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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  England's Harry Kane (9), left, blasts the ball over the bar during the World Cup Group L match between England and Ghana in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (AP)

England and Ghana Play to 0-0 Draw at World Cup Despite Flurry-Filled Final Minutes

England and Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz have met before at the World Cup, with the result being quite a bit different. This time, Queiroz’s team earned a…

Sports 23 June 2026, US, Houston: Portugal's Christiano Ronaldo in action during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Uzbekistan at Houston Stadium. Photo: Pedro Paulo Diaz/TheNEWS2 via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

Cristiano Ronaldo Records Brace as Portugal Rout Uzbekistan

Cristiano Ronaldo turned in a vintage performance with two goals and delivered Portugal to their first win of the 2026 World Cup, a 5-0 rout of overmatched…

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Sports Colombia's defender #02 Daniel Munoz celebrates after winning the 2026 World Cup Group K football match between Colombia and Democratic Republic of Congo at the Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan on June 23, 2026.  (Photo by Ulises RUIZ / AFP)

Colombia Beat DR Congo 1-0 to Reach World Cup Knockouts

Colombia finally broke down a stubborn DR Congo side on Tuesday to secure a 1-0 win that guaranteed their place in the World Cup knockout rounds. Victory in…

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Sports  Senegal's Kalidou Koulibaly , left, and Norway's Erling Haaland vie for the ball during a World Cup Group I match in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP)

Senegal Skipper Koulibaly Owns up to Mistakes Against Norway

Senegal ‌captain Kalidou Koulibaly owned up to key mistakes in his side’s World Cup group-stage loss to Norway on Monday that left the African side in…

Sports FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - Monaco Grand Prix - Circuit de Monaco, Monaco - June 7, 2026 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli in action during the race REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki/File Photo

F1 to Have Extra Test Day from 2027, Engine Tweaks Approved

Formula One teams will be allowed an extra day of pre-season testing from next year while agreed engine tweaks have now been formally approved, the sport's…

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Sports England forward Harry Kane prepares for a Group L World Cup clash against Ghana. JUAN MABROMATA / AFP

England, Ghana Eye Last 32 as Portugal Look for Lift-off

England will aim to become the latest of the World Cup big guns to book their place in the knockout rounds on Tuesday as Portugal attempt to kickstart their…

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Sports Team Ducati Lenovo Team's Marc Marquez (L) competes to win the MotoGP Grand Prix of Czechia in Brno, Czech Republic, on June 21, 2026. (Photo by Michal Cizek / AFP)

Marquez Extends with Ducati Until 2028

Reigning MotoGP champion Marc Marquez has extended his contract with Ducati until 2028, the Italian manufacturer said on Tuesday. The 33-year-old Spaniard…

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Sports  Jordan head coach Jamal Sellami reacts after their loss in the World Cup Group J soccer match between Jordan and Algeria in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP)

Jordan Coach Proud of Players Despite Early World Cup Exit

‌Jordan coach Jamal Sellami said his players' inexperience may have cost them in a 2-1 defeat by Algeria at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Monday, but…

Sports  Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw walks off the pitch after the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP)

Senegal in Trouble but World Cup Dream Not Dead, Coach Says

Senegal ‌are in a precarious position after two World Cup defeats, but coach Pape Bouna Thiaw said his side's hopes of progress at the tournament are not…

Sports Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group I - Norway v Senegal - New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, US - June 22, 2026 Norway coach Stale Solbakken, Erling Haaland and teammates perform the traditional Viking rowing celebration for their fans after the match REUTERS/Mike Segar

'Let's be Realistic': Haaland Cools Norway's World Cup Expectations

Erling Haaland said Norway must be realistic about what they can achieve at the World Cup after qualifying for the last 32 on Monday with a 3-2 win over…

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Sports A pennant of Algeria, whose home base for the 2026 World Cup tournament is at the nearby University of Kansas, is displayed in a shop window before the game against Argentina, in Lawrence, Kansas, US, June 16, 2026. (Reuters)

Algeria’s Win Lifts Kansas Town That Adopted Their World Cup Dream

Algeria's ‌win over Jordan on Monday was a boost to the North African side's World Cup hopes and a shared triumph for the small US college city that has…

Sports  Algeria's Nadhir Benbouali (12) celebrates after scoring a goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Jordan and Algeria in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP)

Algeria Rally to Eliminate World Cup Debutants Jordan in 2-1 Win

Algeria stormed back to beat Jordan 2-1 and eliminate the World Cup debutants with a match to spare on Monday thanks to second-half goals from substitute…

