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Norris Says F1 Title Means Everything and he Has Most to Lose Ahead of Abu Dhabi Decider

Sports Formula One F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - December 5, 2025 McLaren's Lando Norris arrives ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

Norris Says F1 Title Means Everything and he Has Most to Lose Ahead of Abu Dhabi Decider

Lando Norris says winning the Formula One world championship would mean everything to him, but being the frontrunner also means he has most to lose. The…

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Sports Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is again scoring better than a goal a game this league campaign. Odd ANDERSEN / AFP

Prolific Kane and Undav Face Off as Bayern Head to Stuttgart

League leaders Bayern Munich travel to Stuttgart on Saturday, setting the scene for a battle between the Bundesliga's two in-form goal getters: Harry Kane and…

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Sports Barcelona's Brazilian forward Raphinha celebrates after scoring against Atletico Madrid. Josep LAGO / AFP

'Annoying' Raphinha Pulling Barca Towards their Best

Forward Raphinha's comeback from injury has helped Barcelona edge back towards their best form and helped the Catalans reclaim top spot in La Liga. The…

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Sports Tennis - Davis Cup - Final 8 - Spain v Czech Republic - SuperTennis Arena, Bologna, Italy - November 20, 2025 General view inside the court during the match between Czech Republic's Jiri Lehecka and Spain's Jaume Munar REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo

Potapova Switches Allegiance to Austria from Russia

Anastasia Potapova has become the latest Russian-born tennis player to switch international allegiance after the world number 51 said her application for…

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Sports Mohamed Salah of Liverpool (L) greets their supporters after the English Premier League match between Liverpool and Sunderland in Liverpool, Great Britain, 03 December 2025.  EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN

Van Dijk: Salah's Benching Shows Every Player Has to Earn their Place at Liverpool

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said the decision to leave Mohamed Salah on the bench in back-to-back Premier League games shows that no player is guaranteed…

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Sports FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 15: FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends the International Friendly match between Colombia and New Zealand at Chase Stadium on November 15, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Leonardo Fernandez/Getty Images/AFP

FIFA Says it Has Stepped Up Efforts Against Online Abuse

FIFA said on Sunday it had stepped up efforts to tackle online abuse directed at players and officials, reporting a surge in harmful content and referring more…

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Sports England's forward #09 Harry Kane speaks during a press press conference on the eve of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K European qualification football match between Albania and England, at the Air Albania stadium in Tirana, on November 15, 2025. (Photo by Adnan Beci / AFP)

Kane: Trophies, Not Goals, the Key to Fulfilling Ballon d'Or Ambition

Harry Kane is banging in goals at a breathtaking pace this season but the England and Bayern Munich striker is keenly aware that his hopes of winning the next…

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Sports The moon rises between buildings in Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Car Ploughs into Crowd at Australia Race, 9 Injured

Nine people have been injured, with one in critical condition, after a car ploughed into a crowd at a racing event in southeastern Australia, police said. …

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Sports Khaled Al-Mobty claimed the gold medal in the individual show jumping competition held at the Al-Janadriyah Arena as part of the sixth Islamic Solidarity Games “Riyadh 2025.” SPA

Saudi Rider Al-Mobty Wins Show Jumping Gold at Islamic Solidarity Games ‘Riyadh 2025’

Saudi show jumper Khaled Al-Mobty claimed the gold medal in the individual show jumping competition held on Saturday at the Al-Janadriyah Arena as part of the…

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Sports Palestinian national football team members wear the traditional Basque "txapela" (beret) as they arrive at Bilbao airport ahead of their friendly match against the Basque national team in Bilbao on November 11, 2025. (AFP)

Palestinian National Team on 'Mission' for Peace in Spain Visit

On a "mission" in Spain, Palestinian national team coach Ehab Abu Jazar and his players will play symbolic friendlies against the Basque Country and Catalan…

Sports Spanish MotoGP rider Alex Marquez of BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP Team takes a bend during the second qualifying of the motorcycling Grand Prix of the Valencia Community at Ricardo Tormo track, in Cheste, Valencia, Spain, 15 November 2025. (EPA)

Alex Marquez Eases to Sprint Victory at Valencia Grand Prix

Gresini Racing's Alex Marquez led from the start to comfortably win the 13-lap Valencia Grand Prix sprint on Saturday, leaving runner-up Pedro Acosta behind by…

Sports  Kazakhstan's goalkeeper Temirlan Anarbekov, Belgium's forward Romeo Vermant and Kazakhstan's defender #05 Bagdat Kairov vie for the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers Europe zone group J football match between Kazakhstan and Belgium at the Astana Arena in Astana on November 15, 2025. (AFP)

Kazakh Keeper Anarbekov Makes Belgium Wait for World Cup Qualification

Kazakhstan goalkeeper Temirlan Anarbekov made a series of stunning saves to deny Belgium the opportunity to clinch World Cup qualification as they drew 1-1 in…

Sports Canadian Football League supporters wear colorful outfits during the Grey Cup Championship week in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, November 13, 2025. REUTERS/Ed White

Canadian Football Fans Rally against Attempt to Adopt US Rules

The Canadian Football League is fighting fan unhappiness over upcoming rule changes that traditionalists say betray the Canadian version's proud differences…

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Sports 14 November 2025, Italy, Turin: Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner in action against US' Ben Shelton during their men's singles group stage tennis match of the ATP World Tour Finals at the Inalpi Arena. (dpa)

Top Players and ATP Want Overhaul of Davis Cup

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are among the world's top players calling for the Davis Cup to return to its traditional home-and-away format and be staged…

Sports Croatia's Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol (C) lashed in an equalizer after some hesitant Faroes defending. STRINGER / AFP

