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Al-Zaidi Crowned Champion of Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation Endurance Cup

Sports Al-Zaidi completed the race at an average speed of 22.66 km/h - SPA

Al-Zaidi Crowned Champion of Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation Endurance Cup

Executive Director of the Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation Fouad bin Fahd Ibrahim crowned Saudi rider Abdullah Al-Zaidi as the champion of the 120 km Saudi…

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Sports Soccer Football - Bundesliga - Borussia Dortmund v Bayern Munich - Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, Germany - November 30, 2024 Bayern Munich's Harry Kane holds his ankle after sustaining an injury REUTERS/Leon Kuegeler

Bayern Says Harry Kane is Out 'for the Time Being' with Hamstring Strain

Bayern Munich says Harry Kane has strained his right hamstring and will be out “for the time being.” Kane went off after signaling to the bench in the 33rd…

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Sports Rennes' French forward #09 Arnaud Kalimuendo celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the French L1 football match between Stade Rennais FC and Saint-Etienne (ASSE) at the Roazhon Park Stadium in Rennes, western France on November 30, 2024. (Photo by Damien Meyer / AFP)

Kalimuendo Has Hat Trick in Rennes Rout while PSG Held at Home

Striker Arnaud Kalimuendo scored a hat trick and Rennes got back to winning ways in Ligue 1 by thrashing 10-man Saint-Etienne 5-0 on Saturday. Meanwhile,…

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Sports Players of Botafogo celebrate with the trophy after winning the CONMEBOL Libertadores final match between Atletico Mineiro and Botafogo, at the Estadio Mas Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, 30 November 2024. EPA/Antonio Lacerda

10-man Botafogo Wins its First Copa Libertadores Title

Botafogo overcame playing with 10 men to win its first Copa Libertadores title after beating fellow Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro 3-1 in the final at…

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Sports Karim Benzema celebrates after scoring. Photo: Essa Doubisi

Benzema Stars in Return from Injury in Saudi League

Karim Benzema starred on his return from injury with a goal and two assists as Saudi Pro League leader Al-Ittihad won at Ettifaq 4-0 on Saturday. The former…

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Sports Soccer Football - Nations League - Group Stage - Sweden v Slovakia - Strawberry Arena, Stockholm, Sweden - November 16, 2024 Sweden's Viktor Gyokeres in action with Slovakia's David Hancko and Milan Skriniar Jakob Akersten Broden /TT News Agency via REUTERS

Gyokeres Leads Sweden to Nations League Win, the Dutch Reach Knockout Rounds

Viktor Gyokeres led Sweden to a 2-1 win over Slovakia while the Netherlands qualified for the Nations League quarterfinals with a 4-0 win over Hungary on…

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Sports The SAFF was granted golden membership directly, bypassing lower levels of recognition. SPA

Saudi Football Federation Awarded Gold Membership in the AFC Grassroots Charter

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) has earned the golden membership in the Grassroots Charter of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), reaffirming…

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Sports Figure Skating - ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating - Finlandia Trophy 2024 - Helsinki Ice Hall, Helsinki, Finland - November 16, 2024 Japan's Yuma Kagiyama performs during the men's free skating Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva via Reuters

Yuma Kagiyama Wins Despite Errors at Finlandia Trophy in Figure Skating Grand Prix Series

Yuma Kagiyama skated what he thought might be his “worst program” of the season but still won the Finlandia Trophy figure skating Grand Prix on Saturday,…

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2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Saudi National Team in Jakarta Ahead of Tuesday's Match against Indonesia

The Saudi National Football Team arrived on Friday in Jakarta to begin preparations ahead of the match against the Indonesian national team on Tuesday at the…

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Sports Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (2-R) celebrates with his teammates after scoring the 5-0 goal during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Portugal and Poland, in Porto, Portugal, 15 November 2024. (EPA)

Ronaldo Scores Twice as Portugal Beats Poland in Nations League, Romania-Kosovo Match Is Abandoned

