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Rebrov Leaves Role as Ukraine Coach

Sports Ukraine national soccer team head coach Serhiy Rebrov attends a press conference in Herzogenaurach, Germany, 02 June 2024. EPA/RONALD WITTEK

Rebrov Leaves Role as Ukraine Coach

Serhiy Rebrov has stepped down as coach of the Ukraine national football team, the Ukrainian Association of Football announced on Wednesday. The former Dynamo…

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Sports Laureus World Sports Awards - Palacio de Cibeles, Madrid, Spain - April 20, 2026 Italy's Jannik Sinner poses on the red carpet ahead of the awards ceremony. (Reuters)

Sinner’s Mastery Mindset Makes Him Man to Beat as Clay Swing Intensifies

Jannik Sinner was once viewed as an explosive talent custom-built for hardcourt tennis but the four-times Grand Slam champion's assiduous work on his patience…

Sports National Guard troops patrol the Teotihuacan pyramids, which remained closed a day after a gunman opened fire on tourists at the archaeological site outside Mexico City, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)

Mexico to Beef Up Security at Tourist Sites after Shooting at Pyramids in Lead Up to World Cup

Mexico’s government said it was beefing up security at tourist sites after a man opened fire on tourists at pyramids outside of Mexico City less than two…

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Sports Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Deportivo Alaves - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - April 21, 2026 Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham reacts. (Reuters)

Bellingham Buys Minority Stakes in the Hundred Franchise Birmingham Phoenix

England ‌international Jude Bellingham has acquired a minority stake in The Hundred franchise Birmingham Phoenix, co-owners Warwickshire County Cricket…

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Machida Zelvia Beats Shabab Al-Ahli 1-0 to Reach Asian Champions League Final

Japan’s Machida Zelvia advanced to the final of the Asian Champions League Elite by beating Shabab Al-Ahli of the United Arab Emirates 1-0 on Tuesday. Yuki…

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Sports Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva (Reuters)

Assistant Manager on Silva’s Man City Exit: ‘Every Good Story Comes to ⁠an End’

Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva will leave the club at the end of the season, assistant manager Pep Lijnders confirmed on Sunday. The 31-year-old…

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SDRPY Handball Championship Wraps up in Marib, Yemen

The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) Handball Championship in Marib Governorate concluded with Al-Watan Club claiming the title…

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Sports Mar 25, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Tommy Paul of the United States hits a backhand during his match against Arthur Fils of France in the quarter finals of the men’s singles at the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images - Reuters

ATP Roundup: Tommy Paul Wins all-American Semi to Reach Houston Final

No. 4 Tommy Paul rallied for his fourth consecutive win over fellow American and second-seeded Frances Tiafoe, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (7), on Saturday in the US Men's…

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Sports Soccer Football - Champions League - PSV Eindhoven v Sporting CP - Philips Stadion, Eindhoven, Netherlands - October 1, 2024 PSV Eindhoven's Jerdy Schouten scores their first goal REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw/File Photo

Schouten to Miss World Cup after Surgery on Cruciate Ligament Injury

PSV Eindhoven captain Jerdy Schouten sustained a cruciate ligament injury in the match against Utrecht that required surgery, his club said on Sunday, ruling…

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Sports Jessica Pegula of the United States stretches for s ball while playing Iva Jovic of the United States during the Semifinals of the Credit One Charleston Open at Credit One Stadium on April 4, 2026 in Charleston, South Carolina. (Getty Images/AFP)

Pegula Downs Jovic to Reach WTA Charleston Final

Defending champion Jessica Pegula advanced to the final of the WTA Charleston Open clay-court tournament on Saturday, defeating fourth seed Iva Jovic 6-4, 5-7,…

Sports Soccer Football - FA Cup - Quarter-Final - Southampton v Arsenal - St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Britain - April 4, 2026 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reacts. (Reuters)

Arsenal’s Arteta Rues Missed Opportunity After FA Cup Exit

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta ‌could not hide his disappointment after his side were dumped out of the FA Cup by Championship side Southampton on Saturday,…

Sports Italy's defender #21 Alessandro Bastoni (C, bottom) receives a red card from French referee Clement Turpin during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European qualification final football match between Bosnia-Herzegovina and Italy at the Bilino-Polje stadium in Zenica on March 31, 2026. (AFP)

Inter Boss Chivu Defends Bastoni After Italy Red Card and Media Scrutiny

Inter Milan boss Cristian Chivu came to the defense of under-fire Alessandro Bastoni on Saturday, praising his center-back's courage and sense of…

Sports Bayern Munich players including Bayern Munich's German midfielder #20 Tom Bischof and Bayern Munich's Colombian forward #14 Luis Diaz (R) celebrate after the German first division Bundesliga football match between SC Freiburg and FC Bayern Munich in Freiburg, southern Germany on April 4, 2026. (AFP)

Bayern Youngsters Deliver Rousing Comeback Win to Stay on Course for Bundesliga Title

Lennart Karl scored in the ninth minute of added time to complete a dramatic comeback 3-2 win for Bayern Munich over Freiburg and keep his team on track for…

Sports  Soccer Football - FA Cup - Quarter Final - Manchester City v Liverpool - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - April 4, 2026 Liverpool manager Arne Slot speaks to Liverpool's Cody Gakpo, Rio Ngumoha and Alexis Mac Allister as they come on as substitutes. (Reuters)

Slot Urges Liverpool to Stick Together After FA Cup Rout at Man City

Arne Slot urged his Liverpool flops to stick together after admitting Saturday's dismal 4-0 defeat at Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-finals summed up…

