In this file photo taken on February 05, 2017, Tom Brady of the New England Patriots holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in overtime during Super Bowl 51 in Houston, Texas. NFL icon Tom Brady confirmed his retirement from the sport on February 1, 2022, officially bringing the curtain down on a glittering 22-season career. The 44-year-old superstar, widely regarded as the greatest quarterback in history, made the announcement in a post on Instagram.

Brady confirms retirement, ends 'thrilling ride'

The 44-year-old Tampa Bay Buccaneers superstar, widely regarded as the greatest quarterback in history, made the announcement in a post on Instagram.

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NFL star Tom Brady confirms retirement

Brady, winner of a record seven Super Bowls, said he was quitting the sport after deciding he could no longer make the "competitive commitment" to continue. ...

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Arsenal free Aubameyang to join Barcelona

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Nadal aims for Slam history, Medvedev wants to crash the party

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Barty 'humbled' after joining tennis royalty

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Thanh Le ‘ready to put away’ top featherweight contenders

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Messi rested but Argentina still too good for Chile

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Statue of Kobe and Gigi Bryant placed at crash site on anniversary

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Eight dead, 50 injured in Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon stadium crush

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Liverpool close on Manchester City as Arsenal draw blank

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Group ONE closes $150 million equity financing round, plans more expansions

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