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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 MotoGP bikes are seen lined up after a farewell lap following the cancellation of the last Australian MotoGP Grand Prix to be held at Phillip Island on October 25, 2026, due to inclement weather conditions. (AFP)

Australian Grand Prix Called off as Rain Spoils Phillip Island Send-off

The final Australian MotoGP at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit was called off on Sunday due to heavy rain, ruining the farewell for one of the…

Sports Aston Villa's Nicolas Jackson, left, challenges for the ball with Manchester City's Marc Guehi during the English Premier League soccer match between Aston Villa and Manchester City in Birmingham, England, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Morgan Harlow)

Man City Falls at Aston Villa and Arsenal Moves Level on Top of Premier League

Manchester City's perfect start to the Premier League ended in a 2-1 loss at Aston Villa, allowing Arsenal to move level on points atop the standings on…

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Sports Al-Amri finished second and Yousef Bahuwairth third. The result reversed the first round, which Al-Amri won ahead of Al-Arabi - SPA

Al-Arabi Wins Second Round of Saudi Toyota Drift Championship in Al-Ahsa

Saudi Arabia's Mohammed Al-Arabi won the Professional category in the second round of the 2026 Saudi Toyota Drift Championship in Al-Ahsa, setting up a title…

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Sports FILE - Bayern's head coach Vincent Kompany arrives for the German Bundesliga soccer match between FC Augsburg and FC Bayern Munich in Augsburg, Germany, Oct. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)

'Weeks, Not Days' in Kompany Recovery, Say Bayern

Bayern Munich expect coach Vincent Kompany to miss an extended period as he continues his hospital treatment for a virus after collapsing on the training pitch…

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Sports Ducati Lenovo Team's Spanish rider Marc Marquez (R) leads BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP's Spanish rider Alex Marquez (C) and Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team's Italian rider Fabio Di Giannantonio (L) during the MotoGP sprint race at the Australian MotoGP Grand Prix on Phillip Island on October 24, 2026. (Photo by Paul Crock / AFP)

Marquez Wins Thrilling Australian MotoGP Sprint to Retake Championship Lead

Ducati's Marc Marquez emerged victorious in an electrifying battle with championship rival Jorge Martin before going on to win the Australian Grand Prix sprint…

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Sports Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Real Madrid v RB Leipzig - Estadio Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - October 21, 2026  Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho looks on REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura

Mourinho Must Stop Barca Machine as Clasico Tensions Resume

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho will renew one of football's most bitter rivalries on Sunday when he takes charge of his first Clasico since returning to the…

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Sports Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc, of Monaco, steers his car into a turn during the second practice session for the Formula One United States Grand Prix auto race in Austin, Texas, Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Leclerc Fastest for Ferrari in US GP Friday Practice

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc led the way in US Grand Prix practice on Friday, with Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli a close second ahead of a race that could make him…

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Sports Gabriel Martinelli opened the scoring for Al-Hilal in the 21st minute - SPA

Al-Hilal Tops Saudi Pro League Standings with 3-2 Win over Al-Qadsiah

Al-Hilal moved to the top of the Saudi Pro League (Roshn Saudi League) standings after securing a 3-2 victory over host Al-Qadsiah at Prince Mohammed bin Fahd…

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Sports  Manchester United's head coach Michael Carrick gestures as he leaves the pitch after the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Como and Manchester United in Como, Italy, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. (AP)

Carrick Confident He Can Turn Around Man Utd Slump

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said on Friday he is convinced he can arrest his side's slump as he refused to confirm whether Bruno Fernandes will…

Sports A French police vehicle is stationed outside the Parc des Princes stadium, in Paris on April 9, 2024, on the eve of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona. (AFP)

PSG's Ligue 1 Home Game Against Lyon Is Moved to Monday at the Police’s Request Amid Paris Protests

Paris Saint-Germain's clash with Lyon in Ligue 1 has been moved from Sunday to Monday evening at the request of Paris police, the French football league said…

Sports The drift competition features 59 drivers contending across professional, semi-professional, and amateur categories - SPA

Second Round of Saudi Toyota Drift and Autocross Championships Kicks Off in Al-Ahsa

The second round of the 2026 Saudi Toyota Championship Drift launched Thursday in Al-Ahsa Governorate, alongside the ongoing second round of the 2026 Saudi…

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Sports Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton is looking to 'punch out good results' over the next year. ANGELA WEISS / AFP

Hamilton Sets Sights on Racing in African Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton on Thursday welcomed Formula One's decision to return to Africa and suggested he would prolong his career to be able to take part in the grand…

