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Sue Bird, Always Game, Will Play Her Last

In a league always wanting for institutions, Bird represents stability.

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Sue Bird #10 of the Seattle Storm looks on during the first quarter against the Washington Mystics at Angel of the Winds Arena on September 07, 2021 in Everett, Washington.

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Landed His Last Punch

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga salutes the crowd as he retires at the French Open.

Jamal Crawford Was The Coolest

Jamal Crawford dribbles

Not Even Tom Brady Could Play Forever

Buster Posey’s Exit Is His Acme

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 14: Buster Posey #28 of the San Francisco Giants reacts after a single by Gavin Lux #9 of the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning in game 5 of the National League Division Series at Oracle Park on October 14, 2021 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Let’s All Salute LaMarcus Aldridge’s Cool-Ass Fadeaway

Patrick Redford

at American Airlines Center on February 6, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

The Pouncey Twins Were Loyal To All The Wrong People

Steelers lineman Maurkice Pouncey, and Dolphins lineman Mike Pouncey

The Lamoureux Twins Are Leaving Their Sport Better Than They Found It

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Jocelyne Lamoureux #17 of the United States scores a goal against Shannon Szabados #1 of Canada in a shootout to win the Women's Gold Medal Game on day thirteen of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at Gangneung Hockey Centre on February 22, 2018 in Gangneung, South Korea.

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