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a penalty and an overhead kick as Portugal beat Poland 5-1 to guarantee a place in the Nations League quarterfinals on Friday. …

Sports  Soccer Football - World Cup - South American Qualifiers - Uruguay v Colombia - Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay - November 15, 2024 Uruguay's Manuel Ugarte celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates. (Reuters)

Uruguay Beats Colombia 3-2 on Last-Minute Goal in South American Qualifying

Uruguay beat Colombia 3-2 on Friday with a last-minute goal in South American World Cup qualifying, and eased the pressure on coach Marcelo Bielsa. Juan…

Sports  Mexico's coach Javier Aguirre signs his national anthem prior to a CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals first leg soccer match against Honduras, at Francisco Morazan stadium in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. (AP)

Mexico Soccer Coach Aguirre Hit in Head by Object Thrown from Stands in Honduras

Mexican national team coach Javier Aguirre sustained a head injury after being hit by an object at the end of a Nations League quarterfinal match against…

Sports Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - October 11, 2020 Spain’s Rafael Nadal celebrates with the trophy after winning the French Open final against Serbia’s Novak Djokovic REUTERS/Christian Hartmann/File Photo

Rafael Nadal's Farewell at the Davis Cup: When He'll Play, How to Watch on TV and More to Know

Rafael Nadal is getting set to retire from professional tennis after one last event: He will be part of Spain's team at the Davis Cup finals that start Tuesday…

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Sports FILE - Nick Kyrgios of Eagles returns the ball to Grigor Dimitrov of Falcons during a match of Day 3 of the World Tennis League at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Dec. 21, 2022.  (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili, File)

Kyrgios Set to Return to Tennis in Brisbane with Plans for 2025 Australian Open

Nick Kyrgios said Thursday he will make a return to competitive tennis at the Brisbane International beginning Dec. 29 after playing only one ATP Tour match in…

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Sports Real Madrid's French forward #09 Kylian Mbappe looks on during the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and CA Osasuna at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on November 09, 2024. (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP)

France Coach: Mbappé's Dip in Form is Due to Psychological, Physical Reasons

France coach Didier Deschamps said Thursday that there are both physical and psychological reasons for Kylian Mbappé's rough patch of form. After France drew 0…

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Sports Fans argue on stands during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between France and Israel at the Stade de France stadium in Saint-Denis, outside Paris, Thursday Nov. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Brief Altercation between Fans Mars France-Israel Soccer Match

There was a brief altercation between a small number of fans early into Thursday's Nations League soccer game between France and Israel despite heavy security…

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Sports Thiago Almada (L) from Paraguay vies fort the ball with Lionel Messi from Argentina during a 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualifier match between Paraguay and Argentina in Asuncion, Paraguay, 14 November 2024.  EPA/JUAN PABLO PINO

Argentina Loses and Brazil Draws in World Cup Qualifying

Argentina's Lionel Messi and Brazil's Vinicius Júnior had frustrating nights in South American World Cup qualifying. While Messi could not help his team avoid…

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Sports The NEOM IFSC Masters event also saw the International Federation of Sport Climbing host community workshops on the climbing wall - SPA

NEOM IFSC Masters Attracts Global Elite in Saudi Arabia

The NEOM IFSC Masters—the third competition of the NEOM Beach Games—showcased the talents of 93 elite sport climbers from 31 countries. Taking place at NEOM’s…

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Sports Australia’s Lewis Miller, left, and Saudi Arabia’s Feras Albrikan compete for the ball during the 2026 World Cup qualifier between Australia and Saudi Arabia in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. (Joel Carrett/AAP Image via AP)

Australia and Saudi Arabia Draw 0-0 in World Cup Qualifier

Australia and Saudi Arabia drew 0-0 in Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday. Near time, Sultan Al-Ghannam's low shot from just inside the area…

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Sports Representation photo: Verstappen mastering the streets of Monaco in 2021 Valery HACHE AFP/File

