Jeremy Roenick retires from NHL after 20 years, final 2 with San Jose SharksSAN JOSE, Calif. — Jeremy Roenick was playing golf when he received a call from San Jose general manager Doug Wilson asking about the possibility of playing for the Sharks. NFL chief Goodell says retired players’ benefits/pensions won’t be affected by labor dispute
Goodell reassures retired players’ benefits/pensions wouldn’t be affected by labor disputeNFL commissioner Roger Goodell reassured retired players that their pensions and disability benefits would not be reduced in a labor dispute next year, refuting statements made by the NFL Players Association. Former Pro Bowl offensive lineman Mike Wahle retires from Seahawks after failing physicalRENTON, Wash. — Two-time Pro Bowl guard Mike Wahle has retired after being released by the Seattle Seahawks for failing a physical before their first practice of training camp. Change of command: Ambassador to Ireland Dan Rooney now listed as Steelers’ chairman emeritusPITTSBURGH — This may be as close as Dan Rooney comes to retiring from pro football. Former heavyweight champ, Olympic silver medalist Sultan Ibragimov retiresNEW YORK — Former heavyweight champion Sultan Ibragimov has decided to retire, more than a year after losing his title in a one-sided decision to Wladimir Klitschko. White Sox ace Mark Buehrle sets major league record by retiring 45 straight battersMINNEAPOLIS — Chicago White Sox ace Mark Buehrle has set a major league record by retiring 45 straight batters. Coming off a perfect game in his last start against Tampa Bay, Buehrle retired the first 17 Minnesota Twins batters to surpass the record of 41 straight set by and San Francisco’s Jim Barr in 1972 and tied by teammate Bobby Jenks, a reliever, in 2007. Brett Favre tells Vikings coach he won’t come out of retirement to play for MinnesotaMINNEAPOLIS — The purple No. 4 jerseys with “FAVRE” on the back were already in heavy circulation around the Twin Cities and it seemed almost inevitable that Brett Favre would end his second retirement to join the Minnesota Vikings. Defending F1 champion Hamilton gets 1st win of 2009 at Hungary; Raikkonen 2ndBUDAPEST, Hungary — McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton has won the Hungarian Grand Prix, giving Formula One’s defending champion his first victory of the season. Ricky Henderson and Jim Rice, the walkman and anti-walkman, set to enter Baseball Hall of FameCOOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Rickey Henderson knew what was expected every time he batted. So, too, did Jim Rice. Henderson and Rice, the walkman and anti-walkman, enter Baseball Hall of FameCOOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Rickey Henderson knew what was expected every time he batted. So, too, did Jim Rice. Phil Niekro, Dale Murphy among those attending as Braves retire ace Greg Maddux’s No. 31ATLANTA — Some big names in Atlanta Braves history are returning to help the team honor Greg Maddux. The Braves will induct Maddux into the team’s Hall of Fame and retire his No. 31 on Friday. Ravens WR Derrick Mason tells Web site he’s retiring after 12 years in NFL
Ravens WR Derrick Mason tells website he’s retiring after 12 years in NFLBALTIMORE — Ravens wide receiver Derrick Mason has told a sports Web site he is retiring from the NFL. Kentucky Derby runner-up Pioneerof the Nile retired with leg injuryARCADIA, Calif. — Kentucky Derby runner-up Pioneerof the Nile has been retired with a soft-tissue injury in his left front leg. Longtime Avalanche captain Joe Sakic to retire Thursday, team will retire his No. 19 sweaterDENVER — Stoic Joe Sakic finally cracked, allowing for a rare show of emotion. Person familiar with situation says longtime Avs captain Joe Sakic to retire ThursdayDENVER — Joe Sakic, the Colorado Avalanche’s longtime captain who led the team to two Stanley Cup titles, is retiring after a 20-year NHL career, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Tuesday. AP Source: Longtime Avalanche captain Joe Sakic will retire Thursday after 20 NHL seasons.DENVER — Joe Sakic, the Colorado Avalanche’s longtime captain who led the team to two Stanley Cup titles, will retire Thursday and end his 20-year NHL career, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The wheel turns for suspected dopers with officials to test targeted riders at Tour de FrancePARIS — When the Tour