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Retirement

Buzz on tour as Serena Williams announces much-awaited return at Queen’s Club Championships

Tennis great Serena Williams, who won the last of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles in 2017, received a wildcard entry into the doubles draw.
Tennis great Serena Williams, who won the last of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles in 2017, received a wildcard entry into the doubles draw.

Arne Slot proud to have helped write important chapter in Liverpool history

Arne Slot says he is confident in Liverpool's future after he was sacked by the club.
Arne Slot says he is confident in Liverpool's future after he was sacked by the club.

‘So much love’: Stan Wawrinka bids adieu to Roland Garros

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 25, 2026 Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka acknowledges the crowd after losing his first round match against Netherlands' Jesper de Jong REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 25, 2026 Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka acknowledges the crowd after losing his first round match against Netherlands' Jesper de Jong REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq

Monfils happy to have inspired Black players as retirement nears

Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Monte Carlo Masters - Monte Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France - April 7, 2026 France's Gael Monfils in action during his round of 64 match against Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik. REUTERS/Manon Cruz
Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Monte Carlo Masters - Monte Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France - April 7, 2026 France's Gael Monfils in action during his round of 64 match against Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik. REUTERS/Manon Cruz

I will be at Ferrari next season 'so get used to it', says Hamilton

May 21, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CANADA; Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton (44) arrives to the paddock area at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
May 21, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CANADA; Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton (44) arrives to the paddock area at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Retiring figure skater Kaori Sakamoto grateful for ‘priceless time’, ties knot

Japanese figure skating skater Kaori Sakamoto holds her retirement press conference in Kobe on May 13, 2026.
Japanese figure skating skater Kaori Sakamoto holds her retirement press conference in Kobe on May 13, 2026.

Britain's Archibald retires from track cycling at 32

FILE PHOTO: Cycling - UCI Track Cycling World Championships - Stab Velodrome, Roubaix, France - October 24, 2021  Great Britain's Katie Archibald in action during the women's points race REUTERS/Christian Hartmann/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Cycling - UCI Track Cycling World Championships - Stab Velodrome, Roubaix, France - October 24, 2021  Great Britain's Katie Archibald in action during the women's points race REUTERS/Christian Hartmann/File Photo

Felix targeting US mixed relay spot for LA28

American Olympic champion Allyson Felix poses for a photo after a youth track and field event in Los Angeles, California, U.S., April 19, 2025. REUTERS/Rory Carroll
American Olympic champion Allyson Felix poses for a photo after a youth track and field event in Los Angeles, California, U.S., April 19, 2025. REUTERS/Rory Carroll

Anxious Australian retirees ramp up pension fund withdrawals

The rising cost of living continues to be the biggest concern for Australians over the age of 60.
The rising cost of living continues to be the biggest concern for Australians over the age of 60.

Curling-Three-time Olympic medallist Edin announces international retirement

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Curling - Men's Round Robin Session 9 - Switzerland vs Sweden - Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy - February 17, 2026. Niklas Edin of Sweden in action during the match against Switzerland REUTERS/Issei Kato
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Curling - Men's Round Robin Session 9 - Switzerland vs Sweden - Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy - February 17, 2026. Niklas Edin of Sweden in action during the match against Switzerland REUTERS/Issei Kato

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.