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“Not superheroes”: Rafael Nadal on life and struggles

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The tennis legend Rafael Nadal reflected on his extraordinary career in an article published in The Players’ Tribune, focusing not on his trophies but on the values he hopes to have imparted. In a deeply personal letter, the Spaniard highlights the value of how triumph is measured off the court.

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Nadal has always been synonymous with excellence in sport. With 92 professional titles, including an Olympic gold medal, and a career defined by consistency and resilience, the Spaniard is regarded as one of the greatest legends in tennis history. However, his latest reflection, shared in The Players’ Tribune, invites us to look beyond his sporting achievements and focus on what he considers his true legacy: human values. “I hope my legacy is that I always tried to treat others with profound respect,” Nadal wrote in an emotional letter published last Tuesday. These words, imbued with humility, encapsulate the philosophy of a man who never allowed glory to overshadow his humanity.

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Anthony Joshua next fight will depend on Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk result

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Two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua’s next fight could likely be determined by the outcome of tonight’s blockbuster heavyweight rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.

The ‘Gypsy King’ will be desperate to get his revenge later this evening against the Ukrainian in what promises to be a mouthwatering sequel in Riyadh. Usyk won the first meeting back in May via a razor-thin split decision. Following the victory, ‘The Cat’ became the first undisputed world heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis back in 1999.

Oleksandr Usyk promises to halt Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury to become undisputed champion | Boxing | Sport | Express.co.uk

Millions are expected to tune in tonight, but perhaps the most important viewer is Joshua. The Brit has been forced to start from scratch in his bid to become a three-time heavyweight champion after being brutally knocked out by Daniel Dubois back in September at Wembley Stadium.

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Everything Mike Tyson has said since Jake Paul fight including blank out and wife confession

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Mike Tyson has pulled the curtain on his divisive fight against Jake Paul.

Last month, Paul – or perhaps Father Time – decisively bested Tyson in front of a crowd of 70,000 at AT&T Stadium. Despite both combatants vowing that the highly-anticipated faceoff wouldn’t go the distance, the bout ended up spanning all eight, two-minute rounds – with all three judges ruling in favor of the YouTuber-turned-boxer.

Jake Paul, Mike Tyson Fight Viewed by 60 Million Households

After spending the better part of two decades away from the boxing ring, Tyson looked to be a shell of his former self upon returning to the stage where he dominated for so many years. The 58-year-old looked every bit his age versus Paul, 27, only managing to connect on 18 of his 97 punches thrown (18 percent).

In the leadup to the lucrative fight – which became the most streamed global sporting event in history after Netflix raked in 108 million viewers – many fans expressed concern for Tyson’s health. The ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’ did little to ease these concerns following the bout, conceding that he suffered a major health scare prior and blacked out on fight night.

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Fury vs Usyk 2 LIVE: Latest updates and results from heavyweight title rematch

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Tyson Fury’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk is today, as the Briton aims to claim the unified heavyweight titles – seven months after suffering his first professional loss, Tyson Fury’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk is today, as the Briton aims to claim the unified heavyweight titles – seven months after suffering his first professional loss, against the Ukrainian.

In May, Usyk won a split decision against Fury to become the division’s first undisputed champion in 24 years. Now, the pair return to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where Usyk defends the gold against the “Gypsy King” – minus the IBF belt, which he vacated in spring.

Oleksandr Usyk Vs. Tyson Fury 2: Date, Time And How To Watch

Fury fought impressively in May, leading the fight after the midway stage, but a phenomenal rally from Usyk secured victory, keeping the former cruiserweight king unbeaten. Usyk, 37, even came close to stopping Fury, 36, in round nine, and will take great confidence from that in the rematch.

The pre-fight press conference brought a ridiculous, 12-minute face-off between Fury and Usyk, who both refused to back down. There was a much shorter face-off at Friday’s weigh-in, after both boxers tipped the scales at career-heaviest weights, and there is now a dispute over Fury’s beard after Usky’s camp flagged it as a potential concern.

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Mercedes Chief Outlines Plan For First Season Without Lewis Hamilton

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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has laid out a plan for the 2025 season, the team’s first year without Lewis Hamilton since his joining in 2013. Being one of the five teams on the F1 grid that sport a rookie driver next year, Mercedes seems to have a clear plan with Andrea Kimi Antonelli and George Russell.

Wolff revealed that he made the decision to sign Kimi Antonelli for 2025 just five minutes after learning about the seven-time world champion’s move to Ferrari. However, the official announcement wasn’t made until the Italian Grand Prix.

F1 news: Mercedes chief admits Lewis Hamilton 'WORRY' ahead of Australian GP | F1 | Sport | Express.co.uk

While Kimi Antonelli displayed exceptional speed at Monza, he also suffered a heavy crash in his FP1 run. Given his debut season in F1 next year, Wolff hinted that he is prepared for surprises. Russell, meanwhile, has been declared as the lead driver of Mercedes and will steer the team in the championship battle next season if it remains one of the favorites.

Lewis Hamilton receives threat from Mercedes chief Toto Wolff ahead of joining Ferrari

Wolff emphasized that 2025 will be about “managing expectations” for Kimi Antonelli and preparing a base for the team’s 2026 driver lineup when Formula 1 enters a new era of regulations. Thus, its strategy next year will be entirely different from what it has adopted in all these years with Hamilton. While Wolff remains hopeful about competing among the top teams next season, he acknowledged that maintaining a competitive position will require a determined effort. He said:

“Obviously, 2025 is the same regulations and you can see that the pecking order varies depending on the track.

