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Scott Gomez said this week he is retiring from the NHL after 16 seasons.He told the Alaska Dispatch News on Thursday that he has been contacting former teammates, coaches and trainers to tell them that his career is over.This has been my life, he told the newspaper. Its so weird to think Im never going to play hockey again.People say, Youll find something. But saying that, there will never be that feeling again, of even playing a preseason NHL game. Youre playing at the highest level there is.But Im done. Im done.Gomez, 36, was released by the St. Louis Blues last December, finishing his final season with one goal and eight assists.He began his career with the New Jersey Devils, winning the Calder Memorial Trophy in 1999-2000 as the NHLs top rookie. He won two Stanley Cups in his first three seasons with the Devils.The two-time All-Star finishes his career with 181 goals and 575 assists in 1,079 regular-season games with the Devils, New York Rangers, Montreal Canadiens, San Jose Sharks, Florida Panthers, Ottawa Senators and Blues.The native Alaskan told the newspaper that he hopes he made his home state proud.You have an obligation, a responsibility to your state, he told the newspaper. The goal, the day I left here, was I always wanted to make Alaska proud. Thats my state. Thats my people. Mitch Wishnowsky Super Bowl Jersey . Each of Houstons starters scored in double figures as the Rockets improved to 2-0 against the Spurs this season, with both victories coming on the road. They also moved within 3 1/2 games of San Antonio (22-7) for the lead the Southwest Division. Kyle Juszczyk Super Bowl Jersey . -- Jacksonville wide receiver Cecil Shorts will likely be a game-time decision whether hell play Sunday in the Jaguars home game against the San Diego Chargers. http://www.49ersofficialfanshop.com/dwight-clark-jersey-sales.html . The Dutchmans tenure got off to a poor start when referee Guido Winkmann awarded a penalty within two minutes for Niklas Starks clumsy challenge on Alexandru Maxim. Emmanuel Sanders Super Bowl Jersey . Terms of the deal were not immediately available. The 26-year-old finished last season with Clevelands Triple-A affiliate in Columbus after signing with the Indians in August. Jalen Hurd Super Bowl Jersey . On Mar. 16, coming off a "fight of the year" performance at UFC 154 the previous November, St-Pierre faced Nick Diaz at UFC 158 in what would be his eighth defence of the welterweight title. Using his superior athleticism, St-Pierre cruised to a five round, unanimous decision victory setting up a much-anticipated title defence against number one contender Johny Hendricks. DEKALB, Ill. -- Cooper Rush connected with Tyler Conklin for a 25-yard touchdown pass on the first play of triple overtime, sending Central Michigan to a 34-28 win over Northern Illinois on Saturday.Northern Illinois had the first possession in triple overtime, but Christian Hagans 34-yard field goal attempt was blocked. On the next play, Conklin released up the seam and used his outstretched arms to haul in the game-winning grab.Central Michigan (5-2, 2-1 Mid-American) had a chance to win it in regulation, but Brian Eaveys 33-yard attempt with 16 seconds reemaining missed wide left.dddddddddddd He also missed a potential game-winner in the first overtime -- wide left again -- this time from 35 yards out.Rushs 25-yard pass to Corey Willis put CMU up 28-21 in double OT. NIU (1-6, 1-2) answered with a 13-yard strike from Anthony Maddie to Joel Bouagnon one play after converting on fourth down.Devon Spalding and Jahray Hayes each ran for over 100 yards and a touchdown for the Chippewas. ' ' '