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Hull FC winger Briscoe to retire at end of season
Hull FC winger Tom Briscoe will retire at the end of the Super League season after a 19-year playing career.
August 27, 2026Three-time major winner Nordqvist announces retirement
Three-time major champion Anna Nordqvist will retire from professional golf after this week's FM Championship near Boston.
August 26, 2026St Helens legend Lomax to retire at end of season
St Helens legend Jonny Lomax announces he is to retire at the end of the Super League season.
August 25, 2026Retiring Wawrinka 'forever grateful' to US Open despite no wildcard
Stan Wawrinka says his US Open triumph will "forever be one of the greatest moments of my life" after missing out on a wildcard for a farewell appearance in New York.
August 25, 2026Cyborg title not at stake as opponent misses weight
Cris Cyborg's PFL featherweight world title will not be at stake in Tampa on Saturday after opponent Ketlen Vieira failed to make the weight.
August 22, 2026Ex-England bowler Cross to retire at end of summer
Former England bowler Kate Cross, praised for her "incredible contribution" to the women's game, to retire from cricket at the end of the summer.
August 21, 2026Ronaldo hints at retirement, says upcoming year could be his last - Reuters
Ronaldo hints at retirement, says upcoming year could be his last Reuters
August 16, 2026Critical former referees add to culture of fear, says retiring Taylor
Retiring Premier League referee Anthony Taylor says his decision to quit was partly due to the toxic debate around officials.
August 13, 2026Five-time Super League champion Makinson to retire
Catalans Dragons winger Tommy Makinson announces he will retire at the end of the season.
August 9, 2026Argentine football prez: Lionel Messi alone will decide when to retire - Reuters
Argentine football prez: Lionel Messi alone will decide when to retire Reuters
August 8, 2026Assistant referee Massey-Ellis retires to take FA role
Assistant referee Sian Massey‑Ellis announces her retirement from officiating to take up a position with the Football Association.
August 7, 2026The homeowners selling up for a life on the water
Growing numbers of people are swapping mortgages for moorings amid the cost of living crisis.
August 6, 2026Ex-champion jockey Crowley retires 10 months after fall
Former champion jockey Jim Crowley retires 10 months after sustaining serious injuries in a fall, saying it was "the most difficult decision" of his life.
August 2, 2026Fleming expected to be named England Test coach
Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is expected to be appointed as England Test coach after the sacking of Brendon McCullum.
July 29, 2026Spence Jr to retire after losing comeback fight
Former welterweight world champion Errol Spence Jr will retire from boxing after losing his comeback fight to Tim Tszyu in Sydney.
July 26, 2026Macquarie's high profile CEO Wikramanayake to retire, replaced by bank veteran - Reuters
Macquarie's high profile CEO Wikramanayake to retire, replaced by bank veteran Reuters
July 22, 2026India back Rohit amid retirement speculation - Reuters
India back Rohit amid retirement speculation Reuters
July 17, 2026Knight 'really content' after ending England career
Former England captain and World Cup winner Heather Knight says she is "really content" after calling time on her international career.
July 13, 2026Goodbyes to Beaumont and Knight as India close in on Test win
Tammy Beaumount and Heather Knight brought their England careers to an end on day three of the one-off Test with India, with the tourists needing four more wickets to secure victory at Lord's heading into the final day.
July 12, 2026Paralympic great Storey retires from GB competition
Dame Sarah Storey, Great Britain's most-decorated Paralympian, retires from international competition with immediate effect.
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Hull FC winger Briscoe to retire at end of season
Tom Briscoe has scored six tries in 22 appearances for Hull FC this season Hull FC winger Tom Briscoe has announced he will retire from playing at the end of the season. The 36-year-old former Engla
Three-time major winner Nordqvist announces retirement
Anna Nordqvist has been a playing vice-captain in the previous two Solheim Cups Three-time major champion Anna Nordqvist will retire from professional golf after this week's FM Championship near Bost
St Helens legend Lomax to retire at end of season
Injuries have restricted Jonny Lomax to 10 appearances so far this season St Helens legend Jonny Lomax has announced he is to retire at the end of the Super League season. The 35-year-old, who has n
Wawrinka 'grateful' despite no US Open wildcard
Stan Wawrinka defeated Novak Djokovic to win the US Open in 2016 Stan Wawrinka says his US Open triumph will "forever be one of the greatest moments of my life" after missing out on a wildcard for a
Cyborg title not at stake as opponent misses weight
Cris Cyborg made her professional MMA debut in 2005 Cris Cyborg's potential retirement fight was almost cancelled on the eve of the bout after her opponent missed the weight by a huge seven pounds.
Ex-England bowler Cross to retire at end of summer
Cross won The Hundred with Northern Superchargers last year and lost to Trent Rockets in this year's final when the team rebranded as Sunrisers Leeds Former England bowler Kate Cross has announced sh
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Critical former refs add to culture of fear - Taylor
Taylor on retirement, scrutiny, VAR and referee pundits Just five weeks ago, Anthony Taylor was centre stage at the World Cup - refereeing the last-16 match between Spain and Portugal in Dallas. But
Catalans' Makinson to retire at end of season
Tommy Makinson has scored 20 tries in 37 appearances for Catalans Dragons since joining the French club in 2025 Catalans Dragons winger Tommy Makinson has announced he will retire at the end of the s
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Assistant referee Massey-Ellis retires to take FA role
Sian Massey-Ellis has announced her retirement from officiating football matches Assistant referee Sian Massey‑Ellis has announced her retirement from officiating to take up a position with the Footb
The homeowners selling up for a life on the water
Ken Tracey sold his house in 2022 and now lives on a boat The cost of living crisis is well documented and for many people a mortgage is a millstone around their necks - but a growing number have cho
Ex-champion jockey Crowley retires 10 months after fall
Jim Crowley was Flat racing's champion jockey in 2016 Former champion jockey Jim Crowley has retired 10 months after sustaining serious injuries in a fall, saying it was "the most difficult decision"
Fleming expected to be named England Test coach
Stephen Fleming has held several coaching roles in T20 franchise cricket since he reitred from playing in 2009 Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is expected to be appointed as England Test c
Spence Jr to retire after losing comeback fight
Errol Spence Jr retires with a 28-2 record Former welterweight world champion Errol Spence Jr has retired from boxing after losing his comeback fight to Tim Tszyu in Sydney. American Spence Jr, 36,
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Knight 'really content' after ending England career
There was an error Former England captain and World Cup winner Heather Knight says she is "really content" after calling time on her international career. READ MORE: Why Knight's legacy goes beyond
Goodbyes to Beaumont and Knight as India close in on Test win
There was an error Tammy Beaumount and Heather Knight brought their England careers to an end on day three of the one-off Test with India, with the tourists needing four more wickets to secure victor
UFC needs to support retired fighters - Garbrandt
Cody Garbrandt has a professional record of 15 wins and seven losses Former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt has called on the UFC to offer greater support for fighters to help their transition i