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Punters are underappreciated in the game of football. Great punters are hard to find, and when one comes along, you better hang on to him.

New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins announced his retirement Wednesday after an indelible 13-year NFL career that saw him win Super Bowls with two different franchises and emerge as a leader in the social justice movement.

The New Orleans Saints are bringing back quarterback Jameis Winston on a one-year contract. The Saints GM Mickey Loomis made the move after Drew Brees said he is retiring.

The Minnesota Twins have watched Mariano Rivera break a lot of their bats over the years. On Tuesday they presented the retiring New York Yankees closer with a gift that captured Rivera’s dominance.

Donald Driver found a way to retire in style. On Wednesday, the popular Green Bay Packers wide receiver celebrated his 14-year career during an event at Lambeau Field with family, friends, a handful of teammates and 1,500 fans who filled the atrium and lined balconies to get a glimpse of him.

Sioux Falls Stampede defenseman Zach Habscheid has retired from hockey due to recurring symptoms from concussions.