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NFL veteran player retirements and farewell seasons

Veteran NFL players are announcing retirements or final seasons, including DeMarcus Lawrence and Rob Refsnyder (MLB), with related coverage.

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Oregon players say Altman's retirement came as 'a shock'

Oregon senior Andrew Meadow said it was a 'shock' to hear coach Dana Altman tell his team that he was retiring this week.

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‘Really happy for him’: Matthews on Marner’s run to Stanley Cup Final

Auston Matthews speaks to the media about his friendship with Mitch Marner, how happy he was to see him go on a playoff run to the Stanley Cup Final last season, and how excited he is to see him tonight.

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Tom Izzo, Mark Few, other college coaches pay respects to Dana Altman

Dana Altman's surprise retirement announcement was met with other college coaches giving their flowers to Oregon's former head man.

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Know the Foe: UAB

After two weeks away from Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Memphis returns home to host UAB for the Battle of the Bones. Both teams are coming off wins, and the Tigers will be looking for revenge after the Blazers won the game last season in Birmingham.

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Tennessee should attempt to open up passing attack against Arkansas

You never want to look past an opponent or underestimate anyone, especially in the SEC. Tennessee has seen that story play out plenty over the last few years, even just two seasons ago at this very venue against Arkansas. However, Tennessee is in a really unique spot this weekend as they get set to take […]

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Wahine hoops picked 4th; Bailey Flavell gets preseason honor

In its debut season in the Mountain West Conference, the Hawaii women’s basketball team was picked to finish in the top half and landed one player on the 10-member preseason all-conference team announced Wednesday. Sophomore Bailey Flavell, who was named the Big West Freshman of the Year last season before Hawaii moved conferences over the summer, was one of eight guards selected to the ...

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The timing of Dana Altman's retirement from Oregon was strange, but his decision is not

In his retirement press conference on Wednesday, the longtime Oregon coach cited a lack of fire to get the job done to his own standard

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Jacoby Brissett: Last three losses have upped urgency, but there's no panic

After defeating the Chargers to open the 2026 season, the Cardinals have dropped three straight to the Seahawks, 49ers, and Giants.

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49ers DE Mykel Williams: "Losing my mind" with excitement for return to lineup

49ers defensive end Mykel Williams's long path back to the field after last season's torn ACL is close to the finish line.

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Lane Johnson's retirement could create a cap mess for the Eagles in 2027

Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson said in August that 2026 will probably be his last year.

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Shaquille O’Neal doesn’t believe Charles Barkley about retiring from ‘Inside the NBA’

Charles Barkley is insisting that this will be his final season on Inside the NBA. Last month, he claimed it would be Ernie Johnson’s last season on the beloved NBA studio show, adding that he’d be leaving as well, telling Bill Simmons, “Me and Ernie are a package deal.” Barkley then doubled down on his…

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Gonzaga women sit well ahead of Pac-12 in updated basketball projections

Lisa Fortier and the Gonzaga women's basketball program are heading into the new look Pac-12 with nearly the exact same roster as last season, a rare display of

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Why Dana Altman followed Bruce Pearl, Tony Bennett's footsteps with sudden retirement on eve of 2026-27 season

There's a common thread that connects the recent string of last-second retirements in college basketball

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Dana Altman's retirement in offseason's twilight becomes latest in mysterious trend

Dana Altman became the latest high-profile college basketball coach to retire right before the start of the season. Is this an issue for the sport?

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Dana Altman's retirement in offseason's twilight becomes latest in mysterious trend

Dana Altman became the latest high-profile college basketball coach to retire right before the start of the season. Is this an issue for the sport?

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Will Tony Stubblefield be Oregon's next coach? What to know of interim, longtime assistant

Is Tony Stubblefield a candidate for Oregon's head coach opening? Here's what to know of the interim coach after Dana Altman's retirement:

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Oilers, Penguins Swap Spencer Stastney, Filip Hallander

The Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins have lined up for another trade. This time, the Oilers have traded defenseman Spencer Stastney to the Penguins for forward Filip Hallander. Both teams have announced the swap. Edmonton acquired Stastney from the Nashville Predators last season for a 2027 third-round pick. Interestingly, the Oilers acquired him the same […]

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49ers-Seahawks: 3 major differences from last year’s roster

The 49ers overhauled their roster at wide receiver, plus they have some key pieces returning who didn’t play late against the Seahawks last season

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Wilkes Weekly: A slow start for AHL Penguins

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins kicked off their season in the AHL with a 0-1-1 week. Quick game recaps from WBSPenguins: Saturday, Oct. 3 – PENGUINS 2 vs. Springfield 3 (OT)Wilkes-Barre/Scranton opened its 2026-27 season in front of an excited, passionate crowd in Northeast PA. However, Springfield scored payback after being eliminated by the Penguins in last […]

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Syracuse MBB: Amarri Monroe granted injunction, eligible for now

Will this last all season? Who knows?

