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Reactions to 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal announcing his impending retirement

Oct. 10, 2024 21:01 PM EDT

MADRID (AP) — Reactions to 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal announcing Thursday that he will retire from tennis after next month’s Davis Cup finals: ___ “What a career, Rafa! I always hoped this day would never come. Thank you for the unforgettable...

Ronaldo, Carsley and Georgia are winners in Europe's return to national team soccer

Sep. 11, 2024 07:58 AM EDT

Potential coaching upheaval, players' injuries, an underdog continuing to soar — oh, and Cristiano Ronaldo stealing the spotlight once again. International soccer returned to Europe over the past week, less than two months after the conclusion of Euro 2024, and there was plenty to...

Ronaldo scores late winner as a substitute for Portugal as 10-man Spain overpowers Switzerland

Sep. 08, 2024 17:51 PM EDT

Cristiano Ronaldo is showing just why Portugal is persisting with him at the age of 39. Make that a record-extending 132 international goals for the five-time world player of the year after Ronaldo came on as a halftime substitute and slotted home an 88th-minute winner for Portugal...

Ballon d'Or: Lionel Messi is left off list of contenders for soccer's biggest individual prize

Sep. 04, 2024 17:18 PM EDT

Lionel Messi may be considered by many as the greatest soccer player of all time, but the Argentina star was omitted from the list of nominations to win this year's Ballon d'Or award — the sport's most prized individual honor. The record eight-time winner and holder of the trophy...

Could Oasis reunion come early? Saudi boxing promoter wants Liam and Noel together at Sept. 21 bout

Sep. 02, 2024 08:57 AM EDT

The Oasis reunion could come earlier than expected. The Britpop-era band ended a 15-year hiatus last week by announcing a tour of the British Isles next summer, with 17 gigs selling out on Saturday following a scramble for tickets by Oasis fans. However, Liam and Noel...

Real Madrid gets Champions League final rematches with Liverpool, Dortmund in new format fixtures

Aug. 29, 2024 16:13 PM EDT

MONACO (AP) — The Champions League will have a series of rematches of recent finals in the bigger slate of games paired Thursday in the new format of European soccer’s signature competition. Real Madrid will have re-runs of its past three Champions League title wins, against...

On 'incredible day,' Kylian Mbappé welcomed by Real Madrid fans at packed Santiago Bernabeu Stadium

Jul. 16, 2024 10:54 AM EDT

MADRID (AP) — Kylian Mbappé finally put on a Real Madrid jersey on Tuesday, fulfilling his childhood dream in front of a packed Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Nearly 80,000 fans were in hand at the Bernabeu to welcome the 25-year-old France star during his official presentation as the...