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Report: Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa has no plans to retire
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa doesn't intend to retire, despite calls from former players and a prominent doctor to do so after he suffered his most recent concussion, NFL Network reported Sunday.,Tagovailoa, 26, sustained a concussion -- at least his third in four NFL seasons -- in Thur...
Red Sox LHP James Paxton to retire at end of season
Boston Red Sox left-hander James Paxton announced he will retire at the conclusion of this season. ,Paxton, 35, made three starts for the Red Sox following a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 26. The British Columbia native has been on the injured list since Aug. 12, one day after he sustai...
Wave fall to Courage in Alex Morgan’s farewell match
Alex Morgan said one last goodbye to professional soccer Sunday evening, but the visiting North Carolina Courage spoiled Morgan's farewell by defeating her San Diego Wave 4-1.,Morgan announced Thursday that she was retiring after Sunday's match to cap a decorated playing career at the international ...
Alex Morgan reflects on achievements on, off pitch at retirement presser
Alex Morgan could feel it was time. She was ready for one last farewell.,The longtime face of women's soccer held her retirement press conference Friday, one day after revealing on social media that she is pregnant with her second child and set to conclude her decorated playing career this weekend.,...
D Alex Goligoski retires after 17 NHL seasons
Defenseman Alex Goligoski announced his retirement Thursday after 17 seasons.,His professional career began in 2004 when the Penguins selected him in the second round of the NHL draft. He split the first 14 years of his career between Pittsburgh, where he won a Stanley Cup, as well as the Dallas Sta...
Marc Staal retires, joins Rangers as player development assistant
Defenseman Marc Staal announced his retirement after 17 seasons in the NHL on Thursday and joined the New York Rangers as a player development assistant.,In his new job, Staal will work with defensemen throughout the organization. His retirement as a player comes approximately one month after his ol...
USWNT legend Alex Morgan announces retirement
Alex Morgan, a longtime member of the United States women's national team, announced her retirement from soccer on Thursday.,In a video posted to social media, Morgan said she will play one final match for her team, San Diego Wave FC, when they play the North Carolina Courage at home on Sunday.,Morg...
Elvis Andrus set to retire after 15 seasons
Elvis Andrus will announce his retirement from baseball on Friday and do so as a Texas Ranger, the club with which he spent 12 of his 15 seasons in the major leagues. ,Texas announced Wednesday that Andrus will be joined by his former teammate, Rangers Hall of Famer and current special assistant Mic...
In-Kyung Kim retires after finishing round at Women's Open
Seven-time LPGA Tour winner In-Kyung Kim announced her retirement from professional golf Sunday, shortly after she completed the final round of the Women's Open in Fife, Scotland.,Kim, 36, won this tournament in 2017. On Sunday, the South Korean signed for a 3-over-par 75 to finish at 11-over 299 fo...
Former Reds 1B Joey Votto announces retirement
Joey Votto, a six-time All-Star and former MVP during his 17 major league seasons as a first baseman for the Cincinnati Reds, announced his retirement on Wednesday via Instagram.,"I was myself in this sport," Votto wrote in part of his Instagram post. "I was able to be my best self. I played this sp...
Report: Joe Harris retires from NBA after 10 seasons
Sharpshooter Joe Harris is retiring after 10 NBA seasons, The Athletic reported Thursday.,The Cavaliers selected Harris with the No. 33 overall pick of the 2014 NBA Draft, and he averaged 10.3 points over 504 games (283 starts) with Cleveland (2014-16), the Brooklyn Nets (2016-23) and Detroit Piston...
WR Tavon Austin officially retires from NFL
Tavon Austin, who played in 113 NFL games for four franchises from 2013-21, formally announced his retirement from football on Tuesday.,Austin, 34, last played for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2021, hauling in 24 receptions for 213 yards and a touchdown over seven games. He spent part of the 2022 cam...
Super Bowl hero QB Nick Foles to retire as an Eagle
Super Bowl LII hero Nick Foles officially will retire as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles on Sept. 16.,The team announced Thursday that the quarterback will be honored at its game that night against the Atlanta Falcons.,"Ending it where it all started," the Eagles posted on X, referencing the cit...
Andy Murray's career ends in Olympic doubles defeat
PARIS -- Andy Murray's illustrious career finally came to an end as he and doubles partner Daniel Evans were beaten 6-2, 6-4 by American pair Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul in the Olympics quarterfinals at Roland Garros on Thursday.,The 37-year-old Scot, regarded as one of Britain's greatest sportsmen ...
Report: RB Tarik Cohen ends comeback attempt, retires
Veteran running back Tarik Cohen is retiring from the NFL, ESPN reported Thursday.,Cohen, 29, was in training camp with the New York Jets, attempting to make the roster after a series of injuries sent his promising career off track.,The Chicago Bears drafted Cohen, who played at North Carolina A&T, ...
Gordon Hayward, 34, retires after 14 NBA seasons
All-Star forward Gordon Hayward announced his retirement Thursday after 14 NBA seasons with four teams.,Hayward, 34, averaged 15.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 3.5 assists over 835 games (649 starts) from 2010-24.,"It's been an incredible ride and I'm so grateful to everyone who helped me achieve more t...
Eric Staal signs 1-day contract with Hurricanes, retires
Forward Eric Staal signed a one-day contract on Tuesday to retire with the Carolina Hurricanes.,The Hurricanes promptly announced they will retire Staal's No. 12 at a yet-to-be determined date during the 2024-25 season.,<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">No Hurricane will ever ...
Report: Blue Jays CF Kevin Kiermaier to retire after 2024 season
Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier plans to retire after the 2024 season, he told the Tampa Bay Times.,"I envisioned that this was going to be my last year and here I am, with the way my body feels and with the state of our team and with what our record is, just been doing a lot of ref...
Former No. 1 Angelique Kerber to retire after Olympics
Former World No. 1 Angelique Kerber will retire after the Olympics.,The German made the announcement Thursday on social media from Paris, where she'll compete in her third Summer Games.,"The finish line," Kerber, 36, wrote on Instagram. "Before the Olympics begin, I can already say that I will never...
WR Michael Gallup retires on eve of Raiders' first practice
Wide receiver Michael Gallup has decided to retire rather than play this season for the Las Vegas Raiders, the club indicated Tuesday with the announcement he was placed on the reserve/retired list.,Gallup signed a one-year contract with the club in April.,The 28-year-old Gallup, who spent all six o...