http://www.mail.com/subjects/19514-athlete-retirement.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.20/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/subjects/19514-athlete-retirement.html http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1762506-williams-testified-wanted-to-bounties.html Former New Orleans defensive coordinator Gregg Williams testified that he tried to shut down the team's bounty system when the NFL began investigating but was overruled by interim Saints head coach Joe Vitt, according to transcripts from appeals hearings obtained by The Associated Press. According to the transcripts, Williams said that then-assistant Vitt... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:46:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1762506-williams-testified-wanted-to-bounties.html 2012-12-12T21:46:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1733698-column-sport-loses-toughest-ponting.html The cricket ball that hit Ricky Ponting in the mouth surely regretted it. It probably wanted to curl up into a ball and cry. Because Ponting was tougher than leather. The retirement from test cricket of Australia's former captain and most prolific run-scorer deprives sport, all sport, of one of its steeliest characters, a man not easy to like but impossib... Fri, 30 Nov 2012 10:01:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1733698-column-sport-loses-toughest-ponting.html 2012-11-30T10:01:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1642690-nfl-union-try-to-change-culture-concussions.html NEW YORK (AP) — A high-profile rookie quarterback gets slammed in the side of the head and his Super Bowl-winning coach describes him as "shaken up." An All-Pro receiver admits to getting "my bell rung pretty good" as being part of the game, and if a player gets concussed, "you've got to keep on playing." NFL executives want to change the culture of the l... Fri, 19 Oct 2012 17:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1642690-nfl-union-try-to-change-culture-concussions.html 2012-10-19T17:05:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1611864-cardinals-beat-braves-6-3-disputed-wild-card.html ATLANTA (AP) — Talk about a wild card. This one was just plain wild. Chipper Jones played his final game. The Atlanta fans turned Turner Field into a trash heap after a disputed infield fly. And the St. Louis Cardinals did what they always seem to do in October. Celebrated another postseason triumph. Matt Holliday ho... Sat, 06 Oct 2012 00:46:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1611864-cardinals-beat-braves-6-3-disputed-wild-card.html 2012-10-06T00:46:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1611738-cardinals-beat-braves-6-3-disputed-playoff.html ATLANTA (AP) — David Freese and the St. Louis Cardinals rediscovered their postseason touch. Chipper Jones and the Braves kept throwing the ball away. And the Atlanta fans turned Turner Field into a trash heap. They said anything could happen in baseball's first wild-card playoff. Boy, did it ever. In a game protested by the Braves, Matt Holliday homered ... Sat, 06 Oct 2012 00:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1611738-cardinals-beat-braves-6-3-disputed-playoff.html 2012-10-06T00:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1607480-rasheed-wallace-ends-retirement-to-join-knicks.html GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — The quiet of Rasheed Wallace's retirement in North Carolina was interrupted last spring by a call from an old coach. "Out of the blue, coach Woody called me like, 'Young fella, what are you doing?'" Wallace said of Mike Woodson. "I'm like, 'Uh, you know, just down here enjoying life, enjoying the summer, down here with my mom, taki... Thu, 04 Oct 2012 10:41:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1607480-rasheed-wallace-ends-retirement-to-join-knicks.html 2012-10-04T10:41:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1587878-encore-chipper-braves-return-to-playoffs.html ATLANTA (AP) — Chipper Jones would love nothing more than to end his stellar career as a champion, and the Atlanta Braves are doing their best to help the retiring third baseman attain that goal. When Jones led off the bottom of the ninth inning Tuesday night with a double, his teammates were hardly surprised. "Chipper's last year — it couldn't be a bette... Wed, 26 Sep 2012 06:30:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1587878-encore-chipper-braves-return-to-playoffs.html 2012-09-26T06:30:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1587610-braves-playoffs-with-4-3-win-marlins.html ATLANTA (AP) — This time, the Atlanta Braves held onto their big lead and locked up a playoff trip with plenty of time to spare. It couldn't have felt any sweeter for retiring star Chipper Jones. Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to put Atlanta back in the postseason with a 4-3 victory over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday ... Wed, 26 Sep 2012 04:23:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1587610-braves-playoffs-with-4-3-win-marlins.html 2012-09-26T04:23:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1536190-jones-hr-9th-caps-big-rally-braves-beat-phils.html ATLANTA (AP) — Chipper Jones rounded third base, took one look at his grinning teammates surrounding home plate and flung his batting helmet into the air before jumping into the welcoming party. The moment Jones said he'll savor in retirement came after a dramatic homer that can help his chances of one more postseason. Jones hit a three-run homer off Jona... Mon, 03 Sep 2012 00:06:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1536190-jones-hr-9th-caps-big-rally-braves-beat-phils.html 2012-09-03T00:06:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1529126-day-roddick-hell-retire-vwilliams-loses.html NEW YORK (AP) — At a U.S. Open that will be remembered for goodbyes by Andy Roddick and Kim Clijsters, another former No. 1 and Grand Slam champion, Venus Williams, left with a spirited second-round loss that felt nothing like a farewell. Hours after Roddick chose the occasion of his 30th birthday to let the tennis world in on a little secret he'd been ke... Fri, 31 Aug 2012 03:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1529126-day-roddick-hell-retire-vwilliams-loses.html 2012-08-31T03:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1530844-2003-champ-roddick-hell-retire-us-open.html NEW YORK (AP) — Andy Roddick's tennis career will close at the U.S. Open, the site of his biggest triumph. The 2003 champion at Flushing Meadows and former No. 1-ranked player decided to walk away from the sport whenever his U.S. Open ends, making the surprise announcement at a news conference on Thursday, his 30th birthday. "I'll make... Fri, 31 Aug 2012 01:49:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1530844-2003-champ-roddick-hell-retire-us-open.html 2012-08-31T01:49:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1526694-clijsters-goodbye-with-2nd-round-loss-open.html NEW YORK (AP) — Preparing for what she knew would be her last professional tennis tournament, Kim Clijsters — four-time Grand Slam title winner; mother of 4-year-old Jada — devoted her effort and energy to the U.S. Open. Family time needed to wait a tad longer. "She was like, 'Why don't you come with us to go out, go for a walk?' I'm like, 'Mama's almost ... Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:53:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1526694-clijsters-goodbye-with-2nd-round-loss-open.html 2012-08-30T00:53:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1502604-muamba-retires-5-months-cardiac-arrest.html BOLTON, England (AP) — Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba retired from soccer Wednesday after suffering an on-field cardiac arrest in March during an FA Cup quarterfinal match against Tottenham. Muamba travelled to Belgium last week to seek medical advice from a cardiologist after consultations in Britain and Europe, and was advised to retire from playing a... Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:07:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1502604-muamba-retires-5-months-cardiac-arrest.html 2012-08-15T13:07:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1497158-whats-next-retiring-athletes-face-quandary.html LONDON (AP) — Most-decorated Olympian Michael Phelps, 27, is thinking about improving his golf game and traveling. Gold medalist Victoria Pendleton, 31, is looking forward to getting married and doing "normal stuff." Misty Elizabeth May-Treanor, 35, is carting her beach volleyball gold medal home to focus on family. As the London Games come to an end, som... Sun, 12 Aug 2012 12:16:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1497158-whats-next-retiring-athletes-face-quandary.html 2012-08-12T12:16:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1478954-fitting-finale-phelps-retires-with-gold.html LONDON (AP) — Michael Phelps got up to leave his last news conference at the Olympic pool when his relay mates were asked if they thought he would really stay retired. Before they could answer, Phelps smiled and said emphatically: "Yes, yes." The most decorated Olympian called it a career on Saturday night with a fitting ending — a gold medal in the 4x100... Sun, 05 Aug 2012 04:33:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1478954-fitting-finale-phelps-retires-with-gold.html 2012-08-05T04:33:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1477066-phelps-to-close-career-with-18th-gold-medal.html LONDON (AP) — One more race. Two more laps. And, in all likelihood, an 18th gold medal for Michael Phelps. His final Olympics is turning into quite a victory lap. Phelps will wrap up his swimming career Saturday with the butterfly leg of 4x100 medley relay, an event the U.S. men have never lost. That streak should carry right on with the Americans sending... Sat, 04 Aug 2012 05:51:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1477066-phelps-to-close-career-with-18th-gold-medal.html 2012-08-04T05:51:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1460130-gonzalez-leaning-toward-retirement.html FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez is close to retiring from the NFL. How close is up in the air. Gonzalez said Friday that he's 95 percent sure the upcoming season will be his last, but he wasn't ready to completely rule out a return in 2013. "I've had a great run," he said. "I don't want to be one of those players toward ... Fri, 27 Jul 2012 22:12:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1460130-gonzalez-leaning-toward-retirement.html 2012-07-27T22:12:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1456522-eric-legrand-announces-retirement-bucs.html TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Paralyzed former Rutgers defensive tackle Eric LeGrand retired from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday, a little less than three months after his symbolic signing with the NFL team. The contract LeGrand received from the team now led by his former college coach, Greg Schiano, had no monetary value. His No. 52 jersey remains available ... Thu, 26 Jul 2012 16:38:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1456522-eric-legrand-announces-retirement-bucs.html 2012-07-26T16:38:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1405106-feathers-federer-centre-court-wet-day.html WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — While rain fell over the rest of the All England Club on Monday, the only thing falling over Centre Court was feathers. On another wet day at Wimbledon with one more big surprise — top-ranked Maria Sharapova going out in the fourth round — there was another slightly surreal scene at a tournament that already has had its share of ... Tue, 03 Jul 2012 07:06:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1405106-feathers-federer-centre-court-wet-day.html 2012-07-03T07:06:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1404592-dara-torres-misses-6th-olympic-team.html OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Dara Torres lingered in the water after the other swimmers had climbed out of the pool. Her long career was finally over. She wanted to soak up the moment as long as possible. The 45-year-old Torres came up short in her bid to make it to the Olympics for a sixth time. She finished fourth in the final of the 50-meter freestyle Monday nig... Tue, 03 Jul 2012 00:09:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1404592-dara-torres-misses-6th-olympic-team.html 2012-07-03T00:09:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1370466-tomlinson-signs-1-day-contract-with-bolts-retires.html SAN DIEGO (AP) — LaDainian Tomlinson was in the midst of saying goodbye to the NFL when his young son, Daylen, wandered across the dais and tugged on his pant leg, wanting a little attention. Tomlinson reached down and lifted him up, holding him as carefully as he used to carry the football. Joined by his family and several former teammates, Tomlinson end... Mon, 18 Jun 2012 20:00:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1370466-tomlinson-signs-1-day-contract-with-bolts-retires.html 2012-06-18T20:00:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1367678-tomlinson-to-call-quits-11-nfl-seasons.html SAN DIEGO (AP) — LaDainian Tomlinson's brilliant NFL career will officially end when he ceremoniously rejoins the San Diego Chargers for a day. The Chargers said Sunday that Tomlinson, who was the NFL MVP in 2006 with San Diego and is the fifth-leading rusher in league history, will re-sign with the team on Monday and then announce his retirement. ... Sun, 17 Jun 2012 16:11:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1367678-tomlinson-to-call-quits-11-nfl-seasons.html 2012-06-17T16:11:00Z