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Then there was one. Roger Federer held on as long as he could, pulling the curtain in 2022. Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray have followed suit within months of each other during a whirlwind 2024 campaign seeing many of the younger generation assert themselves, while Novak Djokovic is the last man standing. His fiercest rival has said farewell and the sport far weaker for it. Continue reading “Adios, Rafa”
Karol Itauma faces a stern challenge for the vacant WBC International light-heavyweight title, after his younger brother – highly-rated Moses – makes his pro debut on the Yarde-Beterbiev undercard. Here’s what both said, at Tuesday’s press conference to announce Moses’ maiden matchup after a glittering 22-0 amateur career where he won European and World Youth gold. Continue reading “Jan. 28: Karol Itauma, his world champion amateur teen brother Moses speak before double-header”
2009 US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro is undergoing another operation on his right knee today – the fourth of an injury-disrupted career – but the talented Argentine remains hopeful that he’ll be fit to return at the Tokyo Olympics this summer, with a gold medal in sight. Continue reading “Juan Martin del Potro to undergo fourth knee surgery, targeting Tokyo Olympics”
Thiem’s coach Nicolas Massu has heaped praise on the Austrian, after an unforgettable year where the 27-year-old won his first Grand Slam at Flushing Meadows in September – having fallen short eight months earlier in his maiden hard-court final at the Australian Open. Critics believe this is just the start as he establishes his pedigree, a sentiment Massu agrees with. Continue reading “Thiem’s coach Nicolas Massu: I see a bright future, he can win more Slams”
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After the bout was postponed, rescheduled and repackaged on multiple occasions over the last seven months, we’ll finally have a definitive conclusion as heavyweights Daniel Dubois (15-0, 14 KOs) and Joe Joyce (11-0, 10 KOs) collide next week. Naturally, there’s plenty at stake for both. Continue reading “Worth the wait? Finally, Daniel Dubois vs Joe Joyce is just a week away now”
With the coronavirus outbreak spreading aggressively worldwide in recent weeks and worsening all the time, it seemed like a matter of when and not if this year’s Tokyo Olympics would be postponed. Continue reading “Coronavirus: 2020 Tokyo Olympics suspended until summer of 2021”
Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of interviewing five-time Olympic medallist Max Whitlock about a variety of topics, including: boyhood heroes, nutrition, best moments, extra-curricular activities and life after competition. Being GB’s most successful gymnast of all-time, he had plenty of interesting things to share… Continue reading “Max Whitlock interview: Memorable experiences, sporting heroes, dreams of Paris 2024 and more”
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