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Edmonton Oilers announce head coach Kris Knoblauch and assistant coach Mark Stuart have been relieved of their duties after a season review, about two weeks after a first‑round playoff loss to the Anaheim Ducks; the team expresses gratitude for their contributions and did not announce replacements.
Inter Miami’s 4-3 loss to Orlando City keeps them winless in four as Lionel Messi delivers a moment of magic but the team’s defensive frailties persist, even amid a midseason coaching shift to Guillermo Hoyos after Mascherano’s resignation. The piece also notes ongoing Miami media/access tensions and broader MLS storylines, including 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan’s substitution controversy for the Union and the San Diego FC/Chucky Lozano saga, capped by a stoppage-time winner for LAFC over San Diego amid Lozano’s absence and fan banners calling for his return.
Boston fired Alex Cora and several coaches in a sweeping organizational shake-up led by Craig Breslow, with input from Theo Epstein and others; Jason Varitek was reassigned and is no longer with the organization, and Chad Tracy was named interim manager. Reports linked Cora to a Phillies job, which he declined, and Boston has gone 2-2 since the firing.
Trevor Story says a direct talk with Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow about the decision to fire Alex Cora and six coaches was necessary; Breslow explained the moves at a team meeting, but Story remains frustrated and seeks clearer direction for the franchise.
The Red Sox fired Alex Cora and five coaches after a 10-17 start, calling the move a bold step toward a fresh start, but players like Trevor Story and Garrett Whitlock criticized the lack of clarity and fair process in a Sunday meeting. Interim manager Chad Tracy was named, with GM Craig Breslow and team president Sam Kennedy defending the decision as necessary to reset the season. Boston’s offense and pitching have struggled (OPS .667, 27th; ERA 4.44), and the organization faces questions about its direction as it pursues a return to October play.
The Boston Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora after a rocky start and announced a coaching staff overhaul: Chad Tracy will serve as interim manager, promoted from Worcester; hitting coach Pete Fatse was reportedly dismissed, with Collin Hetzler joining the Boston staff; Jason Varitek was reassigned within the organization; Breslow will oversee a broader leadership reshuffle as the team pivots toward developing its young core.
NBC Sports Bay Area reports that Steve Kerr isn’t expected to return as Warriors coach next season unless he has a major change of heart, as the front office pushes for a shift in philosophy and the aging, injury-plagued roster prompts consideration of a new direction.
Tennessee women's basketball is parting ways with assistant coach Gabe Lazo after two seasons. He was a key recruiter for Kim Caldwell’s initial signing class (including Mia Pauldo and Mya Pauldo, Deniya Prawl, Jaida Civil and Lauren Hurst) and led the signing of five-star Oliviyah Edwards, while also helping Tennessee secure a top-ranked transfer portal class praised by multiple services, contributing to back-to-back top-10 recruiting classes.
Will Wade left NC State after one season to return to LSU in a months‑in‑the‑making deal that reunites him with LSU leadership from his McNeese days. LSU granted Wade a seven‑year contract with a salary around $4 million per year and pledged a substantial NIL/roster budget, while NC State agreed to a roughly $4 million separation payout to part ways with him. The move underscores LSU’s willingness to pay big to land top basketball talent and signals Wade’s turbulent coaching arc continuing after his LSU firing.
Tua Tagovailoa, now with the Atlanta Falcons on a one-year deal, said he wasn’t satisfied with his play in his final Dolphins season and spoke cryptically about the team’s issues, calling them “unique” and avoiding specifics while signaling a fresh start with Atlanta and focusing on playing well this season after passing his physical.
Washington Commanders reshuffle their offensive line and coaching staff, cutting center Tyler Biadasz and promoting an internal OL coach, while extending Nick Allegretti (the likely Week 18 starter after Biadasz’s injury) and re-signing Trent Scott; they reportedly extended Laremy Tunsil to become the league’s highest-paid lineman by AAV, and the left guard battle remains between Chris Paul and Brandon Coleman, with Paul back after his rookie deal and still seeking a market.
Ahead of the 2026 NFL Combine, Chiefs coach Andy Reid offered limited updates on Travis Kelce’s retirement decision, emphasizing ongoing communication but no firm answer. He declined to comment on Rashee Rice’s civil suit and Tyreek Hill’s status, noting ongoing processes and Hill’s injury recovery. Reid also discussed fresh coaches—DeMarco Murray, Chad O’Shea, and Andre Curtis—praising O’Shea’s Super Bowl experience and Curtis’ familiarity with the staff as the Chiefs build their offseason staff.
Rich Bisaccia stepped down as the Green Bay Packers' assistant head coach and special teams coordinator after four seasons. Head coach Matt LaFleur thanked him for his contributions, and Bisaccia expressed gratitude to the organization and fans as he moves on, noting the players’ dedication and the team’s notable special-teams achievements during his tenure.
Philadelphia Eagles confirm OL coach Jeff Stoutland will not return next season after tensions over run-game design changes led by Nick Sirianni; injuries contributed to a stagnant offense, and Stoutland wasn’t consulted on adjustments, prompting his departure. The team is reshaping the staff, naming Ryan Mahaffey run-game coordinator/TE coach and Sean Mannion as OC, in a broader effort to rebuild after a down year for the line.
After 13 seasons with the Eagles, offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland relinquished his run game coordinator title and is leaving the team. He says he’s not retiring from coaching and will pursue opportunities with another club as Philadelphia shifts to new run designs under incoming OC Sean Mannion, potentially adopting McVay/Shanahan-inspired schemes.