces a fierce…

Sports (FILES) Uruguay's former player Diego Forlan poses on the red carpet upon arrival to attend the draw for the 2026 FIFA Football World Cup taking place in the US, Canada and Mexico, at the Kennedy Center, in Washington, DC, on December 5, 2025. (Photo by Roberto SCHMIDT / AFP)

Uruguay Appoint Forlan as Head Coach after World Cup Debacle

Diego Forlan has been named head coach of Uruguay's senior and Under-20s sides, the country's FA (AUF) announced on Thursday. The 47-year-old former…

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Sports FILE - Ivory Coast's Yan Diomande (11) moves the ball during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Ivory Coast and Norway in Arlington, Texas, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde, File)

Real Madrid Seals 7-year Deal for Ivory Coast World Cup Standout Yan Diomande

Real Madrid has reached a deal with Leipzig for the transfer of young Ivory Coast international Yan Diomande. The Spanish powerhouse said Thursday that the…

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Sports FILE - Police patrol in the early morning at Sydney's Bondi Beach, Dec. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Baker, File)

Former Iranian Women Footballers 'Proud' to Become Australian

Two former Iranian women footballers said Thursday they were "proud" to have been granted Australian citizenship after being branded traitors at home for…

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Sports Alexander Zverev of Germany returns the ball from Tallon Griekspoor of Netherlands on day four of the National Bank Open tennis tournament in Montreal on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

Dutch Shocks for Zverev, Medvedev as Seeds Fall in Canadian Open

Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev both suffered upsets against Dutch opponents in the second round of the Canadian Open on Wednesday, while fellow title…

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