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The Canadian recalled being impressed with the Spaniard’s style of play back then. He then compared the experience to watching football greats like Cristiano Ronaldo and George Best play for the first time. Rusedski was particularly effusive in his praise of the Spaniard’s forehand, which has become renowned for helping him control the tempo of a rally. Rusedski then shared another anecdote about Nadal. The former World No. 4 got the chance to practice with the Spaniard in 2005, the year in which Nadal won his maiden Grand Slam title at Roland Garros....

Dembele signed for Barca from Borussia Dortmund in August for an initial €105 million, with add-ons potentially taking the deal up to €147m. Blaugrana 9/1 to beat Sporting 3-1 But his career at Camp Nou got off to an inauspicious start as he suffered an injury in his first La Liga start against Getafe on Saturday. He has since undergone surgery and could be out for up to four months, though the France international has hinted at an earlier return....

Ronaldo’s long Champions League goal drought for Madrid The 25-year-old’s future remains the subject of speculation as he continues to struggle to secure a regular starting spot under Zinedine Zidane. James suggested at the Club World Cup in December that he could look to leave in the January transfer window, but he will reportedly hold talks with the Madrid hierarchy on his future at the end of the season after no move materialised last month....

Shelton, a homemaker from Pittsburgh, made a memorable arrival on the syndicated quiz show on March 1, when she defeated four-time champ Christine Whelchel before going on to achieve her own four-game win streak. But on Monday night’s installment, Shelton’s run came to an abrupt end, when she wagered the entirety of her day’s earnings of $12,300—which had placed her in the lead—on an incorrect response to a clue in Final Jeopardy....

With Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya being his picks in the middle order, Jaffer had the option of picking one between Deepak Hooda and Sanju Samson for the No. 6 role. Although Samson has done well for the ODI team of late in the finisher’s role, Jaffer explained to ESPNCricinfo why it would be unfair on Deepak Hooda to be left out of the playing XI. He said:...

Arsenal fell to a demoralising 3-1 defeat at Anfield that leaves them fifth in the Premier League having lost four of their last six matches across all competitions. Cech: Arsenal out of title race The Gunners were two goals down at half-time thanks to efforts from Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane, and although Danny Welbeck pulled one back after the restart their defeat was confirmed when Georginio Wijnaldum sealed victory late on....

Rosen was drafted by the Cardinals in 2018 but the second-year QB become available after Arizona selected former Oklahoma star Kyler Murray with the top pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. In an abrupt trade, Arizona ended up sending Rosen to the Dolphins — a move he found out about just few minutes before the draft, according to reports. “Very rarely do you get a second chance to make a first impression,” Rosen said during his introductory news conference on Monday....

The Ivory Coast international posted screenshots of a number of messages sent to him via Instagram Direct Messages ahead of his side’s Premier League game against Aston Villa. Palace lost 2-0 thanks to a brace from Trezeguet, but the incident meant the spotlight was shone on society’s ongoing problem with racism once again. In a statement on Twitter, Zaha said: “Very disappointed we didn’t get a better result yesterday but I wanted to come on here to thank you for all your messages of support....

Describing Hamilton’s successful journey and mindset to The Independent newspaper, Hakkinen said: Nicknamed the Flying Finn, Hakkinen won two consecutive drivers’ titles in 1998 and 1999. The Finn, however, left the sport on a high and can empathize with Hamilton’s mindset. According to Hakkinen, the new regulations will make it difficult for teams to produce a completely competitive package and dominate. Hamilton is not used to setbacks in his career and the seven-time world champion has enjoyed a long and successful dominant reign in the sport....

Manchester United return from the winter break with a cup tie that they are expected to win. Most senior players, including Paul Pogba, are expected to be available, although the club has been reeling with Mason Greenwood’s controversy in recent days. It is currently unclear if Greenwood will ever return to play for his club or country. Still, there are quite a few high-profile stars who will be taking to the pitch against Middlesbrough, who are currently seventh in the Championship and hopeful of making a return to the Premier League for the next campaign....

