Tag: retirement
UFC 302: Dustin Poirier contemplates retirement after defeat to Islam Makhachev in New Jersey | WWE News
MMA legend Dustin Poirier is considering retirement after pound-for-pound king Islam Makhachev retained his UFC lightweight title at UFC 302 in New Jersey. The Russian won his 14th straight fight under the UFC banner with a D’arce choke in the third minute of the fifth round to consign Poirier to his third defeat when challenging…
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Candace Parker, 3-time WNBA champion, announces retirement
FILE – Las Vegas Aces forward Candace Parker reacts during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Seattle Storm, May 20, 2023, in Seattle. The three-time WNBA champion has announced she’s retiring. Parker, a two-time league MVP, announced in a social media post on Sunday, April 28, 2024 that she’s ending her…
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Stephen Warnock on how tough retirement left him contemplating his own life and how things turned around | Football News
“I just felt lost. I was thinking, where’s life going now? Where’s it going to take you to?” Content warning: This article contains discussion around feelings of depression and suicide. Former Liverpool, Aston Villa and England defender Stephen Warnock has opened up on how the struggle of ending his professional career left him contemplating his…
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Rajon Rondo announces retirement from NBA: ‘I’m done’
FILE–Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo (9) looks on during warmups before game three of the 2020 NBA Finals against the Miami Heat at AdventHealth Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Rajon Rondo officially announced his retirement from the NBA after 16 seasons. During an appearance on the “All the Smoke” podcast, Rondo was…
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Max Verstappen: Red Bull say ‘lessons learned’ after shock Australian GP retirement in brake fire | F1 News
Red Bull say they will “learn” from the brake problem that caused Max Verstappen’s shock first race retirement in two years at the Australian GP. Verstappen’s attempt to equal his own record of 10 consecutive wins ended after just three laps in Melbourne on Sunday when a rear brake that became stuck open after the…
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Andy Murray wants to play at Paris 2024 Olympics before retirement from tennis | Tennis News
Andy Murray has hinted that he’s keen to continue playing tennis until the summer at least, with the two-time Olympic gold medallist eyeing another run at Paris 2024. The 36-year-old sparked speculation over his potential retirement on Monday when, after beating Denis Shapovalov in Dubai, he said: “I probably don’t have too long left, but…
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Draymond Green says NBA chief Adam Silver discouraged retirement
FILE–Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors. Christian Petersen/Getty Images/AFP NBA commissioner Adam Silver discouraged Draymond Green from calling his career quits amid his most recent suspension, the longtime Golden State Warriors forward said on his podcast. ESPN, which reviewed “The Draymond Green Show” in advance of its posting on Monday, reported that Green…
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Donovan Mitchell ‘happy’ for Ricky Rubio following NBA retirement
FILE – Phoenix Suns guard Ricky Rubio, left, and Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell talk before an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, in Salt Lake City. While Ricky Rubio’s retirement from the NBA caught many around the league off guard, Donovan Mitchell sensed it was coming. Mitchell spent two seasons with Rubio in…
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Tyson Fury won’t fight Oleksandr Usyk next – it’s Francis Ngannou or retirement, says George Groves | Boxing News
George Groves does not expect Tyson Fury to fight Oleksandr Usyk next – saying the unbeaten heavyweight will either meet Francis Ngannou again or retire. A proposed December 23 bout with Usyk for the undisputed title looks in jeopardy with Fury given an almighty scare by former UFC star Ngannou before a contentious win in…
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Sergio Perez: Red Bull driver dismisses retirement rumours, expresses confidence at keeping at 2024 seat
Reports claimed that Red Bull driver Sergio Perez could announce his retirement at the Mexican GP; watch the full United States GP weekend live on Sky Sports F1, with qualifying on Friday at 10pm , the Sprint on Saturday at 11pm, and then the Grand Prix at 8pm on Sunday Last Updated: 19/10/23 11:46pm Please…
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