Legendary Tennis Career

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.

Penguins To Honor Legendary Goaltender In Final Pittsburgh Stop Of His Career

Former Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury will be honored in Pittsburgh on Tuesday when the Minnesota Wild come to town

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

Chris Paul’s Legendary Basketball Career Has a Surprising Second Act

“He’s basically been coaching along with playing,” Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich said.

Sports - The New York Times - October 29

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 - 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 - 2 hours ago

Quincy Jones, legendary composer who shaped Michael Jackson's solo career, has died

Quincy Jones, who expanded the American songbook as a musician, composer and producer and shaped some of the biggest stars of the 20th century, has died at 91.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 4

Geno Auriemma's legendary career, by the numbers: UConn coach one victory away from NCAA D-I wins record

Auriemma can pass Tara VanDerveer for the title of winningest coach on Wednesday

Sports - CBS Sports - 18 hours ago

Rafael Nadal has made $134 million in career prize money, will retire as No. 2 highest-earning tennis player ever

The 38-year-old's career earnings are surpassed only by Novak Djokovic's.

Business - CNBC - 12 hours ago

Rafael Nadal May Have Just Played the Final Match of His Tennis Career

Should Spain lose its Davis Cup match to the Netherlands, Nadal’s illustrious career will officially be over.

Sports - The New York Times - 10 hours ago

Dodgers legendary pitcher Valenzuela dies at 63

Fernando Valenzuela, the impetus behind "Fernandomania" while starring for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1980s, has died at the age of 63.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Legendary Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela dies at 63

Fernando Valenzuela, known affectionately as "El Toro," has died at 63 years old. The starting pitcher led the Boys in Blue to one World Series title and still ranks amongst the franchise leaders ...

Legendary music producer Quincy Jones dies at 91

Quincy Jones, the 28-time Grammy-winning producer behind works like Michael Jackson's "Thriller," has died at 91. Jones' publicist, Arnold Robinson, says he died Sunday night at his home in the Bel ...

Bobby Allison, legendary NASCAR driver, dies at 86

Bobby Allison was a member of the NASCAR Hall of Fame and a three-time winner of the Daytona 500.

How does Guardiola compare to other legendary managers?

As the Pep Guardiola contract news breaks, BBC Sport asks how does he compare to some other managerial legends?

In Italy, Jannik Sinner Transcends Tennis

A country where soccer is king has adopted the world No. 1 in men’s tennis as its favorite sporting son.

Sports - The New York Times - 3 days ago

The Broken Promises of a Table Tennis Olympian

Michael Hyatt used his charisma and tales of athletic prowess to persuade a string of women to open up their homes and wallets, leaving them disillusioned, bitter and in debt.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

Hunt: Showdown Gets Its First Crossover Character With This Legendary Horror Villain

We've seen Ghost Face in a number of video games already, namely Dead By Daylight , Among Us , and Call of Duty: Warzone . Now, the iconic killer first seen in Wes Craven's 1996 genre-defying ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 22

A Legendary Super GT Toyota Supra Is Going to Auction, But There’s a Catch

World - Yahoo News - October 23

Boxer Regis Prograis: ‘Three is legendary … Ali was a three-time champion’

American hopes for a shot at a hat-trick of world titles and is confident of beating Britain’s Jack Catterall on the way. “I still love being a fighter,” Regis Prograis says as, at the age of 35, ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

What can't RZA do? The legendary producer and artist tackles classical music

Wu-Tang Clan mastermind RZA talks about his upcoming "A Ballet Through Mud" L.A. show, how kung fu inspired his composing style and more.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 3

Quincy Jones, legendary music producer and industry titan, dies 91

Quincy Jones, who worked with the biggest stars in music as a producer, arranger, musician and collaborator for more than 70 years, has died at 91. Jones broke barriers working with legends like ...

Grandma with chunky sunglasses becomes unlikely fashion icon

A Zambian woman in her 80s is adored for modelling in striking and playful fashion photographs.

Legendary gymnastics coach Béla Károlyi dies at age 82

Béla Károlyi, who coached the U.S. women's gymnastics team to its first Olympic gold medal, has died at age 82. Shanelle Kaul looks back at his life and controversial legacy.

Legendary Bulls forward Bob Love dies at 81 after cancer battle

Legendary Chicago Bulls forward Bob Love, one of the first stars the team had, has died at the age of 81 after a battle with cancer.

Barbie releases Rita Moreno doll to honor the legendary actress and trailblazer

Mattel has released a new Barbie doll in honor of Rita Moreno's upcoming 93rd birthday.

Sharapova, Bryan brothers named to tennis HOF

Five-time major champion and former world No. 1 Maria Sharapova and Bob and Mike Bryan, the most successful men's doubles pairing in history, were selected to the International Tennis Hall of ...

Sports - ESPN - October 24

The Unbearable Importance of Being 32nd in the World at Tennis

Come late this season and early in the next, the fiercest battles in tennis are outside the top ten.

Sports - The New York Times - October 28

The week in tennis: Zheng Qinwen and Jack Draper are on a roll

The season is winding down, but Zheng Qinwen and Jack Draper are only getting better, while Maria Sharapova and the Bryan brothers enter the Hall of Fame.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

Will Women’s Tennis Find ‘Stability’ in Saudi Arabia?

The WTA Finals are taking place in a country that has been heavily criticized for its human rights record.

Sports - The New York Times - October 31

Will Tennis Choose to Reckon With Human Rights in Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia and tennis are becoming increasingly intertwined, but there is growing pushback from human rights experts.

Sports - The New York Times - November 11

Why Sabalenka Replaced Swiatek as No. 1 in Women’s Tennis Rankings Overnight

The Belarusian has had a sterling season, but her official ascent to the top took place by surprise.

Sports - The New York Times - October 21

A Tennis Star Sparks a Discussion About Human Rights and Tournament Sites

Casper Ruud said he has turned down offers to play in Saudi Arabia and indicated the sport should examine its ties to China.

Sports - The New York Times - October 21

Former Manchester United striker Diego Forlán to make pro tennis debut

Uruguayan will compete in Challenger doubles event Player will team up with Federico Coria of Argentina The former Uruguay footballer Diego Forlán, who played for Manchester United and Atlético ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Ex-Utd striker Forlán, 45, set for pro tennis debut

Former Manchester United forward Diego Forlán will make his ATP Challenger tennis debut in the doubles competition at the Uruguay Open next month.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

Tennis Needs Video Review, but the Sports Must Learn From Soccer’s Failures

The video review system in use continues to fall into traps that have encircled soccer, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 23

Maria Sharapova and the Bryan brothers are elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame

Maria Sharapova and brothers Bob and Mike Bryan are first-ballot selections for the International Tennis Hall of Fame

Sports - ABC News - October 24

'A brain tumour the size of a tennis ball came out my eyebrow'

Patient Doreen Adams of Aberdeen says she is grateful for the benefits of the new brain surgery.

Tennis rankings that really matter near the end of the season? No. 32 and No. 104

Chatter about the rankings in tennis generally focuses on the smallest numbers. That was the case last week, when Aryna Sabalenka overtook Iga Swiatek for the top spot in the WTA rankings for the ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

Tennis event canceled after players and coach are victims of a 'virtual' kidnapping in Mexico

The Mexican Tennis Federation has canceled a junior tournament in the central state of Guanajuato after 10 players, all underage, and a coach, were victims of a “virtual” kidnapping

Sports - ABC News - October 30

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