French Open cancels Rafael Nadal’s farewell ceremony

French Open cancels Rafael Nadal’s farewell ceremony

PARIS (AP) — The French tennis federation put off holding a ceremony to celebrate Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros this year, because he has said this might not necessarily be his final appearance at the tournament he has won a record 14 times. Tournament director Amélie Mauresmo said Sunday, Day 1 of the clay-court Grand …

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Wirtz scores Germany’s fastest ever goal in 2-0 win over France

Wirtz scores Germany’s fastest ever goal in 2-0 win over France

LYON, France (AP) — Toni Kroos returned and Florian Wirtz scored the fastest Germany goal ever as they defeated France 2-0 in their friendly on Saturday. Kroos, coaxed out of international retirement for the upcoming European Championship, wasted no time with a precise pass for Wirtz, who let fly from outside the penalty area to …

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