[ad_1] ” Thank you for the unforgettable memories and all your incredible achievements in the game we love,” Roger Federer told Rafa Nadal on his retirement. Rafael Nadal closes the curtain on his brilliant career at next month’s Davis Cup Final 8. The King of Clay’s Laver Cup rivals and teammates pay poignant tribute to…
[ad_1] Rafa, one post is not enough to express the respect I have for you and what you have done for our sport. You have inspired millions of children to start playing tennis and I think that’s probably greatest achievement anyone can wish for. Your tenacity, dedication, fighting spirit… Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) – October 10,…
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday October 7, 2024 Coco Gauff reminded all the doubters of her vast potential last week in Beijing, winning her eighth career title, and second at the WTA 1000 level, by defeating Karolina Muchova in straight sets. For Gauff, the competitive juices just seem to guide her through these…
[ad_1] Billie Jean King in front of the BJK statue. Photo credit: J. Emilio Flores/Cal State LA Billie Jean King is a social rights warrior and Hall of Fame champion. Now, King is a monumental figure on campus. Cal State LA honored beloved alumna Billie Jean King with the unveiling of a statue on the…
[ad_1] Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi has paid a heartfelt tribute to close friend Luis Suarez after he announced his retirement from the Uruguay national team. The Argentina icon called Suarez “unique” and expressed how much he admired him. Luis Suarez Announces Uruguay Retirement After 17 Years On Monday, September 2, Suarez announced he had…
[ad_1] Key leaders of both the U.S. men’s and women’s national teams have been nominated for CONCACAF’s Player of the Year awards. Christian Pulisic and Sophia Smith are among 12 nominees for CONCACAF Men’s and Women’s Player of the Year awards for 2023-24. Each award will receive 100 votes apiece from national team’s head coaches,…
[ad_1] Vanessa Bryant is mourning the death of Kobe’s Dad, Joe Bryant, who passed away on Tuesday afternoon at the age of 69. LaSalle head coach Fran Dunphy told The Philadelphia Inquirer Tuesday that he had recently suffered from a massive stroke. Rest in Peace, Joe “Jellybean” Bryant 💔 pic.twitter.com/zA1XsnWcqi — Basketball Forever (@bballforever_)…
[ad_1] (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) There are sports phenoms who take the world by storm, and then there’s Paul Skenes. Not only is the Pittsburgh Pirates rookie pitcher one of the three top must-see players in MLB, but he was selected to start for the National League in the All-Star Game after only 11…
[ad_1] PINEHURST, NORTH CAROLINA | Pádraig Harrington stood at a lectern, his head cocked characteristically to one side, a smile playing on his face. It wasn’t the first time that all eyes were trained on the Irishman, three times a major champion, but this time not because he was facing a slippery 4-foot downhill putt…
[ad_1] The United States Golf Association is honoring the late Grayson Murray this week at Pinehurst Resort, which is hosting the 2024 U.S. Open. The USGA has adorned a locker with a message about Murray, a Raleigh native and two-time PGA Tour winner: “The USGA remembers Grayson and pays tribute to the playing accomplishments that…
