Rafael Nadal retires: What the 22-time Grand Slam champion means to Spain
When travelling along the motorway past Malaga's Palacio de Deportes this week, it was impossible not to spot the ginormous canvas paying tribute to the…
Tim Southee retires: New Zealand bowler to retire from Tests after England series
Former New Zealand captain Tim Southee has announced he will be retiring from Test cricket later this year.Southee, 35, will call time on his Test…
Jodie Williams: Great Britain’s Olympic medallist retires from athletics
British Olympian Jodie Williams has announced her retirement from athletics.Williams, 31, competed at three Olympic Games and was part of Team GB's bronze medal-winning women's…
Gareth Davies: Scarlets scrum-half retires from internationals aged 34
Wales scrum-half Gareth Davies has announced his retirement from the international stage at the age of 34.The Scarlets half-back has won 77 Wales caps and…
Wales and Lions centre Jonathan Davies retires from pro rugby
Following confirmation of his Scarlets departure, Davies stated he was seeking one further opportunity in club rugby.Davies played his junior club rugby for St Clears…
Former Spain and Barcelona football great Andres Iniesta retires at 40 | Football News
The playmaker called time on a sensational career that saw him lift the World Cup, Euro and Champions League trophies.Former Barcelona and Spain midfielder Andres…
China Open: Coco Gauff into quarter-finals as Naomi Osaka retires
US Open finalist Jessica Pegula is out after a last-16 defeat by Spain's Paula Badosa.The American world number three, seeded second in Beijing, lost 6-4…
Antoine Griezmann: France forward retires from internationals at 33
France forward Antoine Griezmann has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 33.The Atletico Madrid player made 137 appearances for his country…
Japan Open: Jack Draper retires from quarter-final with injury
British number one Jack Draper is out of the Japan Open after retiring because of injury in the quarter-finals.The 23-year-old lost the first set 7-5…
Raphael Varane: Former Manchester United, Real Madrid and France defender retires aged 31
Former Manchester United, Real Madrid and France defender Raphael Varane has retired from football at the age of 31.Varane joined Italian side Como on a…
Six-time Paralympic champ David Weir RETIRES after stunning 28-year career representing Team GB
DAVID WEIR said an emotional goodbye to the Paralympic Games after 28 years, admitting, "Age has caught up with me."The Weirwolf, 45, claimed he felt…
England all-rounder Moeen Ali retires from international cricket | Cricket
The World Cup-winning player says he felt ‘the time was right’ to move on after representing England across all formats for 10 years.England all-rounder Moeen…
Moeen Ali: England all-rounder retires from international cricket after 10-year career
Announcing his decision in an interview with Nasser Hussain, external in the Daily Mail, Moeen said it was "time for the next generation" in English…
The Sports Report: Soccer star Alex Morgan retires
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
USC retires jersey numbers of Reggie Bush and Caleb Williams
The numbers of USC’s two most recent Heisman Trophy winners are officially retired and immortalized in the Coliseum. Though, one had to wait much longer…
USA football legend Alex Morgan retires ahead of birth of second child | Football News
Two-time football World Cup winner and Olympic gold medalist Alex Morgan retires from professional football.With two FIFA Women’s World Cup titles and an Olympic gold…
Celtic’s Callum McGregor retires from Scotland duty
"So to achieve 63 and be inducted into the Roll of Honour at 50 caps is something I could only have dreamed of as a…
Portugal’s former Real Madrid defender Pepe retires from football | Football News
Pepe announces his retirement only a month after becoming the oldest European Championship footballer with Portugal.Portugal legend Pepe has retired from football, the 41-year-old former…
Paris 2024: Kellie Harrington has ‘no more mountains’ as double Olympic champion retires
At Roland Garros, the home of French tennis that had been transformed into a boxing arena for Olympic finals, it was more akin to Dublin…
Michael McGovern: Former Northern Ireland and Norwich goalkeeper retires at 40
Former Northern Ireland and Norwich City goalkeeper Michael McGovern has announced his retirement.The 40-year-old was released by Hearts in May after completing a one-year contract…