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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 Taylor Fritz of United States returns a shot during a men's singles match against Zizou Bergs of Belgium on day one of the Mubadala Citi DC Open 2026 at William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center on July 27, 2026, in Washington, DC. (Getty Images/AFP)

Fritz Takes 250th Hardcourt Win in Washington, Draper Pulls Out

World number 10 Taylor Fritz captured his 250th hardcourt victory on Monday by defeating Belgium's Zizou Bergs in the first round of the ATP and WTA Washington…

Sports Football - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - August 19, 2023 Tottenham Hotspur's James Maddison celebrates after the match. (Action Images via Reuters)

Spurs’ Maddison Says de Zerbi Is the Right Coach for His Game

Tottenham midfielder James Maddison on Tuesday praised Roberto De Zerbi as the type of attacking coach that suited his game and said he was "excited" by what…

Sports Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of Netherlands, Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain (L-R)in action during the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring circuit in Mogyorod, Hungary, 26 July 2026. (EPA)

Three Things We Learned from the Hungarian Grand Prix

McLaren's first success of 2026 owed as much to poor weekends, by their own high standards, for Ferrari and Mercedes as Lando Norris demonstrated that this…

Sports FILE - Juventus' head coach Andrea Pirlo stands on the pitch during warmup before the Champions League round of 16, first leg, soccer match between FC Porto and Juventus in Porto, Portugal, on Feb. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Luis Vieira, File)

Andrea Pirlo Won't be Named Italy Coach

Andrea Pirlo is no longer in line to coach crisis-hit Italy due to political concerns over a sponsorship deal with a Russian betting firm. Pirlo himself…

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Sports FILED - 19 July 2026, US, East Rutherford: US President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino present present the World Cup trophy during the award ceremony following the 2026 FIFA World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina at New York-New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium). Photo: Tom Weller/dpa

Infantino Accuses World Cup Critics of Spreading Hate in Open Letter

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hit back at critics of the World Cup, accusing them of spreading hate and false narratives while defending the tournament…

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Sports English Premier League football club Tottenham Hotspur's Micky van de Ven (2nd L) and Chelsea's Robert Sanchez (2nd R) pose with Australian A-League players Sydney FC's Jordan Courtney-Perkins (L) and Western Sydney Wanderers FC's Brandon Borrello (R) during an official event in front of the Sydney Opera House on July 27, 2026. (AFP)

De Zerbi Wants ‘Soul and Passion’ from New-Look Tottenham

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi urged his team on Monday to play with "soul and passion" as the London club rebuild after narrowly avoiding relegation from…

Sports English Premier League football club Chelsea's team manager Xabi Alonso speaks during a press conference in Sydney on July 27, 2026. (AFP)

‘Good Energy’ at Chelsea as Alonso Kickstarts Reign in Sydney

New manager Xabi Alonso said Monday there was "good energy" at Chelsea as he bids to turn around the club's fortunes, but was reluctant to say what a…

Sports FILED - 22 October 2025, Hesse, Frankfurt/Main: FILE PHOTO - Liverpool's Federico Chiesa in action during the UEFA Champions League soccer match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Liverpool FC at Deutsche Bank Park. Photo: Arne Dedert/dpa

Chiesa Eyes Fresh Start Under Iraola, Says Focus Remains on Liverpool

Federico Chiesa said the arrival of new Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola would mark a fresh start after he spent much of last season on the sidelines under Arne…

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Sports The Saudi Sports for All Federation launched the '10 Billion Steps' initiative (SFA)

Saudi Sports for All Federation Launches '10 Billion Steps' Initiative

The Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) has announced the launch of the "10 Billion Steps" initiative, which aims to encourage members of the community…

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Sports FILE - Mark van Bommel reacts during a Champions League group H soccer match between Porto and Antwerp at Estadio do Dragao in Porto, Portugal, Nov. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Miguel Pereira, File)

Courtois Welcomes Van Bommel's Appointment as Belgium Coach

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has welcomed the appointment of Mark van Bommel as the country’s new coach and said he would talk to him about whether he…

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Sports McLaren's British driver Lando Norris celebrates with team members after winning the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod near Budapest, Hungary, on July 26, 2026. (Photo by Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP)

Motor Racing-Norris Wins Hungarian Grand Prix for McLaren

Formula One champion Lando Norris won the Hungarian Grand Prix for McLaren's first victory of the season on Sunday while Mercedes's Kimi Antonelli extended his…

