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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 FIFA president Gianni Infantino leaves after attending a Women AFCON 2026 soccer match between Malawi and Zambia, in Rabat, Morocco, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. (AP Photo)

Canada's Carney Says he Has No Confidence in FIFA's Infantino

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday he no longer has confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino, adding to growing pressure on the soccer…

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Sports The Korea Football Association (KFA) House is seen after a police raid in Seoul on August 6, 2026. (Photo by GREG BAKER / AFP)

Police Raid South Korea FA in Probe into World Cup Coach Appointment

Police raided South Korea's football association on Thursday as part of an investigation into the appointment of the coach in charge during their dismal World…

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Sports MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 05: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF controls the ball during the Leagues Cup Phase One match between Inter Miami CF and Atletico San Luis at Nu Stadium on August 05, 2026 in Miami, Florida. Megan Briggs/Getty Images/AFP

Messi Scores Twice to Set Leagues Cup Record in Miami Victory

Lionel Messi scored twice on Wednesday to become the Leagues Cup's record goalscorer as Inter Miami beat Atletico San Luis 4-2 at home in the 2026 edition's…

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Sports Ataturk Airport, Istanbul, Türkiye - August 5, 2026 Mohamed Salah waves at fans as he arrives in Türkiye to sign with Trabzonspor. (Reuters)

Salah Arrives in Türkiye Ahead of Expected Move to Trabzonspor

Mohamed Salah was seen wearing the Trabzonspor shirt Wednesday as he closed in on a move to the Turkish club. Trabzonspor said it had opened negotiations…

Sports Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, returns a shot against Daniil Medvedev, of Russia, during a semifinal match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament, March 14, 2026, in Indian Wells, Calif. (AP)

Alcaraz Withdraws from Cincinnati Event as Doubts Grow Over US Open Defense

Carlos Alcaraz has ‌pulled out of the Cincinnati Open due to an ongoing wrist injury, organizers said on Tuesday, casting fresh doubts over the Spaniard's…

Sports FILED - 04 January 2026, United Kingdom, Newcastle Upon Tyne: FILE PHOTO - Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes celebrates after the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Crystal Palace at St James' Park. Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire/dpa

Reports: Arsenal Agree £75 Million Deal to Sign Newcastle's Guimaraes

Premier League champions Arsenal have agreed a deal worth £75 million ($99.5 million) to sign Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes, British media reported…

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Sports Cape Verdean goalkeeper Vozinha smiles during his presentation as a new player for Chilean soccer club Colo-Colo at a press conference in Santiago, Chile, 04 August 2026. (EPA)

Cape Verde Keeper Vozinha Says He Always Believed He Was a ‘Big Club’ Player After Colo-Colo Move

Cape Verde goalkeeper ‌Vozinha said on Tuesday he always believed he belonged at a major club after his stand-out performances at the World Cup earned him…

Sports  Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Real Betis - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - January 4, 2026 Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr reacts. (Reuters)

Vinicius Jr Embraces Mourinho’s ‘Happy Football’ Philosophy as Contract Talks Loom

Real Madrid's Brazil forward ‌Vinicius Jr is settling into life under new manager Jose Mourinho with a smile on his face even as uncertainty swirls around…

Sports Ferran Torres of Team Spain throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the New York Yankees and the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

World Cup Hero Torres of Spain Throws 1st Pitch at Yankee Stadium

Ferran Torres, who scored the winning goal for Spain in the World Cup final last month, threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Yankee Stadium Tuesday night. …

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Sports  FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - Portugal v Spain - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, US - July 6, 2026 Referee Anthony Taylor reacts REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach/File Photo

Former Premier League Referee Taylor Joins Turkish Refereeing Committee

Former Premier League and World Cup referee Anthony Taylor has joined the Turkish Central Refereeing Committee as director of elite refereeing, the…

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Sports 13 July 2025, US, East Rutherford: FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the DAZN pre-match interview ahead of the Club World Cup final soccer match between Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain at Metlife Stadium. (dpa)

FIFA Refutes Report That Infantino Sought Trump Backing After Failed World Cup Sell-off Plan

FIFA on Tuesday dismissed as "pure fiction" a report that its President Gianni Infantino had sought support from US President Donald Trump's administration…

Sports FILE - Barcelona's goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen warms up prior to the start of the Copa del Rey soccer match between Guadalajara and Barcelona in Guadalajara, Spain, Dec. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Rudy Garcia, File)

Ajax Sign Goalkeeper Ter Stegen on Loan from Barcelona

Ajax Amsterdam continued their pre-season signing spree with the addition of former Germany goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, the club said on Tuesday. …

