As USC defense bulks up, once-out-of-shape Kobe Pepe shines
His physical transformation, spanning four years at USC, may not have been the stuff of Instagram thirst traps. His shirtless before-and-after shots weren’t shared by…
Jordan Chiles savors euphoria of surprise Olympic bronze medal
PARIS — Gina Chiles would have been happy either way.Whether the inquiry submitted by Jordan Chiles’ coach would move her onto the podium or keep her…
Can Lincoln Riley coach? USC and its fans need an answer
The last time Los Angeles got a good look at Lincoln Riley, he was getting blown out by his biggest rival.The last time USC fans…
Ottis Gibson: Yorkshire head coach to leave club at end of 2024 season
Yorkshire first-team head coach Ottis Gibson is to leave the club at the end of the season.The former West Indies fast bowler and England bowling…
UCLA’s Martin Jarmond says ‘we’re ready’ on first day in Big Ten
UCLA is no longer on its way to the Big Ten.It’s arrived.What started as an exploratory conversation between Bruins athletic director Martin Jarmond and chancellor…
Former Pepperdine coach is new baseball coach at Oaks Christian
Oaks Christian has hired former Pepperdine University head coach Rick Hirtensteiner as its baseball coach.Hirtensteiner was head coach at Pepperdine since the 2016 season until…
Is recent signee Kristian Fulton working into Chargers lineup?
The Chargers didn’t practice in full pads Wednesday but made the most of a more than two-hour practice at The Bolt in front of a…
Steve McClaren: Jamaica name former England boss as head coach
McClaren served as Sir Alex Ferguson's assistant at Manchester United before leaving in 2001 to take charge of Middlesbrough, where he won the League Cup…
Love Island’s Chris Taylor reveals plans to star in Barbie 2 after hiring acting coach
LOVE Island’s Chris Taylor has revealed his plans to star in Barbie 2 after hiring an acting coach.Chris, 33, landed a surprise, and very brief, role in…
Canada’s Olympic spying scandal casts pall over its rise in soccer
PARIS — So now we know what fueled Canadian soccer’s rise from pretender to global contender. It wasn’t just grit, camaraderie and good coaching that…
Manchester United: Erik ten Hag says 2024-25 season will be ‘survival of fittest’ as new coach joins
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag wants to draw a line under uncertainties of the past and look forward to a season he believes will…
Canadian soccer coach Bev Priestman suspended from Paris 2024 Olympics over ‘drone use against opponents’
THE head coach of Canada's women's Olympic soccer team has been removed from her role amidst an alleged drone spying scandal.The announcement regarding head coach…
‘Friday Night Lights’ series finale: Creator talks Coach and Tami
In “Inside the Episode,” writers and directors reflect on the making of their Emmy-winning episodes.Clear eyes. Full hearts …It took a lot of tears, both…
How Cypress coach Scott Pickler became a Cape Cod League staple
SOUTH YARMOUTH, Mass. — A breeze strong enough to rustle the lush green canopy of oak trees towering over the outfield fence at Red Wilson Field,…
Knecht, James give Lakers coach JJ Redick a preview of things to come
LAS VEGAS — JJ Redick and a chunk of his new coaching staff sat baseline Thursday in Las Vegas, the Lakers’ key young pieces all flashing…
High school sports transfers in California set record: 17,068
High school sports transfers reached a record level in California for the 2023-24 school year, with 17,068 students switching schools, according to final statistics obtained…
Joe ‘Jellybean’ Bryant, father of late Lakers legend Kobe, dies
Joe Bryant, a former NBA player and WNBA coach with a colorful nickname, has died at 69, four and a half years after his son,…
New Government FAR more Gareth Southgate than Michael Gove, culture sec declares as she praises England coach
THE new Government will be "far more" like Gareth Southgate and "far less" like Michael Gove, the Culture Secretary has declared.Lisa Nandy praised the England…
U.S. Soccer fires coach Gregg Berhalter after collapse
With the 2026 World Cup less than two years away, U.S. Soccer is starting over after firing coach Gregg Berhalter on Wednesday.“I want to thank…
Indian cricket board appoints Gautam Gambhir as men’s head coach | Cricket News
The former batter and BJP politician will take charge of the Indian team following Rahul Dravid’s decision to step away.India’s cricket board has named Gautam…