Ailing Henson retires
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. -- Ailing New Mexico State coach Lou Henson retired yesterday, 21 wins shy of becoming only the fifth Division 1 basketball coach with 800 victories.
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All great careers come to an end and the deep-sea manned submersible Alvin goes into retirement after 40 years of remarkable work in the world's oceans.
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Two icons of the game are saying goodbye. The Utah Jazz said yesterday that Karl Malone will announce his retirement tomorrow at the Delta Center. Reggie Miller's retirement news -- that he will leave after the season -- came out Thursday via his sister, Cheryl , and was confirmed yesterday.
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UK mesh pioneer taken out of administration
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Chicago Bull&#39;s player Scottie Pippen will join former teammate Michael Jordan in retirement. He is reportedly to announce his retirement from the NBA on Tuesday.
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Dame Tanni Grey Thompson, Britain's greatest Paralympian, is expected to announce her retirement on Wednesday.
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GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Lenny Wilkens resigned as coach of the New York Knicks yesterday, likely ending his Hall of Fame career after barely a year with his hometown team.
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Karl Malone, the second greatest scorer  in NBA history and twice league MVP, will announce his  retirement after 19 seasons in Salt Lake City on Sunday, the  Utah Jazz said.
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Richard Virenque, one of France's most popular and successful cyclists, has retired from the sport aged 34.
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Chairman of the board retires and cashes out.
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LOS ANGELES (Sports Network) - Future Hall of Fame forward  Karl Malone is leaning toward retirement, according to a report  in Tuesday's Los Angeles Times. The report also stated that he  will decide on his future in the next week or two.
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MEMPHIS Memphis Grizzlies head coach Hubie Brown has announced his retirement tonight, saying his decision is due to unexpected health-related issues.
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Comedy great Sir Norman Wisdom is to retire next year after a career which has spanned decades.
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Indiana Pacers guard Reggie Miller will retire at the end of the season after 18 years with the NBA team.
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Grizzlies coach Hubie Brown cites health concerns and a loss of energy Friday as the reasons for announcing his retirement.
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Future Hall of Fame forward Karl Malone is leaning toward retirement, according to a report in Tuesday's Los Angeles Times. The report also stated that he will decide on his future in the next week or two.
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Avery Johnson is retiring as a player to focus on his new role as Don Nelson&#39;s lead assistant, league sources told ESPN.com&#39;s Marc Stein.