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Victor Wembanyama isn’t shutting out American media, but he may be done talking about NBA Finals loss

As we move closer to the start of the NBA season, it’s time to start thinking about Victor Wembanyama again. The 22-year-old is one of the most fascinating athletes in all of sports, and after a run to the NBA Finals last year, poised for a big season that could begin to shape what could…

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Charlotte Hornets announcer Eric Collins will call Dolphins-Bengals for FOX this week. He called for the Panthers-Dolphins game last year and gets another opportunity this season.

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Alex Ovechkin's retirement news sparks notable ticket price hike

Ever since the NHL's all-time goals leader announced his retirement, ticket prices to Capitals games have been soaring -- and not just for home games.

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Lane Johnson retires as Eagles lose franchise pillar in sudden announcement

Eagles' Lane Johnson announces sudden retirement from NFL. The five-time All Pro right tackle played 14 seasons in the NFL all with Philadelphia.

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Eagles All-Pro tackle Lane Johnson retires after 14 seasons

One of the most accomplished linemen in the NFL has decided to retire.

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Did Baylor Basketball Make Enough Moves to be Named a Dark Horse Final 4 Team?

Scott Drew is looking to make major improvements from last season.

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Raptors Notes: Murray-Boyles, Leonard, Barnes, Guards

After a hot-and-cold start, Collin Murray-Boyles emerged as one of the more exciting rookies in last year’s loaded draft class. The versatile big man, whom the Raptors selected ninth overall in 2025, looks to carry his momentum this season, aided by the leaner physique he worked on all summer, writes Josh Lewenberg for TSN. The […]

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Gonzaga's biggest weakness last season suddenly looks very different

It's hard to call last year a disappointment when Gonzaga went 31-4 and earned a No. 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament, but there were a lot of things the Zags stru

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Alex Ovechkin To Retire From NHL After 2026-27 Season

Legendary Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin announced today that the 2026-27 season will be his last in the NHL. Ovechkin was previously reported to be considering retirement this past summer, but elected to return to Washington. Now, there is no more mystery about when Ovechkin will bring an end to his career at the game’s […]

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George Kittle is now 10 receptions away from tying Rob Gronkowski for 10th All Time TE receptions.

This weekend George Kittle recorded 4 receptions on 6 targets for 70 yards which included a 56 yard TD catch that saw him really turning the wheels and outrun the secondary. Last season he pulled in 57 receptions. This season through 4 weeks he stands at 16 receptions and is projected to have 68 by the end of the season which would put him in 9th All Time with 663 receptions 1 above Ozzie Newsome and putting Gronkowski out of the top 10. Tony Gonzalez 1,325 Jason Witten 1,228 3. Travis Kelce 1,096 (active) Antonio Gates 955 5. Zach Ertz 828 (active) Shannon Sharpe 808 Greg Olsen 742 Jimmy Grah

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10 must-see games in Alex Ovechkin's final NHL regular season

Alex Ovechkin announced this will be his last season in the NHL. Here are 10 regular-season games you won't want to miss on the Capitals' schedule:

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Northwest Notes: DiVincenzo, Brazile, JJJ, Peterson, SGA

There are concerns that Donte DiVincenzo may have to miss an entire season after suffering an Achilles tear in the playoffs, but the Timberwolves guard is determined to avoid that fate, writes Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. DiVincenzo is hoping to follow the example that Jayson Tatum set last season, and he has consulted with […]

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Former Penguins' Defenseman Lyle Odelein Dead At 58

Odelein lived in Fox Chapel, Pa. outside of Pittsburgh post-retirement.

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And-Ones: McGee, Goodwin, Pangos, EuroLeague

After striking a deal last week with former No. 2 overall pick D’Angelo Russell, the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association have had a busy few days, finalizing agreements with two more NBA veterans. Center JaVale McGee, who played in the CBA with the Beijing Ducks last season, has signed with the Sharks, according […]

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What Oklahoma State's Jacob Walker Remembers About First Visit to Gallagher-Iba Arena

Jacob Walker vividly recalls what happened last season when he visited Gallagher-Iba Arena for the first time.

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Cameron Payne Signs With Anadolu Efes

Veteran NBA guard Cameron Payne has officially signed a one-year contract with Turkey’s Anadolu Efes, the team announced on Saturday (Twitter link; hat tip to Sportando). Payne, 32, wound up overseas again after failing to land another NBA contract. He reportedly worked out for the Kings in August. Last season, Payne was on the Pacers’ […]

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The NBA just keeps disrespecting the Jazz

Another day, another disrespect! In a recent interview, Bub Carrington revealed that the Wizards held back to try to draft AJ Dybantsa last season. You can see the exchange below. That should mean a fine, right? I mean, that’s what they did with the Utah Jazz? Turns out that they will not be fining the […]

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Don’t forget about Labaron Philon

The offseason was an exciting one, but it started with the Sixers taking Labaron Philon, Jr. 22nd overall.

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Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs have rediscovered the deep pass

Much improved from last season, Mahomes has completed eight of 14 attempts on passes traveling at least 15 yards in 2026.

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Greatest turnaround ever? Undefeated UMass has college football's attention after 0-12 season

The Minutemen are undefeated to start to the season, a far cry from last year's 0-12 finish.

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Warriors’ Melton thumbing his way back to a starting role

Melton surgically repaired his thumbs this summer, a rare example of a Warrior becoming healthier before the season.

