Retirement

Germany keeper Neuer will retire from national team again after World Cup

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group E - Germany v Curacao - Houston Stadium, Houston, Texas, U.S. - June 14, 2026 Germany's Manuel Neuer looks on at half time REUTERS/Annegret Hilse

Nicholls returns for New Zealand after Williamson retirement

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - One Day International - England v New Zealand - Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, Wales, Britain - September 8, 2023 New Zealand's Henry Nicholls leaves the field after losing his wicket Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge/File Photo

Airborne gravel blamed for Hulkenberg's Barcelona retirement

Formula One F1 - Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix - Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain - June 13, 2026 Audi's Nico Hulkenberg in action during practice REUTERS/Bruna Casas

New Japan captain Ko Itakura ready to steady ship after Wataru Endo exit

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Japan Training - Geodis Park, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. - June 8, 2026 Japan's Wataru Endo makes a speech before training IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Alan Poizner

Bournemouth appoints Matt Ritchie as technical director after retirement

Soccer Football - Premier League - AFC Bournemouth v Newcastle United - Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, Britain - March 16, 2019 Newcastle United's Matt Ritchie celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

Buzz on tour as Serena Williams announces much-awaited return at Queen’s Club Championships

Tennis great Serena Williams, who won the last of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles in 2017, received a wildcard entry into the doubles draw.

Arne Slot proud to have helped write important chapter in Liverpool history

Arne Slot says he is confident in Liverpool's future after he was sacked by the club.

‘So much love’: Stan Wawrinka bids adieu to Roland Garros

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 25, 2026 Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka acknowledges the crowd after losing his first round match against Netherlands' Jesper de Jong REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq

Monfils happy to have inspired Black players as retirement nears

Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Monte Carlo Masters - Monte Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France - April 7, 2026 France's Gael Monfils in action during his round of 64 match against Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik. REUTERS/Manon Cruz

I will be at Ferrari next season 'so get used to it', says Hamilton

May 21, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CANADA; Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton (44) arrives to the paddock area at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

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