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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  (From L) England's forward #18 Anthony Gordon, midfielder #08 Elliot Anderson, defender #24 Reece James, midfielder #10 Jude Bellingham and forward #09 Harry Kane celebrate after winning the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Mexico and England at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on July 5, 2026. (AFP)

England’s Adaptability Shines in Mexico, Now Haaland Threat Looms

England left the Estadio Azteca with aching legs, frayed nerves and a place in the World Cup quarter-finals. They also left with something potentially more…

Sports Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - United States v Bosnia and Herzegovina - San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, California, US - July 1, 2026 Folarin Balogun of the US is shown a red card by referee Raphael Claus. (Reuters)

Belgian Federation to Challenge FIFA Decision to Let Balogun Play in World Cup Match

The Belgian soccer federation wants an explanation from FIFA about a decision to let US forward Folarin Balogun play at the World Cup despite getting a red…

Sports President Donald Trump holds up a red card during a meeting with FIFA president Gianni Infantino in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, in Washington. (AP)

Infantino Told Trump FIFA Disciplinary Body Is ‘Independent’

Gianni Infantino insisted on Monday that FIFA's disciplinary process was independent after widespread criticism of the bombshell decision to reprieve US World…

Sports Balogun during a recent US training session (AFP)

EU Says Sport Decisions 'Belong to Sporting Bodies, Not Politicians' after Balogun Red-card U-turn

Decisions on sport "belong to sporting bodies, not politicians", EU sports chief Glenn Micallef said on Monday after FIFA overturned US striker Folarin Balogun…

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Sports FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - United States v Bosnia and Herzegovina - San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, California, US - July 1, 2026 Folarin Balogun of the US is shown a red card by referee Raphael Claus REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo

UEFA: FIFA Have 'Crossed a Red line' in Balogun Reprieve

FIFA "crossed a red line" with the controversial decision to suspend US star Folarin Balogun's one game ban for a year, European football's governing body UEFA…

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Sports England's Jordan Henderson celebrates his team's victory over Panama in the World Cup Group L soccer match in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Saturday, June 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

England's Jordan Henderson Suffers 'Serious' Injury during Celebration

England midfielder Jordan Henderson suffered ‌a wrist injury during the team's post-game celebration following a 3-2 win over Mexico in the World Cup…

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Sports Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - United States Training - University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, US - July 3, 2026 Weston McKennie, Giovanni Reyna, Alex Freeman and Matt Turner of the US with teammates during training. (Reuters)

US Seeks ‘Revenge’ for Thrilling World Cup Loss to Belgium 12 Years Ago

When Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois reflected on the last time his side faced the United States in the World Cup, Tim Howard came to mind. Courtois was…

Sports Mexico's national team coach Javier Aguirre speaks during a press conference in Mexico City, Mexico, 04 July 2026. (EPA)

Aguirre Bids Farewell with Pride, Backs Marquez to Lead Mexico Forward

Javier Aguirre backed Rafa Marquez to lead Mexico into the future after the co-hosts' World Cup run ended with a 3-2 defeat by England on Sunday, bringing the…

Sports Harry Kane scored a penalty for England, conceded one as well and defended resolutely. Rodrigo Oropeza / AFP

Kane Says England Found a Way to Win

England captain Harry Kane said he was proud that his team had found a way to win a nerve-jangling World Cup last-16 match against Mexico in the Estadio Azteca…

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Sports Folarin Balogun of the United States talks to the media prior to a training session for the 2026 World Cup at Husky Soccer Stadium on July 03, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Getty Images/AFP)

Trump Intervention Sparks World Cup Storm as FIFA Clears Balogun to Face Belgium

The United States’ World Cup campaign took an extraordinary turn on Sunday when FIFA made the unprecedented decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s automatic red…

Sports Brazil's Neymar (10) reacts at the end of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Brazil and Norway in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Neymar Says Career with Brazil 'Over' after Loss to Norway

Neymar's legendary career for Brazil is over, the forward said following the 2-1 loss to Norway in the round of 16 game on Sunday. The 34-year-old was…

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Sports 05 July 2026, Mexico, Mexico City: England's Jude Bellingham celebrates his team's third goal scored from the penalty spot by teammate Harry Kane during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 knockout match between England and Mexico at Mexico City Stadium. Photo: Bradley Collyer/PA Wire/dpa

Bellingham Powers 10-man England Past Mexico, into World Cup Quarters

Jude Bellingham's double inflicted a rare defeat on Mexico at the Estadio Azteca as 10-man England won a nerve-racking World Cup classic 3-2 to reach the…

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Sports Norway's forward #09 Erling Braut Haaland plays the drum as Norway celebrates winning the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Brazil and Norway at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 5, 2026.  (Photo by MAURO PIMENTEL / AFP)

