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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 Coco Gauff of the United States during her Women's 3rd round match against Anastasia Potapova of Austria at the French Open Grand Slam tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, 30 May 2026.  EPA/CHRISTOPHE PETIT TESSON

Gauff's French Open Title Defense Ends while Osaka's Fashion Show Continues in Paris

A minor car crash couldn't sidetrack Coco Gauff before she began her French Open title defense. It took a player who could match the American's court…

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Sports Police try to disperses PSG supporters who left off fireworks as they celebrate in Paris, Saturday, May 30, 2026 after the Champions League final soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal that was played in Budapest, PSG won the game. (AP Photo/Thomas Padilla)

Hundreds Arrested as Clashes Erupt in Paris on PSG Victory Night

Police on Saturday detained more than 280 people in Paris after violent clashes erupted when thousands poured onto the streets during Paris Saint-Germain's…

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Sports Liverpool's manager Arne Slot sits on the bench prior to the start of the English Premier League soccer match between West Ham United and Liverpool, in London, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. (AP)

Liverpool Sack Slot, Iraola in Line to Take Over

Liverpool sacked manager Arne Slot on Saturday, saying the club were seeking a "change of direction", after a disastrous defense of their Premier League title…

Sports Joao Fonseca of Brazil reacts as he plays against Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their third round men's singles tennis match at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris, Friday, May 29, 2026. (AP)

Fonseca Fever Sparks Tennis Boom in Brazil

The rise of teenage tennis star Joao Fonseca -- who pulled off a stunning win over Serbian great Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros -- has fueled a tennis fever…

Sports The match ball is on display prior to a press conference, in Budapest, Hungary, 29 May 2026. (EPA)

Key Talking Points Ahead of PSG vs Arsenal Champions League Final

Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain face Arsenal in Saturday's final in Budapest aiming to defend their crown. The Gunners have never won the trophy…

Sports Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo scores his side's second goal from the penalty spot during a World Cup 2026 group F qualifying match between Hungary and Portugal at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. (AP)

Ronaldo’s Final Bid for World Cup Glory

For some, Cristiano Ronaldo remains the essential spearhead for Portugal's 2026 World Cup bid, while others believe his presence will prevent Roberto Martinez…

Sports The initial plan had been to have the venues for the 2030 Games stretch from the Alps to Nice. Stefano RELLANDINI / AFP

Lyon 'Best Solution' to Replace Nice for Ice Events at 2030 Winter Games

Organizers of the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps said on Friday that Lyon was now "the best solution" to host ice events in place of Nice. The…

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Sports Football - International Friendly - Egypt v Russia - Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt - May 28, 2026 Egypt's Mohamed Salah looks on before the match. (Reuters)

Salah Heads Egypt World Cup Squad, Teen Talent Abdel Karim Earns Call-up

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool’s talismanic winger, will head Egypt’s final squad for the 2026 World Cup in North America next month, coach Hossam Hassan said on…

Sports France head coach Didier Deschamps, right, instructs his players after their second goal during the UEFA Nations League match between France and Belgium at the Groupama stadium in Decines, outside Lyon, France, Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. (AP)

Deschamps Bidding to End Glorious France Reign on a High at World Cup

After a remarkable 14-year spell in charge capped by one World Cup triumph and another run to the final, Didier Deschamps is hoping to go out on a high as he…

Sports Football - Manchester City FA Cup and Carabao Cup Victory Parade - Manchester, Britain - May 25, 2026 Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates with the Premier League trophy after the victory parade. (Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff)

Norway’s Natural-Born Goalscorer Haaland Finally Gets Global Stage

Erling Haaland propelled Norway back to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years and spearheads a golden generation ready to thrive on the global stage. …

Sports Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi waves to supporters as he warms up ahead of a friendly football match between Argentina and Zambia at La Bombonera stadium in Buenos Aires on March 31, 2026. (AFP)

Can Messi Deliver Again for Argentina at His Final World Cup?

