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Sue Bird was back at middle of the court during at times funny, at times emotional, Bird’s 21-year career with Seattle Storm received a ceremony that was highlighted with the retirement of the No. 10 she wore during her WNBA career.

Tom Brady has retired after winning seven Super Bowls and setting numerous passing records in an unprecedented 22-year-career. He made the announcement in a long post on Instagram.

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jordan Zimmermann has retired in his 13th season in the majors. The 34-year-old right-hander went 95-91 with a 4.07 ERA during his career.

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia has retired. Pedroia was the 2007 Rookie of the Year and the AL MVP in his second season.

George Karl hasn’t felt this healthy in 15 or so years. Karl has fought cancer three times is living a quasi-retired lifestyle and hosts a new hoops-focused podcast.

Retired Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster, 92-year-old Vin Scully is resting comfortably after being hospitalized after falling at his Los Angeles-area home.

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning has retired. The Giants said Wednesday that Manning would formally announce his retirement on Friday.

Ricky Ray has retired, ending his Canadian Football League career after 16 seasons and a record four Grey Cup titles as a starting quarterback.

Texas Rangers' Adrian Beltre had a genuine love for the game, and a lot of fun in a Hall of Fame-caliber career. Has called it a career after 21 big league seasons.

After 13 seasons with the Phillies and being named NL MVP in 2008, five division titles and the 2008 World Series. Ryan Howard has closed the book on his career.