Sheriff123, Author at The News Track

It was the 2021 French Open. Who knew it might be the last Roland Garros of the Swiss maestro, Roger Federer? The 20-time Grand Slam champion reached the fourth round before withdrawing from the tournament. It was a sad end for the legendary Swiss star as that became his final appearance at that event. 2 years after bidding farewell to Federer at Roland Garros, French journalist, Benoit Maylin has made clear the crowd’s expectations about Rafael Nadal.

The Spaniard is making a comeback early next year after missing almost the entire of this year due to injuries. In what could potentially be his last appearance at the 2024 French Open, Maylin has made a candid confession about him.

What did the French journalist say about Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal?
Recently, a video by ‘Sans Filet’ went viral on Twitter where a French journalist, Benoit Maylin, made an honest confession about two legends of the game, Federer and Nadal. While the former has retired, Nadal will be making a comeback next year after a lengthy injury layoff.

Talking about them, Maylin said, “We missed Federer, we don’t want to miss Nadal! We want him to come back, but it’s impossible to imagine that he can play at his level again.”

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Rafael Nadal has been in much news of late as he broke his silence regarding his comeback. The former World Number 1 said that he’ll be making a comeback in Brisbane next year ahead of the Australian Open. This has made his fans happy as they’ll be able to see their hero after a lengthy period. Amidst this, another journalist discussed about Nadal’s retirement plans.

Jon Wertheim on Rafael Nadal’s retirement plans
At 37, Nadal is nearing the end of his illustrious career. Injuries have been a common problem for him of late as he aims to finish his career on a high by making a return next year. A few weeks back, the famous sports journalist, Wertheim, opened up about Nadal’s retirement plans.

Talking about this, he said, “I think there’s an element of him that says listen, I’ve achieved so much. I could see him playing a highly abbreviated schedule. Barcelona, Madrid maybe throw in Monte Carlo and calling it a career at Roland Garros.”

However, it all depends upon how Rafael Nadal performs on his return to the sport. Nonetheless, fans will be eagerly waiting and hoping to see the best of him on the court. Are you excited?

BOXING

“How Beautiful Is That”: $5 Million Worth Claressa Shields Flaunts Her “Luxury” Paintings to Fans

Claressa Shields has achieved greatness inside the ring with her impressive performance. Meanwhile, her friendly and positive attitude has helped her win the hearts of countless people outside the ring. As curiosity among fans grew about her personal life, a recent update from Claressa satiated their curiosity. The update came via a video on X (former Twitter), shining a light onto Claressa’s taste for art.

The two-time Olympic gold medalist is at the top of the food chain in women’s boxing. Her superiority in the sport is evident through the number of titles she holds under her belt. How many? Numerous! She is the world champion in three different weight divisions, which is the reason behind her whopping $5 million net worth. Despite her massive net worth, a tiny gesture made Claressa happier than ever.

Two new paintings for the one and only Claressa Shields
In the video, Claressa announces she received two paintings and had the privilege to choose what gets painted. As she finished unwrapping the packaging, she said with excitement, “It’s so freakin cute.” Once the paintings were completely out of the box, she displayed the paintings for the followers to get a good look at. While doing so, the boxer could not hide her happiness and asked, “How beautiful is that?”

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With glee smeared all over her face, she dove into the various intricate details in the painting. She especially appreciated the painting with her title belts. She even compared the belts in the painting with the real ones by saying, “Oh my god, look at all the belts. The real belts and the other belts. So nice.”

As for the other painting, she liked how real the hair looked in the other one. She said, “Is this real hair? Looks like it is, but it’s not. Man, wow!”

Claressa’s fight purses that made her a millionaire
Claressa has made the headlines for several prominent fights in her ongoing career. And given her 14-0 record, it’s clear she won all of them, taking home a substantial amount from each. What’s more, some of her most notable bouts were against Christina Hammer, Savannah Marshall, and Ema Kozin. One thing that all of these fighters have in common is the fact that they were undefeated before meeting Claressa. But which fight made her the most money?