Lionel Messi will turn 39 during the upcoming World Cup and could have been forgiven for quitting international football after leading Argentina to glory in…

Sports Football - Premier League - Crystal Palace v Arsenal - Selhurst Park, London, Britain - May 24, 2026 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta celebrates with the trophy after winning the Premier League. (Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs)

Arsenal’s ‘Utmost Priority’ Is Agreeing New Contract for Arteta, Owners Say

Arsenal's top priority is ‌agreeing a new contract for manager Mikel Arteta after the Spaniard delivered the club's first Premier League title in 22 years…

Sports Football - International Friendly - Republic of Ireland v Qatar - Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland - May 28, 2026 A banner is displayed in the stands as part of a protest during the match. (Reuters)

Ireland's McGrath Calls for Resolution to Israel Fixture Controversy

Ireland midfielder Jamie ‌McGrath said the team do not want to get embroiled in the controversy surrounding their Nations League games against Israel…

Sports Sinner Struggles with Illness, Low Energy as Cerundolo Shocks French Open Favorite in Second Round

Sinner Struggles with Illness, Low Energy as Cerundolo Shocks French Open Favorite in Second Round

Jannik Sinner's bid for a maiden French Open title and career Grand Slam went up in smoke on a scorching Thursday as the world number one struggled with…

Sports Football - Copa Sudamericana - Group D - Santos v Deportivo Cuenca - Estadio Urbano Caldeira, Santos, Brazil - May 26, 2026 Santos' Neymar celebrates after the match. (Reuters)

Neymar Calf Scare Turns Brazil’s World Cup Camp into Waiting Room

Brazil's World Cup preparations ‌were jolted on Wednesday as Neymar missed the national team's first training session to undergo medical tests, leaving…

Sports 08 June 2025, Bavaria, Munich: Spain's Lamine Yamal warms up before the start of the UEFA Nations League final match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena. (dpa)

Yamal’s Spain Dreaming of Euro-World Cup Double Repeat

Boosted by teenage phenomenon Lamine Yamal, Luis de la Fuente's Spain are attempting to follow in the footsteps of the country's golden generation, who…

Sports Football - Premier League - Crystal Palace v Arsenal - Selhurst Park, London, Britain - May 24, 2026 Arsenal's Martin Odegaard lifts the trophy as he celebrates with teammates after winning the Premier League. (Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs)

Arsenal One Win from History as PSG Stand in Their Way

Arsenal's long road back to Europe's ‌top table reaches its defining night on Saturday as they face Paris St Germain in the Champions League final,…

Sports Congo players pose for a team photo before a World Cup qualifying match against Cameroon, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, in Rabat, Morocco. (AP)

DR Congo Say World Cup Delegation Compliant with US Ebola Protocols

The Democratic Republic of Congo said ‌its national football federation and FIFA had confirmed its World Cup delegation is compliant with US protocols…

Sports  PSG's head coach Luis Enrique talks to his squad during a training session at the Paris Saint-Germain training center Wednesday May 20, 2026, in Poissy, west of Paris, ahead of the Champions League final against Arsenal in Budapest on May 30. (AP)

Paris Saint-Germain on the Brink of Greatness in the Champions League

The Champions League, the most important continental trophy in European club football, is the prize at stake in the final at Budapest on Saturday. For Paris…

Sports Liverpool's Egyptian striker #11 Mohamed Salah claps fans after the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Brentford at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on May 24, 2026. (AFP)

Egypt Eye Breakthrough in Salah’s Likely Last World Cup

Mohamed Salah has unfinished business in what could be his final World Cup as Egypt's superstar seeks to deliver a first win at the tournament for the Pharaohs…

Sports FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 3, 2026 Alpine team principal Flavio Briatore in the paddock ahead of the grand prix REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo

Gucci to Become Title Partner of Renault's Alpine F1 Team from 2027

Gucci will become title partner to Renault's Alpine Formula One team from the 2027 season, the Italian luxury brand said on Wednesday. Alpine, whose current…

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Sports Soccer Football - Premier League - West Ham United v Leeds United - London Stadium, London, Britain - May 24, 2026 West Ham United manager Nuno Espirito Santo reacts after the match REUTERS/Tony O Brien

West Ham Stick with Espirito Santo Despite Relegation from Premier League

West Ham United have decided to keep manager Nuno Espirito Santo in charge of the London side despite their relegation from the Premier League on the final day…

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Sports FILED - 26 March 2026, Italy, Bergamo: Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill applauds the fans after the 2026 FIFA World Cup European semi final qualifying soccer match between Italy and Northern Ireland at the New Balance Arena. Photo: Mike Egerton/PA Wire/dpa

Northern Ireland Boss O'Neill Extends Contract Until 2032

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill has signed a four-year contract extension until 2032, the country's Football Association said in a statement on…

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Sports Soccer Football - Championship - Coventry City Promotion Parade - Coventry, Britain - May 4, 2026 Coventry City manager Frank Lampard talks to the fans as he celebrates promotion to the Premier League REUTERS/Hannah Mckay

Lampard Lands England's Manager of the Year Award

Frank Lampard has been named England's Manager of the Year by his peers after leading Coventry City back to the Premier League after a gap of a quarter of a…

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