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Williams Sisters Granted US Open Doubles Wildcard

Sports  Serena Williams, left, and Venus Williams, right, both of the United States, wave to the crowd at the end of a women's doubles match against Marta Kostyuk, of Ukraine, and Peyton Stearns, also of the United States, at the Cincinnati Open tennis tournament, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Mason, Ohio. (AP)

Williams Sisters Granted US Open Doubles Wildcard

Venus and Serena Williams are slated to compete in women's doubles at the 2026 US Open after being granted a wildcard, tournament officials announced Wednesday…

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English Soccer Star Raheem Sterling Charged with Dangerous Driving after Highway Collision

Former England forward Raheem Sterling has been charged with three offenses including dangerous driving after being involved in a collision on a highway,…

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Sports  Bayern's Harry Kane holds the trophy after winning the Franz Beckenbauer German Supercup match between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich in Dortmund, Germany, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026. (AP)

Bayern’s Dominance Overshadows Bundesliga on Klopp’s Return as Germany Coach

When Jürgen Klopp surveys the Bundesliga upon his return as Germany coach, he could be forgiven for sneaking a look elsewhere for excitement. A new season of…

Sports Morocco's Ayyoub Bouaddi vies for the ball during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and Morocco in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Thursday, July 9, 2026. (AP)

Manchester City Sign Morocco Midfielder Bouaddi from Lille

Manchester City ‌have signed midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from French side Lille on a five-year contract, the Premier League club said on Wednesday…

Sports Swiss former tennis player Roger Federer reacts to spectators during the “Roger Federer: An Icon Returns to New York” exhibition match during US Open Fan Week at Arthur Ashe Stadium in the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York, US, 25 August 2026. (EPA)

Roger Federer Celebrated Upon His Return to the US Open for an Exhibition Against Andy Roddick

Five-time US Open champion Roger Federer returned to Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night to play one last match for fun against longtime rival and friend Andy…


Sports Désiré Doué of PSG attends the team’s training session in Salzburg, Austria, 11 August 2026. (EPA)

PSG Looks for Super Cup Success Over Villa for First of Six Possible Trophies This Season

Paris Saint-Germain gets back on the trophy trail on Wednesday in the UEFA Super Cup against Aston Villa. There are six pieces of silverware up for grabs for…

Sports Rayo's Pep Chavarria and Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr jump for the ball during the Europa Conference League final soccer match between Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig, Germany, May 27, 2026. (AP)

Chelsea Signs Chavarria as Replacement for Cucurella

Chelsea signed Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday as a replacement for left-back Marc Cucurella. Cucurella joined Real Madrid at the start of the…

Sports Netherlands international Steven Bergwijn scored twice inside the opening 38 minutes for Al-Ittihad. (Getty Images/AFP)

Bergwijn Double Takes Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad Through in Asian Champions League Playoffs

Former champions, Saudi Arabia’s ‌Al-Ittihad booked their place in the league phase of the Asian Champions League Elite on Tuesday with a 4-1 playoff win…

Sports Ben Shelton of the United States celebrates his victory against Jakub Mensik of Czechia after their singles quarter-finals match on day ten of the ATP 1000 National Bank Open presented by Rogers at Stade IGA on August 11, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Getty Images/AFP)

Shelton Routs Mensik to Reach Canadian Open Semis

Ben Shelton produced one of the standout performances of his career on Tuesday, overpowering Jakub Mensik 6-3 6-1 to reach the Canadian Open semi-finals as the…

Sports  Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina hits a return to Japan's Naomi Osaka during National Bank Open tennis tournament in Toronto on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Rybakina Fights Back to Beat Osaka at Canadian Open, Will Meet Gauff in Semis

Second seed Elena Rybakina fought back from a set and a break down to prevail 4-6 7-6(5) 6-4 in her Canadian Open quarter-final against Naomi Osaka in Toronto…

Sports Football - Pre-Season Friendly - Birmingham City v FC Barcelona - St Andrew's - Knighthead Park, Birmingham, Britain - July 31, 2026 FC Barcelona's Roony Bardghji in action with Birmingham City's Menzi Mazw. (Reuters)

Barca’s Bardghji Hit by Another Serious Knee Injury Setback

Barcelona winger ‌Roony Bardghji has ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, the Spanish champions said on Tuesday, dealing a major…

Sports St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - August 11, 2026, Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle during the press conference. (dpa)

Newcastle Manager Jaissle Relishing Opportunity After Player Exodus Chaos

Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle is refusing to dwell on the departure of key players that has left his club in turmoil ahead of the Premier League…

Sports Tottenham Hotspur's manager Roberto De Zerbi reacts during the Sydney Super Cup football match between English Premier League teams Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stadium Australia in Sydney on August 1, 2026. (AFP)

Mentality Key to Premier League Revival for Spurs, Says De Zerbi

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto ‌De Zerbi said restoring the team's spirit and mentality would be crucial to their revival after two seasons spent near…

Sports Iga Swiatek of Poland celebrates while playing Diana Shnaider during the quarterfinals on day nine of the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers at Sobeys Stadium on August 10, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. (Matthew Stockman/Getty Images/AFP)

Swiatek Dominates Shnaider to Set Up Toronto Semi with Svitolina

Former world number one Iga Swiatek cruised into the Toronto Masters semi-finals on Monday to set up a clash with Elina Svitolina who fought back from a set…

Sports 19 July 2026, US, East Rutherford: FIFA President Gianni Infantino (L) and US President Donald Trump applaud during the award ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final match between Spain and Argentina at New York-New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium). (dpa)

Trump Says Would Be ‘Terrible Mistake’ to Oust Embattled Infantino

US President Donald Trump said on Monday it would be "a terrible mistake" to replace Gianni Infantino, the embattled FIFA president who tried, and failed, to…

