Rafael Nadal Announces Retirement From Tennis
Rafael Nadal — one of the greatest and most successful tennis players to ever pick up a racket — just announced he’s walking away from the sport … with his…
Rafael Nadal to retire after next month’s Davis Cup finals
MADRID — Tennis great Rafael Nadal announced his impending retirement from the sport on Thursday at age 38 after winning 22 Grand Slam singles titles during an unprecedented era he…
York United signs son of former Mexican captain Rafael Marquez on loan
TORONTO — York United FC has signed midfielder Santiago Marquez, son of legendary Mexican defender Rafael Marquez, on loan for the remainder of the 2024 season. The 21-year-old, who arrives…
Rafael Nadal withdraws from US Open
Rafael Nadal pulled out of the US Open on Wednesday, making it the third Grand Slam tournament he’s missed this season and raising more questions about his future in tennis…
Novak Djokovic defeats Rafael Nadal in second round of Olympics
A much-anticipated Olympic showdown between Serbia’s Novak Djokovic and Spain’s Rafael Nadal lived up to the billing after a slow start. The top-seeded Djokovic secured a 6-1, 6-4 victory over…
Rafael Nadal to face Novak Djokovic in epic match at Olympics
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are familiar foes. But almost always, they’re squaring off toward the end of a tennis tournament — not the second round. The latter scenario is…
Novak Djokovic could face Rafael Nadal in second round of Paris Olympics
Two of the biggest stars in the history of men’s tennis could be in line for an early showdown at the Paris Olympics. If top seed Novak Djokovic of Serbia…
Rafael Devers breaks seat, propels Red Sox to series win over Royals
BOSTON — Rafael Devers hit a two-run homer that broke a seat deep in right field at Fenway Park, Dominic Smith also had a two-run shot and the Boston Red…
“I Would Beat Conor”: If Not for Severe Injury, Conor McGregor Would Have Lost Cancelled Fight, Declares Rafael Dos Anjos
Conor McGregor was forced to pull out of a fight for the first time in his illustrious UFC career last month. Booked to fight his rival ‘The Ultimate Fighter 31’…
Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff lead the Olympics entry list
LONDON — Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray all were included on the entry list for tennis at the Paris Olympics released by the International Tennis Federation on Thursday,…