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Bob Costas, 72, Is Retiring From Broadcasting Major League Baseball
Costas called his first M.L.B. game for NBC Sports more than 40 years ago.Sports - The New York Times - October 31 -
Biden's Ukraine missile move will have 'some impact': Retired major
Lyons questioned the timing of the decision, saying, “I’m not sure why we didn’t allow this two or three years ago."Politics - The Hill - 10 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 -
The problem with the term ‘global majority’
Endless searching for a label to describe ethnic minority groups is ultimately futileWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
Republicans capture Senate majority
Republicans on Tuesday captured the Senate, Decision Desk HQ projects, ending their painful four-year stretch in the minority. The victories come as a welcome relief to Republican senators after ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
The silent majority rises
America was becoming polarized, and Republicans were able time and again to call upon their silent majority to deliver them victory.Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
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 -
Why major retailers are closing stores
Over the weekend, the last full-sized Kmart in the continental U.S closed. Other retailers like Dollar Tree, Macy's, CVS and more have also closed stores over the years. Business editor at USA ...Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
Will Democrats be able to claim the House majority?
With about 54 seats in the House yet to be called, Democrats are hopeful that they can claim the House majority by winning over swing districts in New York and California. In several battleground ...Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
AstraZeneca embarks on major US expansion
UK’s largest drugmaker to invest $3.5bn by end of 2026 as it targets doubling of revenuesBusiness - Financial Times - November 12 -
Thune elected Senate majority leader
Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) has been elected Senate majority leader, setting the stage for him to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who has held the top Senate GOP leadership job for the ...Politics - The Hill - 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 - 4 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 - 3 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 - Yesterday -
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 - Yesterday -
Retiring 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 - 6 minutes ago -
A Major Push to Protect Nature Is Happening Now
Delegates from around the world are meeting in Colombia in what is expected to be the biggest U.N. biodiversity conference in history.World - The New York Times - October 21 -
Moldovans back joining the EU by razor-thin majority
Final result sees ‘yes’ vote scrape ahead by 13,000 votes, narrowly avoiding shock setback for pro-western president. Moldovans have voted by a razor-thin majority in favour of joining the EU after ...World - The Guardian - October 21