McCann retires as British MMA icon

Molly McCann says she "knocked on the door and opened it" after retiring from MMA following defeat by Alexia Thainara at UFC London.

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2025 MMA retirement tracker: A list of those who hung up the gloves

(This story was updated to add new information.) MMA is a constantly evolving sport with a revolving door o

Yahoo Sports - 5d

The UFC stars Britain needs most after deflating Leon Edwards and Molly McCann scenes

UFC London saw McCann retire and Edwards drift further from a title shot, so which fighters represent the future of British MMA?

Yahoo Sports - 3d

UFC flyweight Antonina Shevchenko announces MMA retirement to focus on aviation

Antonina Shevchenko is done fighting professionally. Antonina, older sister of UFC women's flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko, announced her decision to hang up the gloves in a lengthy ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Ex-UFC champ Demetrious Johnson sticking to retirement despite getting multiple offers

MMA retirements often times don't last. However, Demetrious Johnson is certain his is definite. The majority of retirements in combat sports, and particularly MMA, after seemingly taken with a ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

'I'm out here hurting people': How MMA's brutal lifestyle became too much for Jalin Turner

Jalin Turner, 29, stunned the MMA world when he retired following his loss to Ignacio Bahomondes at UFC 313. So how did a promising young fighter suddenly grow to abhor violence?

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19

UFC Fight Night 255 video: Molly McCann retires from MMA after Alexia Thainara's quick win

Alexia Thainara shined in her short notice octagon debut Saturday with a one-sided finish over Molly McCann at UFC Fight Night 255. After accepting the strawweight fight on eight days' notice, ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

UFC London: Molly McCann announces retirement after 11-year MMA career as Paddy Pimblett fights back tears

"Meatball" is calling it a career.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

MMA schedule and results 2025

Schedule and results for the biggest MMA fights in 2025.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Trailblazer Molly McCann retires after UFC London defeat: ‘I came, I saw, I didn’t conquer’

McCann announced she was hanging up her gloves after being submitted in the first round by Alexia Thainara but departs as probably Britain’s greatest-ever female MMA fighter

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Alexia Thainara reacts to submitting Molly McCann in retirement bout at UFC London: 'This is my time'

LONDON – Alexia Thainara thinks her UFC debut signaled a changing of the guard in the women's strawweight division. Thainara (12-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) took a short-notice fight Saturday at UFC Fight ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

MMA madness: 16 welterweights go head-to-head

Is your hoops bracket already busted? Welcome to MMA madness, where predictions -- and upsets -- abound!

ESPN - 6d

Michael Bisping sympathizes with Tom Aspinall, tells UFC champ Jon Jones to 'hurry up or retire'

Michael Bisping thinks UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones needs to make a decision about his fighting future. After finishing Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 this past November, Jones (27-1 MMA, 21-1 UFC) ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21

This new MMA gym in Ames is kicking down records

Myriad Mixed Martial Arts Academy, led by a former ISU wrestler, is teaching residents that in MMA, "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts."

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

Jim Nantz Announces Retirement Plans for The Masters

Jim Nantz's retirement from The Masters is now on the calendar

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Brandon Graham retires: Here's what sealed his decision to walk away after 15 seasons with Eagles

Graham was fully sold on retirement

CBS Sports - Mar. 18

Former Tottenham defender Vertonghen to retire

Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen announces he will retire from professional football at the end of the season.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Pappas considering Senate run after Shaheen announces retirement

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen announced her retirement on Wednesday.

Politico - Mar. 12

Prince William to visit British troops in Estonia

He will learn more about how British troops are bolstering Nato's eastern flank, the palace said.

BBC News - Mar. 12

Wardley vacates British title as WBA shot beckons

Unbeaten Fabio Wardley gives up his British heavyweight belt as he looks to step up into world title contention.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Why Demetrious Johnson ranks Islam Makhachev as MMA's pound-for-pound best

One of the GOATs of MMA, Demetrious Johnson, believes pound-for-pound rankings boil down to the total skillset a particular fighter possesses. Pound-for-pound debates can quickly get convoluted ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Why did the Commanders sign formerly retired veteran NFL wide receiver?

Retiring and sitting out the 2024 season, Michael Gallup comes out of retirement, signing to play for Commanders' Dan Quinn.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Fortis MMA's Sayif Saud shares key to reaching 100 UFC coaching wins

Coaches are among the most unheralded people in MMA, but at UFC Fight Night 254 this past Saturday, Fortis MMA leader Sayif Saud got his flowers. After being a frequent presence in the corner of ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19

Mercury to retire Taurasi's No. 3 jersey in 2026

Diana Taurasi, who will have her No. 3 jersey retired by the Mercury in 2026, admits feeling "sad" over her decision to retire after 20 seasons in the WNBA.

ESPN - Mar. 13

MMA Junkie Radio #3548: Guest Marc Montoya, UFC preview, PFL bracket analysis, more

Thursday's episode of MMA Junkie Radio with "Gorgeous" George and "Goze" is here. On Episode 3,548, the boys bring on gu

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

How Americans are spending their retirements at sea

The U.S. is seeing a surge of retirements as more than 4 million people will turn 65 this year. Some are choosing a life at sea for their golden years. CBS News' Nancy Chen has more.

CBS News - Mar. 10

Scammers Stole Their Retirement Savings. Then the Tax Bill Arrived.

The victims pulled money out of their retirement accounts. The withdrawals had inflated their taxable income, even though the funds quickly disappeared.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

Former England back-row Millar-Mills retires

Former England forward Harriet Millar-Mills announces her retirement from rugby.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11

Callaghan retires from Northern Ireland duty

Former Northern Ireland captain Marissa Callaghan has announces her retirement from international football.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Eagles' Graham officially retires after 15 seasons

Eagles star and fan favorite Brandon Graham officially announced his retirement Tuesday after 15 seasons in the NFL.

ESPN - Mar. 18

England and Bristol Bears centre Reed retires

Bristol Bears centre Amber Reed, who was part of England's World Cup-winning squad in 2014, retires at the age of 33.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19

Vingegaard withdraws as British duo denied in Paris-Nice

Two-time Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard withdraws from Paris-Nice as British duo Josh Tarling and Sam Watson lose out in a sprint finish on stage six.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Why did new Commanders receiver retire and then decide to return?

New Washington Commanders WR Michael Gallup retired last summer. He explained why he chose to retire and why he's returned.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21

British man killed in Kenya after being hit by president's speeding motorcade

A British national has been killed in Kenya after being hit by a government vehicle that was part of the president’s motorcade

ABC News - Mar. 14

Indonesia arrests Argentinian woman and British man for smuggling cocaine into Bali

Indonesian authorities say they have arrested an Argentinian woman and a British man for allegedly smuggling cocaine on the tourist island of Bali

ABC News - 1d

US Capitol Police chief retiring in May

U.S. Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger is retiring in early May after serving more than four decades in law enforcement. Manger, who was hired after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

Retirement plan: Rams' Nacua aims to quit at 30

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua wants to retire at 30. The 23-year-old said he'd like to follow a path similar to that of future Hall of Famer Aaron Donald, who retired at 33 after 10 years in the NFL.

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