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UNC chancellor 'delighted' at attention Bill Belichick has brought program
North Carolina fully expected the hiring of NFL coaching legend Bill Belichick to put a spotlight on its football program.,The fact that the coach's girlfriend has grabbed much of that spotlight has not dampened the school's enthusiasm, however. After all, there's no such thing as bad publicity, rig...
Vols' Zakai Zeigler sues for fifth year of eligibility, citing NIL pay
Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler is suing the NCAA for another year of eligibility, claiming he could lose up to $4 million in NIL money if he isn't allowed to play in 2025-26.,Zeigler's lawsuit requests a preliminary injunction allowing him to play a fifth season and arguing he will suffer irreparable...
Report: HBO nixed UNC 'Hard Knocks' due to demands by Bill Belichick's girlfriend
In the wake of a report by The Athletic that the docuseries "Hard Knocks" featuring North Carolina fell apart due to the involvement of coach Bill Belichick's girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, he denied that was the reason.,Making a recent appearance on Ryan Clark's "The Pivot" podcast, Belichick said the ...
Bill Belichick cuts off 'personal' questions on 'GMA' appearance
Bill Belichick eventually cut off personal questions and told "Good Morning America" host Michael Strahan he wouldn't further discuss his relationship with 24-year-old girlfriend Jordon Hudson in a televised interview Friday morning. ,The North Carolina head coach, on a publicity tour to promote his...
Bill Belichick: Girlfriend 'doesn't have anything to do' with UNC football
Bill Belichick made it as clear as he could: His girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, "doesn't have anything to do" with North Carolina football.,Appearing on ESPN on Tuesday to discuss the coming 2025 Tar Heels season, Belichick, 73, responded to a question regarding his 24-year-old girlfriend and whether sh...
Jeeno Thitikul earns first win of '25 at Mizuho Americas Open
World No. 2 Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand won the Mizuho Americas Open by four shots, finishing with a 3-under 69 on Sunday to secure her first victory of the season in Jersey City, N.J.,Notching her first LPGA title since the CME Group Tour Championship in November, the 22-year-old Thitikul played a b...
World No. 2 Jeeno Thitikul takes 1-shot lead into Americas' final round
Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand fired a 7-under-par 65 on Saturday to claim a 1-shot lead over France's Celine Boutier heading into the final round of the Mizuho Americas Open at windswept Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, N.J.,Seeking her first title since last November's CME Group Tour Champio...
UNC refutes report it banned Bill Belichick's girlfriend
The University of North Carolina athletic department refuted a report that coach Bill Belichick's girlfriend Jordon Hudson was banned from the Tar Heels' football facilities.,"While Jordon Hudson is not an employee at the University or Carolina Athletics, she is welcome to the Carolina Football faci...
Dynamo acquire Brazilian D Felipe Andrade on loan
The Houston Dynamo announced the signing of Brazilian defender Felipe Andrade prior to Wednesday night's Open Cup clash with Phoenix Rising.,Andrade, 22, arrived on loan from Brazil's Fluminense FC and promptly scored the Dynamo's first goal in the 17th minute of a 4-1 victory in Phoenix.,His loan r...
Clemson's Ian Schieffelin shifting from basketball to football
After 134 games in a Clemson basketball jersey, power forward Ian Schieffelin is changing uniforms. But not schools.,Schieffelin announced Friday he has taken Tigers football coach Dabo Swinney up on his offer to play tight end on his team.,The 6-foot-8 Schieffelin posted a photo on Instagram that s...
Report: UNC 'Hard Knocks' scuttled over involvement of Bill Belichick's girlfriend
Plans for the cameras to roll at North Carolina for the first-ever college season of "Hard Knocks" were called off over worries about the involvement of coach Bill Belichick's girlfriend.,That is according to The Athletic, which reported Wednesday that 24-year-old Jordon Hudson wanted to be heavily ...
Bill Belichick’s Girlfriend and “Creative Muse” Is Creating Mayhem Instead
Bill Belichick's 24 year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, is doing more harm than help to the reputation of the legendary football coach before his book launch....
Report: Pelicans hiring former Pistons GM Troy Weaver
The Pelicans are strengthening their connection to the Pistons and hiring former Detroit general manager Troy Weaver to the same post in New Orleans, ESPN reported Wednesday.,Last week, the Pelicans introduced Hall of Famer and Pistons legend Joe Dumars as their executive vice president of basketbal...
Lakers extend GM Rob Pelinka, add president to title
On the eve of the NBA playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers extended the contract of general manager/vice president Rob Pelinka, with a promotion included, just over two months after star Luka Doncic was acquired from the Dallas Mavericks.,Under the new deal, Pelinka now becomes the president of basketba...
Reports: Notre Dame QB Steve Angeli entering transfer portal
Steve Angeli, who was part of Notre Dame's quarterback competition this spring, is entering the transfer portal, several outlets reported Thursday.,Angeli was up against CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey in a three-way battle this spring.,As the backup to Riley Leonard last year, Angeli got into 11 games an...
Pelicans tab Joe Dumars as EVP of basketball operations
The New Orleans Pelicans announced Hall of Famer Joe Dumars as their executive vice president of basketball operations Wednesday.,Dumars, 61, has been the NBA's executive vice president and head of basketball operations since 2022. He replaces David Griffin, who was fired Monday after a six-year sti...
Report: Joe Dumars to become Pelicans' president
The New Orleans Pelicans are finalizing a deal to make Hall of Famer Joe Dumars their president of basketball operations, ESPN reported Tuesday.,Dumars, who has been the NBA's executive vice president and head of basketball operations since 2022, would replace David Griffin, who was fired Monday aft...
Pelicans miss playoffs, fire VP David Griffin
The New Orleans Pelicans fired executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin on Monday after a 61-loss season.,Owner Gayle Benson made the announcement but did not address the future of head coach Willie Green, who was hired by Griffin in 2021. Green has a 148-180 record.,Griffin h...
Thunder rest starters, cruise to victory over Pelicans
Aaron Wiggins scored 28 points, Branden Carlson had 26 points and 10 rebounds and the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder never trailed during a 115-100 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday afternoon., ,Kenrich Williams had 17 points and 12 rebounds, Isaiah Joe scored 17 and Dillon Jones had 1...
NBA-best Thunder aim to 'build habits' in finale vs. Pelicans
The Oklahoma City Thunder have clinched the best record in the NBA.,So the Thunder (67-14) have nothing tangible at stake in their regular-season finale against the lottery-bound Pelicans on Sunday afternoon in New Orleans.,But Oklahoma City coach Mark Daigneault said he believes there's still somet...