Roger Federer is retiring from professional tennis at age 41 after a series of knee operations, closing a career in which he won 20 Grand Slam titles, finished five seasons ranked No. 1 and helped create a golden era of men's tennis with rivals Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.
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.