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Rafael Nadal officially retires; receives messages from David Beckham, Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic, others
Nadal said he wanted to be remembered as "a good person" more than for his tennis achievementsSports - CBS Sports - 8 hours ago -
'Achieved everything I can' - legend Cavendish to retire on Sunday
Britain's Mark Cavendish, the most successful sprinter in cycling history, will retire after racing in the Tour de France Criterium in Singapore.Top stories - BBC News - November 9 -
Legend Cavendish to retire on Sunday
Britain's Mark Cavendish, the most successful sprinter in cycling history, will retire after racing in the Tour de France Criterium in Singapore.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 9 -
Conor McGregor's many retirement announcements
As he talks once more about not fighting again, fans have become accustomed to McGregor saying farewell.Sports - ESPN - October 29 -
Marler retires from England 'dream bubble'
England prop Joe Marler retires from international rugby having won 95 caps.Top stories - BBC News - November 3 -
All The Lego Sets Retiring Soon
While Lego's popularity seems to be eternal, sets don't last forever. The company routinely sunsets kits and even entire product lines to make room for new releases, and a new round of sets looks ...Tech - GameSpot - 6 days ago -
Warner offers to end Test retirement to face India
Former Australia opener David Warner says he is available to come out of Test retirement for the upcoming series against India.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
Taurasi still mulling retirement or 21st season
Diana Taurasi is still mulling whether to play another season in the WNBA or retire.Sports - ESPN - October 22 -
GB Olympian Williams retires from athletics
Jodie Williams, part of Team GB's bronze medal-winning women's 4x400m relay team at Paris 2024, announces her retirement from athletics.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Costas retires as longtime MLB play-by-play voice
After 42 seasons, Bob Costas is retiring from baseball play-by-play. Costas had done games the past couple seasons for MLB Network and TBS Sports.Sports - ESPN - November 1 -
Washington to retire Plum's jersey in team first
Kelsey Plum, who played at Washington from 2013 to 2017, will become the first Huskies women's basketball player to have her jersey retired.Sports - ESPN - November 1 -
'Taught us to fly': Raptors retire Carter's No. 15
An emotional Vince Carter acknowledged his contentious exit from Toronto as his No. 15 jersey became the first number retired by the Raptors in a halftime ceremony during Saturday's game against ...Sports - ESPN - November 2 -
Eight-time Paralympic champion Christiansen retires
Eight-time Paralympic gold medallist Sophie Christiansen announces her retirement from Para-dressage.Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
Australian breaker Raygun retires from sport after Olympic backlash
Rachael Gunn said the level of scrutiny around her performance made it difficult to keep competing.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
Controversial Australian Olympic breaker Rachael Gunn retires from competition
Australian breaker Rachael Gunn has told a Sydney radio station that she plans to retire from competition just three months after her unconventional routine at the Paris Olympics led to her being ...Sports - ABC News - November 6 -
Eight-time Paralympic champion Christiansen retires
Eight-time Paralympic gold medallist Sophie Christiansen announces her retirement from Para-dressage.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5 -
Mexico legend Guardado retiring from club game
Mexico legend Andrés Guardado announced his retirement from professional soccer and will likely play his last match with fringe Liga MX playoff contenders León this Sunday.Sports - ESPN - November 8 -
Skiing great Vonn to come out of retirement at 40
Three-time Olympic skiing medallist Lindsey Vonn is returning to the sport more than five years after retiring.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Ten dead in fire at Spanish care home
The fire broke out in the town of Villafranca de Ebro in north-eastern Spain.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Andrés Iniesta buys Danish team after retirement
Former Barcelona and Spain midfielder Andrés Iniesta has become the co-owner of Danish third-division side Helsingør, the club announced on Thursday.Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago -
Starting Seahawks center Connor Williams abruptly retires
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald confirmed Friday that Williams, who is only 27, retired for personal reasons.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago -
Seahawks center Williams retiring from NFL at 27
Seahawks center Connor Williams unexpectedly decided to retire at 27 years old, walking away from the team with eight games remaining this season.Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago -
Pharmacist Betty, 91, retires after 59 years
Betty Pritchard began work at the pharmacy in 1965 but had worked at another for 13 years previous.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
Ronaldo makes retirement hint after record win
Cristiano Ronaldo discussed the timeline around his potential retirement after setting a new record for most international wins in men's football on Friday.Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago -
Jones triumphs in return, TKO's Miocic at UFC 309
Jon Jones remains atop the MMA world after finishing Stipe Miocic with a spinning back kick to the body to retain his heavyweight title at UFC 309.Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago -
Nadal unsure on Davis Cup role, to retire own way
Rafael Nadal said he is unsure what role he will play at the Davis Cup this week, but he added he is at peace with his decision to retire from the sport and said any emotion will be kept in check ...Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago -
Nadal's career over after Spain's Davis Cup defeat
Rafael Nadal's illustrious career is over after his Spain team were beaten by the Netherlands in the Davis Cup quarter-finals.Top stories - BBC News - 11 hours ago -
Why retiring Nadal means 'everything' to Spain
Rafael Nadal retires from professional tennis after a 23-year career like no other. On a night of gratitude and grief, Spain led the world in saying "Gracias Rafa".Top stories - BBC News - 41 minutes ago -
Diana Taurasi still mulling over decision to retire or play another year
Diana Taurasi is still mulling over her decision whether to play another season in the WNBA or retireSports - ABC News - October 22 -
C.E.O. of Real Estate Giant Douglas Elliman Retires Amid Mounting Criticism
Howard Lorber faced calls to reduce his compensation, amid allegations of sexual assault by agents and plummeting stock prices.Top stories - The New York Times - October 22 -
Dray points out brutal irony of Perk claiming Kawhi should retire
Draymond Green clapped back at ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins for suggesting that Kawhi Leonard should retire from the NBA due to injuries.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23 -
More Companies Bring Back Retired Veteran Executives for Steady Leadership
As CEO departures rise, many businesses are putting veteran former employees in top jobs to keep shareholders calm.Business - Inc. - October 23 -
Unbeaten champion Seniesa Estrada stunningly announces retirement at age 32
Estrada was a two-division champion and among the top pound-for-pound fighters in the women's gameSports - CBS Sports - October 23 -
NC State QB McCall retiring after head injuries
QB Grayson McCall, who transferred to NC State from Coastal Carolina, where he threw for more than 10,000 yards, is retiring from football after another concussion.Sports - ESPN - October 24 -
Phunware’s stock tumbles more than 35% after CEO retires
Shares of Phunware Inc. were down more than 35% after the retirement of Chief Executive Mike Snavely from the mobile-advertising company.Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
Why Boeing Workers Rejected a New Contract: Retirement Benefits
A large majority of more than 33,000 striking union members voted against a contract that included big raises but not the restoration of a frozen pension plan.Business - The New York Times - October 25 -
Four words you never want to hear: ‘You can’t retire now’
If you really want to stop working, get sound advice about how long your money will last.Business - MarketWatch - October 26 -
BlackRock wants to talk about retirement. Climate, not so much
The US asset manager is promoting its pension and infrastructure offerings, after an ESG backlashBusiness - Financial Times - October 27