Croatia Qualify for 2026 World Cup, Netherlands Close, Germany in Limbo

Croatia booked their ticket to the 2026 World Cup in North America with an unconvincing 3-1 win over the in-form Faroe Islands on Friday as the Netherlands all…

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Sports The Kingdom will be hosting the championship for three days - SPA

International Arabian Horse Championship Kicks Off in Jeddah

The international Arabian horse championship in Jeddah is attracting widespread interest from heritage enthusiasts by showcasing 280 horses from 130 stables…

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Sports Sep 18, 2024; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; A Major League Soccer ball sits on a stand prior to a match between FC Cincinnati and Minnesota United at Allianz Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

MLS to Align Schedule with World's Top Leagues in 2027

MLS will follow the lead of the top soccer leagues in the world and move to a summer-to-spring schedule starting in 2027. Since making its debut in 1996, MLS…

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Sports Nov 13, 2025; Belleair, Florida, USA; Kai Trump tees off on the thirteenth hole during the first round of The ANNIKA golf tournament at Pelican Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Kai Trump Upbeat despite Sitting Last after LPGA Debut

Kai Trump said her first taste of LPGA Tour competition was "amazing" despite carding a 13-over-par 83 on Thursday that left her in last place after the first…

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Sports Tennis - ATP Finals - Turin - Palasport Olimpico, Turin, Italy - November 13, 2025 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning his group stage match against Italy's Lorenzo Musetti REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane

Carlos Alcaraz Seals Year-ending No. 1 Ranking with Another Win at the ATP Finals

When it came down to it, Carlos Alcaraz needed less than 90 minutes to secure the year-ending No. 1 ranking in men's tennis. Alcaraz needed one more win at…

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Sports Nov 3, 2025; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani acknowledges the crowd during the World Series championship parade at downtown Los Angeles. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Shohei Ohtani's 4th MVP Award Sparks Celebrations in Japan

It's become an annual ritual: Shohei Ohtani wins a Most Valuable Player award and Japan celebrates with newspaper extra editions handed out at a major train…

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Sports 13 November 2025, Italy, Imola: Mexican Formula One driver Sergio Perez, test drives Ferrari SF-23, the new Cadillac F1 car at the Enzo e Dino Ferrari circuit in Imola. Photo: Federico Basile/LiveMedia-IPA/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

Cadillac Test at Imola with Perez Driving a 2023 Ferrari

Sergio Perez drove a Formula One car for the first time in almost a year on Thursday with the Mexican testing for Cadillac at Italy's Imola circuit in a 2023…

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Sports Galatasaray’s Eren Elmali, left, and Frankfurt’s Nnamdi Collins jump for a header during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Galatasaray in Frankfurt, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)

Turkish Soccer Imposes Temporary Bans on 102 Players over Betting Scandal

Turkish soccer temporarily banned 102 top-tier club players on Thursday over a widening betting scandal. The Turkish Football Federation suspended 25 players…

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Sports Soccer Football - World Cup - Asian Qualifiers - Third Round - Group C - Saudi Arabia v Bahrain - King Abdullah Sport City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - October 15, 2024 Saudi Arabia coach Roberto Mancini looks on REUTERS/Stringer

Qatar's Al Sadd Name Ex-Inter Boss Mancini as New Manager

Al Sadd have appointed former Inter Milan and Italy boss Roberto Mancini as their new manager on a two-and-a-half-season deal, the Qatari club announced on…

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Sports FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Sunderland v Arsenal - Stadium of Light, Sunderland, Britain - November 8, 2025 Arsenal's Bukayo Saka reacts after the match REUTERS/Scott Heppell

Arsenal's Saka Dismisses Early Title Talk

Arsenal must shut out external noise and stay grounded, with the Londoners leading the Premier League title race by four points after 11 games, forward Bukayo…

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Sports Soccer Football - UEFA Europa League - Viktoria Plzen v Fenerbahce - Doosan Arena, Plzen, Czech Republic - November 6, 2025 Fenerbahce's Ederson makes a save REUTERS/David W Cerny

Ederson Says he Felt Unhappy at Manchester City

Brazil goalkeeper Ederson said he had already attempted to leave Manchester City the season before last, with unhappiness at the Premier League club weighing…

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Sports Zaid Al-Sarraj poses with his medal. (SPA)

Swimmer Al-Sarraj Wins First Gold Medal for Saudi Arabia at Islamic Solidarity Games 

Saudi swimmer Zaid Al-Sarraj won on Tuesday the first gold medal for the Kingdom at the sixth Islamic Solidarity Games, which is underway in Riyadh. He won…

Sports Argentina's Lionel Messi (R) takes part in a training session in Algorfa, Alicante, Spain, 11 November 2025. EPA/Marcial Guillen

Barca President Laporta: Messi Return 'Unrealistic'

Barcelona all-time great Lionel Messi returning to the Catalan giants is "unrealistic,” the club's president Joan Laporta said Wednesday. The 38-year-old…

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Sports Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Brentford - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - October 28, 2023 Chelsea's Reece James looks dejected after the match Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs/File Photo

Chelsea's James Warns England of Extreme Heat at 2026 World Cup

England defender Reece James said his teammates must brace for "super difficult conditions" at the 2026 World Cup in North America having experienced intense…

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Sports Novak Djokovic of Serbia in action against  Lorenzo Musetti of Italy (not pictured) during the men's finals match of the ATP Hellenic Championship tennis tournament, Athens, Greece, 08 November 2025. EPA/GEORGE VITSARAS

Djokovic Says Sinner's Doping Controversy Will Linger

Novak Djokovic said the shortness and timing of Jannik Sinner's ban this year for an inadvertent doping violation was "odd" and the case would hang over the…

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