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Mariano Rivera set to retire after season

Mariano Rivera, the legendary Yankees closer, is expected to announce on Saturday that he will retire after the season, reports said.

The New York Post and ESPN reported that Rivera will hold a press conference in Tampa to unveil his plans. Rivera has been in New York this week on what what was termed personal business.

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