The word “retirement” was never spoken by Roger Federer during his 97-second video, but the implication of the news he revealed was clear.
Author: Dan Wolken, USA TODAY
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Few know international basketball players as well as Fran Fraschilla, which has made the former college coach a key member of NBC’s broadcast team.
Opinion: Frances Tiafoe wants to be the guy who stops Novak Djokovic from Olympic gold
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