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Sports Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Cape Verde arrive home in Praia - Praia, Cape Verde - July 5, 2026 Cape Verde coach Bubista celebrates with players and fans after arriving from the United States REUTERS/Sodiq Adelakun

Cape Verde Coach Takes Club Job in Morocco

Cape Verde coach Bubista, who took the small island nation to the last 32 in their World Cup debut last month, has been appointed coach at Morocco’s…

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Sports Alexandra Eala of the Philippines kisses the Championship Trophy after winning the women's singles championship match against Jessica Pegula of the United States on the final day of the Mubadala DC Open 2026 at William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center on August 3, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Getty Images/AFP)

Filipina Eala Lives up to the Hype with Washington Triumph

Few young players on the WTA Tour ‌have experienced the level of expectation and support Alexandra Eala has received since she earned a place on the elite…

Sports Naomi Osaka of Japan in action during her quarter-final match against Elisabetta Cocciaretto of Italy at the Washington DC Open tennis tounament, Washington, DC, USA, 31 July 2026. (EPA)

Osaka Out to Improve Toronto Fortunes with Eye on US Open

Naomi Osaka is hoping her success last year in Montreal, where she finished runner-up to Victoria Mboko, will translate as the WTA's 1000 event in Canada…

Sports AC Milan's new coach Ruben Amorim. Piero CRUCIATTI / AFP

Amorim Evokes Spirit of Baresi as He Bids to Revive AC Milan Fortunes

New AC Milan coach Ruben Amorim vowed on Tuesday to honor the legacy of club legend Franco Baresi, who died last week, as he sets about reviving the fortunes…

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Sports Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Real Oviedo - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - May 14, 2026 Real Madrid's Gonzalo Garcia applauds fans after being substituted REUTERS/Isabel Infantes

Fulham Sign Gonzalo, Palacios from Real Madrid

Fulham have signed forward Gonzalo Garcia and midfielder Cesar Palacios from Real Madrid on five-year contracts, the Premier League club said on Monday. …

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Sports PSG will also ⁠set up a ‌Google ‌space at its stadium in ‌Parc des Princes, Paris. (AFP)

France’s Paris Saint Germain Partners with Google on AI

Paris ‌Saint Germain (PSG) - the reigning French football champions and winner of last season's European Champions League - has struck a partnership deal…

Sports FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Play-Off Tournament draw at the FIFA's Home of Football in Zurich on November 20, 2025. (AFP)

Serbia, Sweden Follow Wales in Withdrawing Support for Infantino Re-Election

The national football federations of Serbia, Sweden and Wales withdrew their support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino's re-election bid on Monday and…

Sports Sporting de Braga's Lukas Hornicek during a training session in Braga, Portugal, 29 July 2026. (EPA)

Newcastle Sign Czech Goalkeeper Hornicek from Braga

Newcastle United have ‌signed Czech goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek on a five-year deal from Portuguese club Braga, the Premier League side said on Monday. …

Sports Head coach Andoni Iraola of Liverpool FC reacts during the second half of a preseason friendly against Leeds United at Soldier Field on August 2, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Getty Images/AFP)

Liverpool Boss Iraola Downplays Frimpong Injury Concerns

Liverpool manager Andoni ‌Iraola was hopeful that Jeremie Frimpong had avoided injury during their 4-2 pre-season defeat by Leeds United in Chicago on…

Sports Cape Verde's goalkeeper Josimar Évora Dias, known as Vozinha, waves upon his arrival at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport in Santiago, Chile, 02 August 2026. (EPA)

World Cup Star Vozinha Finally Lands in Chile to Join Colo Colo

Vozinha, the 40-year-old goalkeeper who made history with Cape Verde at the recently concluded World Cup, arrived in Chile on Sunday to join Colo Colo after a…

Sports Al-Ansar defeated Nejmeh to be crowned Lebanese champions (Al-Ansar Club)

Al Ansar Win Lebanese League Title after War-delayed Season

Al Ansar clinched the Lebanese Premier League title with a 2-1 win over 10-man Nejmeh in the final round of the championship group on Sunday after a war…

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Sports A carpet with a print of Real Madrid's badge is seen ahead of the UEFA Champions League semi final second leg football match between Real Madrid CF and FC Bayern Munich at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on May 8, 2024. (AFP via Getty Images)

Real Madrid Welcome Scrapping of FIFA’s World Cup Investor Plan

Spanish giants Real Madrid on Sunday welcomed FIFA's decision to scrap their controversial plan to allow private investment in the World Cup. FIFA chief…