Woj announced his retirement, releasing this statement: I grew up the son of a factory worker two miles from ESPN's campus and only ever dreamed of making a living as a sportswriter....

This craft transformed my life.... I understand the commitment requried in my role and it's an investment I'm no longer driven to make. Time isn't in endless supply and I want to spend mine in ways that are more personally meaningful....

After all these years reporting on everyone's teams, I'm headed back to my own. 

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