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New York Jets to Hire Former Dolphins Coach Adam Gase as New Head Coach

The New York Jets are expected to hire former Miami Dolphins manager Adam Gase as their new head coach, league sources confirmed on Thursday. The Jets will also interview former Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph for the same role. The Jets, who also have an open position for the defensive coordinator, are reportedly considering to hire former Cleveland Browns interim head coach Gregg...

Thunder’s Nerlens Noel Hospitalized Overnight after Scary Head Injury

Nerlens Noel at the TopSpin Charity Ping Pong Tournament at the Palazzo in 2015
Oklahoma City Thunder center Nerlens Noel was whisked off the court Tuesday night after taking a scary hit from Andrew Wiggins in the 119-117 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Noel was hospitalized at the OU Medical Center and was diagnosed with a concussion the following morning. Noel got hit as he attempted to block a dunk from Wiggins in the third quarter. Wiggins accidently...

The New York Mets Hire Former Captain David Wright as Special Adviser

Former New York Mets captain David Wright was appointed as a special advisor to chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon and general manager Brodie Van Wagenen on Monday. The baseman was forced to retire last September due to chronic injuries but had not been removed from the team’s roster until this week when he was given his new role. The 36-year-old already has some experience with...

Timberwolves Fire Coach Tom Thibodeau despite Blow-out Win over the Lakers

The Minnesota Timberwolves fired head coach Tom Thibodeau on Sunday despite a 22-point win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Ryan Saunders, the immediate assistant coach and formerly Minnesota’s head coach, will take over Thibodeau’s job in an interim position. “We would like to thank Tom for his efforts and wish him all the best,” owner Glen Taylor said. “These decisions are never easy...

Warriors and Kings Set NBA Record with a Combined 41 Three-Pointers

Saturday’s final NBA match was thrilling, edgy, and full of three-pointers. The Golden State Warriors put on a show with 21 three pointers to defeat the Sacramento Kings 127-123. The Kings produced 20 three-pointers, making it 41 three-pointers in total—a new NBA record for most three-pointers in a single game. Steph Curry, who hit 10 three pointers and a...

Arsenal Star Aaron Ramsey agrees to £145,000-a-week Offer by Juventus

Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey agreed to a £145,000-a-Week contract offer by Juventus early this week and will head to the Old Lady once his contract with the Gunners expires in June. Juventus had already confirmed their interest in the Welshman at the beginning of this week but declined to say whether they had sealed a contract with him. According to the latest reports, Ramsey’s contract will...

WWE Hall of Famer Mean Gene Okerlund Dies aged 76

Legendary WWE announcer, interviewer and wrestler ‘Mean Gene’ Okerlund died Wednesday morning aged 76, WWE announced. “WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer Gene Okerlund, the most recognizable interviewer in sports-entertainment history, has passed away,” the organization said through a statement. Okerlund was one of the most recognizable names in sports entertainment at his height. He worked for the American Wrestling Association, World...

Rafael Nadal Withdraws from Brisbane International after Thigh Injury

Rafael Nadal at 2018 French Open
World No 2. Rafael Nadal pulled out of the Brisbane International Competition on Wednesday after suffering a strain to his thigh. “I still wanted to play,” - the 32-year-old Spaniard said. “But all the recommendations from the doctors (were if) I play here, there is a risk, important to don’t have the chance to play Melbourne. I can’t do my 100...

Jamie Vardy Scores First Premier Goal of 2019 as Leicester beat Everton 1-0

Jamie Vardy scored the Premier League’s first goal of 2019 as Leicester beat Everton 1-0 at Goodison Park on Tuesday. In a low-quality match that displayed Everton’s poor form, Vardy took advantage of errors from Theo Walcott and teammate Ricardo Perreira to score the game’s first goal in the 58th minute.  Vardy celebrated in his usual somersault manner before resuming with the search...

Marvin Lewis and Bengals Mutually Agree to Part Ways after 16 Seasons

Cincinnati Bengals and head coach Marvin Lewis on Monday decided to part ways after a 16-season career that saw him become the second-longest tenured manager in the league. New England’s Bill Belichick currently holds the record at 19 seasons and counting. Marvin appeared to be leaving the Bengals last season but the organization handed him a two-year contract extension. With a 6-10 record this season,...

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