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Tiger Woods gives worrying health update in candid discussion on return to golf from sixth back surgery

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Tiger Woods is going to be back on a golf course on Saturday but he doesn’t want anyone expecting much out of him at the PNC Championship in Florida.

Woods and his son Charlie, 15, are competing together in this weekend’s event with the legendary golfer back on the course for the first time since having his sixth back surgery in September.

But the 48-year-old insists he is simply there to compete with his son and is not up to any level to challenge just yet, saying recovery is harder than ever

Tiger Woods | Biography, Majors, Masters, Leg Injury, & Facts | Britannica

That was one of the reasons why I had the surgery done earlier, so that hopefully I could give myself the best chance to be with Charlie and be able to play,’ Woods said.

‘I’m not competitive right now, but I just want to be able to have the experience again. This has always been one of the bigger highlights of the year for us as a family, and now we get to have that moment together again.

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Former world No. 1 who retired at 28 without winning any Grand Slam, criticized Djokovic, Federer, and Nadal

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Marcelo Ríos reached the pinnacle of the tennis world in the late 1990s, becoming the first South American to claim the ATP’s No. 1 ranking. The Chilean left-hander, known for his unique style both on and off the court, made history. Yet, his time at the top was often accompanied by provocative comments.

“The Chino,” as he was nicknamed, frequently voiced sharp criticism of the ATP during his playing days. He also took aim at tennis icons Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer, describing them as “boring.” Despite these remarks, Ríos built an impressive résumé, with victories over greats like Andre Agassi, Carlos Moyá, and Tommy Haas.

How Roger Federer Compares to Tennis Legends Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic – NBC Chicago

Ríos first gained international attention when, at just 18 years old, he faced Pete Sampras in the second round of the 1994 Roland Garros. Though he lost, the match proved that his dominance in junior tennis was no fluke. The following year, he claimed his first ATP title in Bologna and went on to amass 18 career trophies before retiring in 2004

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Djokovic & Kyrgios to play doubles together in Brisbane

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Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios will play doubles together at the Brisbane International presented by Evie, the tournament confirmed on Saturday morning in Australia.

Kyrgios recently suggested the news on his Instagram account, posting a photo of Djokovic and himself during their 2022 Wimbledon final with the caption: “Doubles at Brisbane. See y’all there”.

Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios to team up in doubles at 2025 season opener in Brisbane

The ATP 250 on Saturday morning posted a graphic of the duo with the caption, “When the plans make it out of the group chat

Kyrgios, the former No. 13 in the PIF ATP Rankings has grappled with injuries over the past two years, having last competed on the ATP Tour in June 2023. Upon return, the 29-year-old will be eager to return to the form that propelled him to seven singles titles and four doubles crowns throughout his career, including the Australian Open title in 2022 with countryman Thanasi

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Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 fight predictions, odds, undercard, preview, start time, expert picks

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In May, Oleksandr Usyk completed his mission, defeating Tyson Fury by split decision to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the modern four-belt era. On Saturday in Saudi Arabia, Usyk will look for a repeat performance when he rematches Fury, this time with three world titles on the line.

Usyk was stripped of the IBF championship for moving ahead with his contractually obligated rematch with Fury, though the lack of one of the four world titles from the first meeting has done nothing to diminish the excitement or importance of this rematch.

Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk: Ukrainian becomes undisputed heavyweight champion - BBC Sport

The first meeting was the first time Fury had suffered defeat as a professional, having gone undefeated across 35 previous bouts that also saw him twice reign as world champion. Fury started that fight well, using his size and reach to keep the much smaller Usyk at range. Fury was so comfortable in the early rounds that he repeatedly danced and showboated, seemingly feeling he had the fight in hand.

Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk: Ukrainian becomes undisputed heavyweight champion - BBC Sport

Usyk was able to make the necessary adjustments as the fight wore on and not only started to successfully use his boxing skills, but also scored a knockdown in Round 9. A perfect left hook landed on Fury and the following flurry from Usyk sent Fury’s 6-foot-9 frame stumbling into the corner where it was ruled the ropes had held him up and thus counted as a knockdown.

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The Only Man To Face Both Terence Crawford And Jaron Ennis Didn’t Hesitate To Name Who Hits Harder

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Jaron Ennis missed out on facing Terence Crawford at welterweight but may move up in the future to make it happen.

The two undefeated Americans are at different stages of their careers, however there’s little doubt it is a match-up that would entice fans. Crawford was undisputed at 147 pounds before moving up to 154 to become a four-weight world champion by beating Israil Madrimov.

Jaron Ennis: Anything Terence Crawford Could Do, I Could Do Better!

‘Boots’ Ennis benefitted by picking up the vacant IBF Welterweight World Title. He has expressed interest in meeting Crawford in the ring when he makes his eventual move up.

One man to face both is David Avanesyan. Crawford controlled their 2022 fight from the start, landing clean punches and hurting Avanesyan throughout. In the sixth round, a devastating left uppercut-right hook combination sent Avanesyan to the canvas, ending the fight.

Juan Manuel Marquez Delivers Honest Verdict On A Potential Terence Crawford vs Jaron Ennis Fight - Seconds Out

Ennis also put in a dominant performance against the tough Avanesyan when they met earlier this year. In the fifth, he dropped the Armenian fighter with a counter left hook. Although Avanesyan beat the count, the ringside physician advised the referee to stop the fight before the start of the sixth round due to a cut over Avanesyan’s eye, resulting in a TKO victory for Ennis.

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