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The Colorado Rapids have parted ways with head coach Robin Fraser, the club announced Tuesday morning. The decision comes amid a slide that's seen the Rapids fail to win 17 of 18 games dating back to mid-May, the lone win in that stretch coming against FC Dallas in July. On Saturday, Colorado lost the Rocky Mountain Cup for the third consecutive…

When the 2023-24 NBA season tips off, two new head coaches will pace the sidelines for the first time in their careers: Darko Rajakovic with the Toronto Raptors and Adrian Griffin for the Milwaukee Bucks. The year before, Hardy was part of a trio of newcomers on the sidelines, alongside Darvin Ham (Lakers) and Joe Mazzulla (Celtics). And going back…

As each college football season approaches, the expectations tend to grow for each and every team. So, like every season, there's head coaches who have something to prove from the prior season. In the list below, we'll look at not only coaches entering a potential hot seat year but those who are like Deion Sanders, a first year head coach at the…

The Toronto Maple Leafs have to fire Sheldon Keefe. Though there are recent rumblings that the Toronto Maple Leafs will extend their head coach and stick with him despite changing GMs, that is a terrible idea. As the NHL Stanley Cup Final is underway involving the Florida Panthers and the Vegas Golden Knights, one clear comparison between the two…

Laszlo Geczo/INPHOGavin Coombes, Jack Crowley and Shane Daly celebrate Munster's URC final win. # worthy winners Rowntree has re-energised Munster with URC success won against the odds The feel-good factor is back at Thomond Park after a hugely encouraging campaign. SOMETIMES, THE RIGHT person just happens to find themselves in the right place at…

It's the question at least five NBA teams are going to have to answer in the coming weeks as the league's championship hunt nears its end. The Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, Toronto Raptors and Detroit Pistons each went in a different direction with their head coaches this offseason, with several of those teams pivoting despite…

Scott Robertson's appointment as All Blacks head coach from next year ahead of Jamie Joseph was greeted with widespread glee in New Zealand. The longstanding public favourite will, finally, get his chance to lead the nation team -- but not before an unprecedented transition period that includes the All Blacks World Cup campaign playing out. But…

Griffin to reapply for job as Dragons set to begin interviewing for 2024 coach We're sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We're working to restore it. Please try again later. St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin will have to reapply for his job after club officials informed him they would soon begin interviewing prospective coaches…

Warren Gatland set his sights on upsetting world No 1 Ireland after completing his Wales coaching set-up for the Six Nations with the appointments of Alex King and Mike Forshaw. Gatland made a dramatic return as Wales head coach in December to replace the sacked Wayne Pivac and immediately stamped his mark by removing Stephen Jones and Gethin…

Rutgers has seen another offensive coach leave its staff this week. Tight ends coach Nunzio Campanile, who served as the Scarlet Knights' interim offensive coordinator for the second half of the 2022 season, announced his departure from the program on Tuesday. "After 5 great years w/ (Rutgers) it's time to move on," he. "Thanks to all the players &…

Rutgers desperately needs to improve its offense, and it is investing heavily in an attempt to do so. The Scarlet Knights signed new offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca to a three-year deal at $1.4 million per season, according to the contract that was approved by the University's Board of Governors in a special meeting on Saturday…

Danny Lee (left) and Ihaia West celebrate promotion to the Premiership in 2015. Photo/File Crikey, the timing isn't the best but Hawke's Bay Magpies rugby team's co-coach Danny Lee had to take the opportunity. Former All Black halfback Lee, 41, who has been the Magpies backs coach since 2012, will leave the Bay next week to take on a head coach…

Exeter Chiefs head coach Ali Hepher, forwards coach Rob Hunter and skills coach Ricky Pellow have all joined director of rugby Rob Baxter in putting pen to paper on new long-term contract extensions with the Gallagher Premiership club. Baxter, Hepher and Pellow have all been part of the club's coaching staff since the 2009/10 season, while Hunter…

ENGLAND have sacked head coach Eddie Jones after seven years in the Twickenham hot seat. The 62-year-old has been dismissed following a dismal autumn series that saw his side win just one out of four games. Jones' contract had been due to expire after the World Cup in France next year but the RFU have swung the axe following a review of recent…

Mel Tucker entered the 2021 season with two seasons as a college football head coach on his resume and an overall record of just 7-12. Yet he led Michigan State-unranked to start the season-to eight straight wins, capped by a victory over rival Michigan. Tucker's timing was perfect. He was rumored to be on the shortlist for jobs at LSU and USC,…

After allegations last winter of an unhealthy culture, the University of Northern Colorado stood by football coach Ed McCaffrey and assured that it was all a big misunderstanding. Things would improve, university officials said. McCaffrey's era ended this week after UNC went 6-16 in two seasons and 4-12 against Big Sky opponents. Some close to the…

After allegations last winter of an unhealthy culture, the University of Northern Colorado stood by football coach Ed McCaffrey and assured that it was all a big misunderstanding. Things would improve, university officials said. McCaffrey's era ended this week after UNC went 6-16 in two seasons and 4-12 against Big Sky opponents. Some close to the…

Every time this Australian team takes the field there are three undeniable facts that are on display for all of us to witness. Firstly, the men in gold are giving every atom of their beings to the contest. Their outcomes are not always successful but a lack of effort, courage and commitment are not the problems for the Wallabies. Secondly, these…

In this day and age, there's no wasting time when a college football program is in disarray. Coaches don't get four years anymore when clear progress isn't being made on and off the field. Former Florida State head coach Willie Taggart only got 21 games in Tallahassee before the administration elected to move on in 2019. The trend of short leashes…

Head coach Jimbo Fisher and his Texas A&M Aggies are struggling both on and off the field this season. The Texas A&M coach suspended three players from his true freshman recruiting class. The players included wide receiver Chris Marshall, offensive lineman PJ Williams, and cornerback Denver Harris. The suspension comes after the Aggies' 30-24 loss…

The 2022 NFL season isn't even halfway finished, but the offseason coaching cycle is already underway. Panthers head coach Matt Rhule was the first boss sent packing, as Carolina fired the 47-year-old after its latest loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Even though Rhule was the first coach fired in 2022, he certainly won't be the last. There were 10…

Former New Zealand National Cricket Team speedster Shane Bond, who is Mumbai Indians' bowling coach in the Indian Premier League (IPL), has been appointed as the head coach of the MI Emirates in UAE's International League T20 (ILT20), announced the franchise on Saturday, September 17. The International League T20 (ILT20), which will be a 6-team…

BetOnline lists Fleck as the favorite to be the Trojans' next head coach. When a program like the Gopher football team has success, it's only a matter of time until the bigger schools start calling. With USC firing head coach Clay Helton earlier this week, it appears that the Trojans have their eyes set on P.J. Fleck to replace him. According to…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - There was no need Monday night for a substantial celebration. Rob Thomson, now under contract as the Philadelphia Phillies manager through 2025, would have dinner with president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski and general manager Sam Fuld. They could toast to an extended partnership no one envisioned 18 months ago when…