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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 Norway winger Oscar Bobb (Reuters)

Fulham Sign Man City Winger Oscar Bobb

Fulham has signed young Norwegian winger Oscar Bobb from Manchester City for £27 million ($37 million). The player signed a five-and-a-half-year contract.

Sports Tottenham manager Thomas Frank celebrates after winning the UEFA Champions League match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Tottenham Hotspur, in Frankfurt Main, Germany, 28 January 2026. (EPA)

Frank Insists Spurs Owners Are ‘Super Committed’

Thomas Frank said Tottenham's much-maligned owners are "super committed" to the club despite their struggle to make signings during the January transfer window…

Sports The event highlights Hail’s status as a global hub for desert rallying - SPA

Hail Toyota International Baja Rally Begins 2026 Edition with 414-Kilometer Stage

The first main stage of the 2026 Hail Toyota International Baja Rally kicked off Friday north of Hail, featuring 93 competitors across multiple racing…

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Sports  Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 30, 2026 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in action during his semi final match against Germany's Alexander Zverev REUTERS/Hollie Adams

Alcaraz and Djokovic to Meet in Australian Open Final after Epic Semifinal Wins

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will meet in the Australian Open final after each came through epic, momentum-swinging, five-set semifinals on Friday. …

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Sports Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Liverpool Press Conference - AXA Training Centre, Liverpool, Britain - January 27, 2026 Liverpool manager Arne Slot during a press conference Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

Slot Warns Liverpool 'Can't Afford Mistakes' in Top-Four Scrap

Arne Slot said Liverpool "cannot afford a lot of mistakes anymore" as his team battle for a top-four Premier League finish following the collapse of their…

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Sports Saudi Sport Ministry Wins Three Global Awards at Clio Sports 2025

Saudi Sport Ministry Wins Three Global Awards at Clio Sports 2025

The Saudi Ministry of Sport has won three international awards at Clio Sports 2025, presented by The Clio Awards in New York, United States, among the world’s…

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Sports Lebanese national flag flutters in Beirut, Lebanon, August 18, 2020. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

Lebanon Name Madjid Bougherra as New Coach

Lebanon have appointed former Algerian international Madjid Bougherra as their new coach, the national football association said. Local media said it was a…

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Sports Senegal coach Pape Thiaw (Reuters)

Senegal and Morocco Fined and Players Banned after African Cup Final Walk-off and Chaos

Africa's soccer body issued fines worth more than $1 million and banned Senegal's coach and Senegalese and Morocco players Wednesday following a shambolic…

Sports Serena Williams has re-ignited speculation that she could return to tennis. William WEST / AFP

Serena Williams Refuses to Rule Out Return to Tennis

Serena Williams has reignited speculation that she could make a return to tennis, refusing to rule it out when asked and instead replying: "I don't know. I'm…

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Sports Former China national team head coach Li Tie is already serving a 20-year prison sentence for bribery. KARIM JAAFAR / AFP/File

China Issues 73 Life Bans, Punishes Top Football Clubs for Match-fixing

China's football association issued lifetime bans to 73 people, including former national team head coach Li Tie, and punished 13 top professional clubs for…

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Sports Manchester City's Egyptian striker #07 Omar Marmoush (3R) is mobbed by teammates after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on January 24, 2026. (AFP)

FIFA: Men’s Football Transfer Fees Hit Record $13 Billion

International transfer fees in men's football hit a record $13.08 billion (10.9 billion euros) in 2025, world football's governing body said Wednesday. FIFA…

Sports Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates a match point against USA's Ben Shelton during their men's singles quarter-final match on day eleven of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 28, 2026. (AFP)

Sinner Thumps Shelton for Djokovic Showdown in Australian Open Semis

Defending champion Jannik Sinner scorched American eighth seed Ben Shelton 6-3 6-4 6-4 and ​moved into the Australian Open semi-finals, setting up a…

Sports Ukraine's Elina Svitolina celebrates after winning against USA's Coco Gauff during their women's singles quarter-final match on day ten of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 27, 2026. (AFP)

A Powerful Rivalry: Sabalenka and Svitolina Set for Australian Open Semi-Final Showdown

Naturally there'll be attention on the backstory when Aryna Sabalenka and Elina Svitolina meet in the Australian Open women's semi-finals. Top-ranked…