According to a report from Sports Manor, the undisputed queen made the most money from two fights in her professional career. First, in the February 2022 fight against Ema Kozin, taking home $1 million. Second, in the October 2022 bout against Savannah Marshall, she collected another $1 million. Besides these two, she made $300,000 from her fight against Ivana Habazin.

Taking a break from intense fights, this new update from Claressa’s life introduces a new layer to her multifaceted personality. It helps her express a different aspect of her life away from the ring, helping her fans connect with her even more. Although, we want to hear from you. Did you like the paintings?

Uncategorized

Bob Orton Says Randy Didn’t RKO Rhea Ripley Because “He’s A Gentleman”

Bob Orton gives a reason as to why Rhea Ripley did not take an RKO for her troubles on Monday’s edition of RAW.

On Monday Night RAW this week, Randy Orton made his return to the red brand, where he would be interrupted by Judgment Day’s Rhea Ripley. After a brief back and forth, the crowd would explode into RKO chants and while Ripley acknowledged them with a look of fear on her face, The Viper did not strike physically, choosing to bite in a verbal way instead as he declared “daddy’s home”.

While speaking on WrestleBinge with Bill Apter, Randy’s father Bob Orton would discuss his return to the ring, and after being asked why by Bill Apter, Bob would explain that Randy is a gentlemen. However, Bob noted that he thought there might have still been a chance.

“He’s a gentleman. I thought there might have been a chance. He’s pretty darn good. I’m telling you he’s been training hard. So he’s gonna be hard to handle.” he said.

Orton has shown in the past that he is not afraid to use his famous finishing move on women, previously hitting the likes of Nia Jax, Alexa Bliss and more with the finisher in the past.
Orton is currently scheduled to appear on tonight’s Friday Night SmackDown.

BOXING

Ryan Garcia vs Oscar Duarte LIVE Blog, latest updates from boxing fight | Prelim fights wrap up

Ryan Garcia (23-1) makes his return to the ring on Saturday night, a little under eight months after losing for the first time at the hands of Gervonta “Tank” Davis. He will face Oscar Duarte (26-1-1), a lesser known Mexican boxer who possesses solid power.

19 of Garcia’s 23 victories have ended via stoppage, while Duarte has finished 21 of his 26 wins by knockout. There could be plenty of fireworks on display.

The fight will be held at the Toyota Center in Houston, with the event broadcast slated to begin at 8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT. It will be shown live on DAZN as part of the company’s subscription service. It won’t be pay-per-view.

Video thumbnail — Ryan Garcia comforted by Conor McGregor after loss to Gervonta Davis

Ryan Garcia vs Oscar Duarte LIVE: winner, favorite, latest updates from today’s fight

WE ARE UNDERWAY!

Ryan Garcia arrives in Houston in style!

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The underdog, Oscar Duarte, arrives at the Toyota Center ahead of his bout against Ryan Garcia.

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Ryan Garcia called out Shakur Stevenson
Garcia was brutally honest when it came to talking about Shakur Stevenson’s fight against Edwin De Los Santos.

Gael Cabrera wins the second prelim fight of the card!

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Sean Garcia, Ryan’s brother, gets a knockdown in the first prelim fight of the night.

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The prelim fights have kicked off in Houston.

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Darius Fulghum, who squares off vs. Pachino Hill tonight, arrives at the Toyota Center.

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Ryan Garcia Net Worth
Garcia won’t be making close to the same money as his fight against Tank Davis, but he will continue to build on what has already been a very financially successful career.

Ryan Garcia guns for victory number 24. — Ryan Garcia guns for victory number 24

Shane Mosley Jr. is in the building and ready to defend his title against Joshua Conley.

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Meanwhile, on the other side of the pond, Jordan Gill picked up a big win over Michael Conlan.

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Ryan Garcia jabs at De La Hoya and Hopkins before fight
The press conference for this fight was certainly interesting, as Garcia took the opportunity to take some shots at Golden Boy promoters Oscar De La Hoya and Bernard Hopkins. It’s clear the partnership won’t last too much longer.

