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still manifesting a stanley cup for the canucks

[Reid Wiseman @astro_reid]

There are no words.

[c @Vampire_Horan]

@willtalksmusic its gonna be so funny to see u guess my top artist

[Justin Trudeau @JustinTrudeau]

You can’t take our country — and you can’t take our game.

[c @Vampire_Horan]

@NoShotzGiven For us in Europe it’s a rare blessing

[Nike @Nike]

Thank you for giving everything, @RafaelNadal.

[Roger Federer @rogerfederer]

Vamos, @RafaelNadal!

As you get ready to graduate from tennis, I’ve got a few things to share before I maybe get emotional.

Let’s start with the obvious: you beat me—a lot. More than I managed to beat you. You challenged me in ways no one else could. On clay, it felt like I was stepping into your backyard, and you made me work harder than I ever thought I could just to hold my ground. You made me reimagine my game—even going so far as to change the size of my racquet head, hoping for any edge.

I’m not a very superstitious person, but you took it to the next level. Your whole process. All those rituals. Assembling your water bottles like toy soldiers in formation, fixing your hair, adjusting your underwear... All of it with the highest intensity. Secretly, I kind of loved the whole thing. Because it was so unique—it was so you.

And you know what, Rafa, you made me enjoy the game even more. 

OK, maybe not at first. After the 2004 Australian Open, I achieved the #1 ranking for the first time. I thought I was on top of the world. And I was—until two months later, when you walked on the court in Miami in your red sleeveless shirt, showing off those biceps, and you beat me convincingly. All that buzz I’d been hearing about you—about this amazing young player from Mallorca, a generational talent, probably going to win a major someday—it wasn’t just hype.

We were both at the start of our journey and it’s one we ended up taking together. Twenty years later, Rafa, I have to say: What an incredible run you’ve had. Including 14 French Opens—historic! You made Spain proud... you made the whole tennis world proud.

I keep thinking about the memories we’ve shared. Promoting the sport together. Playing that match on half-grass, half-clay. Breaking the all-time attendance record by playing in front of more than 50,000 fans in Cape Town, South Africa. Always cracking each other up. Wearing each other out on the court and then, sometimes, almost literally having to hold each other up during trophy ceremonies.

I’m still grateful you invited me to Mallorca to help launch the Rafa Nadal Academy in 2016. Actually, I kind of invited myself. I knew you were too polite to insist on me being there, but I didn’t want to miss it. You have always been a role model for kids around the world, and Mirka and I are so glad that our children have all trained at your academies. They had a blast and learned so much—like thousands of other young players. Although I always worried my kids would come home playing tennis as lefties.

And then there was London—the Laver Cup in 2022. My final match. It meant everything to me that you were there by my side—not as my rival but as my doubles partner. Sharing the court with you that night, and sharing those tears, will forever be one of the most special moments of my career.

Rafa, I know you’re focused on the last stretch of your epic career. We will talk when it’s done. For now, I just want to congratulate your family and team, who all played a massive role in your success. And I want you to know that your old friend is always cheering for you, and will be cheering just as loud for everything you do next.

Rafa that!

Best always, your fan, 

Roger

[Columbus Blue Jackets @BlueJacketsNHL]

Johnny Gaudreau
Aug. 13, 1993 – Aug. 29, 2024

[The Olympic Games @Olympics]

This is everything.

[Eivor @Eivor_Koy]

In response to the baseless accusations of doping leveled against Chinese athletes, Chinese swimmer Zhang Yufei questioned western media outlets as to why western athletes such as Phelps and Ledecky are not questioned when they perform well, but Chinese athletes who win medals should be questioned.

Zhang claimed that the drug tests had already shown whether or not the Chinese had been "doped". If some people still do not believe that then it is pointless for the Chinese to present more responses.

Chinese people typically adhere to the principle of "息事宁人," which entails avoiding conflict and putting up with unfair treatment in order to ensure everyone's happiness. However, today's youth in China are more likely than older generations to stand up and demand equality. The interview with Pan Zhanle yesterday that revealed prejudice against the Chinese and Zhang's inquiries towards the Western media are two excellent examples.

The younger generation in China is becoming increasingly self-assured and courageous, and they are not afraid to stand out against prejudice and bullying.

I feel proud.

[c @Vampire_Horan]

@1lestappen Quick reminder that someone’s ’better one’ is entirely subjective!??! Like that’s the whole point of discussions and opinions yall that’s what makes sports fun. Go enjoy life a little

[Auron MacIntyre @AuronMacintyre]

This was the kill shot

[Florida Panthers @FlaPanthers]

SHE’S A STANLEY CUP CHAMPION

[Strombone @strombone1]

What a night!!!!

[Spencer Althouse @SpencerAlthouse]

In honor of tonight’s Tony Awards, let’s never forget Neil Patrick Harris’s incredible 2013 opening number.

Over 200 performers on stage, and they never successfully completed it during rehearsals (which only started that day). Everything somehow went right during the live show.

[c @Vampire_Horan]

@NiallHarbison Thank you truly for the work you do. Thank you

[Alex George Pickering @AlexGPickering]

Indeed.

[c @Vampire_Horan]

@RobTheHockeyGuy The same exact thing happened in Hong Kong few months ago when fans (understandably) splurged on tickets knowing superstars rarely visit HK. Then Messi sat out the entire match

[Vancouver Canucks @Canucks]

WINNER WINNER J.T MILLER