Retirement
Player retiring from competition.
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Dober opens up on his own struggles as Poirier arrest sparks retirement fears
Drew Dober has spoken candidly about fearing his own retirement after Dustin Poirier was arrested for public drunkenness in Atlanta. Dober, sidelined since hernia surgery in May, admitted he has also been making poor decisions during his six weeks away from fighting.
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Cris Cyborg names Ketlen Vieira as opponent for retirement fight at PFL Tampa
Cris Cyborg will make her final MMA appearance against former UFC contender Ketlen Vieira in the main event of PFL Tampa on Aug. 22 at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida, with her PFL featherweight title on the line.
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Cris Cyborg to defend PFL featherweight title in farewell fight against Ketlen Vieira on Aug. 22
Cris Cyborg will make her final MMA appearance on Aug. 22 at PFL Tampa, defending her featherweight title against Ketlen Vieira at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida. The 40-year-old Brazilian has won nine straight bouts since leaving the UFC in 2019.
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Messi targets 2028 LA Olympics as swansong after ruling out World Cup 2030
Lionel Messi, who turns 39 today, has set his sights on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics as the ideal farewell to his international career, ruling out the 2030 World Cup on the grounds that he would be 43 by then.
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Three-time World Cup veteran Kate Zackary to leave Trailfinders after PWR Final
USA Women's Eagles back-row Kate Zackary will depart Trailfinders Women after Sunday's Premiership Women's Rugby Final at the Twickenham Stoop, ending a three-season spell with the West London club.
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Retired UFC star Dustin Poirier arrested for public drunkenness at Atlanta airport
Dustin Poirier was arrested for public drunkenness at Atlanta's airport after being removed from a flight, with footage released by TMZ showing a volatile confrontation with police. The retired UFC star has since admitted he needs help.
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Demi Kennewell retires from Australian Sevens as a world champion after decade of service
Demi Kennewell has confirmed her retirement from the Australian Women's Sevens after a 10-year career that included 13 SVNS Series titles, a Rugby Sevens World Cup gold medal, and a 2026 HSBC SVNS World Championship triumph.
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Poirier admits he needs help after arrest video shows airport altercation
Dustin Poirier has publicly acknowledged he is seeking help after bodycam footage emerged of his arrest for public drunkenness at Atlanta Airport, where the retired UFC star was seen cursing at gate agents and attempting to fight a responding officer.
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Retired UFC star Dustin Poirier threatens officer in bodycam footage from Atlanta arrest
Bodycam footage released by Atlanta Police shows retired UFC lightweight Dustin Poirier challenging an officer to a fight before being arrested for public intoxication on Father's Day. Poirier was booked into Clayton County Jail and released hours later.
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Bodycam footage shows Dustin Poirier threatening officer before Atlanta Airport arrest
Newly released bodycam footage from Atlanta Airport captures Dustin Poirier acting erratically, taking a boxing stance and threatening a police officer before being arrested for public intoxication on Sunday. The former UFC interim lightweight champion was booked into Clayton County Jail and bonded out hours later.
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Matt Brown dismisses Rousey and Paul's ratings victory lap over UFC White House card
UFC veteran Matt Brown has pushed back on Ronda Rousey and Jake Paul celebrating MVP MMA's 9.3 million average viewers — edging the UFC's White House card — arguing the Netflix event is already forgotten while the UFC moves on to Conor McGregor's return.
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Tearful Casemiro and wife reflect on 'difficult decision' to leave Manchester United after four years
Casemiro broke down in tears alongside his wife Anna in a farewell video released by Manchester United, as the Brazilian midfielder departed Old Trafford after four years, 160 appearances, and two trophies. He has since agreed to join Inter Miami on a free transfer.
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Retired Aaron Ramsey in advanced talks to take charge at relegated Oxford United
Aaron Ramsey is set to begin his managerial career at League One Oxford United just weeks after retiring from football, with the former Arsenal and Wales midfielder in advanced talks to take charge at the Kassam Stadium.
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Retired UFC star Dustin Poirier arrested for public drunkenness in Georgia
Dustin Poirier was arrested in Georgia on Sunday evening and booked for public drunkenness, according to a report by TMZ. The 37-year-old retired fighter was released later that night and made an initial court appearance on Monday morning.
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Matt Brown calls for UFC to cut Chandler after sixth loss leaves career in ruins
Former UFC welterweight Matt Brown has called on Dana White to release or retire Michael Chandler following his lopsided first-round knockout defeat to Mauricio Ruffy at UFC White House, leaving Chandler with a 2-6 record in the promotion.
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Leicester Tigers release 10 women's players including USA Eagles trio after bottom-place PWR finish
Leicester Tigers have confirmed the exits of 10 players at the end of the Premiership Women's Rugby season, headlined by USA internationals Emily Henrich, Kristin Bitter and Emerson Allen — all three of whom featured at Women's Rugby World Cup 2025.
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Maxwell comes out of retirement to give Scotland great one final Barbarians send-off
Jenny Maxwell, who retired from Leicester Tigers and Scotland duty in March after a 40-cap international career, has been called up by the Barbarians women's side to face Wales at Twickenham on 27 June — a surprise farewell she describes as the perfect end to her rugby life.
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Firefighter and Wales prop Jenni Scoble retires from Test rugby after eight caps
Jenni Scoble, a full-time firefighter and Wales prop, will retire from international rugby after Saturday's Barbarians fixture at Allianz Stadium, citing the growing demands of balancing two careers. The 33-year-old earned eight caps and scored against England in the 2025 Women's Six Nations.
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Relegated but unbowed, Abbie Brown targets 2028 LA Olympics with Great Britain
Great Britain sevens veteran Abbie Brown has set her sights on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after a turbulent 2025-26 SVNS Series that saw the side become the first team relegated under the new three-tier model.
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Munster prop Oli Jager forced to retire at 30 on medical grounds after single Ireland cap
Oli Jager, the Munster and Ireland tighthead prop, has been medically advised to retire from professional rugby at 30. The New Zealand-raised prop joined Munster from the Crusaders in 2023 and earned one Ireland cap during the 2024 Six Nations.
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