Sports France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammates during the 2026 World Cup Group I football match between France and Iraq at the Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on June 22, 2026. (AFP)

France Coach Deschamps Backs Mbappe to Break World Cup Scoring Record

France manager Didier Deschamps suggested ‌Kylian Mbappe will eventually claim the all-time World Cup goals record after the 27-year-old striker scored…

Sports  Iraq's Australian head coach Graham Arnold reacts after losing the 2026 World Cup Group I football match between France and Iraq at the Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on June 22, 2026. (AFP)

Iraq Still Have Chance to Go Through After France Loss, Arnold Says

Iraq may have been on the wrong end of another superstar striker masterclass, but manager Graham Arnold insists his team's tournament dreams remain intact…

Sports Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - New Zealand v Egypt - BC Place, Vancouver, Canada - June 21, 2026 Egypt's Mohamed Salah celebrates after the match. (Reuters)

Egypt’s Mo Salah Adds to List of Accolades in World Cup Against New Zealand

While Mohamed Salah's club career is still undecided, he's building his legacy with Egypt. Salah scored his 68th goal in international play, a total now just…

Sports Thomas Tuchel, manager of England, arrives to an England Press Conference during an England FIFA World Cup 2026 Camp on June 21, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Getty Images/AFP)

Tuchel’s England Face Defensive Questions Despite Flying Start at World Cup

England's much-vaunted attack clicked impressively in their opening World Cup win over Croatia, but defensive fears linger as they attempt to seal a place in…

Sports Lionel Messi is already the joint highest scorer in World Cup history after one game of the 2026 tournament. Roberto SCHMIDT / AFP

Ageless Messi Has World Cup Scoring Record in His Sights

Lionel Messi and World Cup holders Argentina face Austria in Dallas on Monday with the Argentine great needing one more goal to rewrite the record books. …

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Sports Georgios Donis, Head Coach of Saudi Arabia, during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Spain and Saudi Arabia at Atlanta Stadium on June 21, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Getty Images/AFP)

Saudi Arabia Lacked Necessary Strength to Implement Their Defensive Plan

Saudi Arabia's defensive strategy ‌fell apart as Spain dismantled their low block with ruthless efficiency, leaving coach Georgios Donis lamenting his…

Sports  Argentina's head coach Lionel Scaloni (C) reacts during an MD-1 training session at the Sporting KC Training Center in Kansas City on June 21, 2026, on the eve of the 2026 World Cup Group J football match between Argentina and Austria. (AFP)

Heat and Drinks Breaks Help Smaller Teams at World Cup, Says Scaloni

The steamy weather and hydration breaks are helping the smaller teams at the World Cup, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said Sunday on the eve of the reigning…

Sports Rudi Garcia, head coach of Belgium reacts after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match between Belgium and Iran at Los Angeles Stadium on June 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Getty Images/AFP)

Belgium’s Garcia Laments Wastefulness Against Iran

Belgium coach Rudi Garcia lamented his side's wastefulness after a 0-0 draw with Iran left the Group G favorites facing a final match against New Zealand to…

Sports  Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - Belgium v Iran - Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, California, US - June 21, 2026 Iran's Alireza Beiranvand makes a save. (Reuters)

Beiranvand Heroics Help Iran Hold 10-Man Belgium to Goalless Draw

Ten-man Belgium were left frustrated after being held to a 0-0 draw by a determined Iran in their World Cup Group G clash in Los Angeles on Sunday, failing to…

Sports Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group H - Uruguay v Cape Verde - Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, US - June 21, 2026 Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa looks on. (Reuters)

Uruguay Coach Bielsa Flummoxed by Tally of Two Points Rather Than Six

Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa was left scratching his head on Sunday after ending up with draws in two World Cup games he thought his team should have won. La…

Sports Cape Verde's forward #26 Helio Varela celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Uruguay and Cape Verde at the Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens on June 21, 2026. (AFP)

Cape Verde Gets 1st Goal of Tournament and Holds Uruguay to 2-2 Draw

Cape Verde's magical start to its first World Cup isn't over. It might just be getting started. The tiny island nation that stunned tournament favorite Spain…

Sports  Egypt's Trezeguet (7) celebrates with Mohamed Salah (10) and Marawan Attia (19) after scoring his side's third goal during the World Cup Group G soccer match between New Zealand and Egypt in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP)

Salah Magic Inspires Egypt to Historic World Cup Victory

Mohamed Salah inspired Egypt to their first-ever World ‌Cup win as they came from a goal down to beat New Zealand 3-1 with a brilliant second-half display…