31 h. ago Vasiliy Lomachenko retires from boxing aged 37 after glittering career

Lomachenko retires with 18-3 pro record and 12 KOsTwo-time Olympic gold medalist ends storied careerUkrainian star thanks fans in emotional farewell videoVasiliy Lomachenko, a three-division world champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist and arguably the greatest amateur boxer in history, announced his retirement from the sport at the age of 37.“I’m grateful for every victory and every defeat both in the ring and in life,” the Ukrainian said in a video on Instagram Thursday morning. “I’m thankful that as my career comes to an end, I’ve gained clarity about the direction a person must take in order to achieve true victory, not just in the ring.“ Continue reading...

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57 h. ago Football's ultimate journeyman finally retires aged 46 after making over 50 transfers

Jefferson Louis has lived a nomadic life in football, playing for dozens of clubs during his 29-year career, but the veteran striker has now finally decided to retire

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4 d. ago Glenn Maxwell retires from ODI cricket as curtain falls on explosive career

Australian calls time to focus on preparations for T20 World CupAllronder’s strike rate of 126 is second highest in ODI cricketAustralian limited overs great Glenn Maxwell has called time on his decorated one-day international career to focus on next year’s T20 World Cup and domestic competitions as injuries begin to take their toll.The explosive all-rounder announced his retirement from ODIs on Monday after 149 matches that included arguably the greatest innings of all time in the format. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Romesh Ranganathan reveals plans to 'take a step back’ from his career

The comedian, 47, has promised fans he is not giving up showbiz for good

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5 d. ago Romesh Ranganathan ‘taking a step back’ from his career but not retiring

‘I do feel like I’m sort of settling into winding things up’ the comedian said on Desert Island Discs

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5 d. ago Romesh Ranganathan reveals plans to step back from career in shock move

Romesh Ranganathan has revealed he's hitting pause on his hectic showbiz schedule - but insists he's not quitting for good.

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6 d. ago Comedian Romesh Ranganathan says he is ‘taking a step back’ but not retiring

The TV presenter and comedian said he is known for being busy but wishes to spend some more time at home.

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1 week ago Josh Taylor was once great – but a career in turmoil poses an uncomfortable question

A third consecutive defeat to Ekow Essuman has left the former undisputed champion reeling, writes Steve Bunce, and it is not at all clear what comes next

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1 week ago BBC News star Clive Myrie admits his great career is thanks to his 'f**ked up' star sign

EXCLUSIVE: Clive Myrie puts his accoladed and varied career down to his star signs which see him shy and retiring, but also very loud - 'I'm a bit f***ed up, I have to say

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2 w. ago Liverpool hero and World Cup winner, 42, confirms he will retire this weekend

A former Liverpool favourite has announced he will be retiring from football this weekend to bring an end to a career spanning a quarter of a century.

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2 w. ago Legendary TV commentator left 'absolutely buzzing' after huge 66

The BBC, Channel 4 and Sky Sports Racing broadcaster, has announced plans to retire in July, aged 75, after a 50 year career behind the microphone

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3 w. ago David Haye reveals major career move 7 years after retiring from boxing

Boxing legend David Haye has revealed his bold new career move - seven years after retiring from the sport. 

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3 w. ago Legendary tattooist’s fortune sparks inheritance fight between ‘secret’ daughter and widow

Dennis Cockel retired from tattooing in 2007 after taking on a second career as the Queen’s handyman

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3 w. ago Widow and ‘secret’ daughter in inheritance fight over fortune of legendary tattooist

Dennis Cockel retired from tattooing in 2007 after taking on a second career as the Queen’s handyman

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3 w. ago EFL star makes drastic career change and moves abroad after early retirement

George Ray, who made his professional debut in the Football League Trophy final back in 2013, has announced his retirement from football to pursue a new career in real estate in Dubai

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3 w. ago Danny Care to retire from rugby as England centurion calls time on his career

England and Harlequins legend Danny Care will retire from rugby at the end of the season as the 38-year-old scrum-half walks away from the game having won 100 caps for his country as well as the Premiership on two occasions

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3 w. ago Rachael Blackmore's final career earnings, jockey boyfriend reality, reason for retirement

Rachael Blackmore has called time on a stellar career in the saddle, with Mirror Sport shedding light on the horse racing icon's decision and her "normal" relationship with her jockey boyfriend

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3 w. ago Beyond the runs: Virat Kohli’s obsessive intensity left indelible mark on Test cricket | Jonathan Liew

The retiree’s final innings may have been unremarkable but his entire career was a testament to his relentless pursuit of excellence which helped redefine Indian cricketAt dawn on a pale pastel morning in late January, thousands of fans started queueing outside the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Before long the queues turned chaotic. Scuffles broke out. Three people were injured and a police motorcycle was damaged. Armed security personnel were deployed inside and outside the venue, occasionally stepping in front of the sightscreen and causing play to be stopped.But the consequences of Virat Kohli playing his first domestic red-ball game for Delhi in 12 years are less interesting than why he was there in the first place. Kohli rolled up in his Porsche two days before the game, arriving early to beat the crowds and so he could fit in a full gym session before team fitness drills and net practice. Desperately short of form, and yet a desperate romantic, Kohli had come to wor...

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3 w. ago Rachael Blackmore tipped for shock career move as she retires from racing

Trail blazing jockey Rachel Blackmore took to her social media to make an announcement regarding her career – leaving several horse racing fans reeling over the news

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3 w. ago Rachael Blackmore brings legendary career to end in shock retirement announcement

Over 16 years Blackmore achieved numerous firsts, including winning the Grand National, Cheltenham Gold Cup and Champion Hurdle as well as landing a SPOTY award

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