Ryan Garcia is making his first appearance since falling to Gervonta Davis and suffering his first-ever loss.

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Hello all and welcome to Marca English’s LIVE coverage of the Ryan Garcia vs. Oscar Duarte fight card!

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Bounce back needed for Ryan Garcia
Ryan Garcia is currently in the process of building back up to a big fight. The rising star got his wish when Gervonta “Tank” Davis agreed to a bout in April, but Garcia was defeated by a 7th round body shot. It was the first loss of Garcia’s career.

This will be Garcia’s first fight since the loss, so eyes will be on how he bounces back and if he does so convincingly. He’s the clear favorite with -450 odds, while Oscar Duarte is a +325 underdog.

Ryan Garcia vs Oscar Duarte Fight Card

Garcia will steal the headlines, but there will be plenty of additional talent on display. Five fights will feature on the main card. Three other fights will be held as prelims, although they won’t be shown on the broadcast.

Ryan Garcia vs. Oscar Duarte
Floyd Schofield vs. Ricardo Lopez
Shane Mosley Jr. vs. Joshua Conley
Darius Fulghum vs. Pachino Hill
Asa Stevens vs. Dominique Griffin

Mosley Jr.’s last fight was an emphatic knockout victory over D’Mitrius Ballard in which he captured the vacant WBO NABO middleweight title. Schofield has started his career 15-0 and is one of the hottest prospects in the lightweight division.

CELEB NEWS

I’m Not Ok Today – Serena Williams Shares Struggles

Serena who welcomed her second child in August explained that she is not OK today and told all those feeling the same way to know they are not alone.

American Tennis icon, Serena Williams has taken to ‘X’ to open up on how she feels.

Serena who welcomed her second child in August explained that she is not OK today and told all those feeling the same way to know they are not alone.

She tweeted: “I am not OK today. And that’s ok to not be ok. No one is ok every single day. If you are not ok today I’m with you. There’s always tomorrow. Love you.”

GYMNASTICS

Simone Biles Partners With Athleta For New Holiday Collection

On Thursday (Nov. 30), Athleta announced their new partnership with the most decorated gymnast of all time for their holiday collection, dubbed “No Time Like The Present.” The size-inclusive line consists of a variety of athleisure pieces that can be mixed and matched, including comfy leggings, trendy crop tops, bras, and the brand’s Salutation bodysuit that is perfect for all body types.

Biles –who is vying for a spot to compete in the 2024 games– joins the campaign alongside fellow Olympian Allyson Felix and WNBA star Monique Billings.

This has been a year to remember for the phenom.

In April, she tied the knot with her beau Jonathan Owens after dating for three years. These newlyweds are showing no signs of slowing down.

Earlier this month, Biles gave fans on Instagram an update on the construction of their dream home in Texas, which has been in the works since November 2022.

In her post, Biles added a photo of her hubby standing in an area of their home surrounded by windows, drywall, and unfinished concrete flooring, along with what appears to be an entrance door.

The Green Bay Packers player reposted the same image to his Instagram Story, adding the caption, “Seeing the vision!!”

Back in September, the Olympic medalist shared development updates about their property with PEOPLE. Photos included Biles walking through a wooden framework of the home and a sweet snap of the duo hand-in-hand while standing on sandy ground.

Earlier this month, the newlyweds had an outdoor photoshoot capturing the essence of the fall season. In one of the frames, the husband and wife lay on a bed of yellow leaves as their heads face each other.

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BOXING

Crawford’s Trainer Confident: Canelo Has ‘Holes In His Game!’

Once Terence Crawford took out Errol Spence Jr., the obvious suspects emerged as his possible next opponent.

Jaron Ennis was recently elevated from interim champ to full titlist, making him a viable option. Tim Tszyu was another fighter whose name held weight. Even Jermell Charlo and Gervonta Davis were thrown around as likely options.

