Tag: Coaching
Former New York Giants coach Jim Fassel dies at 71
LOS ANGELES — Jim Fassel, a former coach of the New York Giants who was named NFL coach of the year in 1997 and...
John McDonnell, mighty Arkansas track coach, dies at 82
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — John McDonnell, the track and field coach who set a gold standard for excellence at Arkansas during his 36 years at...
New York’s Tom Thibodeau picked as NBA’s coach of the year
NEW YORK — Tom Thibodeau got the New York Knicks back to the playoffs, guiding the team to its second-best record in 20 years.
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Mike Roth to retire after 24 years as Gonzaga AD
SPOKANE, Wash. — Gonzaga athletic director Mike Roth said Monday he will retire on Aug. 31, ending a 24-year run during which the Bulldogs...
Water polo players get $14 million in sex abuse settlement
LOS ANGELES — A dozen female water polo players who accused their coach of sexual abuse will split nearly $14 million after settling a...
Tom Izzo promotes Wojcik, hires 3 ex-Michigan State players
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo has promoted Doug Wojcik to assistant coach, replacing Dane Fife.
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Colorado starting QB Sam Noyer enters transfer portal
Colorado starting quarterback Sam Noyer has entered the transfer portal for a second time to close a career in Boulder that included three head...
Arizona’s Candrea retiring after 36 years, 8 national titles
TUCSON, Ariz. — Mike Candrea is retiring after winning eight national championships and amassing more wins than any coach in college softball history during...
Former Chiefs assistant coach pleads not guilty in crash
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid pleaded not guilty Monday to critically injuring a young girl in a...
AP Interview: Scott says final score on Pac-12 tenure TBD
Larry Scott's volatile 11-year tenure as Pac-12 commissioner is in its final month. The conference announced in January he would be stepping...