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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 (FILES) This photo taken on October 8, 2015 in Zurich shows the entrance sign with the logo at the FIFA world headquarters. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)

FIFA Scraps Private Investment Plan after Backlash

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Saturday he has scrapped a plan to allow private investment in the World Cup following fierce backlash from football…

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Sports FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Fulham v Newcastle United - Craven Cottage, London, Britain - May 24, 2026 Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe applauds fans after the match REUTERS/Jaimi Joy

Howe Resigns as Newcastle Boss

Eddie Howe has stepped down as Newcastle manager to "recharge and take a break" following a five-year spell at St James' Park, the club confirmed on Friday. …

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Sports Czech Republic's Linda Noskova reacts after winning against Czech Republic's Karolina Muchova during their women's singles final tennis match on the thirteenth day of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 11, 2026. (Photo by Adrian Dennis / AFP)

Noskova, Rybakina and Zheng Nominated to Play in Billie Jean King Cup Finals

Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova, Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina and Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen highlight the lineup of players nominated Friday to…

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Sports Soccer Football - Pre-Season Friendly - Sydney Super Cup - Chelsea v Western Sydney Wanderers - Accor Stadium, Sydney, Australia - July 28, 2026 Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso during the match REUTERS/Hollie Adams

Chelsea Fined £10 Million for FA Rule Breaches, Avoid Points Deduction

Chelsea have been fined £10 million ($13.41 million) by the English FA after admitting to multiple historical breaches of regulations, the governing body said…

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Sports Australia’s Alex de Minaur in action during his men's singles round of 16 match against compatriot Cruz Hewitt during their round 16 match at the Washington DC Open tennis tournament in Washington, DC, USA, 30 July 2026. (EPA)

De Minaur Beats Teen Hewitt in All-Aussie Washington Clash

Defending champion Alex de Minaur powered into the Washington Open quarter-finals with a clinical 6-2, 6-3 victory over fellow Australian Cruz Hewitt. Men's…

Sports Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group H - Spain v Cape Verde - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, US - June 15, 2026 Cape Verde's Vozinha celebrates after the match. (Reuters)

Vozinha’s Colo Colo Move Delayed by ‘Personal Matters’, Says Club

Vozinha, the goalkeeper who played a key role in Cape Verde's fairytale World Cup run, has delayed his arrival in Chile to sign for Colo Colo because of …

Sports English Premier League football club Chelsea's player Cole Palmer reacts during a press conference in Sydney on July 31, 2026. (AFP)

Chelsea’s Palmer Says World Cup Snub Has Motivated Him

Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer said on Friday he has a point to prove this season after missing out on England's World Cup squad, while hailing new manager Xabi…

Sports AC Milan's Italian Honorary vice-president and former player Franco Baresi arrives for the draw ceremony for the 2022-2023 UEFA Champions League football tournament in Istanbul on August 25, 2022. (AFP)

AC Milan Defender Franco Baresi Dies at 66

Franco Baresi, the former AC Milan defender and World Cup winner with Italy, has died. He was 66. His death was announced on Friday by Milan, the football…

Sports 13 December 2024, Switzerland, Zurich: FIFA's logo is seen at FIFA headquarters ahead of the draw ceremony for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Zurich. (dpa)

Defiant FIFA Doubles Down on Private Investment Plan, Says ‘Nobody Is Selling Football’

FIFA said on Friday it would push ahead with consultations on a plan to bring private investment into the World Cup despite European football threatening a…

Sports General view of the St James' Park stadium ahead of the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Wolves in Newcastle, England, Sunday, Feb. 27, 2021. (AP)

Players Guilty of Discrimination Face Minimum 10-Match Ban, Says English FA

Players found guilty of discrimination will face a minimum 10-match suspension under new English Football Association rules. The FA have increased the…

Sports 31 July 2024, France, Paris: Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic in action against Germany's Dominik Koepfer during the Men's Tennis Singles Round of 16 at Roland-Garros Stadium. (dpa)

Djokovic to Make Return at Cincinnati Masters

Former world number one Novak Djokovic said Thursday he would make his return to competition at the Cincinnati Masters next month, almost a month after he…

Sports 28 June 2018, Russia, Kaliningrad: England's Marcus Rashford reacts during the FIFA World Cup 2018 Group G football match between Belgium and England at the Kaliningrad Stadium. (dpa)

Rashford Says Final Goodbye to Barcelona Ahead of Man Utd Return

Marcus Rashford thanked Barcelona for "special memories" as he prepares to return to Manchester United with his future still uncertain. The 28-year-old…

