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Sep 24, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Wayne Simmonds (24) waits for a faceoff against the Ottawa Senators during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

F Wayne Simmonds retires after 15 NHL seasons

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Feb 1, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (62) participates in the NFL Pro Bowl Skills Competition at the UCF NIcholson Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Eagles C Jason Kelce retires after 13 seasons

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Apr 19, 2023; Oakland, California, USA; Chicago Cubs first baseman Eric Hosmer (51) hits a home run against the Oakland Athletics during the eighth inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Eric Hosmer retires, announces launch of MoonBall Media

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Apr 25, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Corey Kluber (28). Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Two-time Cy Young winner Corey Kluber retires

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Jul 16, 2023; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Collin McHugh (32) pitches against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

World Series winner Collin McHugh retires

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Jun 27, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; San Diego Padres designated hitter Nelson Cruz (32) warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Nelson Cruz retires from MLB after 19 seasons

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Jan 31, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Paul Stastny (26)) skates before the game against the Los Angeles Kings at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

C Paul Stastny retires after 17 seasons with five teams

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Feb 16, 2023; West Palm Beach, FL, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Sean Doolittle (63) delivers a pitch during a spring training workout at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

All-Star reliever Sean Doolittle retires after 11 seasons

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Jun 27, 2023; Carson, California, USA; USWNT forward Julie Ertz during Women's World Cup media day at Dignity Health Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Two-time World Cup champion Julie Ertz retires

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Apr 18, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; NBA referee Eric Lewis during the Phoenix Suns against the Los Angeles Clippers during game two of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

NBA ref Eric Lewis retires amid league probe

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