Kobe hints at retirement

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Source : CBS

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Stretching on the floor of the Lakers' practice floor, Kobe Bryant was as vulnerable as you will see him on a basketball court. He was flat on his back, getting the kinks worked out by a member of the Lakers' training staff -- the old bones moving this way and that, the odometer reading 51,000 minutes (regular-season and playoffs) and counting.

Pacquiao : God told me to retire

Source : AKTV

MANILA — Philippine boxing hero Manny Pacquiao said on Monday that he had been told by God in a dream to retire soon, potentially raising doubt over hopes of a fight with American Floyd Mayweather.

TJ Ford retires; well wishes for Ricky Rubio

Source : PAUL J. WEBER, AP Sports Writer thru Yahoo Sports

SAN ANTONIO (AP)—Spurs point guard T.J. Ford abruptly retired Monday following the latest scare to his surgically repaired spine, which once sidelined him for an entire NBA season and hampered the dazzling promise that made him a college star.

Pacquiao ponders retirement

Source : AKTV

GENERAL SANTOS CITY -– After bidding goodbye to his prized fighting cocks, Manila casino, and entertainment joint here several weeks ago, world boxing sensation and Sarangani representative Manny Pacquiao is now considering hanging up his boxing gloves for good in favor of his faith and “Bible-centered” life.

Overeem sends Lesnar to retirement

Source : Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports

LAS VEGAS – Alistair Overeem promised his fight with Brock Lesnar wouldn’t last too long.

He was right, but he shouldn’t have been so conservative. Overeem finished the former UFC heavyweight champion in just two minutes, 26 seconds, battering Lesnar with knees, kicks and punches to win by first-round knockout.

JJ Helterbrand postpones retirement

Source : Reynaldo Belen, InterAKTV

Jayjay Helterbrand is going to stay with Barangay Ginebra.
This was confirmed by the 2009 PBA Most Valuable Player in an exclusive interview with AKTV.
“Yes, I’m coming back. I can’t wait to get back next conference,” said Helterbrand, squelching speculations that he’s retiring to be with his daughters in the United States for good.

Shaq explains feud with Kobe

The recently retired Shaquille O'neal has lots of options to do. From TV guestings, being an NBA analyst [ which will have to wait because of the lock out ] and now he wrote a book with a help from a hall of fame writer.

PBA 37th season : JJ Helterbrand thinking of retirement

Source : Sel Guevara, InterAKTV

“Daddy really needs to be home right now.”
That was how Barangay Ginebra guard Jayjay Helterbrand framed his answer when asked about his retirement plans. With two daughters, aged 16 and 11 years old, living with his parents in the United States, the 2009 PBA Most Valuable Player is considering making the ultimate sacrifice: giving up his basketball career to be there for his girls.

Manny Pacquiao retiring soon

Source : Dennis Gasgonia, abs-cbnNEWS.com
MANILA, Philippines – Boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao said he is considering retiring after a couple of fights to concentrate on his duties as public servant.

Shaquille O'neal retirement press conference

Shaq announces retirement

Shaq attack : sleep apnea

Shaquille O'neal

Source : Kelly Dwyer Yahoo Sports
Apparently Shaquille O'Neal snores. We probably could have guessed that. But who knew that snoring would be a danger to the big man's health?