1.   Despite being pursued by numerous title contenders, including the Knicks, Rodman will retire to pursue an acting career, according to his agent, Dwight Manley.

2.   Epsilon also announced its chief executive, Bob Drummond, is retiring to pursue other interests.

3.   He could retire to pursue an entertainment career.

4.   He was considered by the Raiders to have Pro Bowl potential, but retired to pursue business ventures.

5.   Lopez is retiring to pursue a civilian career, said NATO spokesman Major Nicolaos Halvatzis.