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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 Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Quarter Final - Norway v England - Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, US - July 11, 2026 FIFA President Gianni Infantino in the stands before the match. (Reuters)

FIFA’s Private Equity Push Opens New Front in Decades-Old Power-Struggle with Europe

FIFA’s push to open the World Cup to private equity marks a dramatic attempt to reshape the commercial landscape of global football, while opening a new front…

Sports Joao Pedro of Chelsea celebrates a goal during the Sydney Super Cup match between Chelsea FC and the Western Sydney Wanderers FC at Accor Stadium in Sydney, Australia, 28 July 2026. (EPA)

‘Very Hungry’ Joao Pedro Impresses New Chelsea Manager Alonso

Chelsea's Brazilian striker Joao Pedro is "very hungry" after his World Cup snub, with a quick-fire hat-trick in the team's opening pre-season game impressing…

Sports Cruz Hewitt of Australia reacts during a men's singles match against Marcos Giron of the United States on day two of the Mubadala Citi DC Open 2026 at William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center on July 28, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Getty Images/AFP)

Hewitt’s Son Cruz Earns First ATP Tour Win in Washington Opener

Former world number one Lleyton ‌Hewitt's son Cruz continued to impress in his breakout summer on Tuesday, earning his first ATP Tour-level win at the…

Sports Tennis - Six Kings Slam - ANB Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - October 15, 2025 General view during the quarter final match between Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas and Italy's Jannik Sinner REUTERS/Stringer

Turki Alalshikh Announces Six Kings Slam as Part of Riyadh Season this October

Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Turki Alalshikh announced that Six Kings Slam tournament will be held as part of Riyadh Season 2026,…

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Sports New head coach of the French men's national football team Zinedine Zidane meets supporters next to the French Soccer federation's headquarters in Paris, France, 28 July 2026. (EPA)

Fan Favorite ‘Zizou’ Soaks up Acclaim After Being Named France Coach

Cometh the hour, cometh the man: Zinedine Zidane did not let down the 100 or so French football fans waiting outside the federation headquarters as he came…

Sports Italy coach Roberto Mancini during the UEFA Nations League semi-final match between Spain and Italy at Stadion De Grolsch Veste in Enschede, Netherlands, 15 June 2023. (EPA)

Mancini Returns as Coach of Crisis-Hit Italy

Roberto Mancini has been named the head coach of Italy's national team for a second time, tasked with revitalizing the Azzurri who have missed out on the last…

Sports French international football player Zinedine Zidane poses for selfies with fans as he leaves after a press conference to present him as the new head coach of France national football team at the French Football Federation headquarters (FFF) in Paris on July 28, 2026. (AFP)

Zidane’s Long Road Leads Back to France Helm

France's favorite son, Zinedine Zidane, begins the latest chapter in his love affair with the national team after he was announced as Les Bleus' new coach on…

Sports Football - French Football Federation unveil Zinedine Zidane as new head coach - French Federation Headquarters, Paris, France - July 28, 2026. (AFP)

France Hires Former Football Great Zidane as Men’s National Team Coach

Zinedine Zidane is France’s new coach, replacing Didier Deschamps at the helm of the team he led to glory as arguably its greatest ever player. French…

Sports A general view of the Falmer stadium before the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Newcastle United in Brighton, England, Saturday, March 20, 2021. (AP)

Premier League to Crack Down on Goalkeepers ‘Feigning Injury’ with a New Trial Rule

The new Premier League season is set to trial a crackdown on goalkeepers who appear to feign injury in order to disturb the flow of the game or give time for…

Sports Taylor Fritz of United States returns a shot during a men's singles match against Zizou Bergs of Belgium on day one of the Mubadala Citi DC Open 2026 at William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center on July 27, 2026, in Washington, DC. (Getty Images/AFP)

Fritz Takes 250th Hardcourt Win in Washington, Draper Pulls Out

World number 10 Taylor Fritz captured his 250th hardcourt victory on Monday by defeating Belgium's Zizou Bergs in the first round of the ATP and WTA Washington…

Sports Football - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - August 19, 2023 Tottenham Hotspur's James Maddison celebrates after the match. (Action Images via Reuters)

Spurs’ Maddison Says de Zerbi Is the Right Coach for His Game

Tottenham midfielder James Maddison on Tuesday praised Roberto De Zerbi as the type of attacking coach that suited his game and said he was "excited" by what…

Sports Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of Netherlands, Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain (L-R)in action during the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring circuit in Mogyorod, Hungary, 26 July 2026. (EPA)

Three Things We Learned from the Hungarian Grand Prix

McLaren's first success of 2026 owed as much to poor weekends, by their own high standards, for Ferrari and Mercedes as Lando Norris demonstrated that this…

