The New York Times – Sports:
Steve Wilks and Ray Horton added claims that the Arizona Cardinals and Tennessee Titans discriminated in their hiring practices, echoing Flores’s allegations that the league showed bias against Black coaches.
Category: Coaches and Managers
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The Jon Scheyer Era at Duke Begins
The New York Times – Sports:
Mike Krzyzewski’s announcing his retirement as Duke’s coach a year in advance allowed Jon Scheyer to focus on recruiting. He has landed top players as Duke looks to keep its blue blood status.
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Gabe Kapler and Giants Have 13-Person Coaching Staff
The New York Times – Sports:
Gabe Kapler’s record-setting staff of 13 coaches is too many to fit in a dugout, but the unorthodox approach helped the team win 107 games in 2021. A trend was officially set.
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Terry Francona Returns for 2022 Cleveland Guardians
The New York Times – Sports:
Francona missed huge chunks of two seasons with health issues, and the Cleveland Guardians are thrilled to have their merry prankster of a manager back in the clubhouse.
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Gene Shue, All-Star and Longtime N.B.A. Coach, Dies at 90
The New York Times – Sports:
He had a seven-decade pro career, starting as a guard with the Pistons before coaching for 22 years, leading the Bullets and the 76ers to the finals.
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Men’s NCAA Final Four: How to Watch and What to Expect
The New York Times – Sports:
No. 1 seed Kansas faces No. 2 seed Villanova in the first national semifinal, followed by the first game Duke and North Carolina have ever played in the N.C.A.A. men’s tournament, for a berth in the championship game.
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Bruce Arians and Tampa Bay Gave the NFL a Diversity Blueprint It Shouldn’t Ignore
The New York Times – Sports:
His tactical retirement plan as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach created an opportunity for Todd Bowles and left a pipeline of experienced Black assistant coaches and coordinators.
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Retiring as Coach, Bruce Arians Joins the Buccaneers’ Front Office
The New York Times – Sports:
Arians left a previous retirement to coach Tampa Bay in 2019 and won a title after the 2020 season. Todd Bowles, the defensive coordinator and a former Jets head coach, will succeed him.
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After Record-Setting Run With St. Peter’s, Shaheen Holloway Leaves for Seton Hall
The New York Times – Sports:
Just days after his team became the first No. 15 seed to play in the round of 8, Holloway is returning to the university where he once starred in the backcourt.