Each man brought something intriguing to the table. In the case of Ennis, Crawford could knock off an immensely talented young fighter whose perpetual trash talk and skills have gained him a ton of buzz. Tim Tszyu continues to run over the junior middleweight competition and has a 154-pound title to bring to the table. Charlo’s three junior middleweight titles have caught Crawford’s attention, despite being thoroughly outworked in his last outing. Davis doesn’t have the size of those who were previously named but carries enough clout and popularity to lure Crawford into the ring.

Although they were all deemed worthy, Crawford’s preferred choice is Canelo Alvarez, the super middleweight kingpin.

At one point, even Crawford admitted that he never dreamed of facing someone that much more naturally bigger than he is. With that said, the pound-for-pound star warmed up to the idea.

From the outside looking in, Crawford’s all-time great status won’t help him against someone three weight classes above him. Everyone on team Crawford, including Bomac, however, doesn’t view Alvarez as some perfect fighter unable to be touched.

To a large extent, Bomac has watched Alvarez from the shadows. He saw the Mexican star come up short against Floyd Mayweather several years ago. He saw him pick up a draw against Gennadiy Golovkin. He saw him lose a decision against Dmitry Bivol. He also sat back and witnessed him achieve a Hall of Fame level career.

With all the intel he’s gathered over the years, Bomac is confident that Crawford can capitalize on his mistakes.

“He’ll beat him,” Bomac told Sean Zittel of FightHype.com. “He got holes in his game.”

CELEB NEWS

Lindsey Vonn Celebrates Her Part in Potentially Securing 2034 Olympics in Utah: ‘We Are Almost There Guys!’

Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn is celebrating the Olympics’ potential return to Salt Lake City.

Vonn, 39, shared the news that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has cleared Utah’s capital as a “preferred host” for the 2034 Winter Olympics on Wednesday.

“As Chair of Athlete Experience, it’s an honor and privilege to be a part of this Olympic bid,” the three-time Olympic gold medalist wrote Instagram. “My first Games were in Salt Lake 2002 and it is such a full circle moment to be a part of this incredible campaign. We are almost there guys! 🙏🏻💪🏻🇺🇸.”

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The eight-time World Cup champion included a series of photos celebrating the recent “milestone,” including snapshots from the 2002 Olympics. Along with a headshot from her first games, she shared a couple of action shots of her skiing throughout the years.

Vonn also included a collage of photos from her experiences at the 2002 games, 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, the 2010 games in Vancouver and the 2018 games in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

In addition to taking her followers down memory lane, Vonn also shared a couple of photos alongside members of the IOC.

The IOC said the French Alps are also being considered to host the 2034 games.

The committee announced that the IOC’s Executive Board and Future Host Commission invited the French National Olympic Committee (CNOSF) and the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) for a conversation regarding hosting possibilities on Wednesday.

The IOC also announced that the “Executive Board decided to grant the non-edition-specific project, Switzerland 203x, a special status by inviting it into ‘Privileged Dialogue’ for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games 2038.”

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If Salt Lake City is granted the hosting duties, it will become the second U.S. city to host two Winter Olympics. The only U.S. city to host two Winter Games is Lake Placid, New York, which hosted in 1932 and 1980.

Lake Placid and Los Angeles are the only U.S. cities to have hosted any Olympics twice. Los Angeles will host its third Summer Olympic Games in 2028, after the first hosting in 1932 and in 1984.

SLC Olympics — Salt Lake City Winter Olympics in 2002

The U.S. has previously hosted eight Olympic Games. St. Louis and Atlanta hosted the Summer Games in 1904 and 1996, respectively. Squaw Valley, California hosted the 1960 Winter Games.

The 2024 Summer Olympics will take place in Paris from July 26 through Aug. 11.

TENNIS

Rafael Nadal Gets Completely Sidelined as Veteran Tennis Coach Delivers Bold Verdict

Spanish tennis legend, Rafael Nadal, has had a torrid 2023 season. It has been marred by injuries that kept him out for the entire of the current year. He just played two tournaments this year and got sidelined since the Australian Open. After being out of action for months, the Spaniard finally delivered some promising news to his fans. However, legendary coach, Rick Macci, delivered an upsetting prediction about the former World Number 1.

