Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1573, Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months. In 1884, Yrjö Saarela, Finnish wrestler and coach (died 1951) was born. In 1889, Stan Coveleski, American baseball player (died 1984) was born. In 1922, Ken Mosdell, Canadian ice hockey player (died 2006) was born. In 1934, Gordon Lee, English footballer and manager (died 2022) was born. In 1935, Kurt Westergaard, Danish cartoonist (died 2021) was born. In 1982, Yadier Molina, Puerto Rican baseball player was born. In 1988, DJ LeMahieu, American baseball player was born. In 1991, Tyler Skaggs, American baseball player (died 2019) was born. In 2010, George Steinbrenner, American businessman (born 1930) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Justin Verlander retiring at end of 2026 season after legendary MLB career

Off The Press

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July 8, 2026

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Justin Verlander is calling it a career. The future Hall of Famer announced on social media that this season will be his last, as injuries have sidelined him in Detroit for all but one start. “I want to thank the Commissioner for the incredible honor of being selected to the All-Star game. The opportunity to []...Click to read more

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FOX Sports Digital

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· Jul 8, 2026

Tigers RHP Justin Verlander AL Legend For All-Star Game, To Retire After Season

Detroit Tigers legend Justin Verlander is the AL Legend Pick for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game and will retire after the season.

Yardbarker

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· Jul 8, 2026

Three-time Cy Young winner Justin Verlander to retire at end of season

One of the best careers of this era of baseball is winding down.

Fox News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Justin Verlander announces he will retire after this season: 'I've realized that time has come'

Justin Verlander will finish his final MLB season where it all started, with the Detroit Tigers, after 3,554 strikeouts and two World Series titles.

New Boston Post

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· Jun 21, 2026

Boston Bruins To Retire Patrice Bergeron's Number Next Season

The Boston Bruins will honor former captain Patrice Bergeron by retiring the forward’s No. 37 next season. The date and time of the number retirement ceremony will be shared at a later date, the team said.

SB Nation

· Jul 9, 2026

Will Kevin Durant request a trade from the Rockets?

Kevin Durant once hoped to retire with the Houston Rockets, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it will happen.

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jun 22, 2026

Keith Tkachuk is elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame after his sons become NHL teammates

Keith Tkachuk is going into the Hockey Hall of Fame after waiting for more than a decade and a half since his playing career in the NHL ended.

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 2, 2026

Kyle Lowry to retire with Toronto Raptors

Kyle Lowry will be retiring as a Toronto Raptor. One of the most significant players in franchise history and the backbone of the most successful era the Raptors have ever had will follow through on a long-time pledge to retire with the team he led for nine seasons from 2012-13 to 2020-21. When he was [] The post Kyle Lowry to retire with Toronto Raptors appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

KMJNow – Fresno

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· Jul 8, 2026

Tigers’ Justin Verlander named to All-Star Game as ‘legend pick’

Detroit Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander has been named to the American League roster for the 2026 All-Star Game as a legend pick, commissioner ...

The Standard

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· Jul 4, 2026

Serena Williams confirms Wimbledon doubles withdrawal after injury blow

23-time Grand Slam champion came out of four-year retirement earlier this summer

The West Australian

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· Jul 3, 2026

Four-time Tour de France champion announces retirement

After battling serious injuries and multiple crashes, one of the most successful and dominant cyclists of all time has confirmed his retirement.

3DownNation

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· Jul 12, 2026

Former Saskatchewan Roughriders QB/DB Bob Ptacek, subject of rare NFL-to-CFL trade, dead at 89

Former Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Bob Ptacek passed away on June 29 at the age of 89, according to team historian Rob Vanstone and the Dayton Daily News. Ptacek spent six seasons with the Riders from 1960 to 1965, helping to turn around the franchise after one of the darkest chapters in its history. In 75 []

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· Jun 23, 2026

Rookie WR Germie Bernard: Aaron Rodgers pouring as much into me as he can

Aaron Rodgers is planning for the 2026 season to be his final one as an NFL player, but the Steelers could continue to benefit from his experience after he officially hangs up the cleats.

