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Athlete Tributes

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sports18 hours ago

Raonic retires; Djokovic and peers laud a standout Canadian career

Milos Raonic announced his retirement from professional tennis via social media, drawing heartfelt tributes from Novak Djokovic and fellow Canadians like Felix Auger-Aliassime, with other stars such as Bianca Andreescu and John Isner joining in; Raonic leaves with 383 tour-level wins, eight ATP titles, a Wimbledon final, and a long list of aces, marking the end of a influential era for Canadian tennis.

sports1 year ago

Sumo Wrestling Icon Akebono Taro Passes Away at 54

Akebono Taro, the groundbreaking sumo wrestler who paved the way for non-Japanese athletes in combat sports, has passed away at 54 due to heart failure. Known for his towering stature and success in sumo, he also ventured into mixed martial arts and professional wrestling. His legacy has been honored by athletes and promoters from various combat sports, who have shared their condolences and memories of Akebono.