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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...
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...
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...
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...
Andy Murray calls Paris his 'last ever tennis tournament'
Andy Murray's competition at the Paris Olympics will be his last.,The three-time Grand Slam champion, beset by injuries in the latter stages of his 19-year career, made the announcement on social media on Tuesday.,"Arrived in Paris for my last ever tennis tournament," Murray, 37, wrote. "Competing f...
Shaquil Barrett to retire, had signed with Dolphins
Two-time Pro Bowl linebacker Shaquil Barrett retired Saturday, four months after the 31-year-old signed with the Miami Dolphins as a free agent.,"It's been a great ride and I appreciate everything that came with it over the years," Barrett wrote in an Instagram post. "I'm ready to shift my full focu...
RB Kenyan Drake retires after eight NFL seasons
Running back Kenyan Drake announced his retirement after eight NFL seasons Friday on Instagram.,Drake, 30, gained 5,521 yards from scrimmage and scored 41 touchdowns in 104 games with five teams.,"It's been an incredible ride," Drake posted. "... Ready to enjoy a little retirement and see where the ...
Joe Pavelski, 40, announces retirement after 18 NHL seasons
Joe Pavelski officially announced his retirement from the NHL on Tuesday after 18 seasons.,Five days after his 40th birthday, the forward called it quits after tallying 1,068 points (476 goals, 592 assists) in 1,332 regular season games with the San Jose Sharks (2006-19) and Dallas Stars (2019-24).,...
4-time NBA All-Star Kemba Walker retires
Four-time NBA All-Star point guard Kemba Walker announced his retirement on Tuesday, thanking basketball for the "amazing journey.",Walker was selected Most Outstanding Player of the 2011 NCAA Tournament won by UConn in 2011, months before Charlotte selected him with the No. 9 overall pick of the NB...
Andy Murray: 'Not going to play past this summer'
Andy Murray had spinal surgery last weekend but still hopes to play Wimbledon and the Paris Olympics before he hangs up his racket.,The 37-year-old three-time Grand Slam winner from Great Britain had a procedure Saturday to address a spinal cyst, which typically includes a six-week recovery time.,Th...
Glen Sather retires after 24 years with Rangers, 5 Cups with Oilers
Hockey Hall of Fame member Glen Sather announced his retirement on Wednesday as the senior adviser to the owner and alternate governor of the New York Rangers.,Sather, 80, has been with the Rangers since June 2000 after being named as the team's president and general manager. He served as the club's...
Andrew Cogliano retires, joins Avs front office
Forward Andrew Cogliano announced Friday that he is retiring after 17 NHL seasons, and the Colorado Avalanche said he will move into the front office.,Cogliano, 37, spent the past three seasons playing for the Avalanche, capping a career in which he appeared in 1,294 regular-season games.,"The game ...