de France starts Saturday, some cyclists may as well wear targets on their backs. Venus Williams advances to Wimbledon quarterfinals as Ana Ivanovic retires with injuryWIMBLEDON, England — Venus Williams advanced to the quarterfinals at Wimbledon when opponent Ana Ivanovic retired one game into the second set Monday. Venus Williams advances at Wimbledon when Ana Ivanovic retires in 2nd setWIMBLEDON, England — Venus Williams advanced to the quarterfinals at Wimbledon when opponent Ana Ivanovic retired one game into the second set Monday. Iran soccer players may be quitting team after backing oppositionCAIRO — Several Tehran papers have reported that some Iranian soccer players are retiring from the national team, fueling speculation the departure was related to green bands the players wore in support of the country’s opposition movement. Steve Yzerman, Brett Hull, Luc Robitaille, Brian Leetch elected to Hockey Hall of FameSteve Yzerman, Brett Hull, Luc Robitaille and Brian Leetch are going into the Hockey Hall of Fame. The selection committee announced on a conference call Tuesday it had elected the maximum four players this year. All were eligible for the first time. New Jersey Devils president Lou Lamoriello was also elected in the builder category. Yzerman, Hull, Robitaille await call from Hall of FameTORONTO — Steve Yzerman, Brett Hull and Luc Robitaille are waiting by the phone. Donald Fehr to retire as head of baseball players’ union by March 31NEW YORK — Donald Fehr is retiring as head of the baseball players’ association after more than a quarter-century in charge of the powerful labor union. Former Islanders defenseman, 2-time Olympic champion Kenny Jonsson retiresSTOCKHOLM — Former New York Islanders defenseman Kenny Jonsson is retiring after a 19-year hockey career that included two Olympic championships with Sweden. Quarterback Brett Favre considering another comeback and has talked to the Minnesota VikingsNEW YORK — Brett Favre says he is considering coming out of retirement for a second time and the only team he has talked to about a return to the NFL is the Minnesota Vikings. Favre appeared on the new HBO show “Joe Buck Live” in his first public appearance since retiring from the New York Jets in February. Favre considering another comeback and has talked to the Minnesota VikingsNEW YORK — Brett Favre will know in several weeks whether his surgically repaired arm will allow him to come out of retirement again. Flyers’ Derian Hatcher retires after 16-year career, hired as player development coachPHILADELPHIA — Flyers defenseman Derian Hatcher retired Monday, two weeks after knee replacement surgery in effect ended his 16-year career. The 37-year-old former Flyers captain joined the coaching staff as player development coach. Lennox Lewis heads inductees into Boxing Hall of Fame; joined by Canizales, MitchellCANASTOTA, N.Y. — Three-time heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame on Sunday. Murray to face Blake in Queen’s final after Roddick retires with injuryLONDON — Andy Murray reached his first grass-court final Saturday, while Andy Roddick’s quest for a fifth title at Queen’s Club ended when he had to retire against James Blake with a foot injury. Former AD Frederick, who presided over KU’s 1988 basketball title, dies after bike accidentKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Bob Frederick, who took criticism for hiring an obscure assistant named Roy Williams as Kansas basketball coach and later helped create the Big 12 Conference, died Friday night following a bicycling accident. He was 69. Pro Bowl quarterback Trent Green decides to retire after 15 seasonsKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Former Pro Bowl quarterback Trent Green has decided to retire after 15 seasons and plans to pursue a career in broadcasting. Report: Pro Bowl quarterback Trent Green decides to retire after 15 seasonsST. LOUIS — Former Pro Bowl quarterback Trent Green has decided to retire, according to an online report. Sweden’s Thomas Johansson, a former Australian Open champion, retires after 15 yearsSTOCKHOLM — Former Australian Open champion Thomas Johansson is quitting professional tennis after more than 15 years on the ATP tour. |
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BALTIMORE — Ravens wide receiver Derrick Mason told a sports Web site on Monday he’s retiring from the NFL.
