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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 The stands of the FIFA World Cup stadium at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, US, May 8, 2026. REUTERS/Danielle Villasana

FIFA to Stage Separate World Cup Opening Ceremonies in Mexico, Canada and US

FIFA announced on Friday that it will hold separate opening ceremonies prior to the first game in each of the three host countries for this year's World Cup,…

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Sports Al-Hilal players after they were crowned with the Saudi King’s Cup  trophy (Photography: Mohammed Al-Manea)

Al-Hilal Claim Saudi Cup, Crown Prince Presents Winners the Trophy

On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and under his generous patronage, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al…

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Sports Real Madrid's Federico Valverde, right, celebrates with Aurelien Tchouameni after scoring his side's opening goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Rayo Vallecano and Real Madrid at the Vallecas stadium in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. (AP)

Real Madrid Fine Tchouameni and Valverde 500,000 Euros Over Bust-up

Real Madrid announced on Friday they had fined Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde 500,000 euros ($588,000) each after a training ground clash that left…

Sports Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe reacts during a La Liga soccer match between Real Betis and Real Madrid in Seville, Spain, Friday, April 24, 2026. (AP)

Mbappe and Tchouameni Join Real Madrid Training ahead of Clasico

Kylian Mbappe trained on Friday after recovering from a hamstring injury ahead of the Clasico against Barcelona, with Aurelien Tchouameni also involved…

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Sports  May 5, 2026 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta celebrates after reaching the UEFA Champions League final Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

Arteta Calls for Arsenal Focus on 'Huge' West Ham Clash

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal must re-focus for Sunday's "huge" Premier League clash at West Ham after the emotional high of reaching the Champions League final. …

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Sports FILE - Justin Kluivert of the Netherlands walks off the pitch after a World Cup qualifying soccer match between the Netherlands and Poland in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, File)

Dutch Forward Kluivert Returns from Knee Surgery for Bournemouth Ahead of World Cup

Netherlands forward Justin Kluivert's return for Bournemouth after a four-month absence from knee surgery could boost his hopes of playing in the World Cup. …

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Sports Bayern head coach Vincent Kompany creacts after the Champions League semifinal second leg soccer match between Bayern Munich and Paris Saint Germain in Munich, Germany, Wednesday, May 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Kompany Won't Allow Bayern to Dwell on Champions League Exit

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany will not allow his players to feel sorry for themselves after Wednesday's Champions League semi-final exit to Paris St…

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Sports Carlos Bacca (R) of Junior reacts during a Copa Libertadores group stage soccer match between Junior and Cerro Porteno at Romelio Martinez Stadium in Cartagena, Colombia, 07 May 2026.  EPA/Ricardo Maldonado Rozo

Copa Libertadores Game in Colombia Abandoned Due to Crowd Trouble

A Copa Libertadores match between Colombia's Independiente Medellin and Brazilian side Flamengo in Medellin was abandoned on Thursday after home fans lit…

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Sports Barcelona are on the brink of the title and can claim it with a point in the Clasico on Sunday at Camp Nou. ANDER GILLENEA / AFP/File

History-chasing Barca Eye Title Party in Liga Clasico

With the sting of Champions League disappointment fading but not forgotten, Barcelona are aiming to clinch back-to-back La Liga titles on Sunday when they host…

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Sports The International Olympic Committee on Thursday lifted restrictions imposed on Belarusian athletes (Reuters)

International Olympic Committee Lifts Restrictions on Belarusian Athletes

The International Olympic Committee on Thursday lifted all restrictions on Belarusian athletes, clearing the way for their return to international competitions…

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Sports (FILES) Italy's Jasmine Paolini (L) and Angelo Binaghi, President of the Italian Tennis Federation, celebrate after victory in her women's singles final match against US's Coco Gauff during the WTA Rome Open tennis tournament at Foro Italico in Rome on May 17, 2025. (Photo by Tiziana FABI / AFP)

Italy's Tennis Chief Wants to Break Grand Slam 'Monopoly' with New Major

Angelo Binaghi has dragged Italian tennis from the doldrums to a golden age since taking charge of the country's federation (FITP) a quarter of a century ago,…

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Sports International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry speaks during the opening of the executive board meeting of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), at the Olympic House, in Lausanne, Switzerland, 06 May 2026. EPA/ANDREAS BECKER

IOC: No Summer Sports at the 2030 Winter Olympics

There will be no summer sports at the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Thursday, with any potential…

