England’s Fran Kirby retires from international football before Euro 2025
England midfielder Fran Kirby has retired from international football with immediate effect. Kirby, now of Brighton & Hove Albion, has made her decision, she says, after being told by England…
Heinrich Klaasen: South Africa batter retires from international cricket | Cricket News
South Africa batter Heinrich Klaasen has announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket in a blow to the country ahead of co-hosting the 2027 50-over World Cup. The…
Glenn Maxwell: Australia’s two-time World Cup winner dubbed ‘The Big Show’ retires from ODI cricket | Cricket News
Two-time World Cup winner Glenn Maxwell has announced his retirement from ODI cricket, but will continue to play T20Is for Australia. The all-rounder, nicknamed ‘The Big Show’ due to his…
Mary Earps retires from England: How goalkeeper became Lionesses hero and celebrated national treasure | Football News
The name Mary Earps is iconic. Her sporting prowess even more so. And so the decision to retire from international football at the age of 32 came as a shock…
Rachael Blackmore retires: Jockey retires a pioneer who broke new ground | Racing News
Rachael Blackmore’s professional riding career stretched a little over 10 years. But she bows out leaving few big-race boxes unticked. Daughter of a dairy farmer and a school teacher, Blackmore…
Jose Aldo retires from UFC after losing to Aiemann Zahabi
May 11, 2025, 12:25 AM ET José Aldo, a two-time UFC featherweight champion who made a record seven title defenses, retired following a brutal loss to Aiemann Zahabi at UFC…
Derek Carr retires: What’s next for the Saints?
Katherine Terrell Close Katherine Terrell ESPN Staff Writer Katherine Terrell came back to ESPN to cover the New Orleans Saints in the summer of 2022. She left the company in…
Former Utah QB Cam Rising retires from football due to hand injury
Jake TrotterMay 7, 2025, 04:36 PM ET Close Jake Trotter is a senior writer at ESPN. Trotter covers college football. He also writes about other college sports, including men’s and…
Cruz blasts 463-foot homer, Heaney retires first 13 batters, and Pirates shut down Angels 3-0
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Oneil Cruz blasted a 463-foot home run to center field — the fourth longest in MLB this season — and Andrew Heaney retired the first 13…
Paula Radcliffe retires from road racing after completing Boston Marathon and securing Six Star Medal | Athletics News
Paula Radcliffe retires from road racing after completing Boston Marathon; 51-year-old awarded Six Star Medal after running each of the six world marathon majors; Radcliffe held the women’s marathon world…