South Carolina makes Dawn Staley highest-paid coach in women’s college basketball The University of South Carolina’s board of trustees approved a contract extension for women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley on Friday that will make her the highest-paid coach in women’s college basketball. The extension keeps Staley in Columbia through the 2029-30 season with an annual … Read more
Joel Embiid has played in just 13 games this season for the 76ers. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) Already beset by injuries this season, Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid will be out an additional seven to 10 days after experiencing swelling in his left knee, the team announced Friday. The injury, which Embiid had dealt with earlier … Read more
Patriots coaching rumors tracker: Latest updates on Vrabel’s staff originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston For the second time in 12 months, the New England Patriots must rebuild their coaching staff from the ground up. The Patriots announced Mike Vrabel as their new head coach on Sunday, Jan. 12, just one week after firing Jerod … Read more
Not only is Dawn Staley now the highest paid coach in women’s basketball, she negotiated something else that rivals Geno Auriemma and Kim Mulkey don’t have: a free path to the pros. The University of South Carolina announced a contract extension with Staley on Friday that will keep the three-time NCAA champion in Columbia through … Read more
Ashlea Klam catches a pass and runs for the US women’s national flag football team at last year’s world championships. Klam is positioned to pursue Olympic gold in flag football perhaps like no other young American player during the game’s boom in the country.Photograph: Lester Barnes | USA Football Ashlea Klam won a world championship … Read more
Here’s today’s NHL Nugget – this Weekend’s Way Back When looks at the history of the Flames nickname, starting with the Atlanta Flames that relocated to Calgary. (Don’t see the video? Click here.) Brian T. Dessart takes fans on a distinctive ride through the historic-laden NHL with the #NHLNugget. Check out NHLNugget.com to find where … Read more
The Sun Belt has fined Marshall for the school’s decision to opt out of the Independence Bowl. Marshall said it couldn’t play in the Dec. 28 game against Army due to a lack of players. The Thundering Herd won the Sun Belt title game over Louisiana and was set to play the Black Knights in … Read more
The Mets are adding a serious jolt to their bullpen, signing left-hander A.J. Minter, reports SNY’s Andy Martino. The deal, which is pending a physical, is for two years and $22 million and includes a player opt-out after the first season. Minter will be one of the main late-inning bridges to Edwin Diaz. The 31-year-old … Read more
The Tennessee Titans have hired Mike Borgonzi as the franchise’s newest general manager, the team announced on Friday. Borgonzi, who was one of six candidates the Titans met with twice, replaces Ran Carthon, who was fired last week after two seasons in charge. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, it’s a five-year agreement for Borgonzi and … Read more
Dick Vitale’s last broadcast was the 2023 men’s national title game between San Diego State and UConn. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) Legendary college basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale will be back calling games for the first time in nearly two years when Duke visits Wake Forest on Saturday, Jan. 25, from Veterans Memorial Coliseum in … Read more