rest day

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City boss Pep Guardiola has often lamented the schedule, previously calling it a "disaster" for players, and cancelled training before his side's second leg against Real in favour of a rest day.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Receiver Davante Adams was given a veteran rest day, McVay said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 31, 2025

Left tackle Rashawn Slater took a rest day during Saturday’s practice, Roman said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 20, 2025

There will be a rest day on Tuesday before racing resumes on Wednesday with a 156.8km route around Toulouse that is expected to end in a bunch sprint.

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2025

Rob decreed that Tuesday, May 7, would be a rest day, so we got up late and sat around Camp Two, buzzing with nervous anticipation over the imminent summit assault.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer