Dominic Thiem retired from tennis on Tuesday at the Erste Bank Open in Vienna. The 31-year-old, who has been plagued by wrist problems since 2021, lost to Lucian Darderi 7-6(6), 6-2 in the first round. Thiem was especially competitive in the opening set, when he led 4-2 and eventually by 5-2 in the tiebreaker. But…
Grand Slam champion Dominic Thiem hung up his racket in Vienna as he having indicated in May, that his home event, the Erste Bank Open in Vienna, would be his last on the tour. I’ve had so many nice goodbyes in the last few months, but today I want to say thank you for all…
Rafael Nadal is nearing the date of his retirement from tennis, but his expectations aren’t high, quite the opposite. The 38-year-old Spaniard enjoyed over two decades on the ATP Tour. In his early years, he was one of the most successful teenagers ever, and he built on that career to become one of the greatest…
The draw for the 2024 Vienna Open, which will mark the last tournament of Dominic Thiem’s tennis career, has been revealed. The ATP 500 tournament in Vienna is the last tournament of such a category of the season. From October 21st to 27th, it runs alongside another ATP 500 event, the Swiss Indoors in Basel….
Rafael Nadal announced his retirement from tennis on Thursday, effective at the end of the season. His planned farewell is the Davis Cup Finals with Spain, set for November 19-24 at home in Malaga. The 38-year-old posted a video on social media. “I’m here to let you know that I am retiring from professional tennis,”…
Wimbledon launches a new era in 2025. For the first time in history, The Championships will eliminate line judges and use electronic line-calling technology for all qualifying and main-draw matches. “The decision to introduce Live Electronic Line Calling at The Championships was made following a significant period of consideration and consultation,” All England Club Chief…
Tony Tomsic-USA TODAY NETWORK Pete Rose died on Monday at his home in Las Vegas, closing the book on an 83-year life that included an incredible, record-setting 24-year major league career that was soon followed by three and a half decades of wandering in a desert of his own making. Handed down by commissioner Bart…
Just moments after his trade to the Knicks became official, Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns posted an emotional goodbye video on his social media. He captioned it, “To the Timberwolves Family: Nine years ago, I arrived in Minnesota as a young man with a dream. Little did I know that this place would become my…
The Oakland A’s won their final ever match at the Oakland Coliseum on Thursday afternoon, in an emotional farewell to the ballpark that has been their home since 1968. Oakland Wins Final Game At Coliseum There was a fairytale ending for the Oakland A’s at the Coliseum on Thursday afternoon, as they won their MLB…
Adrian Wojnarowski, one of the most important basketball reporters of our time, has decided to leave ESPN to join the St. Bonaventure University men’s basketball team as general manager. This marks a significant change for the iconic writer who has left an indelible mark on the NBA community. The league’s communication department paid tribute to…
