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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 Sanatorio Centro medical center, where Jorge Messi, the father of soccer player Lionel Messi, died on Friday night at age 68, in Rosario, Argentina August 8, 2026. REUTERS/Juan Jose Garcia

Father of Soccer Star Lionel Messi Dies at 68 in Argentina

Jorge Messi, the father of soccer star Lionel Messi, died on Friday night at the age of 68 at a medical clinic in the Argentine city of Rosario after a long…

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Sports Federico Dimarco of Inter Milan reacts during the pre-season friendly match between Manchester City and Inter Milan in the Hong Kong Football Festival 2026 at the Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong, China, 01 August 2026. EPA/WUN SUEN

Dimarco Stars in Inter Milan's 2-1 Friendly Win over Juventus

Star Federico Dimarco continued his strong pre-season form and Frenchman Andy Diouf hit the target as Serie A champions Inter Milan defeated Juventus 2-1 in…

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

South Korea Association Apologizes over 'Sexual Services' Allegations

South Korea's national football association apologized on Saturday after a media report alleged it had provided "sexual services" to foreign referees when they…

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Sports MONTREAL, CANADA - AUGUST 07: Ben Shelton of United States looks on against Zizou Bergs of Belgium during their singles third round match on day six of the ATP 1000 National Bank Open presented by Rogers at Stade IGA on August 7, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images/AFP

Defending Champion Shelton Storms to Montreal Win

Ben Shelton threw down eight aces and produced three love games in the second set in dominating Zizou Bergs 6-3, 6-2 on Friday in reaching the fourth round of…

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Sports Spectators watch an athlete compete in the men's 20m high diving event during the LEN European Aquatics Championships, alongside the Seine River, in Paris on August 7, 2026. (AFP)

High Divers Take the Plunge in the Seine in a New Test of Paris’ Reclaimed River

Paris is staging its first high-diving competition in the Seine, with athletes launching themselves from a 20-meter platform in front of the Eiffel Tower — a…

Sports Football - Premier League - Newcastle United v Crystal Palace - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - January 4, 2026 Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes celebrates scoring their first goal. (Reuters)

Newcastle Did Not Want to Sell Guimaraes, Says Sporting Director Wilson

Newcastle United did not ‌want to sell captain Bruno Guimaraes, sporting director Ross Wilson said on Friday, after reports linked the Brazil midfielder…

Sports Football - Scottish Cup - Final - Celtic v Dunfermline Athletic - Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland, Britain - May 23, 2026 Celtic manager Martin O'Neill celebrates with the trophy after winning the Scottish Cup. (Reuters)

Celtic Boss O’Neill Out of Hospital After ‘Small Procedure’

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill is out of hospital and in "good form", according to his assistant at the Glasgow giants. Scottish champions Celtic announced on…

Sports Football - Pre-Season Friendly - Bayern Munich v Aston Villa - Kai Tak Sports Park, Hong Kong, China - August 7, 2026 Bayern Munich's Luis Diaz during the match. (Reuters)

Diaz Inspires Bayern to Friendly Win Over Villa

A wondergoal from Luis Diaz powered a youthful Bayern Munich to a 2-1 win over Aston Villa in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong on Friday. Diaz starred in…

Sports President of the Football Association of Norway Lise Klaveness attends a press conference at Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo on July 31, 2026 about the FIFA plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to a private equity group. (AFP)

Norway FA President Klaveness Calls on FIFA Boss Infantino to Resign

Norwegian ‌Football Federation (NFF) President Lise Klaveness called for the resignation of FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Friday, saying that he no…

Sports Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior holds up the trophy after winning the Champions League final soccer match between Liverpool and Real Madrid in Saint Denis near Paris, May 29, 2022. (AP)

Vinicius Junior and Real Madrid Agree on Contract Extension to 2032

Brazil star Vinícius Júnior has agreed to a contract extension with Real Madrid to remain at the Spanish powerhouse through June 2032, the club announced…

Sports 12 July 2025, US, New York: FIFA President Ginnai Infantino attends a press conference at Trump Tower ahead of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final soccer match between Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain. (dpa)

Mexico, Argentina Back Infantino as FIFA Fight Rages on

Mexico and Argentina's football associations have thrown their support behind FIFA President Gianni Infantino, as the world soccer chief faces a fierce…

Sports (FILES) Uruguay's former player Diego Forlan poses on the red carpet upon arrival to attend the draw for the 2026 FIFA Football World Cup taking place in the US, Canada and Mexico, at the Kennedy Center, in Washington, DC, on December 5, 2025. (Photo by Roberto SCHMIDT / AFP)

