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Rafael Nadal calls time on epic, iconic tennis career
Rafael Nadal on Thursday announced he will retire at the end of the season having "come full circle" in a tennis career which brought 22 Grand Slam titles, global respect and inspired epic, iconic rivalries with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
England gamble backfires as Pavlidis fires emotional Greece to victory
Lee Carsley's tactical gamble backfired as England crashed to a shock 2-1 defeat against emotional Greece in the Nations League on Thursday.
New-look France ease past Israel in Nations League
France shrugged off Kylian Mbappe's absence and Antoine Griezmann's retirement to comfortably overcome Israel 4-1 in the Nations League on Thursday.
Belgium fight back to draw with 10-man Italy in Nations League
Belgium bounced back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with 10-man Italy in Rome on Thursday to boost their hopes of reaching the Nations League quarter-finals.
Japan stay perfect in World Cup qualifying
Japan maintained their 100 percent record in the third round of qualification for the 2026 World Cup with a 2-0 win against Saudi Arabia in Jeddah on Thursday.
NBA boss Silver sees games back in China 'at some point'
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday he expects his league will once more play games in China after having not done so since 2019, according to multiple media reports.
Table tennis and Netflix push Ukraine teen into French Open contention
Ukraine amateur golfer Lev Grinberg went from his on-site dormitory room to the brink of the French Open lead on Thursday, inspired by table tennis and Netflix.
Three-time NBA champion Green retires
Danny Green, among only four players to win an NBA title with three different clubs, announced his retirement from the league on Thursday after 15 seasons.
MLB Twins up for sale after 40 years
Major League Baseball's Minnesota Twins are up for sale, the Pohlad family announced on Thursday, less than two weeks after missing the playoffs for the third time in four seasons.
Windies sweat on injury to 'crucial' Taylor at World Cup
The West Indies were sweating on the fitness of "crucial" Stafanie Taylor after the all-rounder suffered a knee injury at the Women's T20 World Cup on Thursday.
'Good opportunity': Nagelsmann upbeat despite Germany's long injury list
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann on Thursday put a positive spin on his side's long injury list, saying it was a "good opportunity" for inexperienced players to prove their worth.
NFL MVP Jackson and rookie phenom Daniels set for showdown
Two of the NFL's most electrifying quarterbacks, Washington rookie sensation Jayden Daniels and two-time NFL Most Valuable Player Lamar Jackson of Baltimore, face each other for the first time on Sunday.
Ramharack picks four wickets as Windies beat Bangladesh in Women's T20 World Cup
Off-spinner Karishma Ramharack took four wickets as West Indies cantered to an eight-wicket win over Bangladesh on Thursday to strengthen their chances of making it to the semi-finals of the Women's T20 World Cup.
Djokovic hails Nadal 'legacy' as Alcaraz in 'shock' over retirement
Novak Djokovic hailed Rafael Nadal's "legacy" while Carlos Alcaraz said hearing about his fellow Spaniard's retirement was "painful".
Djokovic tells Nadal: 'Your legacy will live forever'
Novak Djokovic told old rival Rafael Nadal that his "legacy will live forever" after the Spanish great announced his retirement from tennis on Thursday.
After long fight for glory, Nadal leaves with a legacy of memories
Rafael Nadal, who announced his retirement at the age of 38 on Thursday, was not only the "king of clay" but also reigned on every other tennis surface as he accumulated 22 Grand Slam titles.
Home hopes Zheng and Wang through to last-eight in Wuhan Open
Zheng Qinwen and Wang Xinyu kept Chinese hopes alive as they swept into the last eight of the WTA Wuhan Open at home on Thursday.
Alcaraz out as top players pay tribute to Nadal at Shanghai Masters
World number two Carlos Alcaraz was knocked out of the Shanghai Masters in straight sets by 33rd-ranked Tomas Machac on Thursday, losing 7-6 (7/5), 7-5.
Racing's Farrell 'not thinking' about British and Irish Lions
Former England captain Owen Farrell on Thursday played down talk of a place on next summer's British and Irish Lions tour to Australia, saying he was "busy trying to settle in" at his new club Racing 92.
Alcaraz, Sinner pay tribute to 'unbelievable' Nadal at Shanghai Masters
Carlos Alcaraz said hearing about his fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal's retirement on Thursday was "painful" while world number one Jannik Sinner said it was "tough news" for tennis.
After Nadal exit, Djokovic left to rage against dying of the light
Rafael Nadal's retirement announcement on Thursday left Novak Djokovic as the last man standing from tennis's golden era but with major question marks over the Serb star's own long-term future in the sport.
Triple centurion Brook happy to break Dad's club record
England's rising batting star Harry Brook said he was delighted he had finally eclipsed his father's highest club score, when he hit a triple hundred against Pakistan in Multan on Thursday.
Southgate taking year out from coaching
Former England manager Gareth Southgate said Thursday he would not return to coaching for the next year.
England in sight of victory after Brook's triple hundred
England's bowlers sparked a Pakistan batting collapse after a brilliant triple century by Harry Brook and Joe Root's double hundred had them closing in on victory in the first Test in Multan on Thursday.
Juventus readmitted to ECA after failed Super League revolt
Juventus have been readmitted to the European Club Association (ECA) after the Serie A club's failed bid to create a continental Super League, the organisation's chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi said on Thursday.
World number 2 Alcaraz knocked out of Shanghai Masters by Machac
World number two Carlos Alcaraz has been knocked out of the Shanghai Masters in straight sets by 33rd-ranked Tomas Machac, losing 7-6 (7/5), 7-5 on Thursday.
Klopp's Red Bull decision 'ruined life's work' say Dortmund fans
Borussia Dortmund fans have reacted with anger and frustration after former coach Jurgen Klopp's announcement he will take over as head of football operations at Red Bull.
The almost impossible job: Beating Rafael Nadal at the French Open
When a weary David Ferrer managed to win just five games in his French Open semi-final loss to Rafael Nadal in 2012, he was in no doubt over the enormity of the challenge.
Weary Nadal calls time on 'incredible' tennis career
Rafael Nadal on Thursday announced he will retire after the Davis Cup finals in November, ending a career which brought 22 Grand Slam titles, global respect and inspired epic, iconic rivalries with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
Italy's ex-world champion gymnast Ferrari announces retirement
Italian gymnast Vanessa Ferrari, a former world champion and Olympic silver medallist, announced her retirement on Thursday.
Federer lauds retiring Nadal's 'incredible achievements'
Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer on Thursday paid tribute to 22-time Grand Slam champion and great rival Rafael Nadal who announced his retirement from the sport.
Australia beat China 3-1 to resurrect World Cup campaign
Australia came from behind to beat China 3-1 Thursday and resurrect their World Cup qualifying campaign, ensuring Tony Popovic's reign as coach got off to a winning start.