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Ryan Spooner Announces Retirement

Former Bruins forward Ryan Spooner has announced his retirement from professional hockey, the NHL Alumni Association said Thursday. The 34-year-old’s decision comes less than a month after he signed with HK Dukla Trencin of the Slovak Extraliga, where he recorded one goal and three assists in five games before stepping away. Dukla sporting director Branko […]

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Laker select Derrin Horton to be new public-address announcer

The veteran sports broadcaster and former KTLA sports anchor replaces the late Lawrence Tanter, who retired late last season because of health issues.

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2026-27 Club Option Preview: October Edition

The regular season is now done, which means it’s almost time for decisions to be made on contract options. MLBTR looked at the player options last month. Now let’s turn to the club options. For the sake of streamlining this post, mutual options have not been included, as it’s been over a decade since a […]

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‘Sacrifice’ is a good thing, actually

The Sixers are willing to do what it takes for the greater good.

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Kate Upton ‘never watching baseball again’ after husband Justin Verlander’s retirement

Kate Upton has seen enough.

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MMBets: Bad vibes have the Detroit Pistons in a stranglehold

After missing a golden opportunity to make the East Finals last season, the road back for Detroit gets ever longer

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Hawaii’s missing yard: Alejado’s offense and the red-zone riddle

The most telling yard of Hawaii’s season so far is the one it never gained. In the third quarter at Wyoming last week, the Rainbow Warriors finished a 16-play, 74-yard march that took 9:14 off the clock that ended at the Cowboys’ one. With the Cowboy defense forcing a fourth-down incompletion, the Cowboys marched 99 […]

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‘Games Literally Don’t Matter As Much,’ ‘Schedule Was Pretty Bad’ — Fans React to Massive Drop in College Football Viewership in 2026

College football has delivered some memorable moments early in the 2026 season, but its television audience has not matched the massive numbers seen last year. However, college football’s average television audience is down double digits through the first four weeks of the 2026 season, despite several individual games posting huge numbers.

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Mark Davis built Aces' WNBA dynasty. Can Raiders finally follow? | Opinion

The Las Vegas Aces have won three WNBA crowns since Mark Davis bought the franchise in 2021. His Raiders won three games last season, but are 3-0 this year.

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Sharks prepared for big expectations in 2026-27 season with playoff aspirations

The San Jose Sharks are prepared for big expectations this season as they look to reestablish excitement around team they felt at end of last season.

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Jordan 'Last Dance' jersey sells for £9m

A Michael Jordan jersey from his 'Last Dance' season sells for $12.3m, a record for a piece of Jordan memorabilia.

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Southeast Division watch: the Heat reloaded with Giannis, Klay

Let’s check out the Southeast Division Dub Nation, a spicy part of the NBA this year. Last season, the Warriors split two with Miami, and only one of them still stings. The Heat took the first one 110-96 in November, against a Golden State roster so short-handed it looked like a Santa Cruz scrimmage. Then […]

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Atlantic Division watch: All hail the New York Knicks, world champs

Wellp we did it Dub Nation, we took a look at the entire Atlantic divison to start the season. And we end it with the champions. The Golden State Warriors went 1-1 against the New York Knicks last season, winning 126-113 at home in January and dropping a 110-107 game at the Garden in March. […]

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Sixers Notes: Simons, Load Management, Maxey, Wade

While the majority of talk surrounding the Sixers this summer has involved the multiple star players they added, the team also worked to rebuild its bench depth. A key part of that effort will be the play of scoring guard Anfernee Simons, who signed a two-year deal with the team this summer. Simons is undoubtedly […]

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The last time each team had five straight winning seasons

This Lions fan knows his team has regressed to the mean but is still new to this winning thing and isn’t spoiled yet. If the Lions have a winning season that will be five in a row, which we haven’t had for quite a while. So when did each team last have five straight winning seasons? 8-8 doesn’t count, which is noted below. Team Years Buffalo 2021-2025 Philadelphia 2021-2025 Pittsburgh 2021-2025 Kansas City 2020-2024 LA Rams 2017-2021 New Orleans 2017-2021 Tennessee 2017-2021 Seattle 2016-2020 New England 2015-2019 Denver 2012-2016 Green Bay 2012-2016 Cincinnati 2011-2015 Atlanta 2008-2012 Balt

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Atlantic Division watch: New look 76ers may be LeBron’s last dance

LeBron left the West for a loaded Sixers roster. If Steph wants one last playoff shot at him, it has to be in June.

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How has Ole Miss' offense changed with Kewan Lacy's injury?

While Ole Miss’ defense has taken the bulk of the criticism over the first four weeks of the 2026 season, the Rebels’ offense has been a work-in-progress at times as well. An inconsistent running game hasn’t helped matters. Ole Miss was without the services of star running back Kewan Lacy last weekend at Florida, as the junior was out with a shoulder injury he suffered in the third quarter ...

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Popular Former Avalanche Forward Calls It A Career After 12 NHL Seasons

Former Colorado Avalanche forward Matt Nieto has announced his retirement from the NHL after a 12-year career and 287 games with the Avalanche.

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