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Al Ahli Defeats Auckland FC 1-0, Advances to African-Asian-Pacific Cup Final

Sports Al Ahli defeated Auckland FC 1-0 on Wednesday evening in the first round of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2026. (SPA)

Al Ahli Defeats Auckland FC 1-0, Advances to African-Asian-Pacific Cup Final

Al Ahli defeated Auckland FC 1-0 on Wednesday evening in the first round of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2026, held at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah…

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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 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…

Sports  Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy stands outside his garage ahead of Sunday's Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix auto race, at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, near Budapest, Hungary, Thursday, July 23, 2026. (AP)

Antonelli Laughs off Father’s ‘Throttled Chicken’ Threat After Spa Win

Formula One leader Kimi Antonelli has revealed how winning the Belgian Grand Prix from pole position on his father's birthday weekend also triggered a jokey…

Sports 24 July 2026, Hesse, Frankfurt/Main: Juergen Klopp sits on the podium during a press conference to introduce the new national team head coach. Photo: Florian Wiegand/dpa

Jürgen Klopp Named New Germany Coach with Eyes on 2030 World Cup

Germany has hired Jürgen Klopp to coach its national team, giving the ex-Liverpool manager a daunting task to turn around the fortunes of a squad which failed…

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Sports Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton talks to the media in the paddock ahead of the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring circuit in Mogyorod near Budapest, Hungary, on July 23, 2026. (AFP)

Lewis Hamilton Looks for a Chance to Pressure Antonelli as F1 Title Race Comes to Hungary

Lewis Hamilton has a chance to pile pressure on Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes as the Formula 1 race heads to Hungary. Hamilton has won the Hungarian Grand Prix…

Sports ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JULY 03: Cristian Volpato #20 of Australia celebrates during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between Australia and Egypt at Dallas Stadium on July 03, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. Alex Slitz/Getty Images/AFP

Socceroos Star Volpato Allegedly Tests Positive for Cocaine

Australian World Cup star Cristian Volpato allegedly tested positive for cocaine after he was pulled over for speeding in Sydney on Friday, police and reports…

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Sports TOPSHOT - Argentina's defender #19 Nicolas Otamendi kicks the ball past Spain's midfielder #06 Mikel Merino during the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026.  (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP)

Argentina Defender Otamendi Retires from International Football

Argentina defender Nicolas Otamendi announced his retirement from international football on Thursday, bringing the curtain down on a 17-year career during…

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Sports Greece forward Christos Tzolis (Reuters)

Arsenal Sign Forward Tzolis from Club Brugge

Arsenal have signed Greece forward Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge on a long-term contract, the Premier League club announced on Thursday. The 24-year-old…

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Sports (FILES) Chelsea's Argentinian midfielder #49 Alejandro Garnacho celebrates scoring the team's second goal during the English League Cup semi-final first leg football match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge, in London on January 14, 2026. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP)

Aston Villa Sign Winger Garnacho on Loan from Chelsea

Aston Villa have signed Argentinian winger Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea on an initial season-long loan deal, with a conditional obligation for the move to…

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Sports FILE PHOTO: 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 coach Carlo Ancelotti before the match REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo

Italy Sounded Out Ancelotti Before Guardiola About Coach Role

Italy approached Carlo Ancelotti about the national team coaching job before discussing the role with Pep Guardiola, Italian technical director Paolo Maldini…

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Sports  Premier League - Manchester City v Aston Villa - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - May 24, 2026 Manchester City's Phil Foden celebrates scoring a goal that was later disallowed REUTERS/Phil Noble

Man City's Foden Extends Contract until 2030

Manchester City’s Phil Foden has signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2030, the English Premier League club announced on Wednesday. The…

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Sports Morocco's Issa Diop is congratulated by teammates Soufiane Rahimi (9) and Chemsdine Talbi, left, after he scored his team's first goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the Netherlands and Morocco in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

Morocco Defender Issa Diop Joins Ipswich for Club's Return to Premier League

Morocco defender Issa Diop returned from the World Cup to switch between Premier League clubs on Wednesday, joining newly promoted Ipswich from Fulham. …

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Sports The Aramco F4 Saudi Arabian Championship returns for its third and biggest season from October to December 2026. (SPA file)

Aramco F4 Saudi Arabian Championship Returns for Biggest Season in October

The Aramco F4 Saudi Arabian Championship returns for its third and biggest season from October to December 2026, continuing to play a key role in developing…