Uruguay Appoint Forlan as Head Coach after World Cup Debacle

Diego Forlan has been named head coach of Uruguay's senior and Under-20s sides, the country's FA (AUF) announced on Thursday. The 47-year-old former…

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Sports FILE - Ivory Coast's Yan Diomande (11) moves the ball during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Ivory Coast and Norway in Arlington, Texas, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde, File)

Real Madrid Seals 7-year Deal for Ivory Coast World Cup Standout Yan Diomande

Real Madrid has reached a deal with Leipzig for the transfer of young Ivory Coast international Yan Diomande. The Spanish powerhouse said Thursday that the…

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Sports FILE - Police patrol in the early morning at Sydney's Bondi Beach, Dec. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Baker, File)

Former Iranian Women Footballers 'Proud' to Become Australian

Two former Iranian women footballers said Thursday they were "proud" to have been granted Australian citizenship after being branded traitors at home for…

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Sports Alexander Zverev of Germany returns the ball from Tallon Griekspoor of Netherlands on day four of the National Bank Open tennis tournament in Montreal on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

Dutch Shocks for Zverev, Medvedev as Seeds Fall in Canadian Open

Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev both suffered upsets against Dutch opponents in the second round of the Canadian Open on Wednesday, while fellow title…

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Sports FIFA president Gianni Infantino leaves after attending a Women AFCON 2026 soccer match between Malawi and Zambia, in Rabat, Morocco, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. (AP Photo)

Canada's Carney Says he Has No Confidence in FIFA's Infantino

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday he no longer has confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino, adding to growing pressure on the soccer…

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Sports The Korea Football Association (KFA) House is seen after a police raid in Seoul on August 6, 2026. (Photo by GREG BAKER / AFP)

Police Raid South Korea FA in Probe into World Cup Coach Appointment

Police raided South Korea's football association on Thursday as part of an investigation into the appointment of the coach in charge during their dismal World…

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Sports MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 05: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF controls the ball during the Leagues Cup Phase One match between Inter Miami CF and Atletico San Luis at Nu Stadium on August 05, 2026 in Miami, Florida. Megan Briggs/Getty Images/AFP

Messi Scores Twice to Set Leagues Cup Record in Miami Victory

Lionel Messi scored twice on Wednesday to become the Leagues Cup's record goalscorer as Inter Miami beat Atletico San Luis 4-2 at home in the 2026 edition's…

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Sports Ataturk Airport, Istanbul, Türkiye - August 5, 2026 Mohamed Salah waves at fans as he arrives in Türkiye to sign with Trabzonspor. (Reuters)

Salah Arrives in Türkiye Ahead of Expected Move to Trabzonspor

Mohamed Salah was seen wearing the Trabzonspor shirt Wednesday as he closed in on a move to the Turkish club. Trabzonspor said it had opened negotiations…

Sports Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, returns a shot against Daniil Medvedev, of Russia, during a semifinal match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament, March 14, 2026, in Indian Wells, Calif. (AP)

Alcaraz Withdraws from Cincinnati Event as Doubts Grow Over US Open Defense

Carlos Alcaraz has ‌pulled out of the Cincinnati Open due to an ongoing wrist injury, organizers said on Tuesday, casting fresh doubts over the Spaniard's…

Sports FILED - 04 January 2026, United Kingdom, Newcastle Upon Tyne: FILE PHOTO - Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes celebrates after the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Crystal Palace at St James' Park. Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire/dpa

Reports: Arsenal Agree £75 Million Deal to Sign Newcastle's Guimaraes

Premier League champions Arsenal have agreed a deal worth £75 million ($99.5 million) to sign Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes, British media reported…

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Sports Cape Verdean goalkeeper Vozinha smiles during his presentation as a new player for Chilean soccer club Colo-Colo at a press conference in Santiago, Chile, 04 August 2026. (EPA)

Cape Verde Keeper Vozinha Says He Always Believed He Was a ‘Big Club’ Player After Colo-Colo Move

Cape Verde goalkeeper ‌Vozinha said on Tuesday he always believed he belonged at a major club after his stand-out performances at the World Cup earned him…

Sports  Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Real Betis - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - January 4, 2026 Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr reacts. (Reuters)

Vinicius Jr Embraces Mourinho’s ‘Happy Football’ Philosophy as Contract Talks Loom

Real Madrid's Brazil forward ‌Vinicius Jr is settling into life under new manager Jose Mourinho with a smile on his face even as uncertainty swirls around…

Sports Ferran Torres of Team Spain throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the New York Yankees and the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

World Cup Hero Torres of Spain Throws 1st Pitch at Yankee Stadium

Ferran Torres, who scored the winning goal for Spain in the World Cup final last month, threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Yankee Stadium Tuesday night. …

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