Sean Doolittle, part of the Nats’ World Series team, retired

Comment on this storycomments Sean Doolittle, the left-handed reliever who helped Washington win a World Series title in 2019 and endeared himself to Nationals fans during his tenure in the District, says he will retire in baseball, which announced the decision on Friday with “thanks and a whole heart.” Doolittle, who battled injuries at the… Continue reading Sean Doolittle, part of the Nats’ World Series team, retired

Vickery stepped up after Collins retired; Bencic retreated

Sachia Vickery advanced to the second round of the Guadalajara Open AKRON after Danielle Collins was forced to retire with a lower back injury. Guadalajara 2023: Points | Order of Play | drew Ranked No.175, Vickery got his spot in the main draw after Beatriz Haddad Maia withdrew due to a hand injury. “Honestly, I’m… Continue reading Vickery stepped up after Collins retired; Bencic retreated

Ladd retired from the NHL after 16 seasons

Andrew Ladd retired from the NHL on Sunday after 16 seasons. The 37-year-old forward left the two-time Stanley Cup champion with the 2006 Carolina Hurricanes, in his rookie season, and 2010 Chicago Blackhawks. He was named captain of the Atlanta Thrashers on Nov. 18, 2010, and retained the role when the franchise moved to Winnipeg… Continue reading Ladd retired from the NHL after 16 seasons

Brown, retired Kings forward, Burke among the 5 elected to the US Hockey Hall of Fame

Dustin Brown, a two-time Stanley Cup champion with the Los Angeles Kings, marveled at the talent and skill shown by the new generation of players born in the United States, which was showcased Friday with the announcement of US Hockey USA Hockey’s Hall of Fame Class of 2023. Brown was one of five people selected.… Continue reading Brown, retired Kings forward, Burke among the 5 elected to the US Hockey Hall of Fame

Bernier retired from the NHL after 14 seasons, last playing in 2021

The 35-year-old goalie missed last season due to a hip injury. Bernier is 4-4-1 with a 3.06 goals-against average and .902 save percentage in 10 games (eight starts) for the New Jersey Devils in 2021-22. He last played on December 3, 2021, an 8-4 loss to the Winnipeg Jets when he allowed six goals on… Continue reading Bernier retired from the NHL after 14 seasons, last playing in 2021