Local kid Brett Phillips, famous for activating Airplane Mode during the 2020 World Series after winning Game 4 for the Rays, has announced his retirement on social media after seven memorable seasons in the majors. The 31-year-old Seminole High graduate, who became a cult hero in St. Petersburg for his boundless energy and clutch performances, … Read more
In a thrilling encounter between Texas Super Kings and Seattle Orcas during the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 season, veteran cricketer Faf du Plessis once again proved why he’s held in such high regard in the cricketing world. Leading from the front, Du Plessis pulled off a selfless act on the field—one that left fans … Read more
Former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matt Martin has retired from professional hockey after 16 seasons in the NHL. Matt Martin has announced his retirement from the @NHL after 15 seasons. Selected in the 5th round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft by the @NYIslanders, Matt made his NHL debut on February 9, 2010, and would … Read more
Amherst’s 3-2 win over Trinity in Dec. 2022 gave head coach Jack Arena his 500th career win in his 39th season coaching at his alma mater (photo: Amherst Athletics). “I always thought it would be better to leave a year early than a year late.” And with that, the longest-tenured active head coach in any … Read more
Josh Cobb, the only man named player of the match in two T20 Blast finals, has retired from professional cricket to take up a new role as boys academy lead at Warwickshire. Cobb, 34, played 448 professional games across a career which started at Leicestershire in 2007 and has seen him represent two other Midlands … Read more
India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has retired from international cricket halfway through his side’s tour of Australia. The 38-year-old, who took 537 wickets in 106 Tests, announced his immediate retirement after the third match in Brisbane ended in a rain-affected draw. “This will be my last day as an Indian cricketer in all formats at an … Read more