Rafael Nadal is retiring from tennis right on time

Minnesota Timberwolves player Anthony Edwards expressed shock over the trade of Luka Dončić from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers at age 25, calling him one of the best scorers in the NBA and questioning the decision to move him. The basketball world reacted with a mix of anger and disbelief, with Mavericks fans protesting the move and Dončić's father criticizing the organization. Edwards jokingly urged fellow NBA players to stay informed about...

Former world number one Simona Halep has announced her retirement from tennis after suffering a resounding defeat in her first match of 2025 at the Transylvania Open in Romania. The two-time Grand Slam champion, who has been struggling with injuries, emotionally shared her decision with the audience, expressing gratitude for her career achievements but acknowledging the physical limitations that led to her retirement at the age of 33. Halep's retirement marks the end of a...

Kevin Seifert is a staff writer at ESPN covering the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL, with over 20 years of experience in sports journalism. He joined ESPN in 2008 after working for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. The NFL Referees Association, led by executive director Scott Green, dismissed claims of bias towards the Kansas City Chiefs, emphasizing officials' professionalism and dedication to fair officiating, as supported by league grading and evaluation systems. The...

The 2025 Yahoo Sports Fantasy Baseball First Baseman Preview highlights the decline in performance of top players like Goldschmidt, Freeman, and Abreu, as well as underwhelming seasons from younger targets like Steer and Casas. With 18 of the top 26 first basemen from last year having cheaper draft prices this season, the position is facing challenges. Proactive targets include Guerrero Jr., Pasquantino, Burger, and Bohm, while possible fades are Freeman, Alonso, and Arráez due to...

Chelsea and Australia star Samantha Kerr faced charges of racially aggravated harassment for calling a Met Police officer "stupid and white" after a taxi driver incident in London. Kerr and her partner, Kristie Mewis, claimed the driver had left them feeling threatened and scared, but felt ignored by officers at Twickenham police station. Despite initially not meeting the threshold for charges, a second statement from PC Stephen Lovell led to Kerr being charged, with the...

Tiger Woods announced the passing of his mother, Kultida Woods, on social media, praising her as his biggest supporter and a force of nature. Known as Tida, she was a key figure in Woods' life and often seen supporting him during his golf career. US President Donald Trump also paid tribute to her, highlighting her influence on Woods. Full Article