Sports FILE - Juventus' head coach Andrea Pirlo stands on the pitch during warmup before the Champions League round of 16, first leg, soccer match between FC Porto and Juventus in Porto, Portugal, on Feb. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Luis Vieira, File)

Andrea Pirlo Won't be Named Italy Coach

Andrea Pirlo is no longer in line to coach crisis-hit Italy due to political concerns over a sponsorship deal with a Russian betting firm. Pirlo himself…

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Sports FILED - 19 July 2026, US, East Rutherford: US President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino present present the World Cup trophy during the award ceremony following the 2026 FIFA World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina at New York-New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium). Photo: Tom Weller/dpa

Infantino Accuses World Cup Critics of Spreading Hate in Open Letter

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hit back at critics of the World Cup, accusing them of spreading hate and false narratives while defending the tournament…

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Sports English Premier League football club Tottenham Hotspur's Micky van de Ven (2nd L) and Chelsea's Robert Sanchez (2nd R) pose with Australian A-League players Sydney FC's Jordan Courtney-Perkins (L) and Western Sydney Wanderers FC's Brandon Borrello (R) during an official event in front of the Sydney Opera House on July 27, 2026. (AFP)

De Zerbi Wants ‘Soul and Passion’ from New-Look Tottenham

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi urged his team on Monday to play with "soul and passion" as the London club rebuild after narrowly avoiding relegation from…

Sports English Premier League football club Chelsea's team manager Xabi Alonso speaks during a press conference in Sydney on July 27, 2026. (AFP)

‘Good Energy’ at Chelsea as Alonso Kickstarts Reign in Sydney

New manager Xabi Alonso said Monday there was "good energy" at Chelsea as he bids to turn around the club's fortunes, but was reluctant to say what a…

Sports FILED - 22 October 2025, Hesse, Frankfurt/Main: FILE PHOTO - Liverpool's Federico Chiesa in action during the UEFA Champions League soccer match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Liverpool FC at Deutsche Bank Park. Photo: Arne Dedert/dpa

Chiesa Eyes Fresh Start Under Iraola, Says Focus Remains on Liverpool

Federico Chiesa said the arrival of new Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola would mark a fresh start after he spent much of last season on the sidelines under Arne…

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Sports The Saudi Sports for All Federation launched the '10 Billion Steps' initiative (SFA)

Saudi Sports for All Federation Launches '10 Billion Steps' Initiative

The Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) has announced the launch of the "10 Billion Steps" initiative, which aims to encourage members of the community…

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Sports FILE - Mark van Bommel reacts during a Champions League group H soccer match between Porto and Antwerp at Estadio do Dragao in Porto, Portugal, Nov. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Miguel Pereira, File)

Courtois Welcomes Van Bommel's Appointment as Belgium Coach

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has welcomed the appointment of Mark van Bommel as the country’s new coach and said he would talk to him about whether he…

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Sports McLaren's British driver Lando Norris celebrates with team members after winning the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod near Budapest, Hungary, on July 26, 2026. (Photo by Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP)

Motor Racing-Norris Wins Hungarian Grand Prix for McLaren

Formula One champion Lando Norris won the Hungarian Grand Prix for McLaren's first victory of the season on Sunday while Mercedes's Kimi Antonelli extended his…

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Sports (FILES) Santos' forward #10 Neymar celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Copa Sudamericana group stage football match between Paraguay's Deportivo Recoleta and Brazil's Santos at the Rio Parapiti stadium in Pedro Juan Caballero, Paraguay, on May 5, 2026. (Photo by DANIEL DUARTE / AFP)

Neymar Scores Twice and Mocks Critics on Santos Return

Neymar scored twice for Santos and responded to his critics with a tongue-in-cheek goal celebration on his return to action after Brazil's disappointing World…

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Sports Japanese striker Kazuyoshi Miura. Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTERS

Japan Great 'King Kazu' Miura Scores 1st Competitive Goal after Four Years at 59

Japanese soccer icon Kazuyoshi Miura scored his first competitive goal in nearly four years on Saturday, finding the net at the age of 59 as Fukushima United…

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Sports Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - Brazil v Norway - New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, US - July 5, 2026 Brazil's Bruno Guimaraes with coach Carlo Ancelotti after being substituted REUTERS/Mike Segar

Newcastle Boss Howe Uncertain About Guimaraes' Future

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe said he is unsure whether Bruno Guimaraes will remain at the club amid interest from Arsenal, but said he had held "good…

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Sports Paramedics tend to Inter Miami CF's German Berterame after he collided with CF Montreal's Efrain Morales (24) during second half MLS soccer action in Montreal, on Saturday, July 25, 2026. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

Messi-less Miami Win on Casemiro Debut, Berterame Suffers Head Blow

Inter Miami, with superstar Lionel Messi still resting after his World Cup exploits, won 1-0 at Montreal on Saturday on Casemiro's Major League Soccer debut. …

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