Six Nations: Wales head coach Warren Gatland rings the changes for clash with England at Twickenham | Rugby Union News

Warren Gatland has made seven changes to Wales’ starting line-up for Saturday’s Six Nations clash against England at Twickenham. Centre George North returns from injury for his 50th Six Nations appearances, lining up alongside Nick Tompkins in midfield. Fly-half Sam Costelow, who went off injured during the first half of Wales’ 27-26 loss to Scotland…

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Doc Rivers, 1-2 with Bucks, to coach East All-Stars

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers () in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) DALLAS — Giannis Antetokounmpo looked up in slight amazement when told Doc Rivers had just clinched coaching in the All-Star Game. Seems the reaction had more to do with Rivers…

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AC Milan considered offering record-breaking Grand Slam holder Novak Djokovic mental coach role – Paper Talk | Football News

The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday’s newspapers… DAILY EXPRESS The owner of AC Milan is said to have considered bringing Novak Djokovic on board as the Serie A club’s mental coach. The record-breaking Grand Slam holder is a self-confessed Rossoneri fanatic – but an approach eventually did not transpire. Red Bull technical advisor…

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Oliver Almadro to coach UP women’s volleyball team

Coach Oliver Almadro with UP Fighting Maroons.–CONTRIBUTED PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — The University of the Philippines volleyball program director Oliver Almadro will have a dual role this UAAP Season 86 volleyball tournaments as he will also call the shots for the Fighting Maroons’ women’s volleyball team. UP Office for Athletics and Sports Development on Friday…

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Brighton Women sack head coach Melissa Phillips | Football News

Melissa Phillips has left her position as Brighton Women head coach with immediate effect. The American has spent 10 months in the role, taking over from Jens Scheuer in April 2023. She led the Seagulls to Women’s Super League safety last season, and competed in the FA Cup semi-finals, where Brighton narrowly lost out to…

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Mike Macdonald: Seattle Seahawks make Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator the NFL’s youngest head coach | NFL News

The Seattle Seahawks have hired Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald as their new head coach.  Macdonald, who has emerged as one of the league’s most highly-regarded defensive minds, will become the youngest head coach in the NFL at the age of 36 as he fills the job vacated by Pete Carroll. “What an honour,”…

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New Gilas coach could face same old problems

Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone during a training session for the Asian Games. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) is about to open a new era, but the specter of past hurdles continues to hover over the national program. Tim Cone, hands down the most decorated mentor in the country, is set…

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Tim Cone officially named Gilas coach, picks 12-man pool

FILE–Gilas Pilipinas players carry their head coach Tim Cone following their win over Jordan in the men’s basketball gold medal match at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) MANILA, Philippines–Tim Cone will be calling the shots for Gilas Pilipinas—this time permanently. The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas made…

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Lee Carsley: England U21 boss not interested in Republic of Ireland head coach role | Football News

England U21 boss Lee Carsley has turned down the opportunity to talk to the Football Association of Ireland about the possibility of him becoming the next senior Republic of Ireland manager, Sky Sports News understands. The 49-year-old was on Ireland’s shortlist of candidates to replace Stephen Kenny after the FAI confirmed in November that it…

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Wes Unseld Jr. out as Wizards coach, moving to front office

FILE – Washington Wizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr. yells to his team during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. Unseld Jr. is out as coach of the Washington Wizards. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes, File) WASHINGTON — Amid a rebuild without much…

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