IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa athletic director Gary Barta will retire on August 1 after 17 years at the university, the school announced Friday.
Barta, 59, is one of the longest tenured athletic directors in a Power Five conference.
2-time Olympic figure skater Keegan Messing announces retirement
May 26, 2023 GMTOTTAWA, Canada (AP) — Two-time Olympian Keegan Messing, one of the most popular figure skaters of his generation, announced Friday that he was retiring from competition after a career that spanned nearly three decades and included two Canadian championships.
COCCAGLIO, Italy (AP) — Veteran sprint specialist Mark Cavendish announced Monday that he will retire from cycling at the end of this season, which could see him break the long-standing record for most stage wins at the Tour de France.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jay Jacobs’ first job was at a funeral home owned by his grandparents in Lafayette, Alabama. At age 12, Jacobs mowed the lawn, trimmed hedges, picked weeds and occasionally rode along on ambulance calls.
ROME (AP) — The right thigh injury that forced top-ranked Iga Swiatek to retire during her Italian Open quarterfinal “shouldn’t be anything serious,” the Polish player said Thursday.
Right-hander Aníbal Sánchez, an 11-game winner for the Washington Nationals when they won the 2019 World Series, is retiring after 16 years in the majors.
The 39-year-old Venezuelan posted a retirement message on Instagram on Tuesday after going unsigned the first six weeks of the season.
Denny Crum, who coached Louisville to 2 NCAA titles, dies
May 9, 2023 GMTLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Denny Crum took everything he learned from legendary UCLA coach John Wooden, added his own touch and built his own sparkling legacy at Louisville.
Crum, who won two NCAA basketball championships and built the Cardinals into one of the 1980s’ dominant programs during a Hall of Fame coaching career, died Tuesday.
‘Boro Cop’ Mark Borowiecki announces retirement from NHL
May 3, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Veteran defenseman Mark Borowiecki has decided to retire from hockey after playing more than 450 games over parts of 12 NHL seasons.
JJ Watt and wife Kealia invest in English club Burnley
May 1, 2023 GMTBURNLEY, England (AP) — Former NFL star J.J. Watt and his wife, Kealia, have announced an investment in the English soccer club Burnley, which recently earned promotion to the Premier League.
The recently retired Watt is a three-time AP Defensive Player of the Year while Kealia is an accomplished soccer player who has played for the United States and for several years in the National Women’s Soccer League.
Defenseman Justin Braun retires after playing 13 NHL seasons
April 24, 2023 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Defenseman Justin Braun has decided to retire at age 36 after 13 NHL seasons.
The NHL Alumni Association announced Braun’s retirement Monday, a week and a half after he played in Philadelphia’s season finale.
Van de Zandschulp gets another shot against Rune in Munich
April 22, 2023 GMTMUNICH (AP) — Botic van de Zandschulp has another chance against defending champion Holger Rune in the final of the BMW Open after both players won their semifinals on Saturday.
The 19-year-old Rune saved all eight break points he faced to beat Australia’s Christopher O’Connell 6-3, 6-2.
2-time US hockey Olympic defender Megan Bozek retires
April 19, 2023 GMTTwo-time United States women’s hockey Olympian Megan Bozek announced her retirement on Wednesday.
The 32-year-old defender from Buffalo Grove, Illinois, won silver medals at the 2014 Sochi and 2022 Beijing Winter Games.
Charismatic Betis captain Joaquín Sánchez set to retire
April 19, 2023 GMTMADRID (AP) — Charismatic Real Betis captain Joaquín Sánchez announced Wednesday he will retire at the end of the season.
The 41-year-old midfielder, known just as much for his comic vein as for his well-rounded game, announced his decision through a video posted on social media.
Pogacar wins Tour of Flanders for 1st time, Van der Poel 2nd
April 2, 2023 GMTAUDENARDE, Belgium (AP) — Two-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar joked that he could now retire happy from cycling after winning the Tour of Flanders classic for the first time on Sunday.
Pogacar, who won the showcase Tour in 2020 and 2021, became only the third cyclist to win both races after Frenchman Louison Bobet and Belgian great Eddy Merckx.
Nebraska to honor Solich 20 years after controversial firing
March 30, 2023 GMTTwenty years have passed since Frank Solich's controversial firing from Nebraska, and he hasn't publicly appeared at Memorial Stadium since.
Scotland’s Stuart Hogg retiring after Rugby World Cup
March 27, 2023 GMTEDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — Scotland and British and Irish Lions fullback Stuart Hogg surprisingly announced he will retire after the Rugby World Cup this year.