Sports Displaced Palestinian youths play volleyball between destroyed houses in Jabaliya, northern Gaza City, 07 August 2026. (EPA)

Palestinian Club Football to Restart in September After Gaza War Stoppage

The Palestinian football association announced on Monday that it would resume activity in September after a nearly three-year pause due to the Gaza war. "We…

Sports FILE - British driver Andy Green gets strapped into his seat before setting a new unofficial world diesel powered land speed record of over 328 mph over two runs Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2006, on the Bonneville Salt Flats of Utah. (AP Photo/Douglas C. Pizac,File)

Driver who Broke Sound Barrier Attempts Another Land Speed Record in Utah

The first — and only — person to break the sound barrier in a car hits the track in the US State of Utah this week with new wheels and his eye on another…

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Sports  FIFA President Gianni Infantino arrives for the inauguration of Colombia's new President Abelardo de la Espriella in Cali, Colombia, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (AP)

UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF Hit out at Infantino over World Cup Stake Sale

UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and CONCACAF, which runs football in the Caribbean, North and Central America, issued an open letter on Monday…

Sports Liverpool's Spanish head coach Andoni Iraola smiles during the pre-season friendly football match between Liverpool and Monaco at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on August 9, 2026. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP)

Liverpool Can't Keep Letting Levels Drop, Says Iraola after Monaco Defeat

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola said his side are unable to sustain the required levels of performance after they lost 3-2 to Monaco in a friendly at Anfield…

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Sports Atletico Madrid's Lee Kang-in reacts during the preseason friendly soccer match between Manchester City and Atletico Madrid in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

A Rare On-field Headline in SKorea: Manchester City’s 3-1 Comeback over Atlético

Around 50,000 fans watched Manchester City beat Atlético Madrid 3-1 in a pre-season exhibition game at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Sunday, offering a rare…

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Sports 09 August 2026, Canada, Montreal: US tennis player Ben Shelton celebrates after a point during the Men's round of 16 match against Brazilian tennis player Joao Fonseca  on day 9 of the ATP Masters 1000 National Bank Open at IGA Stadium. Photo: Horacio Zamora/eyepix via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

Shelton Sweeps Fonseca to Reach Montreal Quarter-final

Defending champion Ben Shelton kept a clean slate at the ATP Montreal Masters on Sunday, holding off a challenge from Joao Fonseca to power 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) into…

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Sports Liverpool's Spanish head coach Andoni Iraola (C) and players applaud fans after the pre-season friendly football match between Liverpool and Monaco at Anfield in Liverpool, northwest England on August 9, 2026. (AFP)

Iraola’s First Anfield Match as Liverpool Manager Ends in Monaco Defeat

Andoni Iraola's first Anfield match as Liverpool manager ended in a 3-2 friendly defeat by Monaco on Sunday after his side squandered a two-goal lead for the…

Sports Samu Costa. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr Sign Portugal’s Costa from Mallorca

Saudi ‌Pro League holders Al Nassr have signed Portugal midfielder Samu Costa from LaLiga side Mallorca, both clubs announced on Sunday. "The odyssey…

Sports Argentine football star Lionel Messi arrives at the Islas Malvinas International Airport in Rosario after the death of his father Jorge Messi aged 68 © Luis ROBAYO / AFP

Lionel Messi Bids Farewell to Father Who Guided His Glittering Career

Argentina football icon Lionel Messi bid farewell Sunday to his father, the global star's emotional anchor and agent since childhood who passed away following…

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Sports The new Tekken 8 champion topped the 444-player field in the Last Chance Qualifier - SPA

'M.Zubair' Wins Tekken 8 Title at 2025 Esports World Cup

Khawaja Muhammad Zubair "M.Zubair" of AG.AL was crowned champion of the Tekken 8 tournament at the 2025 Esports World Cup after defeating Yoon Sun-woong …

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Sports 07 August 2026, South Korea, Seoul: The offices of the Korea Football Association (KFA) in Seoul. Photo: Fabian Kretschmer/dpa

South Korea FA Apologizes after Sex Scandal Adds to Controversies

South Korea's under-fire football association has apologized over a series of controversies ranging from accusations of using unfair practices to appoint a…

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Sports (FILES) Matthias Jaissle gives an interview prior to  the UEFA Champions League last-16, second-leg football match FC Bayern Munich vs RB Salzburg in Munich on March 8, 2022. (Photo by CHRISTOF STACHE / AFP)

Jaissle Begins Newcastle Rebuild with Valencia Win, Elanga Scare Not Serious

Newcastle United's new coach Matthias Jaissle sees plenty of work ahead for his young team after marking his first game in charge with a 2-1 pre-season…

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Sports TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 08: Aryna Sabalenka reacts while playing Ekaterina Alexandrova during day seven of the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers at Sobeys Stadium on August 08, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images/AFP

Top-ranked Sabalenka, Pegula Stunned in Toronto 4th Round

World number one Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula were both upset in fourth-round matches on Saturday at the Toronto Masters. Four-time Grand Slam winner…

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Sports MONTREAL, CANADA - AUGUST 08: Rafael Jodar of Spain runs across the court against Jiri Lehecka of Czechia during their singles Round of 16 match on day seven of the ATP 1000 National Bank Open presented by Rogers at Stade IGA on August 8, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.   Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images/AFP

Spanish Teen Jodar Ousts 8th Seed Lehecka at Montreal

Spanish teen Rafael Jodar defeated Czech eighth seed Jiri Lehecka 6-3, 6-3 on Saturday to reach the quarter-finals of the ATP Montreal Masters. Jodar…

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