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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 US player Serena Williams waves as he leaves the court after being defeated by Australia's Maya Joint during their women's singles first round tennis match on the second day of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 30, 2026. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP)

Serena Williams Pulls Out of Wimbledon Doubles with Knee Injury

Serena Williams' Wimbledon comeback is over after the American legend pulled out of the doubles due to a knee injury on Saturday. Williams and her sister…

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Sports Egypt players react during a penalty shootout against Australia for the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Egypt's Coach Waved Palestinian Flag after Winning World Cup Game

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan waved a Palestinian flag on the pitch after his team's victory over Australia in the World Cup, saying he was dedicating it to both…

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Sports FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group L - England v Croatia - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, US - June 17, 2026 Global Head of Soccer at Red Bull and TV pundit, Jurgen Klopp REUTERS/Hannah Mckay/File Photo

Klopp Confirms Germany Talks and Says he's 'Recharged' Since Leaving Liverpool

Jürgen Klopp has confirmed he's in negotiations to take over as Germany coach and says he's “recharged” the energy he was missing when he left Liverpool. …

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Sports Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Argentina v Cape Verde - Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, US - July 3, 2026 Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni REUTERS/Paul Childs

Cape Verde Leave Mark on Scaloni as Argentina Survive World Cup Shock

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said a dramatic 3-2 win over Cape Verde after extra-time to reach the last 16 of the World Cup had left a bruising impact on the…

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Sports Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Australia v Egypt - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, US - July 3, 2026 Egypt's Trezeguet and Egypt's Emam Ashour celebrate after the match as Egypt qualify for the Round of 16 stage of the World Cup IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Maria Lysaker

Egypt Top Australia on Penalty Kicks, Advance to Round of 16

Egypt converted all four of their penalty kicks to win a shootout with Australia 4-2 following a 1-1 draw, securing their first World Cup knockout- round…

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Sports Colombia's Jhon Arias (11) reacts after scoring his team's first goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Colombia and Ghana in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Colombia Overcome Ghana to Reach World Cup Last-16

Wasteful Colombia saw off toothless Ghana 1-0 on Friday to become the final team to qualify for the World Cup last 16. The South Americans dominated the…

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Sports World Cup - CAF Qualifiers - Group A - Egypt v Ethiopia - Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt - September 5, 2025 Egypt players pose for a team group photo before the match REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh/File

Egypt Say Police Officer Pushed Player, Team Director at World Cup

The Egypt national team said a Dallas police officer pushed their director Ibrahim Hassan and player Trezeguet on Friday, as the two were attempting to take a…

Sports Ange Postecoglou. (AFP file)

Postecoglou Appointed New Coach of Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr on Two-Year Deal

Ange Postecoglou ‌has been appointed the new head coach of Al-Nassr on a two-year deal, the Saudi Pro League champions said on Friday. "A new chapter. Mr…

Sports Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Germany Training - Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, US - June 24, 2026 Germany's Nathaniel Brown during training IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Scott Kinser

Bayern Munich Sign Defender Nathaniel Brown from Frankfurt 

Germany defender Nathaniel Brown has joined Bayern Munich from Bundesliga rivals Eintracht Frankfurt, the German champions said on Friday. "Bayern is one of…

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Sports Riyad Mahrez #7 of Algeria applauds fans after the 0-2 loss during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between Switzerland and Algeria at BC Place Vancouver on July 02, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Getty Images/AFP)

Riyad Mahrez Retires from Algeria National Team After World Cup Elimination

Riyad Mahrez, a five-time Premier League winner, announced his retirement from international football following Algeria’s World Cup exit, a 2-0 defeat to…

Sports Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Switzerland v Algeria - BC Place, Vancouver, Canada - July 2, 2026 Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic reacts. (Reuters)

Algeria Coach Says His Team Were Punished Heavily for Mistakes Against Swiss

Algeria coach ‌Vladimir Petkovic said his side had been made to pay heavily for their mistakes as they slumped to a 2-0 defeat by Switzerland on Thursday…

Sports Egypt's head coach Hossam Hassan gives a press conference in Dallas, Texas, US, 02 July 2026. (EPA)

Egypt Coach Unsure if Salah Will Start Against Australia

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan remains uncertain whether forward Mohamed Salah will start Friday's World Cup last-32 clash against Australia at Dallas Stadium, as…

Sports  Cape Verde head coach Bubista speaks during a World Cup press conference Thursday, July 2, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP)

David v Goliath as Cape Verde Face Messi’s Argentina at World Cup

A classic David versus Goliath encounter will take center stage at the World Cup on Friday as tiny Cape Verde face Lionel Messi and Argentina with a place in…

