Brazil's women's national team suffered a chaotic 1-0 defeat to the United States, receiving eight red cards, including their coach and three assistants. Two players were sent off during the match, and two more after the final whistle.
Iran's 2026 World Cup delegation faces visa issues for support staff, sparking diplomatic tensions with the US, despite player visas being approved on June 5.
Jo Yapp, former England captain and current RFU women’s pathway head, appointed as the first head coach for the British & Irish Lions women’s tour to New Zealand in 2027, aiming to lead a combined team from England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales against the Black Ferns in three Tests.
Jofra Archer credits Rajasthan Royals' coaching staff for a tactical shift to 'pace-on' bowling, which proved crucial in their 30-run IPL victory over Mumbai Indians. Archer starred with 3 wickets and 32 runs, securing RR's playoff spot.
The Korea Volleyball Federation (KOVO) will vote on SOOP's (formerly AfreecaTV) membership on June 2nd. SOOP plans to acquire the Pepper Savings Bank team, but former coach Jang So-yeon's employment is unlikely to be continued as interviews for new coaching staff are in progress.
The Scots could collect the wooden spoon a year after their historic World Cup run. Why has progress stalled so dramatically?Is it a World Cup hangover? Or a growing injury list? Or something else? These are the questions Scotland supporters are asking themselves in the midst of a disappointing Women’s Six Nations. This was a tournament where legends such as Donna Kennedy were hoping for a third-place finish; the fact the team could end up with the wooden spoon is staggering, especially considering their historic World Cup run last year.Scotland reached the last eight for the first time since 2002 and did so in convincing fashion. They defeated Fiji, their win over Wales was dominant and they challenged Canada, the eventual runners-up, in their final pool match. They were blown away by England in the quarter-final but it was nonetheless a successful campaign. The tournament’s end brought a close to Bryan Easson’s time in charge of the team and a whole new coaching staff were employed. Continue reading...
Bayern Munich players, coaching staff and fans at the Allianz Arena were in disbelief after they were denied a penalty for a handball by Joao Neves in their semi-final second leg against Paris St-Germain.
England suffered four defeats in dismal Six NationsBill Sweeney says improvement not ‘one simple answer’Steve Borthwick and his coaching staff are to remain in charge of England’s men’s team despite the squad’s worst Five or Six Nations for 50 years. The Rugby Football Union has opted to back Borthwick and his lieutenants through to next year’s Rugby World Cup in Australia having completed what it described as “a detailed and robust review” of England’s latest campaign.Despite having lost four Five or Six Nations games in the same season for the first time since 1976, the RFU has chosen to keep faith with the Borthwick regime in the belief that things can only get better. The union has decided that sacking the head coach is not the optimal solution, having previously dispensed with Eddie Jones’s services nine months prior to the 2023 World Cup. Continue reading...
The Chicago Sky have signed veteran WNBA Natasha Cloud to a one-year, $555,000, per sources, and waived Hailey Van Lith due to what sources call the coaching staff's "style-of-play" preference.
Jerome Tang is returning to Baylor as associate head coach, finalizing a multi-year deal with the Bears. Tang was fired by Kansas State in February after publicly criticizing his players following a loss to Cincinnati. He previously spent 19 years as an assistant under Scott Drew at Baylor, including as associate head coach on the 2021 NCAA championship team, before leaving for the Kansas State head coaching position in 2022.
Hong Kong's men's lacrosse team won gold at the 2026 Asian Lacrosse Games in Chengdu under head coach Kevin Crowley, who praised the team's tactical execution and future potential.
Venkatesh Iyer, the 31-year-old all-rounder, has featured in just one game for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their first six matches this season after being picked up for Rs 7 crore at the mini-auction — significantly less than his previous KKR price. Despite being unused to sitting out, Iyer has embraced his role, stating he places team success above个人 glory and understands the dynamics of a defending champion side. He credits coaching staff including Mo Bobat, Andy Flower and Dinesh Karthik for providing clarity on his role.
The Brooklyn Nets signed head coach Jordi Fernandez and his entire coaching staff to multiyear contract extensions, showing commitment to the coach despite a 46-118 record over two seasons. GM Sean Marks praised Fernandez's leadership, player development focus and competitive spirit. The Nets have the NBA's youngest roster with five first-round picks from the 2025 draft and hold 13 first-round picks over the next seven years.
The Brooklyn Nets have signed head coach Jordi Fernandez and his entire coaching staff to multi-year contract extensions, sources told ESPN. Owner Joe Tsai and GM Sean Marks finalized the extensions this week, showing commitment to Fernandez after two seasons where he went a combined 46-118. The Nets finished with the NBA's youngest roster this season and hold 13 first-round picks over the next seven years, with a 40% chance to land a top-three pick in the May 10 lottery.
