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Cassese Takes the Helm: Virginia Lacrosse Names 18th Head Coach
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Cassese Takes the Helm: Virginia Lacrosse Names 18th Head Coach

Kevin Cassese has been promoted to Virginia’s 18th head men’s lacrosse coach, taking over after serving as associate head coach and offensive coordinator. The Cavaliers, coming off an ACC title and a 10-7 record in 2026, emphasize roster retention, staff development, and continued pursuit of a national championship, building on Cassese’s Duke and Lehigh background and his ties to Lars Tiffany. Captains and players expressed strong support for the transition as UVA looks to maintain momentum in the ACC and beyond.

Portland Timbers part ways with Phil Neville after disappointing MLS campaign
sports2 days ago

Portland Timbers part ways with Phil Neville after disappointing MLS campaign

Portland Timbers have mutually parted ways with head coach Phil Neville after a 3-1 loss to the San Jose Earthquakes left them third from bottom in the Western Conference and eight points off an automatic MLS playoff spot. Neville said results haven’t met the club’s expectations, despite initial optimism and two playoff appearances in his first two seasons. GM Ned Grabavoy noted progress hadn’t been enough and wished him well as the team heads into a World Cup break.

Mavericks initiate post-Kidd era with search for new head coach
sports7 days ago

Mavericks initiate post-Kidd era with search for new head coach

The Dallas Mavericks and Jason Kidd mutually parted ways, ending Kidd’s five-year stint as head coach shortly after Masai Ujiri was hired as head of basketball operations. Dallas will conduct a comprehensive search for a replacement. Kidd finished with a 205-205 record, led the team to the 2024 NBA Finals, but the Mavericks missed the playoffs the last two seasons after trading Luka Dončić; he was under a roughly $40 million, four-year contract, which the ownership group led by Patrick Dumont approved. Potential candidates, including Billy Donovan, are already being discussed as Dallas pursues a new direction.

Mavericks Part Ways With Kidd, Launching Coaching Search
sports7 days ago

Mavericks Part Ways With Kidd, Launching Coaching Search

Dallas mutually parted ways with head coach Jason Kidd after five seasons, with four years left on his contract, as new president Masai Ujiri starts a thorough search for the next coach. Kidd’s tenure produced an inconsistent 205-205 record with three missed playoffs and a 26-56 finish in 2025-26, though Dallas advanced to the 2024 NBA Finals and 2022 Western Conference Finals. The Mavericks also traded Luka Dončić to the Lakers in 2024-25, and Cooper Flagg—the 2025 No. 1 pick and Rookie of the Year—is expected to anchor Dallas’s next chapter.

Crew shake-up: Laurent Courtois takes interim helm after Rydström firing
sports9 days ago

Crew shake-up: Laurent Courtois takes interim helm after Rydström firing

Columbus Crew have relieved head coach Henrik Rydström of his duties, naming Laurent Courtois as interim head coach. After a 3-7-4 start this season (13 points), the team sits 13th in the Eastern Conference with 20 MLS games remaining and four points outside the playoff position. Courtois, who has MLS and CF Montréal coaching experience, returns to the Crew with staff changes and will lead the team through two matches this week before MLS pauses for the World Cup.

Leafs fire Berube, seek a fresh bench voice to reclaim identity and title hopes
sports-hockey13 days ago

Leafs fire Berube, seek a fresh bench voice to reclaim identity and title hopes

Toronto fired coach Craig Berube after a season highlighted by defensive lapses, poor puck management, and suboptimal player deployment, prompting GM John Chayka to search for a new bench boss who can unlock Auston Matthews and the team's potential and determine whether the club remains a Stanley Cup contender or needs a rebuild.

Leafs Shake Up Coaching After Playoff Shortfall
sports13 days ago

Leafs Shake Up Coaching After Playoff Shortfall

The Toronto Maple Leafs fired head coach Craig Berube after a 32-36-14 season that finished 28th and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016, part of an organizational reset led by GM John Chayka and Mats Sundin. With star winger Mitch Marner gone to Vegas and Auston Matthews potentially needing convincing to stay, Toronto is pursuing a coaching change as it reshapes its front office and roster.

Swiatek Sparks Clay Comeback with Rout of Pegula in Rome
sports14 days ago

Swiatek Sparks Clay Comeback with Rout of Pegula in Rome

Iga Swiatek signaled a return to top form on clay by overpowering Jessica Pegula in Rome, deploying a simpler, more patient, high‑intensity game under coach Roig and using deep returns to force errors. The win suggests ominous French Open prospects for rivals, with potential semi-final foes Elena Rybakina or Elina Svitolina in sight. On the men's side, Lorenzo Musetti withdrew from Roland Garros with a thigh injury, joining Carlos Alcaraz and Jack Draper on the sidelines.