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Sports  Barcelona's Spanish forward #10 Lamine Yamal looks on during the UEFA Champions League first round day 3 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and FC Barcelona at the Parc de Princes stadium in Paris on October 20, 2026. (AFP)

Barcelona Aiming to Put Real Madrid Out of Sight in Clasico

For weeks La Liga leaders Barcelona have been eagerly awaiting Sunday's Clasico as a chance to stretch the gap between themselves and rivals Real Madrid to a…

Sports  A fan of Diego Maradona displays his image outside the court where a trial is ongoing for the medical team that treated Maradona facing charges of alleged homicide by negligence, in San Isidro in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. (AP)

Maradona Death Trial Verdict Set for December 22

The verdict in the trial over the 2020 death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona will be delivered on December 22, the court announced Thursday, after…

Sports UEFA Champions League - Como v Manchester United - Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, Como, Italy - October 21, 2026 Manchester United's Mason Mount, Noussair Mazraoui and Diogo Dalot look dejected after the match. (Reuters)

Rooney Calls United Squad ‘Selfish Babies’ After Fernandes Criticism

Manchester United great Wayne Rooney has labelled the current squad "babies" and "selfish" after a humiliating Champions League capitulation and post-match…

Sports Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane is the frontrunner for the Ballon d'Or. Karl-Josef HILDENBRAND / AFP

Complete Kane Hopes for 'Special Night' as Ballon d'Or Rumors Swirl

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is hoping for a "special night" at Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony in his hometown of London, where the England captain is the…

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Sports President of the Asian Football Confederation speaking last year. Mohd RASFAN / AFP

Asian Football Endorses Infantino Re-election as FIFA President

The head of the Asian Football Confederation on Friday said the region supported Gianni Infantino's bid for re-election as FIFA president following weeks of…

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Sports Bayern Munich's Colombian forward #14 Luis Diaz warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League football match between FC Bayern Munich and Arsenal FC in Munich, southern Germany on October 21, 2026. (Photo by Karl-Josef HILDENBRAND / AFP)

Bayern's Diaz Sidelined with Hamstring Injury after Arsenal Draw

Bayern Munich forward Luis Diaz will be out of action for the "foreseeable future" after suffering a minor muscle tear in his left hamstring during Wednesday's…

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Sports USA's Coco Gauff leaves the court after losing her women's singles match against Belgium's Elise Mertens at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing on October 7, 2026. (Photo by Adek BERRY / AFP)

ATP Blocks 234,000 Abusive Comments from Reaching Players, Fans

Social media abuse was directed at over 85% of men's tennis players attracting engagement online in the past year, with the ATP blocking some 234,000 comments…

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Sports Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Sevilla - Estadio Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - October 18, 2026 Real Madrid's Dean Huijsen and Sevilla's Kike Salas embrace after the match REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura

More LaLiga Clubs Join Pact to Cap Ticket Prices for Away Fans

Three more clubs in Spain's top division have joined an agreement to cap away ticket prices at a maximum of €30 ($34), a spokesperson for LaLiga told Reuters…

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Sports Jorge Martin (L) and Marc Marquez (R) are preparing to race for the last time at Phillip Island. Paul CROCK / AFP

MotoGP Riders Prepare for 'Emotional' Farewell to Phillip Island

Seven-time world champion Marc Marquez admits it will be "emotional" this weekend as one of MotoGP's most iconic circuits at Phillip Island hosts its last race…

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Sports Manchester United's Portuguese midfielder #08 Bruno Fernandes reacts during the UEFA Champions League, league phase matchday 3, football match between Como 1907 and Manchester United at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia in Como, northen Italy on October 21, 2026. (Photo by PIERO CRUCIATTI / AFP)

Fernandes Takes Aim at Carrick as Man Utd Lurch into Fresh Crisis

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes criticized manager Michael Carrick's tactics following the humiliating 4-1 Champions League defeat at Como. …

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Sports The Asian Games closed on October 4. MOHD RASFAN / AFP

Wrong Anthems Played at Asian Para Games after Mishap-marred Asian Games

Wrong national anthems were played three times at the Asian Para Games in Japan's Nagoya this week, prompting the mayor to apologize just days after the city…

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Sports Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Costa Rica Press Conference - Main Media Center, Doha, Qatar - November 22, 2022 Costa Rica's Bryan Ruiz during a press conference REUTERS/John Sibley/File Photo

Costa Rica Appoint Former Captain Ruiz as Head Coach

Costa Rica have appointed former captain Bryan Ruiz as head coach to lead the national team's campaign to qualify for the 2030 World Cup, the Costa Rican…

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