'Gracias, Rafa': Rafael Nadal will head into retirement after Spain hosts the Davis Cup

Rafael Nadal's impending retirement will loom over the Davis Cup Final 8 when play begins Tuesday in Malaga, Spain

Sports - ABC News - 15 hours ago

Swiatek helps Poland oust host Spain from Billie Jean King Cup Finals, Britain beats Germany

Iga Swiatek has beaten Paula Badosa in three sets and Poland has knocked out host Spain 2-0 in the opening round of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Malaga

Sports - ABC News - 2 days ago

NC State QB McCall retiring after head injuries

QB Grayson McCall, who transferred to NC State from Coastal Carolina, where he threw for more than 10,000 yards, is retiring from football after another concussion.

Sports - ESPN - October 24

BJK Cup tie off after extreme rain and floods alert in Spain

A severe weather alert in southern Spain leads to the opening tie of the Billie Jean King Cup between Spain and Poland being postponed.

After hosting World Cup, Qatar praised by UN rights body for labor law reforms but urged to do more

Qatar has been praised at the United Nations’ top human rights body for improving labor laws before the 2022 World Cup

Sports - ABC News - 5 days ago

Young Lionesses ready to face Spain after gutsy run in Under-17 World Cup

Natalie Henderson’s side meet La Roja in Thursday’s semi-final after a shootout victory over Japan in the last eight. Character, grit, resilience – a few words that could be used to describe the ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Spain floods latest: three days of mourning declared after dozens killed – as weather alert level raised

Prime minister Pedro Sánchez warned the weather in the Valencia region was still ‘wreaking havoc’. Dozens feared dead after torrential rain and floods in Spain People in Spain: have you ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Hosts England to face USA in World Cup opener

England will play USA in the opening match of the Women's 2025 Rugby World Cup at Sunderland's Stadium of Light on 22 August.

Celtic to host Rangers in SWPL Cup semi-finals

Holders Rangers will take on Celtic in the SWPL Cup semi-finals, with Hibernian facing Aberdeen in the other last-four tie.

Hurricane Rafael plows across Cuba as a Category 3 storm after knocking out power on the island

Hurricane Rafael has pushed into the Gulf of Mexico after plowing across western Cuba as a Category 3 hurricane with winds so powerful it knocked out the entire country’s power grid

World - ABC News - November 6

Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup encourage donations for Spanish flood recovery efforts

With the finals of the Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup set to be played in Malaga, Spain, this month, the International Tennis Federation is making a donation to the Spanish Red Cross to support ...

Sports - ABC News - November 5

What kind of host will Donald Trump be for the World Cup and Olympics?

The president-elect could spark tension between the culturally open cities staging events and a national government promoting insularity. Very soon after the outcome of the US presidential election ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

CNN hosts Harris town hall, Trump heads to Georgia on Wednesday

Both presidential campaigns are in high gear Wednesday as they enter the race's final stretch, with less than two weeks to secure their path to the necessary 270 votes to win the White House. Vice ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Fire in Retirement Home in Spain Leaves at Least 10 Dead

Emergency services said the blaze had broken out in the early hours of the morning. The cause was still being investigated.

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Live Women's U17 World Cup semi-final - Spain v England

Spain face England in the semi-final at Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium, Dominican Republic.

England beaten by Spain in Women's U17 World Cup semi

England suffer a 3-0 defeat against defending champions Spain in the semi-finals of the Women's Under-17s World Cup.

Hurricane Rafael intensifies to category 3 as battered Cuba braces for new storm

More than 70,000 people reportedly evacuated and military mobilised with hurricane close to making landfall. Hurricane Rafael has intensified into a category 3 hurricane as it nears the coast of ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Hurricane Rafael knocks out power in Cuba, weeks after nationwide blackout

Cuba was without power nationwide for the second time in just weeks, as Hurricane Rafael made landfall on Wednesday afternoon.

