How celebrity basketball trainer went from getting rejected from high school jobs to coaching NBA superstars
Chris Brickley grew up just like everyone else: He dreamed of making it big in the sports world, and he did just that, but not in the way he had planned. The 38-year-old basketball trainer enrolled at the University of Louisville in January 2008 with the goal of going pro. But when he realized playing […]
Coaching legend Monte Kiffin, Lane’s father, dies at 84
Monte Kiffin, the legendary coach and father of Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin, has passed away at the age of 84. Monte, who is considered the architect of the Tampa II’s defensive strategy, worked alongside his son as a player personnel analyst. “As his grandson Knox said, he is free from pain and smiling […]
Monte Kiffin, college and NFL coaching legend, dead at 84
The University of Mississippi announced that longtime football coach and innovative defensive mind Monte Kiffin died Thursday. He was 84 years old. Kiffin, the father of Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin, died peacefully in Oxford surrounded by his family, according to a statement from the school. “As his grandson Knox said, he is free from […]
Bill Belichick lands another broadcasting job during coaching break
Bill Belichick is “inside the NFL” while sitting outside the coaching world. Belichick, an eight-time Super Bowl champion, will serve as a commentator for the show’s return on Friday, Aug. 30 on the CW network. “Bill Belichick joining Inside the NFL is truly a game-changer for this storied franchise and for The CW,” CW Networks […]
Jaguars owner Shad Khan puts coaching staff on notice after disappointing 2023 season
Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan issued a warning to his team late last month after the franchise lost five of its final six games in 2023 and missed the playoffs. Kahn has challenged his coaching staff to develop the young talent acquired through the draft. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Jacksonville Jaguars […]
Ex-Jets star Antonio Cromartie back for coaching internship
One of the Jets’ former Pro Bowl defenders is returning to New York. Former cornerback Antonio Cromartie announced Sunday that he will take part in the NFL’s Bill Walsh Internship with the Jets during training camp. “Ready [to] “I hope to learn as much as I can during this time,” Cromartie wrote. “Thank you to […]
Former NFL QB JaMarcus Russell fired from coaching job, as lawsuit claims he took high school’s donation money
JaMarcus Russell, who played three years in the NFL, was removed from his high school coaching staff in Alabama after he was accused of misappropriating funds. Russell was a volunteer assistant coach at his alma mater, Williamson High School in Mobile, and the lawsuit alleges he received a $74,000 check designated as a donation to […]
Anthony Davis was ‘very involved’ in Lakers’ coaching search
The Lakers have found a new head coach, but there was one player who was “heavily involved” in the process — and it wasn’t who you’d expect. JJ Redick was hired as the new Lakers coach on Thursday, but he didn’t get his new job thanks to his podcast co-host, LeBron James. During his introductory […]
Dan Hurley’s wife Andrea addresses emotions during Lakers’ coaching pursuit: ‘Worst week of my life’
University of Connecticut men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley turned down a lucrative six-year contract offer from the Los Angeles Lakers. Earlier this week, he provided more details about his decision, but made it clear he wasn’t turning down the Lakers’ offer to take advantage of the school’s ties with the school. The two-time national championship […]
The Lakers’ coaching search challenges after Dan Hurley rejection
The Los Angeles Lakers are in the midst of a head coaching search after a Hail Mary attempt to acquire University of Connecticut coach Dan Hurley fell through. “The Lakers don’t have that great a job,” ESPN’s Zach Lowe said on Tuesday’s “Get Up.” “They’re a play-in team almost every year.” Brian Windhorst writes for […]