The New York Times – Sports:
Even without China’s “zero-Covid” policy, Steve Simon said that unresolved concerns about Peng Shuai would keep women’s tennis away from Shenzhen and a lucrative 10-year-deal to stage the Finals.
Category: Coaches and Managers
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Women’s College Basketball Has Lots of Talent at the Top
The New York Times – Sports:
South Carolina and the other top teams have high expectations, of course. But there are some upstart teams with chances to make a deep run, too.
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Dusty Baker Finally Gets a World Series Title as Manager
The New York Times – Sports:
Dusty Baker first World Series title as a manager is a crowning achievement for a beloved player, manager and person.
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John McVay, Key Figure in the Making of a 49ers’ Dynasty, Dies at 91
The New York Times – Sports:
He rebounded from the humiliation of “the fumble” as coach of the ’78 New York Giants to help San Francisco win five Super Bowls over 14 seasons as a top team executive.
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Britt Reid, Son of Kansas City Coach Andy Reid, Sentenced to Three Years
The New York Times – Sports:
Britt Reid, a son of Kansas City Coach Andy Reid, was sentenced to prison for severely injuring a 5-year-old girl in a drunken driving crash. Her family has railed against the plea deal reached in a football-mad city.
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Nets Fire Coach Steve Nash
The New York Times – Sports:
The Nets have struggled to a 2-5 start, and their star guard Kyrie Irving is under fire for promoting an antisemitic documentary.
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Vince Dooley, Hall of Fame Football Coach for Georgia, Dies at 90
The New York Times – Sports:
In a 25-year coaching career, he appeared in 20 bowl games and won 201 games, the fourth-highest total in Southeastern Conference history.