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Why Rafael Nadal Is the Most Admirable Person in All of Sports

The hardrooting staff has written often about Rafael Nadal, one of our all-time favorite athletes along with New York Yankees icon Mickey Mantle (our youthful crush) and Mantle’s New York Rangers doppelgänger Rod Gilbert. But Rafa is even more special. … Continue reading

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Rafael Nadal Makes History, Roger Federer Makes $neakers

This past weekend Rafael Nadal led Spain to its sixth Davis Cup championship, winning all eight of his matches (five singles, three doubles) without dropping a set. Nadal’s 6-3, 7-6(7) victory over Canada’s Denis Shapovalov that clinched the title on … Continue reading

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Rafael Nadal’s ‘Gael’ Force Win at Monte Carlo

As you splendid readers know, for the past two years the hardrooting staff has suffered along with Rafael Nadal as the great Spaniard (and 14-time Grand Slam winner) has struggled with his game both physically and psychically. But hope springs eternal … Continue reading

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