Big Ten Could Have Been Big Twenty If Reported Interest In Cal, Stanford Had Better Timing
The Big Ten Conference could have quite literally doubled its named total, if the conference's presidents had their way.
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Janneke Schopman Resigns As Chief Coach Days After Serious Allegations Against Hockey India
Indian women's hockey team chief coach Janneke Schopman resigned on Friday, days after creating a furore by claiming that she was not valued and respected enough by the national federation. The Dutch coach had taken over the reins of the women's team in 2021 from Sjoerd Marine, who had led the side to a historic fourth position at the Tokyo Olympics. Schopman's contract was to end in August this year after the Paris Olympics but following her recent critical comments, it was expected that she won't continue.
Croatian Ivankovic appointed coach of China men's football team
BEIJING: Croatian Branko Ivankovic has been appointed head coach of the Chinese men's national football team, the Chinese Football Association (CFA) announced on Saturday (Feb 24).
Warriors give Steve Kerr record two-year, $35M extension - ESPN
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr, an architect of four franchise championships, has agreed on a two-year, $35 million contract extension that will make him the highest-paid coach in NBA history, agents Rick Smith and Dan Eveloff of Priority Sports told ESPN on Friday.
US to impose 500 new sanctions on Russia and its war machine
The US Treasury Department announced on Friday that it will impose 500 new sanctions on Russia and its war machine, as the country tries to keep up financial pressure on Moscow two years after the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine.
Jackie Robinson statue cleats heading to Negro Leagues Baseball Museum - ESPN
WICHITA, Kan. — The bronze cleats from a Jackie Robinson statue that was cut at the ankles and stolen last month will be donated to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, the league's executive director told ESPN on Friday.
Kenya pays tribute to marathon world-record holder Kelvin Kiptum at state funeral
Former LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva sounds the alarm on staff shortages and security concerns for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Summer Olympics.
Kenya marathon hero Kiptum honoured at funeral as unique talent and family man
CHEPKORIO, Kenya : Marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum, whose dreams of breaking the race's two-hour barrier were ended by a car crash earlier this month, was remembered for his talent and humility at a funeral service on Friday in western Kenya.