Sports retirements
Aces receive championship rings, pummel Sparks 93-65

By W.g. Ramirez May. 27, 2023 11:17 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — While the Vegas Golden Knights had a playoff game less than 2 miles down Frank Sinatra Drive at T-Mobile Arena, the Las Vegas Aces were throwing...

FILE - Jimmy Brown (32), running back for the Cleveland Browns, is shown in action against the New York Giants in Cleveland, Ohio, on Nov. 14, 1965. NFL legend, actor and social activist Jim Brown passed away peacefully in his Los Angeles home on Thursday night, May 18, 2023, with his wife, Monique, by his side, according to a spokeswoman for Brown's family. He was 87. (AP Photo/File)
Jim Brown, all-time NFL great and social activist, dead at 87

By Tom Withers May. 19, 2023 03:22 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, in Pittsburgh. Mason Rudolph is staying with the Pittsburgh Steelers after all. Pittsburgh signed the longtime backup quarterback to a one-year deal on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, a somewhat unlikely return after Rudolph was essentially passed over twice for the chance to become the starter following Ben Roethlisberger's retirement after the 2021 season. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
Steelers fortify QB room, bring back longtime backup Mason Rudolph to 1-year deal

May. 17, 2023 12:57 PM EDT

FILE - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team's practice facility in Indianapolis on March 22, 2022. Matt Ryan has joined CBS as an analyst, though he stressed Monday, May 15, 2023, that he's not giving up on landing with another team as a quarterback. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
QB Matt Ryan joins CBS as analyst, says he's not retiring as player

By Paul Newberry May. 15, 2023 01:19 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles speaks to the graduates and crowd at the 215th commencement exercise for of Mount St Mary's University, Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Emmitsburg, Md.. Bowles finished his degree in September of 2022 but wanted to walk the stage on Saturday. (Ric Dugan/The Frederick News-Post via AP)
Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles graduates from college, fulfills promise to late mother

May. 14, 2023 12:31 AM EDT

Atlanta Falcons rookie running back Bijan Robinson (7) stretches during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp Friday, May 12, 2023, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons RB Bijan Robinson signs contract, debuts No. 7 jersey at rookie minicamp

By Charles Odum May. 12, 2023 05:03 PM EDT

FILE - This photo by Associated Press photographer Elise Amendola shows New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman scoring a touchdown against Denver Broncos strong safety Mike Adams and defensive end Shaun Phillips in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Foxborough, Mass. Amendola, who recently retired from the AP, died Thursday, May 11, 2023, at her home in North Andover, Mass., after a 13-year battle with ovarian cancer. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Broncos-Patriots 11/24/2013

May. 12, 2023 02:29 PM EDT

FILE -Los Angeles Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner (45) waves towards the stands during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. Bobby Wagner is headed back to the Seattle Seahawks after agreeing to a one-year deal Saturday, March 25, 2023 to rejoin the team with which he became one of the top linebackers in the NFL, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Bobby Wagner appreciative of chance to return to Seahawks

By Tim Booth Apr. 05, 2023 07:15 PM EDT

FILE - Denver Broncos consultant John Elway looks on against the Houston Texans during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Denver. Elway, who had a hand in all three of the Lombardi Trophies glistening in the Denver Broncos' trophy case, no longer has any formal ties to the team he defined for more than four decades. Elway's contract as an outside consultant to George Paton, his hand-picked successor as general manager, expired last month and wasn't renewed. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Elway's consulting role with the Broncos comes to an end

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 05, 2023 07:04 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Calais Campbell stretches during pre-game warm-ups before an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Jan. 1, 2023, in Baltimore. The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with free agent defensive end Calais Campbell, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. Campbell, who played the last three seasons with the Ravens, has agreed to play the 2023 season in Atlanta, said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the contract has not been signed. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
AP source: Falcons reach 1-year deal with DE Calais Campbell

By Charles Odum Mar. 29, 2023 04:16 PM EDT

Falcons add more size by signing WR Hollins to 1-year deal

Mar. 21, 2023 05:54 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have signed wide receiver Mack Hollins to a $2.5 million, one-year deal, giving the team another big option. ...

FILE - New England Patriots Dont'a Hightower follows the action during NFL football's Super Bowl 51 against the Atlanta Falcons, in Houston, Feb. 5, 2017. Dont'a Hightower is making a quiet exit to a memorable career with the New England Patriots. The veteran linebacker, who did not play last season, announced his retirement Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in an essay posted in the Players' Tribune. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)
Dont'a Hightower retires from NFL after decade with Patriots

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 21, 2023 11:58 AM EDT

AP source: Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield agree on 1-year deal

By Rob Maaddi Mar. 15, 2023 12:50 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed on an $8.5 million, one-year contract with quarterback Baker Mayfield, a person with knowledge of the deal...

FILE - Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne (94) plays defense during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Houston. The Commanders have put the franchise tag on standout defensive tackle Daron Payne, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. The tag is worth just over $18.9 million for next season. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)
AP source: Commanders, DT Payne agree on $90M, 4-year deal

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 12, 2023 04:28 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots cornerback Devin McCourty (32) returns a kickoff for a touchdown in front of New York Jets kicker Nick Folk (2) and defensive back Isaiah Trufant (35) in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012. McCourty is retiring from the NFL, ending a 13-year run with the team that included winning three Super Bowl rings. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia, File)
Pats safety Devin McCourty retiring after 13 NFL seasons

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 10, 2023 04:54 PM EST

This artist rendering, provided by the National Football League Buffalo Bills, Thursday, March 2, 2023, shows the team's proposed new stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y. Kimberly Sass has traded in her goal crease for a construction hat and football. The former goalie, who won a National Women's Hockey League championship with the Metropolitan Riveters in 2018, has been hired on as project manager in overseeing the building of the Buffalo Bills new stadium. (Courtesy of Buffalo Bills via Populous, via AP)
Sass trades goal crease to oversee Bills new stadium project

By John Wawrow Mar. 10, 2023 04:30 PM EST

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr meets with reporters after an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. Former Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has agreed to a four-year contract with the New Orleans Saints, two people familiar with the agreement said Monday, March 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
Ex-Raider Derek Carr agrees to 4-year contract with Saints

By Brett Martel Mar. 06, 2023 01:15 PM EST

Army linebacker Andre Carter II speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Military prospects see NFL hopes rise after policy change

By Michael Marot Mar. 04, 2023 04:28 PM EST

FILE - Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. Rodgers says he will make a decision on his future “soon enough” as the four-time MVP quarterback ponders whether to play this season and if his future remains with the Packers. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Rodgers says decision on future will come 'soon enough'

Mar. 01, 2023 01:31 PM EST

Seattle's Austin Blythe announces retirement after 7 seasons

Feb. 28, 2023 05:58 PM EST
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Center Austin Blythe announced his retirement on Tuesday after seven seasons with four teams. Blythe spent last season with the...