Carlos Alcaraz claimed Rafael Nadal leaves an “eternal legacy” after retiring at the Davis Cup. And the Wimbledon champion added: “There will be many more Davises, there is only one Rafa.” The 22-time Grand Slam winner lost in his final match against Botic van de Zandschulp. And then the end of his career was confirmed […]
Premier League cult hero abruptly quits left-field manager job after three weeks in charge | Football | Sport
Former Crystal Palace, Southampton and Huddersfield Town star Jason Puncheon has left his post as Ayia Napa manager after just three weeks at the helm. Puncheon took charge of the Cypriot second division side, in a resort town known primarily for its partying and nightlife, at the end of October. And he won both of […]
Andy Murray and Roger Federer brought in as rival shares emotional Rafael Nadal moment | Tennis | Sport
Marin Cilic brought up Andy Murray and Roger Federer as he shared a heartfelt tribute to Rafael Nadal. The Spanish star ended his career at this week’s Davis Cup Finals, joining Murray and Federer in retirement. And the 2014 US Open champion admitted it was tough to see the Big Four era end as he […]
Chelsea could reap benefits if rivals play how Enzo Maresca thinks they will | Football | Sport
Chelsea could reap the benefits if rival teams focus their efforts on marking Cole Palmer out of matches. Blues boss Enzo Maresca told the England international earlier this month that he should expect special attention from opposition defenders after his meteoric rise to the top of the game over the last year. Chelsea snapped up […]
Jonathan David continues his world-class play in Canada’s men’s soccer win over Suriname
Nothing is preordained in soccer, but if there was anything like a certainty before the Canadian men faced Suriname in Toronto on Tuesday night, it was that Jonathan David would score. He did, of course, in the 23rd minute, the start of a decisive 3-0 victory for Canada in the second leg of its CONCACAF […]
Jeff Stelling picks replacement for Gary Lineker on Match of the Day – ‘It’s got to be’ | Football | Sport
Jeff Stelling believes nobody but Mark Chapman should be in the running to host Match of the Day when Gary Lineker steps down at the end of the season. Earlier this month, the BBC confirmed that Lineker will be leaving their flagship highlights show next year. He will remain on their books until after the […]
Tommy Fury vs Darren Till fight rules emerge ahead of January event | Boxing | Sport
Tommy Fury and Darren Till’s fight has been confirmed as a heavyweight bout with the two set to wear 10oz gloves during eight, three-minute rounds – alligning with traditional boxing rules and regulations. This is very much unlike Jake Paul and Mike Tyson’s bout, which was accepted as a professional bout by The Texas Athletic […]
Nick Kyrgios ‘to put petition in’ to get court named after himself at Australian Open | Tennis | Sport
Nick Kyrgios wants the John Cain Arena at the Australian Open to take his name and has insisted he will present a petition to tournament chiefs asking for the change. The 29-year-old could return to the venue for the first time in three years in January if he is fit enough to play at the […]
Rafael Nadal in tears as Federer, Djokovic and Murray come forward with final messages | Tennis | Sport
Tearful Rafael Nadal bade an emotional farewell to tennis and declared: “I would like to be remembered more is a good person from a small village in Mallorca“. The Spanish superstar lost his last ever match to Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp in the opening singles at the Davis Cup. And Spain lost the quarter-final […]
Rafael Nadal immediately retires as Spain crash out of Davis Cup leaving icon heartbroken | Tennis | Sport
Rafael Nadal has officially entered retirement after Spain were dumped out of the Davis Cup Finals. The former world No. 1 suffered defeat to Botic van de Zandschulp in likely his last-ever match before Carlos Alcaraz won the second singles match to take their tie to a decisive doubles rubber. But Alcaraz and Marcel Granollers […]