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Roger Federer Very Far From Retirement Plans
Roger Federer has been hearing the talks, the criticism, the calls for retirement. They’ve been going on for three years now, more or less. The voices grow stronger after a disappointing finish to a Grand Slam tournament, like in 2010, when he couldn’t make it past the quarter finals at the Roland Garros and Wimbledon. Those voices dissappear when he wins the Indian Wells, his third tournament in 2012.
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What They (Athletes) Want and What We (Fans) Want to Remember
Ian Thorpe won’t be in the 2012 London Olympics. Not in the 100 meters or 200 meters freestyle races, as his performances at the Australian Olympic Swimming Trials just weren’t enough to secure him a spot on the plane to England, brandning his comeback attempt, at the moment, as a failure.
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Brandon Roy Retirement Plans Out of Nowhere
Brandon Roy is about to announce his retirement from the NBA, after only five years in the league playing for the Portland Trail Blazers. Roy’s continuous knee problems and the risk of being cut or being used for cap relief through the Amnesty Clasue have apparently led him to the retiring decision.
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The End of the Joe Paterno Era
Penn State and Joe Paterno, no more. The Jerry Sandusky scandal made waves and they hit the shore fast. After being the head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions Football program since 1966, 45 years, at 84, Joe Pa steps down amid terrible controversy, allegations, and an unknown legal future.
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Tony La Russa Retires From Cardinals, Game of Baseball
Nothing like going out on top, and there’s not much higher than winning the World Series, in all of American Sports. Tony La Russa, the manager of the St. Louis Cardinals for the last 16 seasons, winning two World Series this decade, adding to the one he won with the Oakland Athletics in 1989, decided to retire from managing.
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On David Haye Retiring
Nothing left to prove? David Haye promised he would retire once he turned 31, and he has lived up to that promise, unlike the one he made to beat Wladimir Klitschko, a unification heavyweight title fight which he lost by a landslide.
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The NBA’s Unique Way of Looking Back at Shaq’s Career
One last time, one last bit about the Shaquille O’Neal retirement thing. NBA.com put out a rather cool video of Shaquille O’Neal and his career, something combining a comic book style view plus the usual video + commentary. If you’re still having a hard time saying goodbye to the big man or just want to look back at his 19 NBA years squeezed into 3 and so minutes, this is for you.
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Saying Thank You to Shaquille O’Neal
Some thoughts upon hearing the news of Shaquille O’Neal retiring from the NBA, after 19 seasons, four NBA titles and a whole lot more.
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The Numbers Behind Paul Scholes’ Career
It was in the air, and it came quickly – Paul Scholes announced his retirement from professional football three days after playing his final match for Manchester United, the only club he’s ever played for.
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Gary Neville Announces His Retirement
At the age of 35, Manchester United’s Gary Neville has announced his immediate retirement from the game.