Rafael Nadal Is the King of Clay, but He’s So Much More Than That

Nadal possessed shotmaking talent, tennis IQ, finesse and flair too often lost in the brick-red dust, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - 12 hours ago

'I can one day tell my grandkids that I played Rafa': Nadal retires, with an unreachable legacy

Rafael Nadal retires on Tuesday at the Davis Cup, after more than 20 years in pro tennis -- and with a record on clay that might never be surpassed.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

This Goggle-Wearing Basketball Player Is So Much More Than a Viral Sensation

With nicknames such as “Cream Abdul-Jabbar” and “Larry Blurred,” Robbie Avila is a fan favorite. He also knows image isn’t everything.

Sports - The New York Times - November 6

Roger Federer tells friend and rival Rafael Nadal that he made him enjoy tennis more

Roger Federer says Rafael Nadal made him enjoy tennis even more during a rivalry that spanned 40 matches over 15 years

Sports - ABC News - Yesterday

He Blocked for Walter Payton. After Retiring, He Did So Much More.

A relationship that started in the Chicago Bears’ backfield became a lifetime commitment between Payton and Matt Suhey.

Sports - The New York Times - November 3

Why retiring Nadal means 'everything' to Spain

Rafael Nadal retires from professional tennis after a 23-year career like no other. On a night of gratitude and grief, Spain led the world in saying "Gracias Rafa".

Amorim: Pep 'so much better than me' right now

Rúben Amorim attempted to play down expectations at Manchester United after leading current club Sporting CP to a 4-1 victory over Manchester City in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

A look at Rafael Nadal's 22 Grand Slam titles as he prepares to retire after the Davis Cup

Rafael Nadal will head into retirement after this week's Davis Cup Final 8 in Malaga, Spain

Sports - ABC News - 2 days ago

An emotional Rafael Nadal retires at the Davis Cup after he loses and Spain is eliminated

Rafael Nadal has lost 6-4, 6-4 to Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands in the Davis Cup quarterfinals in what will be the last match of the 22-time Grand Slam champion’s career

Sports - ABC News - 20 hours ago

Deion Sanders Has Colorado Bowl-Eligible and Dreaming of So Much More

The Buffaloes haven’t won a bowl game in 20 years.

Sports - The New York Times - October 28

Rafael Leao's display vs. Real Madrid shows why AC Milan need him now more than ever

The Portuguese winger finally had a strong game against the Spanish giants

Sports - CBS Sports - November 6

Joan Rivers was a comedy legend. A new play proves 'she was so much more'

The stage play about the comedian's life and career is having its world premiere at Costa Mesa's South Coast Repertory through Nov. 24.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 30

Trump claims he’s done more than anyone for Puerto Rico

Former President Donald Trump claimed he has "done more" for Puerto Rico than any other president. The comments came despite his administration withholding about $20 billion in hurricane relief for ...

Politics - NBC News - October 29

Diddy faces more than two dozen lawsuits as he sits in jail

Criminal charges against the 54-year-old could land him in prison - and the list of accusers is growing

Andrew Yang: Harris embodies change much more than Trump to many Americans

Former presidential candidate Andrew Yang praised Vice President Harris Monday night, saying she embodies change to many Americans much more than her GOP rival former President Trump. Yang, the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

More than 60 million people have voted early in 2024 race so far

More than 60 million people have already voted in the 2024 presidential race. CBS News deputy director of elections and data analytics Kabir Khanna is tracking the mountain of ballots cast in the ...

Jim Cramer reviews ten stocks that are up more than 200% so far this year

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Wednesday reviewed ten stocks worth more than $1 billion that have run up big this year, including Cava, Palantir and Carvana.

Business - CNBC - November 13

Rafael Nadal ‘in peace’ before curtain falls on legendary career at Davis Cup

Spaniard announced decision to retire last month ‘I worked with passion, love, and determination’ Rafael Nadal says he is at peace as the Spaniard prepares to end his legendary career at the ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

2024 Davis Cup Finals: How to watch, where to stream matches and more

Here's how to tune into the men's World Cup of tennis.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

As Rafael Nadal Prepares to Retire, Roger Federer Pays Tribute to His Rival

“You challenged me in ways no one else could,” Federer wrote in a letter to his longtime opponent.

Sports - The New York Times - Yesterday

Rafael Nadal’s career ends with Spain’s Davis Cup finals defeat by Netherlands

Alcaraz and Granollers beaten 2-0 in decisive doubles tie Nadal defeated by Botic van de Zandschulp in singles As the Spanish national anthem rang out for what would be the final time in his ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Rafael Nadal heads into retirement after Spain is eliminated by the Netherlands in the Davis Cup

Sports - ABC News - Yesterday

Rafael Nadal leaves tennis with plenty of records and big numbers by his name

Rafael Nadal's tennis career includes 22 Grand Slam trophies, a record 14 French Open titles and plenty of other significant numbers

Sports - ABC News - Yesterday

Rafael Nadal’s Illustrious Professional Tennis Career Is Officially Over

Spain was eliminated from the Davis Cup, ending the 22-time Grand Slam champion’s career.

Sports - The New York Times - Yesterday

Rafael Nadal's legendary tennis career comes to an end in loss at Davis Cup

Nadal won 92 singles titles in his career, 22 majors and two Olympic gold medals.

'Just a kid who followed their dreams' - Emotional Nadal bids farewell

Rafael Nadal says he would like to be remembered as "a kid who followed their dreams" as the tennis great says a poignant farewell to the sport.

‘To Die on the Court’: Rafael Nadal and the Battle With His Own Body

From a degenerative foot condition to tendinitis, doing what he did was a miracle.

Sports - The New York Times - 20 hours ago

Rafael Nadal plays final match of his legendary tennis career

Rafael Nadal, one of the greatest tennis stars of all-time, has played the final match of his storied career with the crowd offering a resounding ovation to the 22-time Grand Slam winner after his ...

Rafael Nadal's legacy is a relentlessness that inspired Carlos Alcaraz and plenty of others

Rafael Nadal's retirement from tennis serves as a reminder that for all of his Grand Slam titles and other successes, his greatest legacy might be the qualities that inspired Carlos Alcaraz, Iga ...

Sports - ABC News - 17 hours ago

I’ve been to more than 100 Trump rallies since 2016. This is why I think he won | Oliver Laughland

Travelling many miles across multiple states, I saw Republicans united in their disdain for facts – and a Democratic party far too relaxed about challenging them. In the early hours of Wednesday ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

Nadal unsure on Davis Cup role, to retire own way

Rafael Nadal said he is unsure what role he will play at the Davis Cup this week, but he added he is at peace with his decision to retire from the sport and said any emotion will be kept in check ...

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

‘There’s so much you can crush’: why hydraulic press videos are so popular and so satisfying

Watching a pumpkin, crayons or a Furby get squashed isn’t just fun – it can also serve as an emotional release. There are lots of ways to unwind. You can go on a walk, call a friend or read a book. ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Kings Top Six Showing Signs of Much Needed Breakthrough

Three Kings players have stood out this season, and they are not the usual suspects: Alex Turcotte, Quinton Byfield, and Brandt Clarke. Clarke has been leading the team's defensive core, posting 12 ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5

'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 - 3 days ago

Rafael Nadal and Spain's captain won't say whether he'll play at the Davis Cup

Neither Rafael Nadal nor Spanish captain David Ferrer is ready to say whether the 22-time Grand Slam champion will play singles or doubles at the Davis Cup Final 8

Sports - ABC News - 2 days ago

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