Sports Liverpool FC’s new Head Coach Andoni Iraola poses during a photocall at the AXA Training Centre in Liverpool, Britain, 13 July 2026. (EPA)

Liverpool Have ‘Obvious’ Gaps to Address in Transfer Market, Says Iraola

Liverpool have a few areas ‌that need to be strengthened in the transfer market after losing key players and suffering injury setbacks, the Premier League…

Sports Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina looks at the World Cup trophy after losing the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Winner Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Getty Images/AFP)

Messi Returns to Argentina for Rest After World Cup Final Loss to Spain

Lionel Messi arrived back in Argentina on Tuesday for a few days of rest following the World Cup final loss to Spain. Messi's private jet landed near his…

Sports Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - Portugal v Spain - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, US - July 6, 2026 Referee Anthony Taylor reacts. (Reuters)

Premier League Referee Taylor Retires, Bemoans ‘Constant Scrutiny’

Premier League and World Cup referee Anthony Taylor announced his retirement on Tuesday, citing the intense pressure and scrutiny on officials among his…

Sports 19 July 2026, Spain, Vigo: Supporters of the Spanish national football team react during a public viewing of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Spain and Argentina. Photo: Adrián Irago/EUROPA PRESS/dpa

La Liga Chief Says FIFA 'Destroying Football Industry'

The president of the Spanish football league, Javier Tebas, accused FIFA of acting "irresponsibly" following the announcement of discussions regarding a…

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Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - February 1, 2026 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy after winning the Australian Open men's singles against Serbia's Novak Djokovic. REUTERS/Hollie Adams

Australian Open to Limit Cheap Tickets after Crowding Problems

The Australian Open will place daily limits on cheap tickets to the tennis Grand Slam for the first time after long queues and crowding blighted the tournament…

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Sports  Argentina players stand during medal ceremony after the World Cup final football match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, NJ, near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP)

Arrogance or Pride? Argentina Grapples with World Cup Villain Label

Critics blasted Argentina for dirty tactics and poor sportsmanship during their 1-0 loss to Spain, cementing the country's status as World Cup villain that…

Sports Spain's team pose with their trophy on the tarmac upon their arrival from the US after winning the 2026 World Cup, in Madrid Barajas' airport, on July 20, 2026. (AFP)

Spain’s World Cup Champions Head Home for a Royal Welcome, Parade Through Madrid

Spain's World Cup winning football team returned home on Monday, where the 26-man squad is due to meet with Spain's royals and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez…

Sports Soccer Football - Premier League - Newcastle United v Brentford - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - February 7, 2026  A mural of former Newcastle United player and manager Kevin Keegan is seen outside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Scott Heppell

Former Liverpool and England Star Kevin Keegan Dies Aged 75

Former Liverpool and England star Kevin Keegan has died aged 75 after battling cancer, his family announced on Monday. Keegan, regarded as one the greatest…

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Sports Jeddah Corniche stands out as one of the Kingdom's premier destinations for landmark tourism and hospitality developments (SPA).

Jeddah to Host World Boxing Event 'The Comeback' on July 25

Boxing fans around the world are turning their attention to Jeddah, which will host "The Comeback" world boxing event on July 25 at the Jeddah Superdome,…

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Sports Unai Simón #23 of Spain is presented with the Golden Glove award after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Getty Images/AFP)

Simón Says It Was Spain’s Record Defense That Made the Goalkeeper’s Job So Easy in the World Cup

After cruising through the World Cup barely allowing any goals, Spain won the final hardly allowing a shot. How good was this Spain defense? Take it from…

Sports Rodri #16 of Spain lifts up the Golden Ball award after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Getty Images/AFP)

Rodri Returns from ‘Hell’ to Drive Spain to World Cup Glory

Spain's midfield rock Rodri hopes younger generations can learn from his experience in overcoming adversity after he won the World Cup on Sunday to complete…

Sports Rocafonda, Spain - July 19, 2026 Spain fans celebrate their first goal as they watch the FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina in Lamine Yamal's hometown. (Reuters)

World Cup Joy in Lamine’s Boyhood Home of Rocafonda

Spain fans waved flags and cheered in the streets of the neighborhood where Spain's teenage forward Lamine Yamal grew up after their team beat Argentina 1-0 in…