“I don't feel my body can achieve the standards that I set myself for much longer,” he wrote on Twitter on Monday, “and I've always wanted to finish at the top end of the game.”
NWSL season is last for Gotham defender Ali Krieger
March 23, 2023 GMTWhile Ali Krieger has no idea what the next chapter of her life will look like, for now she's just looking forward to some downtime after a professional soccer career that has stretched for some 16 years.
Former Arsenal midfielder Mesut Özil retires at 34
March 22, 2023 GMTISTANBUL (AP) — Former Real Madrid and Arsenal midfielder Mesut Özil, who won the World Cup with Germany in 2014, retired from soccer Wednesday at the age of 34.
Ex-Brazil midfielder Lucas Leiva retires due to bad heart
March 17, 2023 GMTSAO PAULO (AP) — Former Brazil, Liverpool and Lazio midfielder Lucas Leiva retired on Friday at age 36 after a heart condition was found during regular medical examinations.
He made the announcement in a news conference at Gremio, the Brazilian club where his professional playing career has ended, and where it started in 2005.
AP source: Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield agree on 1-year deal
March 15, 2023 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed on an $8.5 million, one-year contract with quarterback Baker Mayfield, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.
The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Wednesday because signings can’t be announced until the league year officially starts at 4 p.m.
Sass trades goal crease to oversee Bills new stadium project
March 10, 2023 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Kimberly Sass has traded in her goal crease for a construction hat and a football.
The recently retired goalie, who won a National Women’s Hockey League championship with the Metropolitan Riveters in 2018, has been hired as project manager to represent the Buffalo Bills in the building of the team’s new stadium.
Siena coach Tony Rossi, in 54th season, announces retirement
March 7, 2023 GMTLOUDONVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — Siena’s Tony Rossi, the longest-tenured coach in Division I baseball history, has announced that he will retire later this month.
Rossi — in his 54th season, all at Siena — will step down March 20, the school announced Monday.
US downhiller Ganong retires, plans include even more skiing
March 2, 2023 GMTAs a kid, American downhill racer Travis Ganong had an enchanting view of the mountains from his bedroom window.
So it's really no surprise the snow-covered hills cast such a powerful spell over him.
Barry Trotz returns to Nashville, will replace Poile as GM
February 27, 2023 GMTBarry Trotz became the Nashville Predators’ first coach back in 1997.
Now he will become the team’s second general manager on July 1.
On Sunday, David Poile announced his plans to retire as GM on June 30 after 26 years with the Predators.
Brazil’s Bellucci retires at age 35 after Rio Open defeat
February 23, 2023 GMTRIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Thomaz Bellucci, Brazil’s main flagbearer on the men’s tennis tour for the last decade, has retired after losing in straight sets to sixth-seeded Sebastian Baez 6-3, 6-2 in the first round of the Rio Open.
Coach K stays busy with ‘Basketball and Beyond’, speeches
February 22, 2023 GMTMike Krzyzewski isn’t coaching for the first time in 48 years, but that doesn’t mean he has retired.
Despite being away from the sidelines, the Hall of Fame coach has been busy with speeches and his “Basketball and Beyond with Coach K” show on SiriusXM satellite radio.
The great Bill Russell remembered at NBA All-Star weekend
February 20, 2023 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — This was the first All-Star weekend since the death of 11-time champion, Hall of Fame player and Hall of Fame coach Bill Russell.
He was not forgotten.
The entire season has been a tribute to Russell, with all teams putting his No.
Longtime Steelers assistant John Mitchell retiring at 71
February 15, 2023 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Longtime Pittsburgh Steelers assistant coach John Mitchell retired on Wednesday after nearly three decades with the club.
The 71-year-old Mitchell won two Super Bowl rings in 29 seasons with the Steelers after first joining Bill Cowher's staff in 1994 as a defensive line coach.
Duke edges Notre Dame with Coach K in the house 68-64
February 15, 2023 GMTDURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Filipowski scored 22 points and Duke beat Notre Dame 68-64 on Tuesday night with former coach Mike Krzyzewski on hand to watch the man who succeeded him pick up a milestone victory.
Seven-time Pro Bowl WR A.J. Green retires after 12 seasons
February 6, 2023 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Seven-time Pro Bowl receiver A.J. Green retired on Monday after 12 seasons in the NFL.
