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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  A protester sets off fireworks during a protest against the environmental, economic and social impact of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, near the Olympic Village in Milan, Italy, February 7, 2026. (Reuters)

Protesters in Milan Denounce Impact of Games on Environment

Thousands of people took to the streets of Milan on Saturday in a protest over housing costs and environmental concerns on the first full day of the Milano…

Sports A general view of a screen showing the Olympic flame in the Olympic cauldron designed by Marco Balich, next to the Olympic Rings during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games at the San Siro stadium in Milan, northern Italy, on February 6, 2026. (AFP)

By the Numbers: A Look the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics officially started on Friday, with the opening ceremony and the lighting of the cauldrons. And these Games are particularly…

Sports  Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, right, and US Vice President JD Vance hold a bilateral meeting during his visit to the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. (Kevin Lamarque/Pool Photo via AP)

Italy’s Meloni Plays Down ICE Agent Furor as She Meets Vance

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met US Vice President JD Vance in Milan on Friday, hours before the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics, using the…

Sports Football - Carabao Cup - Semi Final - Second Leg - Arsenal v Chelsea - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - February 3, 2026 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reacts. (Action Images via Reuters)

Arteta Upbeat on Arsenal’s Title Push but Expects Tough Sunderland Challenge

Arsenal have been plotting their Premier League title charge since before pre-season began, manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday as they prepare for a…

Sports  06 February 2026, Italy, Cortina: American rapper Snoop Dogg (L) plays with USA's Daniel Casper at the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, during the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. (dpa)

Snoop Dogg in the House: Rapper Cheers US to Mixed Doubles Curling Win

Rapper Snoop Dogg brought a touch of flair to the mixed doubles curling competition on Thursday, sporting a custom jacket featuring the faces of American duo…

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

Khelif Says She is Open to Genetic Testing by IOC for 2028 Olympics

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif said she will comply with genetic testing requirements as long as the tests are conducted by the International Olympic Council (IOC…

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Sports Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Okhdood v Al Hilal - Prince Hathloul Bin Absulaziz Sport City Stadium, Najran, Saudi Arabia - February 5, 2026  Al Hilal's Karim Benzema celebrates scoring their first goal with Nasser Al Dawsari REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed

Benzema Scores Hat-trick on his Debut for Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal

Karim Benzema scored a hat-trick and grabbed an assist on his debut for Saudi Pro League leaders Al-Hilal as they thrashed lowly Al-Akhdoud 6-0 on Thursday. …

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Sports Strasbourg's Paraguayan midfielder #10 Julio Enciso (2nd R) celebrates after scoring a goal during the French Cup round of 16 football match between RC Strasbourg Alsace and AS Monaco at the Stade de la Meinau in Strasbourg, eastern France, on February 5, 2026. (Photo by Frederick FLORIN / AFP)

Strasbourg Beats Monaco 3-1 to Reach French Cup Quarterfinals

Paraguay midfielder Julio Enciso scored twice as Strasbourg beat Monaco 3-1 at home to reach the French Cup quarterfinals on Thursday. Winger Martial Godo…

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Sports Atletico Madrid's Ademola Lookman (R) celebrates scoring the 0-3 goal during the Copa del Rey quarter-final soccer match between Real Betis and Atletico Madrid, in Seville, Spain, 05 February 2026.  EPA/Jose Manuel Vidal

Lookman Shines as Atletico Madrid Cruises Past Real Betis to Reach Copa Semis

Ademola Lookman scored on his Atletico Madrid debut in a 5-0 rout of Real Betis on Thursday that sent Diego Simeone's team to the semifinals of the Copa del…

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Sports FILE - ATP President Andrea Gaudenzi stands at the end of the singles tennis final match of the ATP World Tour Finals, in Turin, Italy, Nov. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, File)

ATP Chairman Gaudenzi Re-elected to 3rd Term that Will Run Through 2028

Andrea Gaudenzi was re-elected as chairman of the ATP men's professional tennis tour on Thursday, giving him a third term that runs through 2028. Gaudenzi,…

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Sports Germany forward Serge Gnabry (Reuters)

Gnabry Extends Bayern Munich Deal Until 2028

Bayern Munich announced the contract extension of forward Serge Gnabry until 2028. Gnabry, who joined in 2017, has won numerous titles and is a key player...

