After 15 years in the NBA, Alonzo Mourning, one of the league’s premiere big men walked away from the game. The 38-year-old player from Georgetown University said it is not a time for sadness.  “At 38 years old, I feel like I’ve physically done all I can for this game,” said Mourning. “As God only knows, it’s been an amazing ride. It’s not a sad day. But it’s a day to celebrate. I could think of a million people right now that would love to walk the path that I walked.”

 Tony Dungy, the first African-American head coach to win the Super Bowl, walked away from pro football Monday, saying he was looking forward to what life has in store away from the NFL. “I’ve been tremendously blessed to play three years in the NFL and coach for 28, and those 31 years have been fantastic,” said the 53-year-old commander of the Indianapolis Colts. “… Don’t shed any tears for me. I’ve got to live a dream that most people don’t get to live. What phase two is, we’ll see…. I have a real peace about it that this is the right time.”  Read more about Dungy here.