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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 Atletico Madrid's French forward #07 Antoine Griezmann and teammates celebrate at the end of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on April 14, 2026. (AFP)

Griezmann Dares to Dream After Atletico Oust Barca in His Farewell Season

Atletico Madrid forward Antoine ‌Griezmann is daring to dream of a fairytale finale after his side survived a fierce Barcelona fightback to reach their…

Sports Football - UEFA Champions League - Quarter-Final - Second Leg - Liverpool v Paris St Germain - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - April 14, 2026 Paris St Germain coach Luis Enrique reacts. (Reuters)

PSG Boss Luis Enrique Credits Team’s Belief for Champions League Success

Paris St ‌Germain showed why they are the reigning champions of Europe, coach Luis Enrique said, after his side completed a commanding 4-0 aggregate…

Sports 14 April 2026, Bavaria, Munich: Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer in action during a training session at the training facility on Saebener Strasse ahead of Wednesday's UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg match against Real Madrid. (dpa)

Bayern Are in Driving Seat, but Wounded Real Could Be Dangerous, Says Neuer

Treble-chasing Bayern Munich ‌are in control of their Champions League quarter-final tie against Real Madrid after a 2-1 first-leg win but the Spanish…

Sports FILED - 28 June 2025, Hesse, Bad Homburg: Polish tennis player Iga Swiatek in action against US Jessica Pegula during their women's singles final match of the Bad Homburg Open Tennis Tournament. Photo: Arne Dedert/dpa

Swiatek Banks on Nadal's Former Coach to Reignite her Season

Iga Swiatek is hoping to benefit from new coach Francisco Roig's experience and technical expertise when the world number four begins her claycourt season at…

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Sports Football - FIFA World Cup - Inter-Confederation Playoffs - Final - Iraq v Bolivia - Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico - March 31, 2026 Iraq coach Graham Arnold before the match. (Reuters)

Iraq Coach Arnold Undecided on Future Beyond World Cup

Iraq coach Graham Arnold said ‌his future beyond the World Cup remains undecided as his contract ends after the tournament and no formal talks have yet…

Sports 13 April 2026, United Kingdom, Liverpool: Liverpool manager Arne Slot attends a press conference at Anfield, ahead of Tuesday's UEFA Champions League soccer match against Paris Saint Germain. Photo: Peter Byrne/PA Wire/dpa

Liverpool Targets Famous Champions League Comeback Against PSG

Liverpool is aiming for another famous Champions League comeback against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday. The six-time European champion trails 2-0 after…

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Sports Football - Asian Champions League - Final - Al Ahli v Kawasaki Frontale - King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - May 3, 2025 The Asian Champions League trophy is display inside the stadium before the match. (Reuters)

Asian Champions League to Expand from 24 to 32 Teams

The Asian Champions League is set to expand from 24 to 32 teams, the region's governing body for football said Tuesday, adding it will "promote inclusivity and…

Sports Carlos Alcaraz of Spain attends a press conference at the Barcelona Open tennis tournament in Barcelona, Spain, 13 April 2026. (EPA)

Chance to Reclaim Top Rank Is Extra Motivation for Alcaraz in Barcelona

Carlos Alcaraz said the opportunity ‌to quickly reclaim the world number one ranking from his big rival Jannik Sinner provided him additional motivation…

Sports Jack Draper of Britain in action during his first round match against Martin Etcheverry of Argentina at the Barcelona Open tennis tournament in Barcelona, Spain, 13 April 2026.  EPA/Alejandro Garcia

Draper Vows to Overcome Injury Woes after Barcelona Exit

Jack Draper vowed to work his way out of his injury woes after being forced to retire with a right leg problem midway through his first-round match against…

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Sports Moroccan fans cheer during a friendly soccer match between Morocco and Ecuador in Madrid, Spain, Friday, March 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Brazil, Morocco Headline Group C as Scotland and Haiti Return to the World Cup

Five-time champion Brazil faces African powerhouse Morocco in Group C, which also includes Scotland and Haiti — two teams returning to the World Cup after long…

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Sports Paris 2024 Olympics - Boxing - Women's 66kg - Final - Roland-Garros Stadium, Paris, France - August 09, 2024. Imane Khelif of Algeria in action against Liu Yang of China. REUTERS/Peter Cziborra/ File Photo

Organizers Postpone Imane Khelif’s April 23 Paris Fight after Shoulder Injury

Olympic champion Imane Khelif injured her left shoulder while training over the weekend and was forced to postpone a professional fight scheduled for later…

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Sports Neutral Athlete Russia, Kliment Kolesnikov reacts after winning gold medal in the men’s 50-meter backstroke final at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, on Aug. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian, File)

Russian Swimmers to be Allowed to Compete with Flag and Anthem after Restrictions Dropped

The governing body for international swimming and aquatic sports will allow athletes from Russia to compete without restrictions and with their national flag…

