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Mike Shildt’s Padres retirement was welcome news to some

Mike Shildt’s Padres retirement was welcome news to some

Mike Shildt’s surprise departure from the Padres was announced as a “retirement,” and team personnel are insisting it was Shildt’s call to exit after feeling “worn down.” However, it was hard to see him lasting in that role considering his very poor relationship with some of his coaches. Sources suggest one of the coaches was recently so upset after feeling …

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Eagles’ Za’Darius Smith announces retirement after 11 seasons in the NFL

Eagles’ Za’Darius Smith announces retirement after 11 seasons in the NFL

Philadelphia Eagles pass rusher Za’Darius Smith announced his retirement on Monday after 11 NFL season. “I knew this day would come — but now that it’s here, I’m feeling so many emotions I never expected,” Smith wrote on Instagram. “Who would’ve thought that a kid from Greenville, AL, with just one year of high school football experience, would go on …

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Za’Darius Smith announces his retirement

Za’Darius Smith announces his retirement

Veteran edge rusher Za’Darius Smith has decided to end his playing career. Smith announced his retirement in a post to his Instagram account on Monday. Smith signed with the Eagles last month and recorded 1.5 sacks while starting two of the five games he played for the team. Those starts came in Weeks 4 and 5, but Smith played a …

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Padres’ Mike Shildt Announces Sudden Retirement as Manager

Padres’ Mike Shildt Announces Sudden Retirement as Manager

The Padres are in the market for a new manager. Mike Shildt announced his sudden retirement Monday, in a letter first reported by Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. More news: MLB Punishes Padres’ Xander Bogaerts for Actions Toward Umpires in Wild Card Game 3 “It is with a heavy but full heart that I am announcing my retirement …

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Alan Jackson announces retirement show as he battles incurable disease

Alan Jackson announces retirement show as he battles incurable disease

Alan Jackson wrapped up his retirement tour earlier this year, and now the country music legend has set a date for his final planned show ever. Jackson announced that “Last Call: One More For The Road — The Finale,” will take place on June 27, 2026 at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium. If folks are wondering why the 66 year old star …

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JJ Redick mocks ‘idiots’ over LeBron James retirement buzz

JJ Redick mocks ‘idiots’ over LeBron James retirement buzz

JJ Redick doesn’t think very highly of those who believed LeBron James was teasing a serious announcement. James, 40, posted a teaser video for “The Second Decision” on Monday, stating the reveal would happen Tuesday. While some wondered if he’d be announcing his final season, others pondered if it was a publicity stunt. It turned out to be the latter, …

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No, LeBron James has not announced his retirement with ‘Second Decision’ video

No, LeBron James has not announced his retirement with ‘Second Decision’ video

LeBron James dropped a teaser on social media about his “Second Decision” on Monday, referencing his infamous announcement special from 2010 when he left Cleveland for Miami.  That teaser sparked speculation about whether or not he would be announcing his intentions to retire after this season, or if it would simply be an ad for something. On Tuesday morning we …

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