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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 Brazil's national soccer team player Marquinhos attends a press conference in Houston, Texas, USA, 28 June 2026. EPA/CHRISTOPHER NEUNDORF

Brazil, Germany Eye World Cup Last 16 as Netherlands Face Morocco

Brazil's quest to win a record sixth World Cup heads into the knockout stages on Monday as Carlo Ancelotti's team face Japan in the last 32, before four-time…

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Sports South Korean men's national football team head coach Hong Myung-bo (L) and midfielder Hwang In-beom attend a press conference at Estadio Guadalajara in Zapopan, Mexico, 17 June 2026, a day ahead of their second Group A match. EPA/YONHAP

South Korea Coach Reportedly Quits after Early World Cup Exit

Much-maligned South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo resigned on Sunday, reports said, a day after his side's group-stage exit from the World Cup. The 57-year-old…

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Sports Ai Ogura of Japan on his Aprilia celebrates winning the MotoGP race of the Motorcycling Grand Prix of the Netherlands at TT Circuit in Assen, the Netherlands, 28 June 2026.  EPA/VINCENT JANNINK

Japan's Ogura Wins Maiden MotoGP as Bezzecchi Crashes in Assen

Japanese rider Ai Ogura claimed his maiden MotoGP win as Aprilia achieved another 1-2-3 finish but Marco Bezzecchi crashed and surrendered the overall…

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Sports Formula One F1 - Austrian Grand Prix - Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria - June 28, 2026 Mercedes' George Russell celebrates on the podium after winning the Austrian Grand Prix REUTERS/Lisa Leutner

Russell Holds Off Verstappen to Win Austrian Grand Prix

George Russell returned to winning ways after a series of disappointments on Sunday when he claimed a measured victory for Mercedes ahead of Red Bull's four…

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Sports Serena Williams of the United States arrives to practice one day ahead of the start of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, June 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Serena Blasts Drug Test Rules Ahead of Wimbledon Return

Serena Williams has slammed the drug test rules that force tennis stars to declare their location to doping officials, claiming the "unprofessional" system…

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Sports Messi participated as a substitute against Jordan and succeeded in scoring Argentina's third goal (Reuters)

Scaloni Running Out of Superlatives as Messi Continues to Break Records

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he is running out of ways to describe the performances of Lionel Messi after seeing his captain become the first player to…

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Sports Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group J - Algeria v Austria - Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, US - June 27, 2026 Algeria's Riyad Mahrez celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Pedro Nunes

Austria Draw with Algeria in World Cup Thriller to Progress and Send Iran Home

Austria and Algeria played out a thrilling 3-3 draw on Saturday, a result that perfectly suited both sides, sending them into the World Cup last 32 and ending…

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Sports Jordan's Moroccan head coach Jamal Sellami waves to fans after losing the 2026 World Cup Group J football match between Jordan and Argentina at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on June 27, 2026.  (Photo by Aric Becker / AFP)

Errors Cost Jordan at World Cup but Lessons Have Been Learnt, Says Coach

Jordan will be better off for the experience from their maiden World Cup despite exiting the tournament in the group phase following three defeats, coach Jamal…

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Sports Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo waves to fans after the 2026 World Cup Group K football match between Colombia and Portugal at the Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens on June 27, 2026.  (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP)

No Goals but Portugal and Colombia Play Out World Cup Thriller in Miami Heat

As Portugal and Colombia squared up for their final World Cup group game, top spot in Group K was on the line and the intensity on display from both teams…

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Sports Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group L - Croatia v Ghana - Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US - June 27, 2026 Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic celebrates after the match REUTERS/Peter Cziborra

Croatia Coach Hits Back at Doubters, Lauds Modric

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic hit out at the team's doubters and said they were back to the Croatia of old after they snatched a 2-1 win over Ghana to reach the…

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Sports Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group K - DR Congo v Uzbekistan - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, US - June 27, 2026 Uzbekistan coach Fabio Cannavaro reacts IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Scott Kinser

'World Cup is Brutal', Says Cannavaro after Uzbekistan Exit

Uzbekistan manager Fabio Cannavaro knows all about the beauty of the World Cup, having led Italy to success as captain, but after seeing his side lose all…

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Sports Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - Egypt v Iran - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, US - June 26, 2026 Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei after the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Troy Wayrynen

