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Mavericks may pull a shocker with their new GM hire

The Dallas Mavericks could be taking a page out of the book of Brad Stevens and the Boston Celtics. Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd is “very interested” in becoming the team’s new general manager, Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated reported this week on FanDuel TV’s “Run It Back.” Mannix added that Kidd is “very well-respected” … The post Mavericks may pull a shocker with their new GM hire appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Insider puts JJ Redick in coaching untouchables list

Last month, JJ Redick became the first Los Angeles Lakers head coach since Phil Jackson to post back-to-back 50-win seasons. He also joined an exclusive list of Lakers coaches to have won 50+ games in his first two seasons, including Butch van Breda Kolff, Paul Westhead and Pat Riley. And Redick isn’t going anywhere anytime […] The post Insider puts JJ Redick in coaching untouchables list appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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UCLA football coach Bob Chesney keeps leveling up behind core beliefs

Let it go if you’ve never heard of some of Bob Chesney’s previous coaching stops. Dispense with the number of Roman numerals after their NCAA divisions. Don’t get riled up if the nicknames of those teams — Greyhounds, Crusaders, Dukes — fail to resonate like Fighting Irish, Buckeyes or Wolverines. UCLA football coach Bob Chesney...

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Judge schedules trial between Jon Gruden, NFL for mid-2027

Jon Gruden sued the NFL within days of resigning from the Las Vegas Raiders, alleging a “malicious and orchestrated campaign” by the NFL to get him out of his job. The lawsuit has lingered for more than four years, as the NFL has attempted to dismiss the case or send it to arbitration rather than…

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What the Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel photos reveal about NFL insiderdom

We don’t need to know more about Dianna Russini’s relationship with Mike Vrabel to render a journalistic verdict: it raises questions about her reporting. Without analyzing their poolside hug and hand-holding, we can infer they’re close. Page Six says a “spy” spotted the pair two weeks ago at an intimate, adult-only resort near Sedona, Arizona.…

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Padres send a heartfelt message on Davey Lopes’ passing

The San Diego Padres issued a heartfelt tribute following the passing of Davey Lopes, honoring a revered coach whose influence spanned generations across the game. The loss resonates deeply within the organization, especially among those tied to the franchise’s historic 1998 World Series team. The Padres confirmed Lopes passed away Wednesday at the age of […] The post Padres send a heartfelt message on Davey Lopes’ passing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rick Pitino opens up to The Post on long-term St. John’s future in first comments since new contract

A few weeks ago, St. John’s followed through on a preseason promise to ensure Rick Pitino didn’t coach elsewhere.  Now, reaching 1,000 wins at the Queens school could happen after he inked a new four-year deal.

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