Nadal has teased about his comeback early next year. Although he hasn’t confirmed his return date, the Spaniard is eager to get back in action. Here’s what Macci said about Nadal’s chances in 2024.

Rick Macci believes that Rafael Nadal is not ‘at the exact same level’ anymore
During a recent interview, the childhood coach of Serena Williams opened up about the chances of Nadal winning Grand Slam titles next year. With age not on Nadal’s side, Macci feels that winning a major title will be a long shot for the Spaniard in 2024.

Expanding on this thought, Macci said, “I wish Rafa all the best, but he’s not at the exact same level he was before so I don’t think he’s a contender to win a Slam.” Further, he went on to add, “I think he can be competitive and I think he’s a rough out for anybody on clay, but it depends on his health.”

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Nadal’s absence this year was Novak Djokovic’s gain. The latter overtook Nadal, for the most Grand Slam titles won in men’s singles. Although the tennis pro would have liked to compete with Djokovic in this aspect, the Spaniard made an honest confession ahead of his comeback to the court. Let’s dive deeper.

Nadal admits he’s far behind Djokovic
While Djokovic has raced ahead and won 24 major titles, Rafael Nadal is two Grand Slam titles behind the Serb at 22. Given Nadal’s age and injury concerns, it remains unlikely that he’ll be able to overtake Djokovic’s record. Even the tennis veteran agreed on this matter as he talked about his comeback.

Opening up about this, Nadal said, “I won’t win more Majors than Djokovic, but I will be back to compete. I hope to tell you more in the coming weeks. Until now, I didn’t know if I would ever play tennis again, and now I sincerely believe that I will play tennis again.” Do you think that we can see the best of Nadal once again next year? Let us know your views in the comments below.

GOLF

Tiger Woods’ cushy shoes and 2 other accessories that caught our eye

By Sheriff123 November 29, 2023

Tiger Woods has some new-look gear in his bag at the Hero World Challenge this week (you can read more about it from our Jonathan Wall here). But aside from clubs and shafts, a few of Tiger’s latest accessories also caught our eye.

Let’s talk about Tiger wearing FootJoys, his Costa dad-glasses moment and his signature plush tiger headcover (always a classic).

What’s on Tiger’s feet?
Woods is back in FootJoys, which is a sight to which golf fans have grown accustomed in recent Woods starts. What happened with Nike? No one’s saying. We’re still in wait-and-see-mode.

Woods has worn Nikes since signing with the footwear behemoth after his pro debut in 1996 and Nike is still selling Tiger Woods golf shoes. But now — with ankle issues stemming from his car crash and surgery, among other issues with his knee — Woods is prioritizing stability and comfort above all else. And FootJoy has become Woods’ go-to shoe.

On Tuesday at the Hero, Woods was in an unmarked prototype….

…but on Wednesday, he was in a white pair of FootJoys, the Premiere Series Wilcox.

At both the 2022 and 2023 Masters, Woods wore FootJoy’s Premier Series Packards. When asked at the 2023 Masters why he wasn’t wearing the newest Nike Tiger Woods golf shoes, Woods said, “I have very limited mobility now. Just with the rods and plates and screws that are in my leg, I needed something different, something that allowed me to be more stable. That’s what I’ve gone to.”

Nike seems to be supportive of Tiger, judging by their (most recent) response in 2022: “Like golf fans around the world, we are delighted to see Tiger back on the course. He is an incredible athlete, and it is phenomenal to see him returning to the game at this level. His story continues to transcend sport and inspire us all. As he continues his return, we will work with him to meet his new needs.”

What else is Tiger sporting?
Teeing it up in the Bahamas? You best pack a quality pair of shades. Woods’ sunglasses of choice this week are from Costa. According to the brand, the polarized lenses provide 100% UV coverage and a “C-Wall” coating provides extra scratch-resistance and a barrier that repels water, oil and sweat for easy cleaning.

A roundup of Woods’ accessories wouldn’t be complete without his famous Daphne’s Tiger driver headcover, which Tiger keeps on his big club. You can pick one up here for 40 bucks: