3 h. ago Bruce Willis' wife says he 'tried to soldier on' with acting despite dementia diagnosis

Acting legend Bruce Willis tried various things to carry on his 40-year acting career before his dementia forced him to retire, with a new book revealing all about his final films

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52 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz returns to French Open final after Lorenzo Musetti retires hurt

Musetti took first set but fell 4-6, 7-6 (3), 6-0, 2-0 behindAlcaraz reaches second consecutive Roland Garros finalCarlos Alcaraz continued his imperious march through the clay-court season as he reached his second consecutive French Open final by defeating Lorenzo Musetti, the eighth seed, who was forced to retire with a left thigh injury while Alcaraz led 4-6, 7-6 (3), 6-0, 2-0.After a difficult start to the year, the 22-year-old has found his way in a clay-court season that has yielded Masters 1000 titles in Monte Carlo and Rome. He will now attempt to become the third man this century, after Gustavo Kuerten and Rafael Nadal, to retain the French Open. Alcaraz, the second seed in Paris, is also the fifth-youngest man in the open era to reach five grand slam finals and he will attempt to extend his record to winning all of them. He has won 21 matches and lost once on clay this year. Continue reading...

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53 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz to defend French Open title in final as Lorenzo Musetti retires

Alcaraz will bid for a fifth grand slam title on Sunday.

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53 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz v Lorenzo Musetti live: Musetti retires to send Alcaraz through to final against Djokovic or Sinner

Musetti retired after struggling with a left leg injury, as Alcaraz returned to the Roland Garros final before the blockbuster between Djokovic and Sinner

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5 d. ago Novak Djokovic vs Alexander Zverev start time: When is French Open quarter

Zverev won their previous meeting when Djokovic retired from the Australian Open semi-final

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1 week ago Luke Littler breaks silence on retirement chat ahead of Premier League final

Premier League Darts star Luke Littler has opened up about his retirement plans ahead of the spectacle at The O2 in London on Thursday (May 29)

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2 w. ago World Snooker Championship star shows true colours with comments about BBC’s John Virgo

BBC star John Virgo is snooker royalty as a result of his successful playing career in the 1970s and 80s and his status as being one of the voices of the sport

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3 w. ago Social Security retirement age is changing this year. Here’s what you need to know

The increase for full retirement benefits represents the final scheduled increase in retirement age

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3 w. ago EFL star makes drastic career change and moves abroad after early retirement

George Ray, who made his professional debut in the Football League Trophy final back in 2013, has announced his retirement from football to pursue a new career in real estate in Dubai

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3 w. ago Rachael Blackmore's final career earnings, jockey boyfriend reality, reason for retirement

Rachael Blackmore has called time on a stellar career in the saddle, with Mirror Sport shedding light on the horse racing icon's decision and her "normal" relationship with her jockey boyfriend

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3 w. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan's favourite ref shows true colours as Snooker Champs final official retires

Michaela Tabb announced her retirement from traditional snooker earlier this week, with fellow female referee Tatiana Woollaston paying tribute by labelling her an "inspiration"

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3 w. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan's favourite ref comments as World Snooker Champs final ref retires

Top snooker referee Tatiana Woollaston was among those that praised Michaela Tabb's impact on the sport after the legendary official retired from the Crucible on Sunday

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3 w. ago Beyond the runs: Virat Kohli’s obsessive intensity left indelible mark on Test cricket | Jonathan Liew

The retiree’s final innings may have been unremarkable but his entire career was a testament to his relentless pursuit of excellence which helped redefine Indian cricketAt dawn on a pale pastel morning in late January, thousands of fans started queueing outside the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Before long the queues turned chaotic. Scuffles broke out. Three people were injured and a police motorcycle was damaged. Armed security personnel were deployed inside and outside the venue, occasionally stepping in front of the sightscreen and causing play to be stopped.But the consequences of Virat Kohli playing his first domestic red-ball game for Delhi in 12 years are less interesting than why he was there in the first place. Kohli rolled up in his Porsche two days before the game, arriving early to beat the crowds and so he could fit in a full gym session before team fitness drills and net practice. Desperately short of form, and yet a desperate romantic, Kohli had come to wor...

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