UConn will retire the numbers of basketball hall of famers Ray Allen and Rebecca Lobo, the first numbers to be retired by the Huskies.
Gary Kubiak officially stepped down as the Broncos' head coach, saying that he is retiring from coaching due to health concerns while fighting back tears during his farewell news conference.
Gary Kubiak's Broncos tenure included nine years as a player, 11 years as an assistant and two as head coach. He served on the coaching staff for all three of the franchise's Super Bowls.
Former Yankees pitcher Hiroki Kuroda, who went 10-8 this season with a 3.09 ERA to help the Hiroshima Carp to their seventh Central League title, announced he will retire after the Japan Series.
Titans WR Andre Johnson is retiring. The 35-year-old made his legacy with the Texans, where he is by far the franchise leader in receiving yards and receptions.
Philadelphia 76ers forward Elton Brand has announced his retirement.