Malcolm Mitchell’s time with the New England Patriots seemingly was over before it started. The Patriots on Monday released the third-year wide receiver, who only played in 16 total games with New England after the team drafted him in the fourth round of the 2016 draft. Mitchell took to Instagram late Monday night to deliver one last message to the Patriots organization and their fans. The 25-year-old shared a photo with an accompanying quote that read “No matter what happens in life, I’ll forever be a world champion,” as well as this caption: “New England, thank you!My heart hurts, but I smile when thinking
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Lukas Podolski’s goalscoring Germany farewell
Lukas Podolski was celebrated for his remarkable Germany career as he came out of international retirement for one last game, captaining his nation and scoring the winner in Wednesday's 1-0 friendly win against England in Dortmund.The 31-year-old Galatasaray forward was honoured by the German Football Association (DFB) in similar fashion to that received by Bastian Schweinsteiger against Finland in August. And with perfect timing Podolski marked the occasion tonight by scoring his 49th international goal in stunning style with a ferocious shot from outside the box in the 69th minute. Podolski, who was substitu... UEFA.com - News
Emotions high for Kelly Smith at Arsenal farewell
Kelly Smith's stellar career officially ended on Sunday with a celebration game at Arsenal's Borehamwood home.Smith has retired aged 38 as England's record goalscorer on 46 and having won all there is to win in three spells at Arsenal sandwiching two stints in the United States. Due to have a baby, Smith is also now coaching Arsenal's Under-20s.For the celebration game itself, Smith managed an All-Star XI containing current players like Steph Houghton and Jill Scott, plus old colleagues including her one-time England team-mate and national coach for 15 years, Hope Powell. They were beaten 4-2 by Arsenal, though Smith did convert a penalty dubiously awarded by FIFA World Cup ... UEFA.com - News
The Dodgers Just Raised The Bar On David Ortiz Farewell Ceremonies
Few teams have seen less of David Ortiz throughout his career than the Los Angeles Dodgers. But that didn’t stop the club from giving him a very special farewell ceremony Friday. The Dodgers brought surrounded the Boston Red Sox slugger with some old friends ahead of the teams’ three-game series, which will mark Ortiz’s final appearance at Dodger Stadium. Joining Big Papi on the field before the game were Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and Dodgers TV color commentator Nomar Garciaparra — all of whom spent time as Ortiz’s teammates in Boston. The ceremony was narrated by legendary Dodgers play-by-play... NESN.com
Abidal says farewell to Barcelona
Barcelona news By Dermot Corrigan, Spain Correspondent Eric Abidal is to leave Barcelona this summer as the club have not offered him a new contract and he still feels he can contribute as a player at the top level. GettyImagesAbidal, sitting with his daughters, takes part in Barcelona's title celebrations - Abidal eyes France return Abidal, 33, returned from a liver transplant operation in early April, having previously undergone treatment for a tumour first discovered in early 2011. He has made four senior appearances since getting a medical all-clear to resume playing, but the club have decided against renewing his deal, which ends in June. The defender told reporters at the Camp Nou on Thursday morning that there were no health reasons preventing him from continuing