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The Charlotte Hornets will retire Dell Curry’s No. 30 jersey in a on-court ceremony tonight against the Orlando Magic, celebrating the franchise’s original star and long-time ambassador whose impact spans on-court leadership, community work, and a lasting family legacy in Charlotte; Stephen and Seth Curry will be in attendance to honor their father.
Former Colorado star Christian Fauria says he won’t back Deion Sanders’ program after Colorado retired Shedeur Sanders’ No. 2 jersey, calling the move a vanity project and saying he tapped out in April 2025; he argues the program’s priorities and jersey-retirement standards have shifted since the 1990s, notes that Darian Hagan’s jersey hasn’t been retired, and emphasizes his stance isn’t personal toward Shedeur or his family, while Colorado’s 16-21 record under Prime and a 3-9 season in 2025 provide context.
Former Colorado tight end Christian Fauria says he has tapped out on backing Deion Sanders' Colorado program after the retirement of Shedeur Sanders' No. 2 jersey. He calls the move a vanity project driven by Sanders’ ego, though he still hopes Colorado wins. Fauria emphasizes he can root for Shedeur as a player but not for the jersey retirement, which he believes signals the program’s priorities. His son played at Colorado but transferred to Delaware. Colorado is 16-21 under Sanders, and Fauria suggests more wins are needed to maintain fan support.
Derrick Rose’s No. 1 Bulls jersey was retired at United Center in an emotional ceremony following a 114-111 win over the Celtics, featuring a tribute video narrated by Scottie Pippen and speeches from Taj Gibson, Luol Deng, and Tom Thibodeau, plus a message from Michael Jordan. Rose—Chicago native, 2009 Rookie of the Year and 2011 MVP (the league’s youngest at 22), who helped the Bulls to a 62-20 season and a run to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2011—left Chicago after 2016 as fifth in franchise history with 2,516 assists. His jersey joins those of Pippen (No. 33) and Jordan (No. 23) among Bulls retirees. The Bulls, who won their fourth straight game, beat the Celtics 114-111 on a buzzer-beating 3 by Kevin Heurter to improve to 23-22 and ninth in the East.
Michael Jordan congratulated Derrick Rose with a video message as Rose's No. 1 jersey is set to be retired by the Chicago Bulls at a ceremony after the Bulls-Celtics game on Jan. 24, 2026; Rose becomes the fifth Bulls player to receive the honor.
The Chicago Bulls will retire Derrick Rose’s No. 1 jersey during the 2025-26 season, with a postgame ceremony after the January 24, 2026 game against the Celtics, honoring his hometown ascent from Englewood prodigy to NBA MVP and his enduring Chicago legacy.
The Detroit Red Wings retired Sergei Fedorov’s No. 91 in a ceremony at Little Caesars Arena. Fedorov, who left Detroit for Anaheim in 2003, called that decision a huge mistake. A key member of the Russian Five and a three-time Cup winner with Detroit (1997, 1998, 2002), he reflected on his legacy as he joined the franchise’s celebrated retired-number club.
Josh Allen, the NFL MVP and Wyoming Hall of Famer, will return to Laramie on November 22 to have his jersey retired during a game against Nevada, marking a historic moment for Wyoming football.
The Seattle Mariners retired Ichiro Suzuki's No. 51 jersey in a ceremony at T-Mobile Park, where Suzuki expressed gratitude to Randy Johnson for allowing him to wear the number and reflected on his career and the team's success, with plans to unveil a statue of him next season.
Art Monk, the legendary wide receiver for the Washington Commanders, will have his No. 81 jersey retired during Week 9's game against the Seahawks, honoring his historic career and contributions to the team and league.
Darryl Strawberry, whose No. 18 was retired by the New York Mets, emotionally apologized to fans for leaving the team 34 years ago. During a heartfelt speech, he reflected on his career, personal struggles, and the support from his wife and former teammates. Strawberry's number retirement ceremony included tributes and a transformed home run apple, symbolizing his impact on the team and its fans.
During his jersey retirement ceremony, Mets' Darryl Strawberry expressed deep gratitude to his wife and shared a renewed appreciation for life after a near-death experience.
The New York Mets retired Darryl Strawberry's No. 18 in an emotional ceremony at Citi Field, where Strawberry apologized to fans for leaving the team 34 years ago. Strawberry, who had a heart attack earlier this year, reflected on his career, struggles with addiction, and the impact of his upbringing. The event featured tributes from former teammates and a transformed home run apple into a strawberry. Mets owner Steve Cohen emphasized the importance of honoring the team's history.
Caitlin Clark, the all-time leading scorer in major college basketball, bid farewell to Iowa fans as the school announced that her jersey number 22 will be retired. The celebration at Iowa’s Carver-Hawkeye Arena honored Clark and her teammates for their second consecutive national runner-up finish in the NCAA Tournament. Clark, expected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming WNBA Draft, expressed gratitude to the fans and reflected on her career, which saw her become an All-American in every season. The event drew a large crowd, reflecting the Hawkeyes’ ability to draw big crowds throughout the season, and Clark received a standing ovation when the jersey retirement was announced.
The University of Iowa will retire Caitlin Clark’s No. 22 jersey, making her the third women’s basketball player in the school's history to receive this honor. Clark, the all-time leading scorer in NCAA men’s and women’s Division I basketball history, expressed gratitude for the privilege and reflected on the significance of the number. She is now set to join the WNBA after coming up short in the national championship game for the second consecutive year.