Posts Tagged Athlete retirement

Bears LB Urlacher announces retirement

In this Nov. 4, 2012 file photo, Chicago Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher yells while watching from the bench in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn. Urlacher says he's retiring after spending 13 seasons with the Bears. The eight-time Pro Bowler announced his retirement through social media accounts Wednesday, May 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Joe Howell, File)

CHICAGO (AP) — Brian Urlacher wasn’t sure how dominant he could be any longer, so he’s calling it a career after 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears.

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15-year vet defenseman Sutton retires

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Veteran defenseman Andy Sutton has retired, ending a 15-year career beset by injuries.

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AP NewsAlert

CHICAGO (AP) — Tweet from Brian Urlacher’s account says linebacker retiring after 13 years with Chicago Bears.

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Knicks unsure about Stoudemire’s role

New York Knicks' Amare Stoudemire shoots over Indiana Pacers' Ian Mahinmi (28) during the first half of Game 6 of an Eastern Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff series Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — Amare Stoudemire will go into next season with $45 million left on his contract and no guarantee of a starting job.

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Levi Leipheimer announces retirement from cycling

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) — American Levi Leipheimer says he retired from professional cycling when his six-month ban for doping violations ended March 1 and he was unable to sign with a new team.

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