Hurricane Rafael leaves Cuba reeling, moves into Gulf of Mexico

Cuba was reeling from a fierce major hurricane that ripped across the island and knocked out its power grid, after ravaging parts of the Cayman Islands and Jamaica.

World - CBS News - November 6

Hurricane Rafael leaves Cuba reeling after hitting as a Category 3 storm

Cuba was left picking up the pieces after a fierce Category 3 hurricane ripped across the island, destroying hundreds of homes, knocking out the country’s power grid. Areas to the south of Havana ...

Hurricane Rafael swirls over Gulf of Mexico after ripping through Cuba

World - Yahoo News - November 8

Rafael weakens into a tropical storm as it swirls over the Gulf of Mexico after lashing Cuba

Hurricane Rafael has weakened into a tropical storm as it swirls through the Gulf of Mexico where it is expected to break apart after plowing through Cuba, knocking out the country’s power grid and ...

World - ABC News - November 8

NASCAR's championship field heads to Phoenix with no clear favorite to win Cup title

There is no clear favorite among NASCAR's four championship contenders as they had to Phoenix Raceway for Sunday's winner-take-all finale

Sports - ABC News - November 5

Anthony Davis, LeBron James lead Lakers past Spurs 120-115 to open NBA Cup title defense

Anthony Davis had 40 points and 12 rebounds, LeBron James had 15 points, 16 rebounds and 12 assists and the Los Angeles Lakers opened defense of their Emirates NBA Cup title with a 120-115 victory ...

Sports - ABC News - 2 days ago

Bears waive OG Davis after late scratch vs. Pats

The Bears have released veteran guard Nate Davis, the team announced Wednesday, just three days after he was a late scratch for Sunday's loss to the Patriots.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

Australian breaker Raygun retires from sport after Olympic backlash

Rachael Gunn said the level of scrutiny around her performance made it difficult to keep competing.

Andrés Iniesta buys Danish team after retirement

Former Barcelona and Spain midfielder Andrés Iniesta has become the co-owner of Danish third-division side Helsingør, the club announced on Thursday.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Pharmacist Betty, 91, retires after 59 years

Betty Pritchard began work at the pharmacy in 1965 but had worked at another for 13 years previous.

Ronaldo makes retirement hint after record win

Cristiano Ronaldo discussed the timeline around his potential retirement after setting a new record for most international wins in men's football on Friday.

Sports - ESPN - 5 hours ago

Inter Miami and Lionel Messi set to take part in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup hosted in the U.S.A.

Because the tournament is in the U.S. they received an extra slot as hosts, and Miami will be the beneficiaries

Sports - CBS Sports - October 20

2024 NBA Cup scores, takeaways: Joel Embiid already rethinking plan; Hawks, Blazers as potential Cinderellas?

The NBA's second in-season tournament tipped off Tuesday, and there are already some intriguing possibilities

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

Djokovic beats Nadal as 'amazing rivalry' ends

Rafael Nadal reflects on an "amazing rivalry" with Novak Djokovic after losing their final meeting as professionals.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 19

Valencia's cup game postponed after fatal floods

Valencia have has their request to postpone Wednesday's Copa del Rey game against Parla Escuela in Madrid accepted by Spain's football federation (RFEF) after floods in the southeast of the ...

Sports - ESPN - October 30

Claudio Ranieri comes out of retirement to become Roma head coach aged 73

Ranieri to take role as adviser to owners at end of season He becomes Roma’s fourth head coach of the year Claudio Ranieri has come out of retirement at the age of 73 to take charge of Roma ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

After Flash Floods in Spain, Rescuers and Residents Face a Grim Scene

Others are still missing, though how many remains unclear. Rescuers feared finding more bodies, the defense minister said.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

Scale of Spain floods destruction shown in before and after photos

Satellite images and on-the-ground photos show the scale of destruction caused by the floods.

Search for missing continues after flood disaster in Spain

World - Yahoo News - November 4

'Incalculable' bill awaits Spain after historic floods

World - Yahoo News - November 5

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