Mauricio Savarese

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Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro indicted for allegedly falsifying COVID-19 vaccination status

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was formally accused Tuesday of falsifying his COVID-19 vaccination status, marking the first indictment for the embattled far-right leader, with more allegations potentially in store.

Verstappen never lost lead in Brazilian Grand Prix win, his 17th of F1 season

Three-time champion Max Verstappen led from the start and won the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday. Sergio Perez of Red Bull finished in fourth place, distancing himself from Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton in one of the few competitions left this season — a position for runner-up.

Pan American Games start in disarray with cleaners still working around the National Stadium

Workers and volunteers at the Pan American Games were still removing bricks, pieces of wood and construction machinery from outside competition venues on Tuesday, the fourth day of the largest multi-sport event in the region.

Brazil soccer legend Marta says 2023 Women's World Cup will be her last

Going into her sixth World Cup, Brazil star Marta said Monday that this will be her last. The 37-year-old Marta is widely considered one of the best players in the history of women's soccer but has yet to lift the World Cup trophy in five previous attempts.

Real Madrid coach says Vinicius Jr. didn't want to continue playing in game after racist chants

Vinicius Junior was subjected to racist abuse in a Spanish league game yet again on Sunday with Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti saying he considered replacing the Brazil forward.

Cameron Norrie rallies past Carlos Alcaraz in Rio Open final for 1st title of year

Cameron Norrie waited a week for his revenge against top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz, rallying from a set and 3-0 down to beat the Spanish teenager in the Rio Open final on Sunday in Brazil for his first title of the year.

Brazil bids final farewell to soccer icon Pelé in city he made famous

Pelé was buried in his final resting place on Tuesday as millions of fans in Brazil and around the world mourned the sports legend.

Fans gather at Brazilian stadium to mourn soccer great Pelé before Tuesday funeral

Fans lined up early Monday outside the Vila Belmiro Stadium in Brazil ahead of Pelé's funeral in his hometown of Santos. The soccer great died Thursday at age 82 from colon cancer.

Brazilian soccer legend Pelé, winner of record 3 World Cups, dead at 82

Pelé, the Brazilian king of soccer who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, died Thursday. He was 82.

Pele's cancer worsens, kidneys and heart affected, say doctors

Pele's health has worsened during his hospital stay to regulate his cancer medication, doctors said Wednesday.