Sports Argentina's Thiago Tirante is through to the semi-finals of the ATP clay court tournament in Houston after an upset win over top-seeded American Ben Shelton. Kenneth Richmond / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP

Tirante Topples Top Seed Shelton to Reach Houston ATP Semi-finals

Thiago Tirante stunned top-seeded Ben Shelton 7-6 (7/5), 3-6, 6-4 on Friday to book a semi-final showdown with friend and fellow Argentine Roman Burruchaga at…

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Sports Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud met with FIFA president Gianni Infantino. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Meets FIFA President

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, met with FIFA president Gianni Infantino in Jeddah on Friday to review…

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Sports Italy's head coach Gennaro Gattuso greets supporters after winning the playoff FIFA World Cup 2026 European qualification semifinal football match between Italy and North Ireland at the Gewiss stadium in Bergamo, on March 26, 2026. (AFP)

Gattuso Out as Italy’s Coach After Team Failed to Qualify for World Cup

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso left his role by mutual consent on Friday, three days after the national team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup. …

Sports Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker. (Getty Images)

Liverpool’s Alisson to Miss Man City, PSG Matches, Says Slot

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker will miss their FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester City and both legs of the Champions League tie with Paris Saint…

Sports Soccer Football - International Friendly - Argentina v Mauritania - Estadio La Bombonera, Buenos Aires, Argentina - March 27, 2026 Argentina's Enzo Fernandez celebrates scoring their first goal. (Reuters)

‘Line Crossed’: Chelsea’s Fernandez Dropped for Two Matches

Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez will miss Chelsea's next two matches after he "crossed a line" with comments that cast doubt on his future at Stamford…

Sports Liverpool's Mohamed Salah takes a selfie with a fans smartphone as he celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield in Liverpool, England, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP)

Man City Host Liverpool, Arsenal Chase Treble in FA Cup Quarter-Finals

Liverpool face a daunting trip to Manchester City in the standout tie of the FA Cup quarter-finals this weekend as Mohamed Salah seeks to end nine spectacular…

Sports Barca winger Lamine Yamal could be crucial in the triple-header against Atletico Madrid over the next fortnight. ANDER GILLENEA / AFP

Barca Need Yamal at Best without Raphinha for Atletico 'Trilogy'

Barcelona winger Raphinha's untimely injury heaps further pressure on teenage star Lamine Yamal ahead of the club's triple-header against Atletico Madrid. …

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Sports Napoli and AC Milan will be looking to close the gap on Serie A leaders Inter Milan. Fayez Nureldine / AFP/File

Napoli and AC Milan Face Off as Italy Licks its World Cup Wounds

Napoli and AC Milan will face off on Monday with Serie A leaders Inter Milan in their sights, but the return of domestic football over Easter has been…

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Sports Football - Premier League - Brentford v Brighton & Hove Albion - Brentford Community Stadium, London, Britain - April 3, 2024 Brighton & Hove Albion manager Roberto De Zerbi applauds fans after the match. (Action Images via Reuters)

De Zerbi to Stay at Tottenham Next Season ‘No Matter What’

New Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi confirmed he will remain at the club next season even if they suffer relegation from the Premier League as he welcomed the…

Sports LEGO Design Master Beatrice Amoretti and model designer Freddy Charters sit next to a display of the LEGO Editions sets of footballers Vinicius (Vini) Jr, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Kylian Mbappe in Billund, Denmark, March 27, 2026. (Reuters)

Lego to Continue Sports Expansion with Football Players

Danish toymaker Lego will continue its expansion into the sports market this year with a collaboration with four of the world’s most famous football players. …

Sports Italy players react after losing in a World Cup qualifying playoff final soccer match between Bosnia and Italy in Zenica, Bosnia, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (Fabio Ferrari/LaPresse via AP)

Italy Soccer President Resigns after Azzurri Miss Third Straight World Cup

Italy's soccer federation president resigned amid political pressure on Thursday, two days after the Azzurri failed to qualify for a third consecutive World…

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Sports (FILES) Liverpool's Egyptian forward #11 Mohamed Salah applauds as he leaves the pitch after being substituted during the UEFA Champions League, round of 16 second leg football match between Liverpool and Galatasaray at Anfield in Liverpool, north-west England on March 18, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Salah's Long Goodbye: Egypt Star Begins Farewell Tour with Liverpool at Man City in FA Cup

Mohamed Salah's long goodbye to Liverpool begins on Saturday in the quarterfinals of the FA Cup, the competition which represents his best chance of a trophy…

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Sports Chelsea players react disappointed after the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Chelsea in Liverpool, England, Saturday, March 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Chelsea Announces Premier League-record Losses of $350M

Chelsea made pre-tax losses of 262.4 million pounds ($350 million) in its latest financial results, the club announced Wednesday, a record high in the Premier…

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Sports  Italy players react during a penalty shootout during the World Cup qualifying play-off final soccer match between Bosnia and Italy in Zenica, Bosnia, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP)

Ailing Italy at New Low After Missing Out on Yet Another World Cup

Italians will once again be forced to watch a World Cup from the sidelines after another play-off disaster highlighted just how far one of the great…

Sports FIFA President Gianni Infantino follows a friendly soccer match between Iran and Costa Rica, in Antalya, southern Türkiye, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP)

Infantino Says Iran Will Play World Cup Matches in US as Planned

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Tuesday that Iran will play their World Cup matches in the United States in June as scheduled despite the country's…