Former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor claims he’s retiring from MMA. Out of nowhere early Tuesday morning, McGregor (21-Four MMA, 9-2 UFC) posted a message on his Twitter account asserting that he’s achieved with “the sport formally known as mixed martial art” and wished his fellow fighters good luck of their future endeavors. McGregor wrote: “Hey guys quick announcement, I’ve decided to retire from the sport formally known as ‘Mixed Martial Art’ today. I wish all my old colleagues well going forward in competition. I now join my former partners on this venture, already in retirement. Proper Pina Coladas on me fellas!” Just hours after an interview aired on “The Tonight Show” with Jimmy Fallon wherein McGregor claimed he was at the moment negotiating
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Emotional Alex Rodriguez Announces His Final Game With Yankees Will Be Friday
Alex Rodriguez’s playing days with the New York Yankees soon will be over. The Yankees announced Sunday that the third baseman/designated hitter will play his final game with New York on Friday at Yankee Stadium against the Tampa Bay Rays. After that game, Rodriguez will be unconditionally released from his player’s contract and sign with the team through Dec. 31, 2017 to be an advisor and instructor. “After spending several days discussing this plan with Alex, I am pleased that he will remain a part of our organization moving forward and transition into a role in which I know he can flourish,” Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner s... NESN.com
Jared Allen Announces Retirement By Literally Riding Off Into Sunset (Video)
This is how you announce your retirement — if only the sun would cooperate. Carolina Panthers defensive end Jared Allen is calling it a career after 12 seasons, a decision he announced in a very unique way Thursday morning. The four-time All-Pro took to Twitter and posted a video of himself literally “riding off into the sunset,” despite not having the whole sunset thing. Allen also released a more formal statement, too, per NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport. ...