Sports Jessica Pegula of the USA celebrates match point during the women’s quarter-finals against Amanda Anisimova of the USA on day 11 of the 2026 Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, 28 January 2026. (EPA)

Pegula Must ‘Crack the Code’ in Melbourne Semi-Final Against Rybakina

Jessica Pegula said she will have to "crack the code" of Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open semi-finals after dismantling error-strewn Amanda Anisimova on…

Sports Novak Djokovic of Serbia gestures after Lorenzo Musetti of Italy retired due to injury during their men’s quarterfinals match on day 11 of the 2026 Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, 28 January 2026. (EPA)

‘Extremely Lucky’ Djokovic into Melbourne Semis as Musetti Retires

An "extremely lucky" Novak Djokovic survived a massive scare to reach the Australian Open semi-finals on Wednesday when Lorenzo Musetti retired hurt while two…

Sports Soccer Football - Spain's Football Federation elects a new president - Ciudad del Futbol, Las Rozas, Spain - December 16, 2024 New Spanish Football Federation president Rafael Louzan speaks to the media after being elected REUTERS/Isabel Infantes

Spain Will Host 2030 World Cup Final, Says RFEF President

​Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) President Rafael Louzan has said that Spain will stage the final of the 2030 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Spain,…

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Sports Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Slavia Prague v FC Barcelona - Fortuna Arena, Prague, Czech Republic - January 21, 2026 FC Barcelona's Fermin Lopez celebrates scoring their second goal with FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick REUTERS/David W Cerny

Barca Host Copenhagen with Top-eight Champions League Spot at Stake

Barcelona welcome FC Copenhagen in the Champions League on Wednesday knowing a top-eight finish and direct ticket to the last 16 are on the line in their final…

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The Saudi team at the GCC championship won 26 gold - SPA

Saudi Swimming Team Wins 74 Medals at GCC Championship

The Saudi swimming team concluded its participation in the 30th Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Swimming Championship, held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, from January 22…

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Sports Ukraine's Elina Svitolina wipes her tears as she speaks with media after defeating USA's Coco Gauff during their women's singles quarter-final match on day ten of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 27, 2026. (AFP)

Lackluster Gauff Dumped Out by Svitolina in Australian Open Quarters 

Coco Gauff's bid for a third Grand Slam title went up in smoke at the Australian Open quarter-finals with a 6-1 6-2 defeat by ​Ukrainian Elina Svitolina on…

Sports Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - Torch Relay - Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy - January 26, 2026 General view of the Winter Olympics flame during the torch relay. (Reuters)

ICE Agents to Help with Security at Winter Olympics

Agents from the divisive Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will help support US security operations for the Winter Olympic Games in Italy next month, a…

Sports Napoli's coach Antonio Conte reacts during the Italian Serie A soccer match Juventus FC vs SSC Napoli a at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy, 25 January 2026. (EPA)

Troubled Napoli Staring at Champions League Elimination Against Chelsea

Napoli are on the brink of being eliminated from the Champions League as the troubled Italian club face Chelsea on Wednesday racked by a deep injury crisis and…

Sports Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus waves after defeating Iva Jovic of the US in their quarter-final match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. (AP)

‘Trophy or Nothing’ as Sabalenka Sweeps into Australian Open Semis

Aryna Sabalenka said her mentality in Melbourne was "trophy or nothing" after muscling past American teenager Iva Jovic into the Australian Open semi-finals on…

Sports Alexander Zverev of Germany waves after defeating Learner Tien of the US in their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. (AP)

Zverev Downs Tien to Secure Semi-Final Slot

Germany's Alexander Zverev remained on track for a return to the Australian Open final after ​beating American Learner Tien 6-3 6-7(5) 6-1 7-6(3) in the…

Sports Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko (L) and Morocco's Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch attend the signing ceremony of a joint statement during the 15th session of the Joint High Commission between Morocco and Senegal, in Rabat, Morocco, 26 January 2026. (EPA)

Senegal Says Morocco Ties ‘Stronger Than Emotion’ After Chaotic AFCON Final

Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko said on Monday in Rabat that ties with Morocco were "stronger than emotion", days after chaotic scenes erupted when the…