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Jets' Sanchez, Smith not sharp early in QB battle

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:54:16 -0400

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey - Mark Sanchez threw three interceptions, and Geno Smith talked about all the improvements he needs to make.

Bears LB Urlacher announces his retirement

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:10:56 -0400

CHICAGO - 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.

15-year vet defenseman Sutton retires

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:03:07 -0400

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

Knicks unsure about Stoudemire's role

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:39:22 -0400

GREENBURGH, New York - Amare Stoudemire will go into next season with $45 million left on his contract and no guarantee of a starting job.

Next EPL season could be most unpredictable ever

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:51:24 -0400

MANCHESTER, England - Get ready for the Premier League like you've never seen it before.

Levi Leipheimer announces retirement from cycling

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:35:06 -0400

SANTA ROSA, California - 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.

Arsenal into Champions League, Ferguson bows out

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:36:12 -0400

Arsenal qualified for the Champions League for the 16th straight season, edging Tottenham for fourth place in the Premier League on Sunday, while Alex Ferguson bowed out as Manchester United manager with a 5-5 draw against West Bromwich Albion.

Arsenal into Champions League, Ferguson bows out

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:52:45 -0400

MANCHESTER, England - Arsenal qualified for the Champions League for the 16th straight season after edging Tottenham to fourth place in the Premier League, as Alex Ferguson bowed out as Manchester United manager with a 5-5 draw against West Bromwich Albion.

Ferguson's managerial career ends with 5-5 draw

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:45:07 -0400

WEST BROMWICH, England - Alex Ferguson. Former Manchester United manager.

Retirement tests if Beckham built lasting brand

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:52:02 -0400

PARIS - David Beckham's pecs are at least as much a part of his brand as his kick; his brand of shoes ultimately more lucrative than the game he's giving up. Listed as the world's highest-earning athlete for 2013, Beckham's retirement from play still leaves him with valuable endorsements and unparalleled celebrity. The question is whether he can maintain it.

Beckham to retire from football at end of season

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:04:22 -0400

LONDON - David Beckham is retiring from soccer, ending a career in which he transcended the sport with forays into fashion and a marriage to a pop star that made him a global celebrity.

Exit Becks: David Beckham retiring at season's end

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:16:46 -0400

LONDON - End it like Beckham.

Column: Love or hate Beckham, he can't be ignored

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:52:40 -0400

Like his former Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson, David Beckham has picked the right time and best way to retire - as a winner and before the worst ravages of age became painfully apparent.

Garrard says knee forced him to consider retiring

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:09:14 -0400

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey - David Garrard's balky knee kept him from being a serious challenge for the New York Jets' starting quarterback job.

Beckham: A sports icon of our times

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:38:37 -0400

LONDON - David Beckham's retirement will bring an end to a footballing career that went far beyond his sport, and turned a gangly teenager from east London into one of the most recognizable faces on the planet.

Ups and downs in David Beckham's career

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:27:11 -0400

LONDON - Some up and downs in the career of David Beckham, who said Thursday he would retire from football at the end of the season:

David Beckham career highlights

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:30:16 -0400

LONDON - Highlights in the career of David Beckham, who said Thursday he will retire from football at the end of the season:

AP source: Jets QB Garrard plans to retire

Wed, 15 May 2013 19:26:32 -0400

NEW YORK - David Garrard is out of the New York Jets' quarterback competition.

Ravens LB McClain retires before playing with team

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:32:23 -0400

OWINGS MILLS, Maryland - Linebacker Rolando McClain has told the Baltimore Ravens that he's retiring from the NFL.

DC United's Russell retires, heads back to school

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:00:32 -0400

WASHINGTON - D.C. United defender Robbie Russell has retired after a 13-year career in Major League Soccer and in Europe, and will study medicine at Georgetown University.

Murray retires with back pain; doubtful for Paris

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:04:10 -0400

ROME - Andy Murray retired from his second-round match with Spanish opponent Marcel Granollers at the Italian Open on Wednesday with lower back pain and considers himself doubtful for the French Open.

Murray retires from match against Granollers

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:27:33 -0400

ROME - Andy Murray has retired from his second-round match with Marcel Granollers in the second round of the Italian Open.

Rio Ferdinand retires from international soccer

Wed, 15 May 2013 04:09:04 -0400

LONDON - England defender Rio Ferdinand has retired from international soccer to focus on his Manchester United career.

Rio Ferdinand retires from international football

Wed, 15 May 2013 04:06:08 -0400

LONDON - England defender Rio Ferdinand has retired from international football to focus on his Manchester United career.

McNabb says he's going to retire as an Eagle

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:17:06 -0400

PHILADELPHIA - Donovan McNabb says he will retire with the Philadelphia Eagles this fall.