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Sports (FILES) Santos' forward #10 Neymar celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Copa Sudamericana group stage football match between Paraguay's Deportivo Recoleta and Brazil's Santos at the Rio Parapiti stadium in Pedro Juan Caballero, Paraguay, on May 5, 2026. (Photo by DANIEL DUARTE / AFP)

Neymar Scores Twice and Mocks Critics on Santos Return

Neymar scored twice for Santos and responded to his critics with a tongue-in-cheek goal celebration on his return to action after Brazil's disappointing World…

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Sports Japanese striker Kazuyoshi Miura. Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTERS

Japan Great 'King Kazu' Miura Scores 1st Competitive Goal after Four Years at 59

Japanese soccer icon Kazuyoshi Miura scored his first competitive goal in nearly four years on Saturday, finding the net at the age of 59 as Fukushima United…

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Sports Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - Brazil v Norway - New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, US - July 5, 2026 Brazil's Bruno Guimaraes with coach Carlo Ancelotti after being substituted REUTERS/Mike Segar

Newcastle Boss Howe Uncertain About Guimaraes' Future

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe said he is unsure whether Bruno Guimaraes will remain at the club amid interest from Arsenal, but said he had held "good…

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Sports Paramedics tend to Inter Miami CF's German Berterame after he collided with CF Montreal's Efrain Morales (24) during second half MLS soccer action in Montreal, on Saturday, July 25, 2026. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

Messi-less Miami Win on Casemiro Debut, Berterame Suffers Head Blow

Inter Miami, with superstar Lionel Messi still resting after his World Cup exploits, won 1-0 at Montreal on Saturday on Casemiro's Major League Soccer debut. …

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Sports Abdukodir Khusanov. (Getty Images)

Man City’s Khusanov Signs New Five-Year Contract

Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov signed a five-year contract extension with the Premier League club on Saturday. Khusanov helped City win the FA…

Sports Lee Kang-in. (Getty Images)

Atletico Madrid Sign South Korea Midfielder Lee from PSG

South ‌Korea midfielder Lee Kang-in has joined Atletico Madrid on a contract running until June 2031 following his departure from French side Paris St…

Sports President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, July 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Trump Ignites Controversy: LeBron 'Might Be Racist,' Jordan Is Best Player

President Donald Trump, asked to ‌weigh in on the basketball careers of Michael Jordan and LeBron James, said Friday that James might be a racist. In a…

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Sports Cape Verdean goalkeeper Vozinha speaks to the media ahead of the Legends Cup of the 2026 World Cup football tournament at the Rockefeller Center in New York on July 17, 2026. (AFP)

Cape Verde’s World Cup Sensation Vozinha to Join Chile Club Colo Colo

One of the breakout stars at the World Cup has a new home in Chile — Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has signed a contract with Colo Colo, the South American…

Sports Jannik ‌Sinner. (AFP)

Organizers Raise Concerns Over Late Pullouts After Sinner, Djokovic Skip Montreal Event

The Canadian Open expressed disappointment over the withdrawals of Jannik ‌Sinner and Novak Djokovic from next week's tournament in Montreal, saying the…

Sports Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola applauds the fans after his last game with the club after a Premier League match between Manchester City and Aston Villa in Manchester, England, May 24, 2026. (AP)

Guardiola Turns Down Italy Role as Search for Coach Continues

Former Manchester ‌City and Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola has turned down the opportunity to coach the Italy national team, a source familiar with the…

Sports Football - UEFA Champions League - Atalanta v Chelsea - Gewiss Stadium, Bergamo, Italy - December 9, 2025 Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca. (Reuters)

Maresca Embraces Guardiola Legacy as He Starts Man City Challenge

New Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said on Friday he would ‌not make radical changes to the club's playing style, backing the blueprint established…

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Newcastle Sign Monaco's Bamba on Five-year Deal

Newcastle United have signed midfielder Aladji Bamba on a five-year deal from French side AS Monaco, the Premier League club said on Friday. The club will…

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Sports 19 July 2026, US, East Rutherford: Spain coach Luis de la Fuente celebrates with the World Cup trophy during the award ceremony following the 2026 FIFA World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina at New York-New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium). (dpa)

Spain Coach Blasts ‘Unacceptable’ Behavior of Argentina After World Cup Final

Spain head coach Luis De la Fuente has blasted the "unacceptable" behavior of several Argentina players and their coaching staff after losing the World Cup…