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EVERGLADES, Fla. — In a region of Florida known as the River of Grass, John Kominoski plops into hip-deep waters. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Naturalist tour guide Juan Macias is reflected in the tram's mirror as a tourist photographs an alligator in the Shark Valley area of Florida's Everglades National Park, …

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Rafael Nadal: Thought about taking a mental health break from tennis a few years ago

The Hindu

Rafael Nadal thought about taking a mental health break from tennis a few years ago but “conquered it by always moving forward” and “slowly became myself again,” the 22-time Grand Slam champion wrote in an essay posted online Tuesday, less than a month after the last match of his career. “Thankfully, I didn’t get to the point of not being …

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Rafael Nadal says he thought about taking a mental health break a few years ago

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Rafael Nadal says he thought about taking a mental health break a few years ago

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NEW YORK — Rafael Nadal thought about taking a mental health break from tennis a few years ago but “conquered it by always moving forward” and “slowly became myself again,” the 22-time Grand Slam champion writes in an essay posted online Tuesday, less than a month after the last match of his career. “Thankfully, I didn’t get to the point …

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Tennis in 2024: Alcaraz and Sinner share spoils in a controversial year, while Sabalenka dominates

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Carlos Alcaraz delivered another impressive year, while Jannik Sinner clinched two Grand Slam titles and ended 2024 as World No. Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna sabalenka enjoyed success on the tennis court but it was a mixed 2024 for tennis altogether with doping controversies. This year witnessed one Spaniard, Rafael Nadal, making the tough decision to call it quits from tennis, …

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Best of 2024 — Rafael Bonachela

ABC

Reflecting on a year of phenomenal guests, we are bringing you a selection of the Best Conversations of 2024. Rafael Bonachela was born in the dying years of Franco’s Spain, into a patriarchal culture that didn’t appreciate little boys who wanted to dance. This hardline approach slowly drove his father away from the family, though when it came time to …

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Rafael Nadal: The ultimate tennis warrior

The Hindu

Youthful exuberance fuelled a record-smashing career that captivated the sporting world for 22 years. In his 2011 memoir, RAFA, his mother, Ana Maria Parera, explained, “He’s on top in the tennis world but, deep down, he is a super-sensitive human being full of fears and insecurities that people who don’t know him would scarcely imagine.” More than any champion in …

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Street art shows this American city has more to offer than just beaches

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Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Back in the Nineties this area was where all the drug dealers used to be, there was no way you …

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Gran campeón mexicano Israel ‘Magnífico’ Vázquez fallece a los 46 años

LA Times

El excampeón del mundo Israel Vázquez, conocido también como el ‘Magnífico’ y por una legendaria serie de contiendas ante su compatriota Rafael Márquez, la cual ha sido catalogada como una de las mejores en las últimas décadas del boxeo, falleció el lunes por la noche a causa de cáncer a la edad de 46 años, confirmó el presidente del Consejo …

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Mexican boxing star Israel ‘El Magnífico’ Vázquez dies at age 46

LA Times

Former world champion Israel Vázquez, a Mexican boxing star known as “El Magnífico,” died Monday night at the age of 46, World Boxing Council president Mauricio Sulaimán confirmed. Vázquez’s career also included three fights against Oscar “Chololo” Larios, a former world champion and stablemate of then rising star Saul “Canelo” Álvarez, winning two bouts and losing one. You will always …

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Luis Fonsi conquered Latin music. With rom-com ‘Say a Little Prayer,’ he’s ready for his close-up.

LA Times

Under the bright lights of the 2024 Latin Grammys stage, Luis Fonsi was as nervous as he’s ever been. “I’ve won Latin Grammys before, but it’s not like it happens every day,” said the 46-year-old musician via Zoom. There was something special going on.” That November night in Miami, Fonsi’s 12th studio album, “El Viaje,” beat out efforts by Mexican …

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Rafael Nadal to follow Andy Murray’s footsteps and take up coaching? Former player makes huge prediction

Hindustan Times

Novak Djokovic recently made a bombshell announcement, naming Andy Murray as his new coach, starting from the 2025 Australian Open. A former player revealed if Rafael Nadal would follow Andy Murray's coaching career path. Speaking to Eurosport, former player Alex Corretja feels that it is 'impossible' to see Nadal as a coach in the future. I feel like Andy, even …

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Lucky to have watched Nadal play: International Tennis Hall of Fame president Patrick McEnroe

The Hindu

November 19 will forever be etched as a bittersweet day in tennis history. 10 days after Nadal’s retirement PBS News caught up with International Tennis Hall of Fame president Patrick McEnroe, who shared his memories of the boy from Mallorca. Remember, he won two Wimbledon titles, including that epic final when he won his first Wimbledon, beating Federer in what …

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Atlantic hurricane season comes to an end, leaving widespread damage in its wake

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The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season comes to a close Saturday, bringing to an end a season that saw 11 hurricanes compared to the average seven, and death and destruction hundreds of miles from where storms came ashore on the U.S. Gulf Coast. In October, Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified and the storm’s maximum wind speeds hit a screaming 180 mph, making …

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Rafael Nadal, ardent Real Madrid fan, can't resist singing along Liverpool's 'you'll never walk alone'; fans left in awe