Manchester United’s poor start to the season puts them in danger of missing out on Champions League football next season. Paul Merson believes Cristiano Ronaldo could take the exit door if the club fails to make it into the tournament. Manchester United are looking to appoint an interim manager after dismissing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer recently. The Premier League giants are currently linked with multiple options but Paul Merson believes a temporary appointment isn’t what they need....

Carrick scores in testimonial Two weeks ago a terrorist attack at the Manchester Arena, where Grande was performing, claimed the lives of 22 people, including children. Grande subsequently decided to hold the concert this weekend to honour those lost, and the gig went ahead despite another atrocity in London 24 hours prior. A clutch of pop stars from across the globe — including Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber and Liam Gallagher — performed in front of 50,000 fans, and Beckham was invited to be a part of the event....

The Gunners last finished outside the top four in 1995-96, when they had to settle for fifth place the season before Wenger’s arrival. However, Arsenal now sit sixth in the table with 10 games left and are in real danger of missing out on Champions League football for the first time under Wenger. The Frenchman refuses to throw in the towel just yet, though, and hopes a strong run in April can see them bridge the seven-point gap to fourth....

Speaking during a press conference for the 2022 NBA All-Star game, James said his last year in the league will be played with his son Bronny. He also added that whatever team his son is on at the time will be the team he chooses. It is one thing to be on the same court as your son, but James has higher hopes than that and wants to spend a whole season with Bronny in the NBA....

The Mumbai-born player could only make it to the standby list for the tournament, along with the likes of Ravi Bishnoi and Mohammed Siraj. He was also not part of the main squad for the T20 World Cup 2021. Middle-order stalwarts like Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Deepak Hooda and Dinesh Karthik were selected over the right-handed batter. Iyer held an average of 35.62 at a strike rate of 141....

To promote vaccination throughout the U.S. and appeal to those who are still on the fence, the Ad Council, a non-profit organization that produces public service announcements, and the COVID Collaborative launched the “It’s Up to You” vaccine education campaign. The initiative, which began on February 25, focuses on building vaccine confidence and providing resources to help Americans make an informed decision about getting the vaccine. “I am really excited about this campaign," Tara Kirk Sell, PhD, senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security in Maryland, tells Verywell....

Haddad Maia, who will compete in her first WTA 1000 final, is set to reach the top 16 of the WTA singles rankings for the first time in her career on the back of her performances in Toronto. Speaking at her post-match press conference, the Brazilian said that while it felt very special to be spoken of in the same breath as some of Brazil’s best-ever players, she could never compare herself to them....

Pep Guardiola’s side are five points clear at the top of the table after Manchester United’s surprise 2-1 defeat at Huddersfield Town, with Nicolas Otamendi and Leroy Sane scoring quickfire goals inside the final 20 minutes after Sergio Aguero broke the deadlock from the spot before half-time. Lacazette 16/5 FGS with dabblebet Silva went down under a challenge from Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope to win the penalty and Dyche was unimpressed with what he judged to be a theatrical tumble from the Portugal international....

Habibou, who is currently without a club, came up through the youth ranks of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). He also represented the Stade Rennais B side during his career. Habibou joined Leeds United on a loan from Belgian side Zulte Waregem on the deadline day of the January transfer window in 2013. The player, however, recently revealed that he was very close to joining West Ham United instead after scoring 13 goals for Zulte Waregem that season....

The bluntnose sixgill is one of the largest sharks in the world, characterized by six pairs of long gill slits—most sharks have five—a long tail, a rounded snout, big green eyes and comb-like teeth. They are distributed across tropical and temperate waters around the world usually living at depths of between 650 and 3,300 feet in the so-called “Twilight Zone” of the ocean, although they have been spotted up to 5,000 feet below the surface....