NDTV

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· Jul 3, 2026

NBA Star Kyle Lowry Ends Career With Toronto Raptors Retirement

Kyle Lowry will officially retire as a Toronto Raptor with a one-day contract next week. The franchise will also retire his iconic No. 7 jersey during the 2026-27 NBA season.

Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 4, 2026

Can You Retire On $500,000 Any Longer?

Can You Retire On $500,000 Any Longer?

CBS Sports

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· Jun 25, 2026

Joey Bosa retirement rumors: Five-time Pro Bowler might be done with the NFL after 10 seasons

The pass rusher is reportedly contemplating retirement at age 30 after battling a series of injuries throughout his 10-year NFL career

Now Magazine

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· Jul 7, 2026

‘GROAT’ Kyle Lowry’s No. 7 jersey to be retired by Raptors as team announces celebration weekend

What to know Kyle Lowry’s legacy in Toronto is about to become permanent. Just hours after signing a ceremonial one-day contract to retire as a... The post ‘GROAT’ Kyle Lowry’s No. 7 jersey to be retired by Raptors as team announces celebration weekend appeared first on NOW Toronto.

Canadian Sport Scene

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· Jul 6, 2026

Otto Lopez, Cade Smith and Freddie Freeman selected to 2026 MLB All-Star Game

The 2026 Major League Baseball All-Star Game will take place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 14, and three Canadians will participate. They are Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman, Miami Marlins shortstop Otto Lopez of Montreal, Quebec, and Cleveland Guardians closer Cade Smith of Abbotsford, British Columbia. Freeman is an All-Star for the 10th [] The post Otto Lopez, Cade Smith and Freddie Freeman selected to 2026 MLB All-Star Game appeared first on Canadian Sport Scene.

Wes The Sports Guy

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· Apr 2, 2026

2026 MLB World Series & Awards Predictions

MLB Awards NL MVP – P/DH Shohei Ohtani – Los Angeles Dodgers AL MVP – 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr. – Toronto Blue Jays NL Cy Young – Paul Skenes – Pittsburgh Pirates AL Cy Young – Max Fried – New York Yankees NL Rookie of the Year – SS Konnor Griffin – Pittsburgh Pirates AL Rookie of the Year – SS

DNyuz

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· Jul 13, 2026

There’s an Injury Epidemic in Pro Sports. There’s Also a Recovery Revolution.

The spiciest topic of conversation at Major League Baseball’s annual All-Star Game in Philadelphia this week will be the future of someone who isn’t even there: the Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal, arguably the best starting pitcher on the planet. Skubal carried Detroit to two straight playoff appearances after a decade in the wilderness, but []

Boston.com

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· Jun 24, 2026

4 things to know about Celtics’ 2026 first-round pick Chris Cenac Jr.

Wherever he’s playing in the NBA down the road, that team is going to be lucky to get him.” The post 4 things to know about Celtics’ 2026 first-round pick Chris Cenac Jr. appeared first on Boston.com.

Awful Announcing

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· Jul 8, 2026

Cole Hamels joins MLB Network’s draft coverage

The 2026 Major League Baseball Draft will be held in Philadelphia ahead of the league’s All-Star Game, and MLB Network is adding a Phillies legend to its coverage of the event. Cole Hamels, a former Phillies ace who was the 2008 World Series MVP for Philadelphia, is joining MLB Network’s coverage of the 2026 draft

Irish News

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· Jun 30, 2026

Campbell a big fan of “generational player” McCurry

Rumours have circulated that McCurry could be retiring from inter-county action

Toronto Sun

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· Jul 7, 2026

Kyle Lowry to have jersey retired, ends NBA career as a Raptor

'I did everything I could to win basketball games.'

Yahoo Sports

· Jul 2, 2026

Kyle Lowry chafes at report he's retiring after 20 NBA seasons: 'Wait for the word to come from me'

Kyle Lowry will be done when he says he's done.

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