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.
The Indianapolis Colts' Andrew Luck walked away from the field, to the podium to make the surprise decision official: The oft-injured star is retiring at age 29.
Mike DiMuro, among two father-son duos to work home plate in a major league no-hitter, is retiring after two decades as an umpire. He is being replaced by Chad Whitson.
Josh McCown wrote in a piece for The Players' Tribune posted Monday that he is retiring from playing football after an NFL career that spanned 16 NFL seasons.
Rob Gronkowski, the Patriots' fun-loving, touchdown-spiking tight end announced that he is retiring from the NFL after nine mostly dominant, Super Bowl-filled seasons.