Ronaldo retires from international football
Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly retired from international football following a disagreement with Portugal coach Jorge Jesus.
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Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly retired from international football following a disagreement with Portugal coach Jorge Jesus.
AC Milan coach Ruben Amorim criticized his team and reflected on his own performance following a surprising 2-0 home defeat against Hungarian club Ferencvaros on Thursday.
Jets running back Breece Hall stated he is ready to play on Sunday after being sidelined for five games due to a quad injury. Hall also mentioned receiving hostile messages on social media during his recovery period.
Carson Wentz will start at quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings in Monday night's game against the Buffalo Bills. Kyler Murray has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury.
Following a game in Detroit, Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson stated the team's offense needs to "figure it out fast."
Dallas Cowboys players reflected on the team's mental health initiatives, marking one year since the death of Marshawn Kneeland. The team has emphasized addressing mental health issues among its players.
According to ESPN NBA, the Denver Nuggets' roster may not be equipped to succeed if three-time MVP Nikola Jokic experiences any decline in performance.
Elversberg's US international Cole Campbell discussed his team's early success in the Bundesliga, attributing their strong starts to high pressing. He also highlighted the club's positive "family environment" off the pitch.
Devin Haney and Liam Paro are scheduled for a welterweight unification bout on December 19 in San Francisco, according to a Top Rank announcement.
Mike Seymour of F1.com provides a roundup of key discussions from the paddock ahead of the 2026 Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
The New York Rangers have placed goaltender James Reimer on waivers. This move comes after Reimer made just one start for the team.
Aaron Ashby played a key role in the Milwaukee Brewers' 2026 World Series victory. He posted a 3.12 ERA with 116 strikeouts over 89 1/3 innings in the regular season, and a 0.00 ERA with 20 strikeouts in 18 postseason innings.
George Russell stated he "needed to get out of there" after departing Mexico early. This followed a disappointing race where his teammate, Kimi Antonelli, secured the world championship.
Five retired Major League Baseball umpires, including Joe West, have filed a lawsuit alleging they are owed over $2 million from their retirement plan. A lawyer representing the group stated the amount in question exceeds $2 million.
George Russell discussed his immediate reaction to Kimi Antonelli securing the championship title at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
The Los Angeles Lakers have assigned Bronny James to their G League affiliate, the Coachella Valley Lakers. James has been used sparingly by the team during their 7-2 start.
Victor Wembanyama recorded career highs of 52 points and 24 rebounds, adding eight blocks, as the Spurs defeated the Mavericks on Wednesday night.
Lewis Hamilton indicated that discussions with Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc are necessary following their on-track competition in Mexico. Hamilton stated these talks should occur at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton stated he will "not be silenced" regarding his frustrations with teammate Charles Leclerc following Ferrari's opening lap at the Mexico City Grand Prix. The comments were made ahead of the São Paulo Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen expressed surprise at his current second-place position in the Drivers' Championship, acknowledging Red Bull's turnaround after earlier difficulties.
Ben Shelton secured his 43rd win of the season by defeating Arthur Rinderknech 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (5) at the Paris Masters. Shelton will now compete against fellow American Tommy Paul in the quarterfinals.
Liam Lawson stated he is doing everything possible at Racing Bulls to secure his Formula 1 seat, expressing uncertainty about what more is expected of him.
Valtteri Bottas commented on his future with the Cadillac Formula 1 team, stating that "in my head, it should be okay" amidst rumors he might not be retained for the next season.
Rafael Câmara expressed gratitude to Haas for his early Formula 1 debut in Brazil. The driver is set for his full rookie season in 2027 but did not comment on finishing the current season with the team.