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Sports Paris Saint-Germain's French midfielder #33 Warren Zaire Emery (L) and Paris Saint-Germain's French forward #29 Bradley Barcola take part in a training session at the Campus Paris Saint-Germain in Poissy, on the western outskirts of Paris on April 7, 2026, on the eve of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg football match against Liverpool F.C. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Barcola Returns to PSG Squad Ahead of Champions League Clash with Liverpool

Paris St Germain forward Bradley Barcola has been named in the squad for their Champions League quarter-final second leg at Liverpool, the Ligue 1 club ⁠said…

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Sports  Barcelona's Marcus Rashford celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal during the Spanish La Liga match between Barcelona and Espanyol in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, April 11, 2026. (AP)

Rashford with Point to Prove as Barca Target Atletico Comeback

Marcus Rashford had his chance against Atletico Madrid, but failed to take it -- or any of the next five that came along on a frustrating European night. On…

Sports FILE PHOTO: A street in Tema, Ghana, April 1, 2026. REUTERS/Francis Kokoroko/File Photo

Ghanaian Soccer Player Dominic Frimpong Killed in Attack on Berekum Chelsea Team Bus

Berekum Chelsea winger Dominic Frimpong has been killed in an armed robbery on his side’s team bus as they returned from a Ghana Premier League fixture at…

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Sports Italy's Jannik Sinner poses with the trophy after winning the Monte Carlo ATP Masters Series Tournament final tennis match against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz on Court Rainier III at the Monte-Carlo Country Club in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, south-eastern France on April 12, 2026. (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP)

Sinner's Monte Carlo Master Class Sends Early Clay-season Warning

Meticulous preparation was again at the heart of Jannik Sinner's breakthrough Monte Carlo Masters triumph, as his win over Carlos Alcaraz in Sunday's final…

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Sports Arne Slot's future as Liverpool manager could depend on the outcome of Tuesday's clash with PSG. FRANCK FIFE / AFP

Liverpool Seek 'Special' Anfield Night to Salvage Troubled Season

Liverpool have a mountain to climb to oust holders Paris Saint-Germain from the Champions League but are hoping the Anfield factor can salvage a bitterly…

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Sports 12 April 2026, United Kingdom, London: Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe applauds the fans following the English Premier League soccer match between Crystal Palace and Newcastle United at Selhurst Park. Photo: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire/dpa

Howe Shoulders the Blame after Newcastle Squander Another Lead

Eddie Howe said the buck stops with him after his Newcastle United side conceded two late goals in a 2-1 Premier League defeat at Crystal Palace on Sunday that…

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Sports Soccer Football - Premier League - Sunderland v Tottenham Hotspur - Stadium of Light, Sunderland, Britain - April 12, 2026 Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi reacts during the match REUTERS/Scott Heppell

Tottenham Stay in Bottom Three as New Coach Gets Off to a Bad Start

Tottenham Hotspur's relegation fears deepened as manager Roberto de Zerbi's first game in charge ended in a 1-0 defeat by Sunderland that left the London club…

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Sports Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Monte Carlo Masters - Monte Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France - April 12, 2026 Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates with the trophy after winning his final match against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz REUTERS/Manon Cruz

Sinner Beats Alcaraz to Win Monte Carlo Masters, Returns to No.1

Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time Sunday and reclaim the world number one ranking from his…

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Sports Athletics - Paris Marathon - Paris, France - April 12, 2026 Italy's Yemaneberhan Crippa and Ethiopia's Shure Demise celebrate on the podium after winning the men's and women's elite race respectively REUTERS/Tom Nicholson

Crippa, Demise Claim Paris Marathon Victories

Italy's Yemaneberhan Crippa won the Paris marathon on Sunday, while Ethiopia's Shure Demise claimed victory in the women's category in a new course record. …

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Sports Czech Republic's Marie Bouzkova (R) and team captain Barbora Strycova celebrate winning their Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers round between Switzerland and Czech Republic in Biel, Switzerland, 11 April 2026. EPA/PETER SCHNEIDER

Belgium Shock United States to Reach Billie Jean King Cup Finals

Belgium knocked out 18-times champions the US to qualify for the Billie Jean King Cup Finals on Saturday, as Britain, Italy, Kazakhstan, Spain, Ukraine and…

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Sports It was Al-Nassr’s 14th straight victory. Photo: Al-Nassr website

Al-Nassr Break Club Record with 14th Consecutive League Victory

Leaders Al-Nassr claimed their longest-ever Saudi Pro League winning streak with a 2-0 victory at Al-Akhdoud thanks to goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao…

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Sports Brazil's Italian head coach Carlo Ancelotti looks during a friendly football match between Brazil and France at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on March 26, 2026. (AFP)

Neymar Has Two Months to Show He Is Ready for World Cup, Says Ancelotti

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti ‌has left open the possibility of Neymar earning a place in his 26-man squad for this year’s World Cup, saying the forward…