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Matt Ryan, the former Atlanta Falcons quarterback, has announced his retirement from the NFL. Ryan, who was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, spent 15 seasons in the league, earning NFL MVP and All-Pro honors in 2016. During his time with the Falcons, Ryan led the team to their first Super Bowl since 1998, though they ultimately lost to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI. After being traded to the Indianapolis Colts in 2022, Ryan was released in March 2023. He did not find employment for the 2023 season and has now decided to retire.

Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan has officially retired, ending a highly successful 16-year NFL career. Ryan, known as ‘Matty Ice’ by Falcons fans, spent 14 seasons with the team before moving to the Indianapolis Colts in 2022. He was drafted by the Falcons No. 3 overall in the 2008 NFL draft and won the Offensive Rookie of the Year award. Ryan earned four Pro Bowl nods and led Atlanta to six playoff appearances, including a Super Bowl run. He retired with 62,792 passing yards and 381 touchdowns.

Four-time world snooker champion Mark Selby has hinted at the possibility of retiring this year after his shock first-round exit at the Crucible. Selby, 40, lost 10-6 to debutant Joe O’Connor, marking his earliest exit from the tournament since 2018. After the match, Selby expressed frustration with his performance and admitted that he needed help on the mental side of the game. He also spoke about the pressure he puts on himself and how it has hindered his performance in the past.

Dave & Andy’s Homemade Ice Cream shop in Oakland is closing this week as owner Andy Hardie retires. The shop, known for its over 200 flavors and homemade waffle cones, has been a staple in the Pittsburgh community for four decades. Many residents and students have fond memories of enjoying Dave & Andy’s ice cream, and the closing of the shop marks the loss of another beloved small business in Oakland.

Saurav Ghosal, a two-time Asian Games gold medalist, has announced his retirement from professional squash. The 37-year-old Kolkata-born player, who reached a career-high ranking of world No. 10 in April 2019, has lifted 10 PSA titles and won 281 of his 511 matches on the PSA Tour. Ghosal is also a three-time medal winner at the Commonwealth Games and won gold at the 2022 World Doubles Championships in mixed doubles in Glasgow. While he is retiring from the professional circuit, Ghosal plans to continue playing for India and hopes to represent the country at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where squash will make its debut.

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal has announced his intention to participate in the Laver Cup in Berlin this September, marking one of his final tournaments before potentially retiring in 2024. Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, has been battling injuries and played only five matches this year. The Laver Cup is an indoor hard-court competition between Team Europe and Team World, with Nadal set to represent the former alongside other European stars.

Saurav Ghosal, who has won two Asian Games gold medals in squash, announced his retirement from the professional circuit on Monday. Ghosal, who has been playing on the PSA World Tour for 22 years, said that retiring was an emotional decision for him. However, he added that he hopes to continue playing for India in the future.

Legendary actor Jack Nicholson turned 87 on April 22, 2023, but fans should not expect a public celebration. Nicholson has retreated from the limelight in recent years and has not been photographed in almost a year. His last public appearance was in May 2023, when he attended a Lakers game. The actor has not had an on-screen role since 2010 and has said that he is not motivated to work anymore.