Widow of Bobby Kennedy who brought up 11 children after his 1968 assassination and later devoted herself to social causesEthel Kennedy, who has died aged 96, was one of the most active and best-known US political wives of the 20th century. As her husband, Robert F Kennedy, campaigned first for the Senate and then for the presidency, she supported him...

Spaniard transformed the sport and, together with his great rivals, lifted it to new heights before injuries took their tollIn the days before the French Open began this year, Rafael Nadal’s outlook on his future seemed to have shifted. The first months of 2024 had been some of the toughest in his career as he tried to return to the court after a series...

Ronaldo and Mbappé join Sinner and Alcaraz in praiseNadal has announced he will retire in November“Legend”, “role model”, “inspiration”, “friend”: Rafael Nadal’s announcement that he is to retire after next month’s Davis Cup Finals prompted an outpouring of affection across the sporting world and beyond.Nadal, one of the greatest tennis players of all...

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One of the greatest tennis players of all time has announced his decision to retire next month. We look back at some memorable moments of a glittering career Continue reading...

Rafael Nadal has announced he will retire from professional tennis at the end of the season after next month's Davis Cup Finals. One of the greatest tennis players of all time, Nadal has won 22 grand slam titles in his career, placing him second behind Novak Djokovic on the men’s all-time list.‘A difficult decision’: Rafael Nadal announces retirement...