Norway Shock Brazil, Make History on Erling Haaland's Heroic Brace

Finishing chances is just what Erling Haaland does. And on Sunday, that was enough to give Norway their biggest win in World Cup history. Haaland powered in…

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Sports Cape Verde national team fans greet their team at Cidade da Praia Airport after the team left the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a defeat against Argentina, Cidade da Praia, Cape Verde, 05 July 2026. (EPA)

Euphoric Homecoming for Cape Verde After Heroic World Cup Defeat

Thousands of ecstatic fans greeted Cape Verde's Blue Sharks Sunday, waving banners at the Praia airport as the team returned after its slim defeat to Argentina…

Sports First-placed Scuderia Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco celebrates with the trophy on the podium after the Formula One British Grand Prix at the Silverstone Circuit racetrack in Silverstone, Britain, 05 July 2026. (EPA)

Leclerc Ends Wait for a Win at British Grand Prix as F1 Leader Antonelli Hits More Trouble

Charles Leclerc took his first Formula 1 win in nearly two years as a chaotic British Grand Prix ended behind the safety car on Sunday and standings leader…

Sports Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Ivory Coast v Norway - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, US - June 30, 2026 Norway's Erling Haaland and coach Ståle Solbakken celebrate after the match as Norway qualify for the round of 16 stage of the World Cup. (Reuters)

Brazil Is Still Favored vs. Norway at the World Cup, Yet an Upset Wouldn’t Rival 1998

Ståle Solbakken knows all about Norway's stunning upset of Brazil during the 1998 World Cup. He was a reserve and watched from the sideline in Marseille as his…

Sports  Morocco's players and head coach Mohamed Ouahbi celebrate their 3-0 win after the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Canada and Morocco in Houston, Saturday, July 4, 2026. (AP)

Coach Says Morocco ‘No Longer a Surprise’ After Reaching World Cup Quarters

Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said "we're no longer a surprise" after reaching the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday and hit back at "bold" claims by Canada…

Sports Kylian Mbappe #10 of France controls the ball against Julio Enciso #19 of Paraguay during the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 match between Paraguay and France at Philadelphia Stadium on July 04, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Getty Images/AFP)

France Survive Paraguay’s Prickly Test but Warning Lights Flash

France arrived in Philadelphia ‌with the swagger of World Cup heavyweights and left looking like they had spent the afternoon wrestling a cactus, grinding…

Sports Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Brazil Training - Columbia Park Training Facility, Morristown, New Jersey, US - July 4, 2026 Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti during training. (Reuters)

Ancelotti Hopeful of Raphinha Return as Brazil Plot Haaland Shutdown

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said Raphinha is ready to play a part after returning from injury in Sunday's World Cup last-16 clash with Norway, but…

Sports Didier Deschamps, head coach of France, applauds fans after the 1-0 victory during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Paraguay and France at Philadelphia Stadium on July 04, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Getty Images/AFP)

Deschamps Hails France for Staying Cool in World Cup Win Over Paraguay

France coach Didier Deschamps hailed his side for keeping their cool against an aggressive Paraguay team in heatwave conditions Saturday as the favorites…

Sports Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - Paraguay v France - Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. - July 4, 2026 Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro speaks to players during the second half hydration break. (Reuters)

No Complaints but Open Wounds for Paraguay Coach

After Paraguay were knocked out of the World Cup 1-0 by France following a penalty awarded after a VAR review, Albirroja manager Gustavo Alfaro said he could…

Sports Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - England Press Conference - Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico - July 4, 2026 England manager Thomas Tuchel during press conference. (Reuters)

England Returns to Estadio Azteca but Isn’t Seeking Revenge Over Maradona in 1986

England’s last memory of a competitive match at Estadio Azteca is not a pleasant one. On June 22, 1986, during the quarterfinals of the World Cup, Argentina…

Sports Morocco players celebrate their win over Canada after the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Canada and Morocco, in Houston, Saturday, July 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Morocco End Historic Canadian Run, Advance to World Cup Quarters

The future is bright for Canada even though the present is clouded by a 3-0 loss to Morocco in ‌the round of 16 at Houston on Saturday. To be fair, the…

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Sports Philippines' Alexandra Eala (R) is congratulated by Poland's Iga Swiatek for winning their women's singles third round tennis match on the sixth day of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 4, 2026. (Photo by Henry NICHOLLS / AFP)

Swiatek's Wimbledon Title Defense Ended by Philippines' Eala

Reigning champion Iga Swiatek was dumped out of Wimbledon in the third round on Saturday as an inspired Alexandra Eala created more history for the Philippines…

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