Sports Luka Modric #10 of Croatia acknowledges the fans after a 1-2 loss during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between Portugal and Croatia at Toronto Stadium on July 02, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. (Getty Images/AFP)

‘Inspired Millions’: Modric Praised as World Cup Career Appears at End

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic and Portugal's Roberto Martinez paid tribute on Thursday to Luka Modric, who almost certainly played his last World Cup match. …

Sports Zlatko Dalic, head coach of Croatia, looks on before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between Portugal and Croatia at Toronto Stadium on July 02, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. (Getty Images/AFP)

Croatia Coach Dalic Slams ‘Bad Refereeing’ in 2-1 Loss to Portugal

Croatia coach Zlatko ‌Dalic was unhappy with what he called the "bad refereeing" in his team's 2-1 loss to Portugal in their round of 32 clash on Thursday…

Sports Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Portugal v Croatia - Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada - July 2, 2026 Portugal coach Roberto Martinez reacts with Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic after the match as Croatia are eliminated and Portugal qualify for the Round of 16 of the World Cup. (Reuters)

Portugal Manager Martinez Praises Referee After World Cup Win Over Croatia

Portugal coach ‌Roberto Martinez said his team deserved their 2-1 win over Croatia in the round of 32 at the World Cup on Thursday and praised the referee…

Sports  Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7), joined by teammates, holds the jersey of the late Diogo Jota, who died last year, after the World Cup round of 32 match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (The Canadian Press via AP)

‘Coincidence of Life’ Says Ronaldo After Jota Tribute a Year from Death

Cristiano Ronaldo said it was a "coincidence of life" that Portugal's World Cup last-16 win against Croatia on Thursday came almost a year since the death of…

Sports Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Switzerland v Algeria - BC Place, Vancouver, Canada - July 2, 2026 Switzerland's Breel Embolo celebrates scoring their first goal. (Reuters)

Embolo, Ndoye Fire Switzerland Past Algeria into World Cup Last 16

Switzerland ‌eased past Algeria 2-0 on Thursday to book their place in the World Cup round of 16, with Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye on target. The Swiss…

Sports (FILES) Nottingham Forest's Portuguese head coach Vitor Pereira reacts ahead of the UEFA Europa League round of 16, first leg football match between Nottingham Forest and FC Midtjylland at The City Ground in Nottingham, central England, on March 12, 2026. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

Forest Parts Ways with Head Coach Pereira

Nottingham Forest has parted ways with head coach Vitor Pereira after a short term tenure ⁠at the City ⁠Ground, The Premier League club ⁠said on Thursday. …

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Sports FILE - In this Friday Nov. 15, 2019 file photo, Spain's Santi Cazorla celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during a Euro 2020 Group F qualifying soccer match between Spain and Malta at the Ramon de Carranza stadium in Cadiz, Spain. (AP Photo/Miguel Morenatti, File)

Former Arsenal and Spain Midfielder Cazorla Retires at 41

Former Arsenal and Spain midfielder Santi Cazorla announced his retirement from football on Thursday at the age of 41. "I never stopped trying. And in the…

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Sports Britain's Kate, the Princess of Wales walks, during a visit on day four of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrew Matthews)

Kate, the Princess of Wales, Visits Wimbledon Tennis

Kate, the Princess of Wales, visited Wimbledon on Thursday in her latest public appearance since announcing her cancer was in remission, The Associated Press…

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Sports (FILES) Boca Juniors' Uruguayan forward Edinson Cavani reacts after failing to score during the 2024 Argentine Professional Football League tournament match between Boca Juniors and Argentino Juniors at the Alberto Jose Armando 'La Bombonera' Stadium in Buenos Aires on October 6, 2024. (Photo by ALEJANDRO PAGNI / AFP)

Uruguay Veteran Cavani Quits Boca Juniors

Veteran Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani has announced his departure from Boca Juniors after three years. The 39-year-old former Paris Saint-Germain,…

Sports Both parties will work together to develop the infrastructure to establish an international-standard cricket stadium (Saudi Cricket Federation)

Saudi and Pakistani Cricket Federations Sign MoU to Develop Stadium in Jeddah

The Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation (SACF) and Pakistan Cricket Board have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Riyadh to develop a cricket…

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Sports Malik Tillman, a US player, celebrates scoring the second goal (AP)

US Beats Bosnia-Herzegovina, Sets Up Matchup Against Belgium

Folarin Balogun scored his third goal of the World Cup before being sent off with a red card in the second half, and Malik Tillman converted on a free kick to…

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