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No. 1 Iga Swiatek hires veteran coach Wim Fissette
World No. 1 Iga Swiatek confirmed the hiring of Wim Fissette as her new tennis coach on Thursday.,Swiatek parted ways with long-term coach Tomasz Wiktorowski two weeks ago.,Fissette coached former top-ranked players Naomi Osaka, Kim Clijsters and Angelique Kerber to a combined six Grand Slam titles ...
Reports: Braves fire hitting coach Kevin Seitzer, two others
The Atlanta Braves fired hitting coach Kevin Seitzer, assistant hitting coach Bobby Magallanes and catching coach Sal Fasano, multiple reports said Thursday.,The rest of the Braves' coaching staff will be left intact, and the club will replace both hitting coaches but not carry a catching coach goin...
Expansion San Diego FC name Mikey Varas head coach
Mikey Varas was named the first head coach of MLS expansion franchise San Diego FC on Monday.,Varas, 41, most recently served as the interim coach for the U.S. men's national team through last week's friendly against New Zealand.,"I am honored to join San Diego FC as the club's first head coach," Va...
Report: USMNT to gain approval to hire Mauricio Pochettino
The U.S. Men's National Team will gain approval to hire Mauricio Pochettino Sunday from the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), per a report from ESPN.,The USSF board of directors will meet and are expected to approve the hiring of Pochettino, the former Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenha...
Report: Bill Belichick wants to coach in 2025
Bill Belichick has plenty to keep him occupied this fall, filling a variety of prominent media roles, from a spot on the Monday night "ManningCast" to a seat on "Inside the NFL.",But it could be a short stay in these jobs for Belichick, a six-time Super Bowl-winning coach who split with the New Engl...
Fast friends Raheem Morris, Mike Tomlin start Week 1 with gamesmanship
Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris flashed a Cheshire cat smile on Wednesday when asked if he was prepared for Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin to unveil a package of plays for Justin Fields on Sunday. ,Morris and Tomlin were young assistant coaches in Tampa Bay from 2002-05, and the comp...
Travis Hunter Rescued Coach Prime and Colorado From Complete Embarrassment
The Colorado Buffaloes narrowly defeated North Dakota State University, but if it wasn't for Travis Hunter's heroics, they might not have won the game at all....
Reports: Mauricio Pochettino set to be USMNT coach
Mauricio Pochettino agreed to become the head coach of the U.S. men's national soccer team, ESPN and The Athletic reported Thursday.,The 52-year-old former Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham Hotspur coach will be responsible for leading the Americans into the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Argenti...
Stefanos Tsitsipas ends coaching partnership with dad
World No. 11 Stefanos Tsitsipas announced a split with his coach -- his father Apostolos -- on Friday.,The 25-year-old Greek star's decision came one day after his second-round loss to Kei Nishikori in Montreal.,"It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that my collaboration with my father as a co...
Georgia No. 1 in USA Today Coaches Poll
Georgia received all but nine first-place votes and is ranked No. 1 in the 2024 preseason USA Today Coaches Poll.,No. 2 Ohio State received seven of the remaining nine first-place votes with Oregon at No. 3 following by three consecutive SEC teams -- Texas, Alabama and Ole Miss. The Rebels were last...
Blue Jackets hire Dean Evason to finally fill HC role
Dean Evason was named head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets, ending a methodical search for Pascal Vincent's replacement.,Evason, 59, was 147-77-27 in parts of five seasons as Minnesota Wild head coach with an 8-15 record in the Stanley Cup Playoffs qualifying each of his four previous seasons bef...
Thorns elevate Rob Gale to permanent head coach
The Portland Thorns FC elevated interim head coach Rob Gale to the role on a permanent basis.,Gale took over the club on April 16 when head coach Mike Norris was moved to the newly created position of technical director after four games and one point.,Gale is 8-2-2 as head coach across all competiti...
Kemba Walker named to Hornets coaching staff
Kemba Walker was named to the Charlotte Hornets coaching staff on Wednesday, one day after announcing his retirement from the NBA.,A four-time All-Star point guard, Walker was named player enhancement coach on new head coach Charles Lee's staff.,The Hornets announced Lamar Skeeter, Josh Longstaff, C...
B.J. Callaghan named head coach by Nashville SC
Nashville SC announced B.J. Callaghan as their new head coach on Wednesday.,Callaghan, 43, has been a U.S. men's national team assistant since 2019.,As the USMNT interim head coach in 2023, he led the squad to the Concacaf Nations League title.,Callaghan has previous MLS experience as a Philadelphia...
Sharks promote Ryan Warsofsky to head coach
The San Jose Sharks promoted Ryan Warsofsky to be their new head coach on Thursday.,Warsofsky, 36, spent the past two seasons as an assistant under David Quinn, who was fired in April.,"We're very excited to announce Ryan as the 11th head coach of the San Jose Sharks," general manager Mike Grier sai...
Report: Lakers to interview JJ Redick this weekend
The Los Angeles Lakers formally will interview JJ Redick for their head coaching vacancy this weekend, ESPN reported Thursday.,Redick, 39, is an ESPN analyst and a popular podcaster who played 15 seasons in the NBA but has no coaching experience. ,A strong interview with general manager Rob Pelinka ...
Penguins hire David Quinn as assistant coach
The Pittsburgh Penguins hired former San Jose Sharks and New York Rangers head coach David Quinn as an assistant coach on Wednesday.,Quinn, 57, joins assistants Mike Vellucci and Ty Hennes on head coach Mike Sullivan's staff. Quinn will oversee the team's defensive group.,"David Quinn brings a wealt...
Panthers' Mike Nolan selected as UFL coach of year
Mike Nolan was named the United Football League's coach of the year on Thursday.,Nolan has guided the Michigan Panthers to a 7-3 record in 2024, one year after the team posted a 4-7 mark during its final season of the USFL. ,With Nolan at the helm, the Panthers will visit the Birmingham Stallions in...
Juwan Howard joins Nets as assistant coach
Former Michigan coach Juwan Howard was one of five assistant coaches added to Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez's staff on Friday.,The team also added Steve Hetzel, Deividas Dulkys, Connor Griffin and Travis Bader to a staff that already included Jay Hernandez, Adam Caporn, Ryan Forehan-Kelly...
Jets name Scott Arniel head coach
The Winnipeg Jets named Scott Arniel as the franchise's next head coach Friday, replacing Rick Bowness.,Arniel, 61, was associate coach for two seasons under Bowness, who announced his retirement May 6.,A head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets (2010-12), Arniel served as the Jets' interim coach for...