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Inter Miami star Sergio Busquets retiring at end of season
Inter Miami midfielder Sergio Busquets announced over social media that he will retire at the end of the season.,Busquets, 37, was a teammate with superstar Lionel Messi with FC Barcelona for 15 years. The Spaniard then reunited with Messi in MLS after landing a deal with the Herons in July 2023 tha...
Loyola superfan Sister Jean retires at 106 due to health issues
Loyola legend Sister Jean announced her retirement from her official duties with the men's basketball team, citing health issues at age 106.,Jean Dolores Schmidt, a popular figure at Ramblers' games in Chicago, had served as the team's official chaplain since 1991.,The Catholic nun and campus minist...
Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw to retire at season’s end
Future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw will retire after the 2025 season, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced Thursday.,The left-handed ace won three National League Cy Young awards and the 2014 NL Most Valuable Player in a stellar 18-year career spent entirely with the Dodgers. He contributed to World ...
Anthony Rizzo set to retire as member of Cubs
Four-time Gold Glove winner Anthony Rizzo is retiring as a member of the Chicago Cubs, capping a career that spanned 14 major league seasons.,Rizzo, 36, is a three-time All-Star first baseman and served as a key cog in helping the Cubs win the 2016 World Series and snap their 108-year championship d...
Former F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo confirms retirement from racing
Daniel Ricciardo confirmed Friday that he has moved from the driver's seat to the role of motorsports ambassador with the rebranded Ford Racing.,Ricciardo, 36, last was behind the wheel in a professional race in 2024 for the Red Bull-owned team that is now Racing Bulls.,"While my racing days are beh...
WR Amari Cooper informs Raiders he is retiring
Five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Amari Cooper informed the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday that he is retiring, ending a 10-season career.,Cooper informed head coach Pete Carroll of his decision, Raiders offensive coordinator Chip Kelly said.,"It's unfortunate, because I think the world of (Cooper)," ...
Report: WR Amari Cooper informs Raiders he's retiring
Five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Amari Cooper informed the Las Vegas Raiders that he has decided to retire after 10 seasons, NFL Network reported on Thursday.,The news comes on the heels of Cooper telling reporters, "Trust me, I still have some juice left," last week after signing a one-year contrac...
No. 6 seed Ben Shelton (shoulder) retires from U.S. Open third round
Rising American star Ben Shelton succumbed to a disappointing exit at the U.S. Open on Friday in New York, not by defeat but by retirement due to a left shoulder injury.,The sixth-seeded Shelton, who is left-handed, dropped out after playing four sets against unseeded Frenchman Adrian Mannarino. She...
LAFC D Maxime Chanot retires after 10-year MLS career
Los Angeles FC defender Maxime Chanot announced his retirement from professional soccer on Wednesday.,The 35-year-old Luxembourg international spent 10 seasons in MLS with New York City FC (2016-23) and LAFC (2024-25).,Chanot contributed 10 goals in 237 appearances across all competitions during his...
Two-time major champ Petra Kvitova retires at 35
Two-time major champion Petra Kvitova retired from professional tennis following a 6-1, 6-0 loss to France's Diane Parry in the first round of the U.S. Open on Monday.,Kvitova, 35, won Wimbledon in 2011 and 2014 as part of her 31 career singles titles worldwide. The Czech star reached as high as No....
Bulls to retire Derrick Rose's No. 1 jersey on Jan. 24
The Chicago Bulls will retire former NBA MVP Derrick Rose's No. 1 jersey on Jan. 24, the team announced Thursday.,The Bulls will host the Boston Celtics that night at the United Center.,<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">January 24, 2026 ??<br><br>Join us for Derrick Rose Jerse...
Vikings' 4-time Pro Bowl LB Anthony Barr to retire
Four-time Pro Bowl linebacker Anthony Barr, who spent nine of his 10 NFL seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, is hanging up his helmet.,His foundation, Raise The Barr, announced in a Facebook post Monday that the 33-year-old veteran "will officially retire from the NFL in just a few weeks.",The forme...
OL Justin Pugh announces retirement after 11 seasons
Offensive lineman Justin Pugh announced his retirement from the NFL on Friday.,Pugh, who turns 35 in August, made his intentions known at East Rutherford, N.J., as a member of the New York Giants.,"I've played here six of my 11 years in the NFL," Pugh said. "Not many players get to go out on their t...
2-time Gold Glove recipient Nick Ahmed retires
Two-time Gold Glove winner Nick Ahmed announced his retirement from professional baseball on Thursday.,Ahmed, 35, spent 10 seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks, then split the 2024 campaign with the San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres before playing in five games this sea...
TE Jimmy Graham set to retire with the Saints
Tight end Jimmy Graham confirmed a report from the New Orleans Saints' team website that he plans to officially announce his retirement in the near future. ,Graham, 38, is expected to make this announcement as a member of the Saints, with whom he spent the first five seasons of his career before rej...
Jaroslav Halak announces retirement from NHL after 17 seasons
Goaltender Jaroslav Halak officially announced his retirement from the NHL after 17 seasons on Friday, more than two years removed from his last game.,Halak, 40, last played a game on April 13, 2023, with the New York Rangers. He then spent time with the Carolina Hurricanes early in the 2023-24 seas...
Former Wimbledon finalist Genie Bouchard announces retirement
Former Wimbledon finalist Genie Bouchard said Wednesday that she will retire after playing in next week's National Bank Open in her hometown of Montreal.,The National Bank Open subsequently announced that Bouchard will receive a main-draw wild card entry to the tournament.,Bouchard, 31, had an injur...
Commanders to retire WR Art Monk's No. 81
The Washington Commanders will retire the No. 81 of Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Art Monk during a halftime ceremony at their Nov. 2 game against the Seattle Seahawks.,Monk, now 67, was selected No. 18 overall in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Syracuse by Washington. He spent 14 seasons with t...
Ndamukong Suh announces retirement from NFL
Ndamukong Suh announced his retirement from the NFL on Saturday, issuing a heartfelt statement on the first anniversary of his father's death.,Crediting his father as "my idol, my coach, and my anchor," the defensive lineman relayed what he said was the final piece of advice from his dad.,"It's time...
Agents: Dolphins deal with Giants for retired TE Darren Waller
Darren Waller is returning to the NFL this season with the Miami Dolphins, agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey confirmed to ESPN on Monday.,Waller retired prior to the 2024 season, citing a medical scare and a loss of "passion" for football while working on a music career. ,At the time of his re...