Hindustan Times

Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam winner, recently attended the Champions League match between Liverpool and Real Madrid at Anfield. Despite being an ardent Real Madrid supporter, Nadal was seen singing Liverpool's anthem 'you'll never walk alone'. Rafael Nadal attends UCL match The Spaniard was not able to resist himself from soaking in the atmosphere at Anfield, and he was …

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AP Week in Pictures: Global

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Nov. 15-21, 2024 A new volcanic eruption started on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print A Palestinian little girl queues for food in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print People browse through books …

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Rafael Nadal retired after the Davis Cup: It's a rare team event in tennis

New Indian Express

MALAGA: Rafael Nadal wanted to play his last match before retiring in Spain, representing Spain and wearing the red uniform used by Spain's Davis Cup squad. Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, said a day before his career ended when his nation was eliminated by the Netherlands at the annual competition. The men's Davis Cup, which concludes Sunday in this …

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DC Edit | Farewell Rafael: An era ends

Deccan Chronicle

Rafael Nadal bid a tearful adieu to the game of tennis that he lit up with his personality as much as he did with his play. But Nadal outshone both musketeers for sheer effort of a sportsman wedded to his craft and who played tennis with a laser-like focus. Not endowed with the dulcet touch of the most talented, Nadal …

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Immigration: Ranchers, vigilantes and police prepare for big change at the Arizona border

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Nogales, Arizona CNN — When the migrants cross the Mexican border and enter Jim and Sue Chilton’s ranch, they go one of two ways. Norma Galeana/CNN Leaving an open door Trump’s border wall had extended five miles along the edge of the land the Chiltons lease from the federal government when President Joe Biden took his oath of office. “The …

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From Novak Djokovic to Iga Swiatek, players reflect on Rafael Nadal’s career and retirement

Associated Press

MALAGA, Spain — As Rafael Nadal retires from tennis, current and former players — from Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic to Iga Swiatek and Taylor Fritz and so many more — have been sharing their thoughts on what the owner of 22 Grand Slam titles meant to them and to their sport. We’re going to always miss you.” — Serena …

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Rafael Nadal’s legacy is a relentlessness that inspired Carlos Alcaraz and plenty of others

Associated Press

MALAGA, Spain — Not surprisingly, Rafael Nadal couldn’t take a step around the grounds of the Davis Cup Final 8 in recent days without hearing requests for a handshake or a selfie. “ The titles, the numbers, are there, so people probably know that, but the way I would like to be remembered is as a good person from a …

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Rafael Nadal's legacy is a relentlessness that inspired Carlos Alcaraz and plenty of others

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He’s got this aura that already was big, but …

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There will never be another tennis player like Rafael Nadal

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When Nadal exploded into tennis 20 years ago, his game appeared too physical, too muscular, too hard on the body to survive for very long. View Full Image Ask yourself this: Who plays tennis like Rafael Nadal? It isn’t difficult to find youngsters trying to imitate Roger Federer’s one-handed backhand, or Novak Djokovic’s sliding baseline chops, but imitating Nadal is …

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25 greatest tennis players of all time - which two female stars rank above Roger Federer and where does retiring Rafael Nadal finish up?

Daily Mail

As the dust settles on Rafael Nadal’s retirement, the question arises: where does the great Spaniard rank among the best players of all time? VENUS WILLIAMS Years active: 1994-present Grand Slam singles titles: 7 Tour titles: 49 Weeks as world No1: 11 Only her sister prevented her finishing far higher up this list. MARTINA NAVRATILOVA Years active: 1974-2006 Grand Slam …

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In Florida, a race is on to save the Everglades and protect a key source of drinking water

Rafael Nadal: Thought about taking a mental health break from tennis a few years ago

Rafael Nadal says he thought about taking a mental health break a few years ago

Rafael Nadal says he thought about taking a mental health break a few years ago

Tennis in 2024: Alcaraz and Sinner share spoils in a controversial year, while Sabalenka dominates

Best of 2024 — Rafael Bonachela

Rafael Nadal: The ultimate tennis warrior

Street art shows this American city has more to offer than just beaches

Gran campeón mexicano Israel ‘Magnífico’ Vázquez fallece a los 46 años

Mexican boxing star Israel ‘El Magnífico’ Vázquez dies at age 46

Luis Fonsi conquered Latin music. With rom-com ‘Say a Little Prayer,’ he’s ready for his close-up.

Rafael Nadal to follow Andy Murray’s footsteps and take up coaching? Former player makes huge prediction

Lucky to have watched Nadal play: International Tennis Hall of Fame president Patrick McEnroe

Atlantic hurricane season comes to an end, leaving widespread damage in its wake

Rafael Nadal, ardent Real Madrid fan, can't resist singing along Liverpool's 'you'll never walk alone'; fans left in awe

AP Week in Pictures: Global

Rafael Nadal retired after the Davis Cup: It's a rare team event in tennis

DC Edit | Farewell Rafael: An era ends

Immigration: Ranchers, vigilantes and police prepare for big change at the Arizona border

From Novak Djokovic to Iga Swiatek, players reflect on Rafael Nadal’s career and retirement

Rafael Nadal’s legacy is a relentlessness that inspired Carlos Alcaraz and plenty of others

Rafael Nadal's legacy is a relentlessness that inspired Carlos Alcaraz and plenty of others

There will never be another tennis player like Rafael Nadal

25 greatest tennis players of all time - which two female stars rank above Roger Federer and where does retiring Rafael Nadal finish up?