DAVID ORTIZ
The three-time World Series champ brought down the curtain on his career at the age of 40.
PEYTON MANNING
One of the best quarterback in NFL history, he retired after he won the Super Bowl with Denver.
ALEX RODRIGUEZ
The 14-time All-Star announced his retirement in August and joined the NY Yankees front office.
FABIAN CANCELLERA
Spartacus has called it a career and signed off in the best way possible, winning Olympic gold in Rio.
KOBE BRYANT
The LA Lakers icon retired as one of the greatest NBA players of all-time with five championship rings.
TIM DUNCAN
Headed up a dominant San Antonio franchise during a 19-year stay before retiring with five NBA titles.
MCKAYLA MARONEY
A ‘Fierce Five’ member, the Olympic gold medallist announced her retirement from gymnastics.
MICHAEL PHELPS
The most decorated Olympian of all time retired after the Rio Games with a total of 23 gold medals.
LLEYTON HEWITT
The former world No1 brought his career to an emotional end at his home major in Australia.
TILLAKARATNE DILSHAN
One of the most innovative batsmen, the former Sri Lankan skipper retired from all forms last month.