F1 Extends Contract with Monaco GP for Six More Years to 2031

Formula 1 extended a contract with the Monaco Grand Prix for six more years on Thursday. The famed city circuit will stage F1 till 2031, The Associated Press…

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Sports 12 November 2024, Italy, Turin: Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner celebrates defeating US Taylor Fritz during the ATP World Tour Finals Men's Singles tennis match of at the Inalpi Arena. Photo: Marco Alpozzi/LaPresse via ZUMA Press/dpa

Italy's Tennis Chief: Sinner's Doping Case is Already Decided in Court of Public Opinion

A final verdict in the doping case involving top-ranked Jannik Sinner likely won’t come until early next year. For the president of the Italian tennis…

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Sports France's head coach Didier Deschamps leaves after delivering a press conference in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines, on November 13, 2024, on the eve of the upcoming UEFA Nations League football match between France and Israel. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

France Coach is Fed Up with Questions about Mbappé's Absence from his Team

Even when he is not there for France, the focus remains on Kylian Mbappé. On the eve of a high-risk Nations League match against Israel in Paris, France coach…

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Sports Uruguay's Diego Forlan looks at the ball during a men's doubles tennis match at the 2024 Uruguay Open in Montevideo, Uruguay, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico)

Diego Forlán's Debut in Professional Tennis Begins with Doubles Loss at Uruguay Open

Former soccer star Diego Forlán's newfound career in professional tennis started with a doubles loss Wednesday at the Uruguay Open. The 45-year-old Forlán and…

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Sports France's players arrive for a training session at the Stade de France, in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on November 13, 2024, on the eve of the UEFA Nations League A Group A2 football match between France and Israel. (AFP)

France Tightens Security for Israel Football Match after Clashes in Amsterdam

French authorities have stepped up security in Paris ahead of a France-Israel football match on Thursday, hoping to avoid a repeat of violent clashes between…

Sports Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior scores the 4-0 goal during the Spanish LaLiga soccer match between Real Madrid and Osasuna at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, 09 November 2024. (EPA)

Vinícius Back for Brazil and Martínez for Argentina in South American 2026 World Cup Qualifying

Argentina and Brazil will have two of their leading stars available again as South American qualifying for the 2026 World Cup resumes with the last two rounds…

Sports Players from the Australian team participate in a training session at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium in Melbourne on November 13 2024, ahead of the 2026 World Cup Asian qualification football match against Saudi Arabia on November 14. (AFP)

Struggling Australia and Saudi Arabia Play a Crucial Asian World Cup Qualifier

Australia hosts Saudi Arabia in a crucial World Cup qualifier at Melbourne on Thursday while Japan and South Korea can take a big step towards North America in…

Sports FILE - Coach Jorge Sampaoli of Brazil's Flamengo reacts during a Copa Libertadores round of 16 second leg soccer match against Paraguay's Olimpia at Defensores del Chaco stadium in Asuncion, Paraguay, Aug.10, 2023. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz, File )

Former Argentina Coach Sampaoli Takes Over at French Club Rennes

Former Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli is taking over at French league side Rennes. The 64-year-old is returning to French soccer following a previous stint…

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Sports  Israeli Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters shout profanities as they go down an escalator in Amsterdam, Netherlands, November 7, 2024, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video. (Michel Van Bergen/via Reuters)

Besiktas to Play Maccabi Tel Aviv in Europa League Match at Neutral, Empty Venue in Hungary

The Europa League match between Türkiye's Besiktas and Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv, scheduled for Nov. 28, has been moved to a neutral venue in Hungary, UEFA…

Sports  Kazuyoshi Miura, former forward of Japan's national football team, poses at a press conference at National Stadium in Tokyo on June 25, 2024, as Atletico Suzuka announced that he has rejoined the fourth-tier club. (Kyodo News via AP)

Japanese Soccer Player Kazuyoshi Miura Says He Will Play Next Season at Age 58

Japanese soccer player Kazuyoshi Miura is several generations older than his teammates. His contemporaries retired decades ago. Lionel Messi is 37, and…