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BC taps Luke Murray to helm Eagles’ men’s basketball
sports15 days ago

BC taps Luke Murray to helm Eagles’ men’s basketball

Boston College announced Luke Murray as the school’s new Clement and Elizabeth Izzi Family Head Men’s Basketball Coach, highlighting his offensive acumen, recruiter reputation, and role in UConn’s national championships; Murray brings 10+ years of high-level coaching experience across programs such as Louisville, Xavier, Rhode Island, Towson and Wagner and is charged with restoring the Eagles to national prominence.

Larson Takes Reins as Minnesota Gophers Hockey Head Coach
sports17 days ago

Larson Takes Reins as Minnesota Gophers Hockey Head Coach

University of Minnesota named Brett Larson as the new head men's hockey coach on a five-year deal after eight seasons at St. Cloud State, where he guided the Huskies to four NCAA appearances and the program’s first national championship game in 2021; Larson brings extensive college coaching and USA Hockey experience to lead the Gophers.

Gaels elevate Mickey McConnell to head coach
sports18 days ago

Gaels elevate Mickey McConnell to head coach

Mickey McConnell, a longtime Saint Mary's associate head coach and former Gael star, has been named the program's head men's basketball coach, replacing Randy Bennett who left for Arizona State. Since returning to Saint Mary's in 2019, McConnell has helped the Gaels post a 175-54 record and secure five straight NCAA Tournament appearances as a single-digit seed, continuing the program's high level of success under Bennett's leadership.

Providence College names Bryan Hodgson as new Friars men's basketball coach
sports20 days ago

Providence College names Bryan Hodgson as new Friars men's basketball coach

Providence College announced Bryan Hodgson as the 17th head coach of the Friars men's basketball program, arriving from USF where he led the Bulls to a 25-9 season, captured the American Conference regular-season and conference tournament titles, and earned Coach of the Year honors. Hodgson previously built Arkansas State into a competitive program and has prior success as an Alabama and Buffalo assistant, with a reputation for analytics-driven recruiting. He will be formally introduced at a March 24 press conference in Mullaney Gym as Providence aims to return to championships and NCAA Tournament contention.

Syracuse's Next Head Coach: A Fresh Shortlist of Contenders
sports28 days ago

Syracuse's Next Head Coach: A Fresh Shortlist of Contenders

After firing Adrian Autry, Syracuse is launching a national coaching search with a diverse mix of candidates from high-major and mid-major programs, rising assistants, and alum options. The list includes names like Josh Schertz, Bryan Hodgson, Kyle Smith, and Shaheen Holloway, along with assistants Luke Murray and Kimani Young, plus several mid-major targets such as Jerrod Calhoun and Eric Olen. The piece weighs fit, offensive philosophy, and recruiting ability, cautions against parachute hires or re-hires who failed at the high-major level, and notes updates on candidate statuses, ending with a prompt for readers to share their top three choices.

Ravens and Falcons Lead the 2026 NFL Coaching Grades in a Chaotic Carousel
sports2 months ago

Ravens and Falcons Lead the 2026 NFL Coaching Grades in a Chaotic Carousel

Sports Illustrated writer Conor Orr grades all 10 NFL head-coaching hires for 2026 amid a chaotic carousel, crowning Baltimore’s Jesse Minter as the top pick and giving high marks to Atlanta’s Stefanski and Tennessee’s Saleh, with mid-range assessments for the Raiders’ Klint Kubiak and Bills’ Joe Brady. He places Giants’ John Harbaugh, Steelers’ Mike McCarthy and Browns’ Todd Monken in the middle to lower tiers, and assigns middling to poor grades to Dolphins’ Jeff Hafley and Cardinals’ Mike LaFleur, underscoring how roster fit, front-office dynamics, and quarterback relationships shape each hire.

sports2 months ago

Raiders eye Klint Kubiak for head coaching job amid Super Bowl week

Las Vegas is reportedly narrowing its head-coach search to Seattle offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, with a formal hire not allowed until Feb. 9 after the Super Bowl. The 38-year-old has drawn interest from other teams (including the Cardinals) and has already met with Raiders owner Mark Davis. If hired, he would leave Seattle after guiding an offense that highlighted a high-scoring season. The Raiders enter the season with the league’s top overall pick and substantial cap space, while Seattle tries to balance continuity with potential staff moves.

Arizona Cardinals Tap Mike LaFleur to Lead New Coaching Era
sports2 months ago

Arizona Cardinals Tap Mike LaFleur to Lead New Coaching Era

The Arizona Cardinals have hired Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur, 38, as their new head coach, replacing fired Jonathan Gannon. LaFleur helped the Rams post a high-powered offense in 2025 and is the younger brother of Matt LaFleur, with prior stops in San Francisco, New York, Atlanta and Cleveland. The move comes as Arizona contends with Kyler Murray’s uncertain future after an injury-plagued season and works to overhaul an injury-riddled roster and offensive line.

Cardinals Tap LaFleur as New Head Coach on Five-Year Deal
sports2 months ago

Cardinals Tap LaFleur as New Head Coach on Five-Year Deal

The Arizona Cardinals hired Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur to be their next head coach on a five-year contract, replacing Jonathan Gannon. LaFleur, the younger brother of Packers coach Matt LaFleur, has helped lead high-scoring offenses with the Rams and Jets and is praised for his sharp mind and teaching style as the franchise seeks a new era under his leadership.