The 34-year-old spent a decade with the Cincinnati Bengals before signing with the Arizona Cardinals for the last two seasons of his career.
Fox’s Pereira knows pressure Super Bowl officials are facing
February 6, 2023 GMTMike Pereira knows the pressure Carl Cheffers and his officiating crew will be under during Super Bowl 57 between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles.
That’s because he either hired or promoted most of them.
Tom Brady’s plate remains full after retirement announcement
February 2, 2023 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady’s future figures to be busy.
The seven-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback’s retirement announcement ended speculation about if and where Brady might want to play next season, opening the door for numerous off-the-field endeavors that could occupy his time.
Column: Brady’s finale didn’t go as planned, but not too bad
February 1, 2023 GMTIn a perfect world — and so much of Tom Brady's career was as close to perfection as a football player can get — the first retirement would've stuck.
He certainly did nothing to enhance his legacy by returning for another season.
O’Day retires following 15 seasons for 6 major league teams
January 30, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Right-hander Darren O'Day, who posted a 4.15 ERA in 28 games with the Atlanta Braves in 2022, announced Monday he is retiring after 15 seasons for six teams in the major leagues.
O'Day said on his Twitter account “it's finally time to hang 'em up.”
Falcons hire defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen from Saints
January 28, 2023 GMTFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons found their new defensive coordinator from an NFC South rival’s coaching staff on Friday by hiring Ryan Nielsen, the former New Orleans Saints co-defensive coordinator.
Bucs oust offensive coordinator Leftwich, 5 other assistants
January 19, 2023 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Byron Leftwich is out as offensive coordinator of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are shaking up their coaching staff after finishing with the only losing record Tom Brady has had in more than two decades as a NFL starter.
USC to name field after Olympic track star Allyson Felix
January 19, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California will name the field at the university’s track stadium after Olympic champion sprinter Allyson Felix.
Such honors are usually reserved for major donors. Felix graduated from USC in 2008 with a degree in elementary education.
Chris Ford, champ as player, coach with Celtics, dies at 74
January 18, 2023 GMTChris Ford, a member of the Boston Celtics 1981 championship team, a longtime NBA coach and the player credited with scoring the league’s first 3-point basket, has died, his family announced Wednesday in a statement.
Retired forward Aguero appears in Piqué’s new soccer league
January 16, 2023 GMTBARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Retired Argentina forward Sergio Aguero briefly returned to action Sunday with an appearance in a 7-on-7 soccer league created by Gerard Piqué.
Aguero was one of the surprises that Piqué had been promising for his 12-team Kings League that is streamed on Twitch.
Memphis Tigers to retire Lorenzen Wright’s No. 55 next month
January 12, 2023 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The University of Memphis plans to retire the jersey of former basketball player Lorenzen Wright during a game next month, more than 12 years after he was fatally shot.
The program said Wednesday that it will retire Wright's No.
Ex-catcher Stephen Vogt joins Mariners as new bullpen coach
January 10, 2023 GMTRetired catcher Stephen Vogt is joining the Seattle Mariners as a bullpen and quality control coach, fulfilling his goal to go right into coaching.
The 38-year-old Vogt called it a career after his 10th major league season in 2022.
Kentucky to retire jersey for Wildcats Hall of Famer Pratt
January 10, 2023 GMTKentucky will retire a jersey to honor the late Mike Pratt, a Wildcats Hall of Fame men’s basketball player and radio broadcaster.
Kentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart announced the honor Monday night during coach John Calipari’s weekly radio show.
Hawks’ McMillan says he has no plans to retire midseason
December 30, 2022 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Hawks coach Nate McMillan said Friday he has no plans to retire in the middle of the season, brushing back a report citing unnamed sources.
The Athletic reported that McMillan is considering stepping down before the season ends, but McMillan said that’s not true.
Safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix says he’s retiring as a Packer
December 29, 2022 GMTGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix is retiring as a Green Bay Packer after spending his first 4 1/2 seasons with that franchise.
Green Bay general manager Brian Gutekunst announced Thursday that Clinton-Dix had informed the team of his decision to retire with the Packers.
Austrian 3-time Olympic ski champion Matthias Mayer retires
December 29, 2022 GMTBORMIO, Italy (AP) — Austrian skier Matthias Mayer, who won gold at three consecutive Olympics, announced his retirement with immediate effect Thursday.
Mayer surprisingly made the announcement shortly before a men's World Cup super-G in an interview with Austrian TV after he returned from the course inspection and said he would not compete in the race.