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AEW star shows nasty cut on head, says he’ll be out of action for ‘a few days or weeks’
AEW wrestler Andrade El Idolo has given a health update after being ambushed by MJF during the promotion’s Grand Slam Mexico event, warning fans he could be sidelined for “a few days or weeks.” The attack came moments after Andrade secured the number one entry spot in the Casino Gauntlet match to be held at…
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What Finally Made Rafael Nadal Quit? Netflix’s ‘Rafa’ Has the Answer
A new four-part Netflix documentary series titled “Rafa,” directed by Zach Heinzerling, examines Rafael Nadal’s decision to retire from professional tennis at the end of the 2024 season. The film explores the physical and mental toll of Nadal’s more than two-decade career, which brought him 22 Grand Slam titles alongside persistent injuries and a chronic…
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Forget golf or boozy lunches, top firms are now wooing new clients over a game of padel
A growing number of professionals and law firms in Britain are turning to padel, the fast-growing racquet sport, as their preferred way to entertain and build relationships with clients, replacing traditional pursuits such as golf or long lunches accompanied by alcohol. Firms say the sport’s short, sociable format and energetic pace make it an easier…
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Upmarket £2,664-a-year private tennis club axes its social media over geese cull backlash
A private tennis club charging £2,664 a year has reportedly removed its social-media presence after facing backlash over a planned or completed cull of geese. The dispute matters because it has prompted criticism of how the club handled wildlife management and public communication. The article identifies the club as upmarket and says the reaction centred…
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Athletes from bankrupt track league have now been paid – Johnson
Michael Johnson says athletes owed money by the bankrupt Grand Slam Track league have now been paid, after its collapse left several prominent runners facing losses of more than £100,000. The former Olympic champion said the failure resulted from investors withdrawing funding, and the payments are significant for competitors affected by the league’s abrupt cancellation…
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Donald Trump’s top diplomat in Australia named as tennis ‘fanatic’ David Brat – who once called Adelaide ‘Adeline’
Donald Trump has nominated former Republican congressman David Brat to become the United States ambassador to Australia, ending a long vacancy in the post. At his Senate confirmation hearing, Brat said he would focus on critical minerals, defence cooperation and the Indo-Pacific partnership, all central issues in the US–Australia alliance. Brat described himself as a…
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San Francisco dad questioned by park rangers for teaching his own kids tennis at public court
A San Francisco father says park rangers questioned him while he was practising tennis with his young children at a public court, warning that he might need a permit to teach lessons. The incident has drawn attention because it raises questions about how rules on commercial instruction are applied when parents are simply helping their…
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MJF returns at AEW Grand Slam Mexico, declares himself for casino gauntlet qualifying match ahead of All In
MJF made a dramatic return to All Elite Wrestling at Grand Slam Mexico on Wednesday night, attacking Andrade El Idolo shortly after he had won a triple-threat match. The interruption sets up a potential rivalry heading into All In later this month and signals MJF’s intent to be involved in the upcoming casino gauntlet match.…
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Top women’s tennis players are not giving left-wing activists the WTA sex testing outrage they wanted
The Women’s Tennis Association introduced a sex-testing policy governing which players may compete in the women’s game, a move some left-leaning commentators reportedly expected to provoke anger from leading players. Instead, several top-ranked women have publicly backed the rule, undercutting the narrative that female athletes would revolt against it. World number one Aryna Sabalenka voiced…
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114 days and counting – how damaging is Alcaraz’s wrist injury?
Carlos Alcaraz’s ability to defend his US Open title is in serious doubt after he withdrew from the upcoming Cincinnati Open, extending an absence caused by a wrist injury that has now kept him out of competitive tennis for 114 days. The 22-year-old, who completed the career Grand Slam in January by beating Novak Djokovic…