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Sports 01 February 2026, United Kingdom, London: FIFA Women's Champions Cup trophy seen on display after the FIFA Women's Champions Cup final soccer match between Arsenal and Corinthians at Emirates Stadium. Photo: Adam Davy/PA Wire/dpa

FIFA Reports Record of 5,973 Int’l Transfers in January Window

A record number of 5,973 international transfers were recorded in the January trading window for men’s soccer, according to a FIFA report released Thursday. …

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Sports Chelsea's Jamie Gittens walks off the pitch after getting injured during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and West Ham United in London, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Chelsea's Gittens Out for 'a Long Time' with Hamstring Tear, Rosenior Says

Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens is facing a long time on the sidelines after the 21-year-old suffered a hamstring tear during last weekend's Premier League win…

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Saudi National Team Selects Austin as Main Camp Base for World Cup 2026

The Saudi national football team has selected the city of Austin, Texas, as its main base during its participation in the FIFA World Cup 2026™, which will be…

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Sports Liverpool's Dutch manager Arne Slot applauds fans on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Newcastle United at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on January 31, 2026. Liverpool won the game 4-1. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Liverpool in 'Good Place' for Years to Come, Says Slot

Liverpool's recruitment of rising stars will put the club on a sure footing for years to come, according to manager Arne Slot despite a difficult season for…

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Sports  Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Figure Skating Training - Milano Ice Skating Arena, Milan, Italy - February 04, 2026. Ruiyang Zhang of China during training. (Reuters)

Italy Foils Russian Cyberattacks Targeting Olympics

Italy has thwarted "a series of cyberattacks" of "Russian origin" targeting the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, the foreign minister said Wednesday, as security…

Sports Soccer Football - World Cup Playoff Tournament and European Playoff draws - FIFA Headquarters, Zurich, Switzerland- November 20, 2025 The original FIFA World Cup trophy is kept on display during the draws REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Germany Rejects Calls for World Cup Boycott

Germany's government on Wednesday rejected calls for a boycott of the football World Cup co-hosted by the United States, after President Donald Trump retreated…

Sports FILE - France's N'golo Kante fights for the ball against Ukraine's Yehor Nazaryna during a World Cup 2026 group D qualifying soccer match between France and Ukraine in Paris, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, file)

Fenerbahce Thanks Erdogan for Backing Kante Deal

France midfielder Ngolo Kante has signed for Fenerbahce thanks to "support" from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Turkish club said on Wednesday. The…

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Sports Illuminated pictograms representing various disciplines are displayed in front of the Milan Cathedral in Milan, Italy, 03 February 2026, three days ahead of the 06 to 22 February Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. (EPA)

ICE Agents Have No Operational Police Role in Olympics, Says Italian Minister

Agents from the divisive US immigration enforcement agency ICE will have no operational role in the Winter Olympics, Italy's interior minister said Wednesday,…

Sports Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta (R) clashes with the fourth official Thomas Bramall (L) during the English League Cup semi-final second leg football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium, in London on February 3, 2026. (AFP)

Arteta Says League Cup Final Will Give Arsenal Boost for Run-in

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta said reaching Wembley for the first time since 2020 - thanks to a 4-2 aggregate League Cup semi-final win over Chelsea - would give…

Sports Barcelona's Lamine Yamal celebrates the opening goal during a Copa del Rey quarter-final match between Albacete and Barcelona, in Albacete, Spain, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. (AP)

Barca Edge Past Albacete into Copa Del Rey Semis

Lamine Yamal and Ronald Araujo goals helped Barcelona reach the Copa del Rey semi-finals with a nervy 2-1 win at Albacete on Tuesday. The record 32-time cup…

Sports  Football - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - February 1, 2026 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reacts. (Action Images via Reuters)

Guardiola Vows to Continue to Speak Up for Victims of Global Conflicts

Pep Guardiola said he will continue to use his platform as Manchester City manager to speak up for victims of global ​conflicts and violence. Guardiola was…

Sports FILED - 13 July 2025, US, East Rutherford: FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the DAZN pre-match interview ahead of the Club World Cup final soccer match between Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain at Metlife Stadium. Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa

Kremlin Welcomes FIFA Boss Infantino's Comment on Lifting Russia Ban

The Kremlin on Tuesday welcomed FIFA president Gianni Infantino's comments on ending a ban on Moscow from international competitions over its Ukraine campaign,…

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Sports Al-Ittihad's Karim Benzema celebrates at the end of the Soccer Club World Cup first round soccer match between Al-Ittihad and Auckland City FC at King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 12, 2023. (AP)

Benzema Moves to Al-Hilal Following Al-Ittihad Departure

Karim Benzema has joined Al-Hilal, the Saudi Pro League leaders announced on ​Monday, following the termination of his contract with Al-Ittihad. Local media…