Thiago Silva will leave Chelsea at the end of the season after making 151 appearances and winning three trophies, including the 2020-21 Champions League. [ more ]
Sinead Farrelly retires from international football after a year, playing for Republic of Ireland, expressing gratitude for the opportunity and experience. [ more ]
Brazil great Marta to retire from international duty
Marta, Brazil's football legend, will retire from international football in 2021 after participating in the Olympics. She is passing the baton to the next generation. [ more ]
What is your favorite John Sterling home run call?
Longtime Yankees radio announcer John Sterling retires after a legendary career, leaving fans with fond memories of his iconic home run calls. [ more ]
England's underappreciated Daly leaves her mark on retirement
Rachel Daly's retirement from international football may finally bring recognition to her versatile and consistent contributions to the England team.
Despite excelling in various roles at the highest level, Daly's desire to play in her preferred striker position led to her retirement as younger talent emerged. [ more ]
Rachel Daly, England and Aston Villa forward, has retired from international football at 32 after winning 84 caps.
Daly was part of the England squad that won Euro 2022 and came on as a substitute in the Euro 2025 qualifying win over the Republic of Ireland. [ more ]
Houston Police Chief Departs Amid Inquiry Into Suspended Cases
The Houston Police Chief retired due to 260,000 cases uninvestigated since 2016, impacting sexual assaults and felonies due to lack of personnel. [ more ]
Opinion | Want to fix Social Security? The Well-Off Must Accept Smaller Checks.
Social Security trust funds projected to be depleted in 11 years, necessitating a combination of tax increases and benefit cuts for a lasting fix. [ more ]
The Most Decorated Battleship in U.S. History Gets an Overdue Face-Lift
The Battleship New Jersey, retired from war, is being moved for repairs after decades and continues to hold emotional significance for veterans and onlookers. [ more ]
John Sterling retires from Yankees broadcast booth at age 85 a few weeks into 34th season
Legendary Yankees radio broadcaster John Sterling announces immediate retirement at age 85 after 34 seasons, leaving a lasting impact on the team and fans. [ more ]
Longtime Bruins broadcaster Jack Edwards to retire at end of 2023-24 season
Jack Edwards, the long-time play-by-play voice of the Boston Bruins, announced his retirement after 19 seasons due to not being able to meet his own standards. [ more ]
Mike Gorman takes center stage as Celtics close regular season with win: 7 takeaways
The Celtics honored announcer Mike Gorman in his last regular-season game with a heartfelt tribute, including standing ovations and a lengthy video tribute. [ more ]
Rajon Rondo Retires from NBA at Age 38; PG Won 2 Championships with Celtics, Lakers
Rajon Rondo announced his retirement from the NBA after 16 seasons due to a desire to spend more time with his children.
Rondo had a successful career with notable achievements, including being a four-time All-Star, an NBA champion, and excelling with the Boston Celtics. [ more ]
Breaking down Blake Griffin's NBA career -- and his Hall of Fame chances
Blake Griffin retired after a 13-season NBA career where he transitioned from athleticism to skill, played for superteams, but fell short of winning a championship. [ more ]
Zdeno Chara completes 2024 Boston Marathon with time of 3:30:52: 'He's just a beast'
Zdeno Chara's dedication to endurance running post-retirement is highlighted by his consistent participation in marathons, showcasing his competitive nature and commitment. [ more ]