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Citing a knee injury that cut his 2020 season short after just six games, receiver Julian Edelman says that he is retiring from the NFL after 11 seasons.

North Carolina Hall of Fame basketball coach Roy Williams is retiring. The decision comes two weeks after Williams closed his 18th season with the Tar Heels.

If Lindsey Vonn had it her way she would be retiring from ski racing this weekend after the downhill at the world championships in Cortina.

Tight end Jason Witten says he is retiring again, apparently for good this time. Witten ended his career fourth overall on the NFL career list and second among tight ends with 1,228 catches.

Veteran defensive end and three-time Pro Bowler Michael Bennett is retiring after 11 NFL seasons.

Notre Dame women’s basketball coach Muffet McGraw is retiring after winning two national championships in 33 years with the Irish.

Slugger Mark Reynolds is retiring after hitting 298 homers over 13 seasons with eight teams. The 36-year-old made the announcement on SiriusXM Radio.

The five-time Grand Slam title champion, Maria Sharapova says she is retiring from professional tennis at the age of 32. She has been dealing with shoulder problems.

Antonio Gates is retiring following a 16-year career, all with the Chargers. He was a three-time All-Pro and his 116 touchdowns are the most at the position.

Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly is retiring from the NFL after eight seasons. The 28-year-old Kuechly made the surprising announcement on the team’s website.