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Sports FILE - Real Madrid's Dani Carvajal plays the ball during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Osasuna and Real Madrid in Pamplona, Spain, Feb. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Miguel Oses, File)

De la Fuente: Spain's Carvajal in Race to Make World Cup Squad

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has not ruled Dani Carvajal out of his World Cup squad but said the right back must prove his fitness and form after the Real…

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Sports FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Quarter Final - Real Madrid v Borussia Dortmund - MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, US - July 5, 2025 Borussia Dortmund's Niklas Sule during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Jeenah Moon/File Photo

Dortmund Defender Suele to Retire at End of Season

Borussia Dortmund defender Niklas Suele will retire at the end of the season, the 30-year-old said on Thursday. Suele, capped 49 times by Germany, began…

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Sports Donyell Malen has scored 12 times for Roma since signing from Aston Villa. Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP/File

Roma's Champions League Return Back on as Milan, Juve Wobble

Roma have a return to the Champions League firmly within their sights ahead of Sunday's trip to Parma as both Juventus and AC Milan's hope's of finishing in…

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Sports Australian Socceroos fans have been accused of unruly behavior at previous watch parties in Melbourne's Federation Square. William WEST / AFP/File

Australian State Overturns Melbourne Ban on World Cup Watch Party

Australian authorities on Thursday reversed a ban on public watch parties in Melbourne's Federation Square for the 2026 football World Cup after the decision…

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Sports Players of Mexico's Toluca celebrate after beating the United States' Los Angeles FC during a CONCACAF Champions Cup second leg semifinal soccer match in Toluca, Mexico, Wednesday, May 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Mexican Federation Threatens to Drop Players from World Cup Squad Amid Club Row

Liga MX players who fail to attend Mexico's World Cup training camp starting on Wednesday will be dropped from the tournament squad, the Mexican Football…

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Sports Fans of Arsenal cheer during the UEFA Champions League semi-finals 2nd leg match Arsenal FC against Atletico de Madrid, in London, Britain, 05 May 2026. EPA/NEIL HALL

What to Know About the 2026 Champions League Final

Arsenal became the first team to book its place in the 2026 Champions League final by beating Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. Paris Saint-Germain or Bayern…

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Sports Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine poses with the trophy after winning her women's singles finals match against Mirra Andreeva of Russia at the Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, Spain, 02 May 2026.  EPA/CHEMA MOYA

Kostyuk Withdraws from Italian Open with Physical Issues after Titles in Madrid, Rouen

Fresh off the biggest title of her career, Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine withdrew from the Italian Open due to hip and ankle issues, The Associated Press reported. …

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Sports FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the 29th annual Milken Institute Global Conference at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on May 5, 2026. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)

Infantino Defends World Cup Ticket Prices

FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Tuesday defended World Cup ticket prices, insisting that football's global governing body was obliged to take advantage of…

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Sports Atletico head coach Diego Simeone applauds fans after the UEFA Champions League semi-finals 2nd leg match Arsenal FC against Atletico de Madrid, in London, Britain, 05 May 2026. Arsenal won 1-0.  EPA/NEIL HALL

Atletico Madrid's Simeone Proud and 'Peaceful' after Champions League Hopes Dashed Yet Again

After yet another Champions League elimination, Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone rallied with his players in front of the team's fans. He yelled, pumped his…

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Sports Manchester United Manager Michael Carrick gestures after the English Premier League match between Manchester United and Liverpool FC in Manchester, Britain, 03 May 2026.  EPA/GARY OAKLEY

Casemiro Backs Carrick for Permanent Man United Manager's Job

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro says Michael Carrick has already shown he has all the qualities to be a great manager at the club and backed calls for…

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Sports  Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe reacts during a La Liga soccer match between Real Betis and Real Madrid in Seville, Spain, Friday, April 24, 2026. (AP)

Injured Mbappe Faces Backlash Over Sardinia Trip Before Clasico

Sidelined with a hamstring injury, Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe has sparked anger among a section of the club's supporters after a holiday in Sardinia,…

Sports 17 June 2024, Berlin: Belarusian tennis player Aryna Sabalenka gives an interview on the WTA Tour in Berlin. (dpa)

Players Would Boycott French Open Over Prize Money Dispute, Says Sabalenka

Players would boycott the French Open if their prize money at the claycourt Grand Slam's is not increased, women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka said on…