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Horse trainer D. Wayne Lukas stands at the stables after Preakness entrant Secret Oath worked out ahead of the Preakness Horse Race at Pimlico Race Course, Wednesday, May 18, 2022, in Baltimore. Lukas could have entered the filly in the…

In 2008, Boston’s Paul Pierce and Cleveland’s LeBron James combine for 86 points in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. James outscores Pierce 45-41 in the shootout, but Boston advances with a 97-92 win. See more sports moments from…

- Sport: Boxing- Years active: 1968-1997- Age at retirement: 48Film critics thought the movie “Rocky Balboa”—of the “Rocky” film franchise—was a little ridiculous for casting Sylvester Stallone in the role of an aging boxer who comes out of retirement, as…

- Sport: Basketball- Years active: 1976-1997- Age at retirement: 43Golfers, football placekickers, and baseball pitchers all rely on skill rather than power, so it makes sense that some are able to perform as professionals well into their 40s or even…

- Sport: Baseball- Years active: 1966-1993- Age at retirement: 46Ryan played for four teams—the Mets, Angels, Astros, and Rangers—spanning four decades. But he’s better known for reasons other than his longevity in the sport. First, he was one of the…

- Sport: Baseball- Years active: 1963-1986- Age at retirement: 45It’s unfortunate that Pete Rose is best known for being banned from baseball for betting on games, because he’s one of the sport’s all-time best hitters and fielders—and played well into…

- Sport: Hockey- Years active: 1946-1980- Age at retirement: 52Most hockey players would be happy to hang up their skates after 25 seasons in the NHL. But Howe—after playing his entire career for the Detroit Red Wings and leading them…

- Sport: Football- Years active: 1949-1975- Age at retirement: 48Two years before Tom Brady was born, Blanda showed that it’s possible to play and even star in the NFL long past the age of 40. Like Brady, Blanda did it…

- Sport: Baseball- Years active: 1926-1965- Age at retirement: 59You’ve more likely heard of Satchel for the things he said than what he did. Baseball writers loved to print remarks attributed to him such as “Don’t look back; something might…

- Sport: Golf- Years active: 1947-1955- Age at retirement: 43There’s another “Babe” besides “Babe” Ruth who thrived in the sports world in the 20th century. Ruth’s nickname was “the Sultan of Swat,” but Zaharias (nickname: “the Babe”) could also swat…

We all reach our physical peak in our mid-20s, and athletes are no different. After that, the long and gradually steepening performance curve heads in the other direction. But some athletes — including a high proportion of the very best…