Iran Coach Criticizes US Travel Restrictions after Egypt Match

Iran coach Amir ‌Ghalenoei criticized travel restrictions imposed on the team by the United States after their 1-1 draw with Egypt at the World Cup in…

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Sports  Jordan head coach Jamal Sellami responds to a question during a news conference Friday, June 26, 2026, ahead of his team's World Cup Group J match against Argentina in Arlington, Texas. (AP)

Jordan Coach Sellami in Awe of Argentina Despite Possible Messi Absence

Jordan coach Jamal Sellami is relishing the prospect of closing out his side's debut appearance at the World Cup against defending champions Argentina on…

Sports Ismaila Sarr #18 of Senegal applauds fans after being substituted during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match between Senegal and Iraq at Toronto Stadium on June 26, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. (Getty Images/AFP)

Senegal’s Quiet Man Sarr Becomes His Nation’s Leading World Cup Scorer

‌Ismaila Sarr's quiet dedication finally got its loudest moment on Friday, as the striker became Senegal's all-time leading scorer at the World Cup in a 5…

Sports Iraq's head coach Graham Arnold looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match Senegal against Iraq, in Toronto, Canada, 26 June 2026. (EPA)

Iraq Should Be Proud of World Cup Display Despite Early Exit, Says Coach

Iraq coach Graham Arnold said the country should be proud of how its team played at the World Cup following their elimination from the tournament after a 5-0…

Sports  England head coach Thomas Tuchel watches training for the FIFA World Cup football tournament Friday, June 26, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP)

England, Portugal Eye Top Spots as World Cup Group Stages Wrap Up

England and Portugal will aim to finish on a high as the World Cup group stages draw to a close on Saturday with the final places in the knockout rounds up for…

Sports Leandro Trossard (L) of Belgium in action against Elijah Just of New Zealand during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match New Zealand against Belgium, in Vancouver, Canada, 26 June 2026. EPA/BOB FRID

Belgium’s Leandro Trossard Adds to Successful Year with 2 Goals in World Cup Win over New Zealand

Leandro Trossard went from a World Cup substitute four years ago to a starter in this tournament — and his two goals against New Zealand on Friday night helped…

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Sports Uruguay's head coach Marcelo Bielsa looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match Uruguay against Spain in Guadalajara, Mexico, 26 June 2026. (EPA)

Bielsa Takes Responsibility for Uruguay’s Debacle, Says He Left Nothing Good for Uruguayan Football

Coach Marcelo Bielsa looked desolate after Uruguay's World Cup campaign ended in disappointment Friday, saying he was fully responsible for the team's…

Sports Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - Egypt v Iran - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, US - June 26, 2026 Egypt's Mahmoud Saber celebrates scoring their first goal. (Reuters)

Egypt Survives with Draw Against Iran, Advances Past Group Stage for 1st Time at World Cup

Egypt advanced past the group stage at the World Cup for the first time while Iran, which had a potential late winning goal called back due to an offside, will…

Sports Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - Egypt v Iran - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, US - June 26, 2026 Egypt's Mohamed Salah takes a corner kick. (Reuters)

Egypt to Assess Salah After He Asked to Be Substituted, Says Coach

Egypt coach Hossam ‌Hassan said Mohamed Salah would be assessed after the captain asked to be substituted during Friday's 1-1 World Cup draw with Iran,…

Sports Yeremy Pino's World Cup may have been ended by a shoulder injury. Ulises RUIZ / AFP

Pino, Williams Injuries Mar Spain's World Cup Progress

Spain's progress to the last 32 of the World Cup came at a cost as Yeremy Pino's tournament appears over, while Nico Williams suffered another muscle injury in…

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Sports Saudi Arabia head coach Giorgos Donis before the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, USA, 26 June 2026. (EPA)

Saudi Arabia’s Failure to Create Chances Sealed Fate, Coach Says

Saudi ‌Arabia's inability to hold the ball and create attacking chances doomed the team in a goalless draw with Cape Verde at Houston Stadium on Friday in…

Sports  Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera (23) is beaten by a shot from Spain's Alex Baena (15) for the opining goal during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP)

Uruguay Crash Out of World Cup as Spain Avoid Argentina Clash

Uruguay bowed out of the World Cup as goalkeeper Fernando Muslera's howler gifted Spain a 1-0 win in Guadalajara to secure top spot in Group H. Alex Baena's…