Sports Football - UEFA Congress - Maison de la Mutualite, Paris, France - February 8, 2024 FIFA President Gianni Infantino and UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin during the UEFA Congress. (Reuters)

UEFA Says Will Boycott World Cup Over FIFA Proposals

European football's governing body UEFA said Thursday it would boycott the World Cup should FIFA press ahead with its private investor plan. "No UEFA…

Sports Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Final - Spain v Argentina - New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, US - July 19, 2026 Pitch staff carry the FIFA logo on the pitch before the match. (Reuters)

American, Asian Confederations Left Blindsided by FIFA’s $20 Bln Investment Plan

FIFA's bombshell proposal to sell stakes in a $20 billion commercial subsidiary has drawn strong criticism from football’s regional confederations, which said…

Sports Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer of Bayern Munich attends a training session at the team's training camp in Rottach-Egern, Germany, 28 July 2026. (EPA)

Neuer ‘Very Likely’ to Retire at End of Season

Veteran Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer said it is "very likely" he will retire at the end of the upcoming season. Speaking at a training camp in…

Sports Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Quarter Final - Norway v England - Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, US - July 11, 2026 FIFA President Gianni Infantino in the stands before the match. (Reuters)

FIFA’s Private Equity Push Opens New Front in Decades-Old Power-Struggle with Europe

FIFA’s push to open the World Cup to private equity marks a dramatic attempt to reshape the commercial landscape of global football, while opening a new front…

Sports Joao Pedro of Chelsea celebrates a goal during the Sydney Super Cup match between Chelsea FC and the Western Sydney Wanderers FC at Accor Stadium in Sydney, Australia, 28 July 2026. (EPA)

‘Very Hungry’ Joao Pedro Impresses New Chelsea Manager Alonso

Chelsea's Brazilian striker Joao Pedro is "very hungry" after his World Cup snub, with a quick-fire hat-trick in the team's opening pre-season game impressing…

Sports Cruz Hewitt of Australia reacts during a men's singles match against Marcos Giron of the United States on day two of the Mubadala Citi DC Open 2026 at William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center on July 28, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Getty Images/AFP)

Hewitt’s Son Cruz Earns First ATP Tour Win in Washington Opener

Former world number one Lleyton ‌Hewitt's son Cruz continued to impress in his breakout summer on Tuesday, earning his first ATP Tour-level win at the…

Sports Tennis - Six Kings Slam - ANB Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - October 15, 2025 General view during the quarter final match between Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas and Italy's Jannik Sinner REUTERS/Stringer

Turki Alalshikh Announces Six Kings Slam as Part of Riyadh Season this October

Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Turki Alalshikh announced that Six Kings Slam tournament will be held as part of Riyadh Season 2026,…

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Sports New head coach of the French men's national football team Zinedine Zidane meets supporters next to the French Soccer federation's headquarters in Paris, France, 28 July 2026. (EPA)

Fan Favorite ‘Zizou’ Soaks up Acclaim After Being Named France Coach

Cometh the hour, cometh the man: Zinedine Zidane did not let down the 100 or so French football fans waiting outside the federation headquarters as he came…

Sports Italy coach Roberto Mancini during the UEFA Nations League semi-final match between Spain and Italy at Stadion De Grolsch Veste in Enschede, Netherlands, 15 June 2023. (EPA)

Mancini Returns as Coach of Crisis-Hit Italy

Roberto Mancini has been named the head coach of Italy's national team for a second time, tasked with revitalizing the Azzurri who have missed out on the last…

Sports French international football player Zinedine Zidane poses for selfies with fans as he leaves after a press conference to present him as the new head coach of France national football team at the French Football Federation headquarters (FFF) in Paris on July 28, 2026. (AFP)

Zidane’s Long Road Leads Back to France Helm

France's favorite son, Zinedine Zidane, begins the latest chapter in his love affair with the national team after he was announced as Les Bleus' new coach on…

Sports Football - French Football Federation unveil Zinedine Zidane as new head coach - French Federation Headquarters, Paris, France - July 28, 2026. (AFP)

France Hires Former Football Great Zidane as Men’s National Team Coach

Zinedine Zidane is France’s new coach, replacing Didier Deschamps at the helm of the team he led to glory as arguably its greatest ever player. French…

Sports A general view of the Falmer stadium before the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Newcastle United in Brighton, England, Saturday, March 20, 2021. (AP)

Premier League to Crack Down on Goalkeepers ‘Feigning Injury’ with a New Trial Rule

The new Premier League season is set to trial a crackdown on goalkeepers who appear to feign injury in order to disturb the flow of the game or give time for…