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14-time Olympic medalist Emma McKeon retires from swimming
Emma McKeon, Australia’s most decorated Olympian, has announced her retirement from competitive swimmingSports - ABC News - Yesterday -
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Football pitch becomes swimming pool for one team after Storm Bert
Football players from Gloucestershire refused to let Storm Bert stop them from taking the pitch.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Sharp rise in bathing sites rated unfit for swimming
The government blames the water companies and says tougher regulation is on the wayTop stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Burglar who tried to swim away from police jailed
Chad Lambert was followed by police after stealing a bottle of wine and the contents of a shop's till.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
Biden offers cryptic comment about taking Tony Hinchcliffe 'for a swim'
President Biden offered a cryptic comment Tuesday seemingly referring to a comedian’s recent racist comments about Puerto Rico at a former President Trump rally over the weekend. “For years I’ve ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
‘A municipal swimming pool’: tourists react to temporary Trevi fountain replacement
Rectangular structure installed as 18th-century masterpiece undergoes essential maintenance. One of the first things American students Fiona Hastings and Olivia Nieporte did as they visited Rome ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
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WATCH: Police officer rescues driver from car in swimming pool
Footage released by the Phoenix Police Department shows officers rescuing a man from a car submerged in a swimming pool. The man told authorities that he accidentally stepped on the gas pedal too hardTop stories - ABC News - November 13 -
Man pulled from sunroof after driving into swimming pool
The man told officers he "accidentally stepped on the gas too hard" driving the vehicle into a pool.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
‘First instinct is to swim’: my trip on a zero-gravity flight with an Esa astronaut
The sensation of weightlessness is extraordinary as I join Rosemary Coogan for a breathtaking glimpse of life in space. It feels as if I’m hallucinating: as I lie on the floor, the ceiling suddenly ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
3 women say Michigan doctor secretly filmed them in swim school changing area
Three young women have filed a lawsuit against a Detroit-area doctor alleging he used hidden cameras to film them naked in the changing room of a private swim school.Top stories - NBC News - October 31 -
Kate Douglass crushes her own world record at World Aquatics Swimming World Cup
Kate Douglass broke the short course 200m breaststroke world record for the second consecutive Thursday.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31 -
Regan Smith breaks another world record to close World Aquatics Swimming World Cup
Regan Smith broke Kaylee McKeown's world record at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2 -
Emperor penguin found 2,000 miles from home on Australian tourist beach
A malnourished emperor penguin that was found more than 2,000 miles from its icy Antarctic home is being been taken care of by a wildlife expert, the Australian government said Monday.Top stories - NBC News - November 12 -
World swim body eases rules on approved Russians competing in relays and some team events
The World Aquatics governing body of swimming has eased rules that now allow approved athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete in team events at international meetingsSports - ABC News - 5 days 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 - November 13 -
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 - November 14 -
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 - November 15 -
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 - November 15 -
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 - November 15 -
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 - November 16 -
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 - November 16 -
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 - November 18
