Veteran small forward DeMar DeRozan has aired his desire to remain with the Chicago Bulls as he enters the twilight of his career. He emphasized his desire to win following the Bulls’ disappointing 112-91 loss to the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament.

“My stance on wanting to be here is still the same, but I just want to win,” DeRozan explained. The 34-year-old player proved to be a pivotal player for the Bulls during their final play-in tournament game, scoring 22 points in 41 minutes. The rest of the Bulls’ starters posted a combined 45 points.

DeRozan has enjoyed three promising seasons in Chicago, averaging 25.5 points on 49.6% shooting and contributing 5.1 assists and 4.7 rebounds per game. He was named to the All-Star team in 2022 and 2023. Set to become an unrestricted free agent in the summer, Bulls vice president Arturas Karnisovas has expressed a desire for DeRozan to remain with the Bulls due to his ability to mentor young upcoming players.

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The Los Angeles Chargers General Manager Joe Hortiz stated that the team is unlikely to part ways with its number five pick in the upcoming NFL Draft unless a highly lucrative offer is received. Although several teams have reached out to the Chargers, Hortiz revealed that none of them has made a formal offer.

“They have to make it attractive for us to move away from those players,” Hortiz commented. He added that a “fair trade” offer would not be sufficient to convince him to send the lucrative draft pick to another team.

With the teams going before the Chargers in the draft all expected to select quarterbacks, coach Jim Harbaugh commented how the Chargers’ pick is basically the number one pick in the draft should the team pursue players in other positions. The Chicago Bears, Washington Commanders, and New England Patriots are all without starting quarterbacks, while the Arizona Cardinals may decide to trade their fourth pick.

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The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Nashville Predators 4-1 on Sunday night to claim their 16th straight victory, moving just one game within tying the NHL record for most consecutive wins. The standing record was set by the Pittsburgh Penguins during the 1992-93 season.

“This past week wasn’t our best hockey,” Oilers center Connor McDavid admitted. “But we found a way to get three wins, which is a great sign.” McDavid scored one goal and grabbed two assists against the Predators, as did Leon Draisaitl. Goalie Stuart Skinner also proved crucial on the night, making 28 saves.

Despite a recent slump, the Oilers remain in peak condition, going 24-3-0 in their last 27 games and achieving a franchise-record streak of 14 games without allowing more than two goals. Their impressive winning streak puts the Oilers in third place in the Western Conference Pacific Division, tying in wins with the second-placed Vegas Golden Knights despite playing five fewer games.

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp announced that he will step down from his role at the club at the end of the current season. Explaining that he feels that he is “running out of energy”, the German manager said he will not manage another club or country for at least a year.

“I can understand that it’s a shock for a lot of people in this moment, when you hear it for the first time, but obviously I can explain it, or at least try to explain it,” Klopp explained in a video message. “It is that I am, how can I say it, running out of energy. I have no problem now, obviously, I knew it already for longer that I will have to announce it at one point, but I am absolutely fine now. I know that I cannot do the job again and again and again and again.”

Klopp explained that he loves “absolutely everything about this club [Liverpool]” and that he will not manage another English club in the future, thereby rebutting rumors that he may return to the Premier League at some point.

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The Atlanta Falcons have hired Raheem Morris as their new head coach, the team announced on Thursday. This is the first former NFL head coach that owner Arthur Blank has hired for the role in over 20-year tenure.

“This is a historic day for the Atlanta Falcons,” Blank announced. “We are thrilled to welcome Raheem Morris back to Atlanta as the team’s new head coach. … Raheem emerged from a field of excellent candidates and is the right leader to take our team into the future.” Blank explained that he was convinced to hire Morris due to his time as defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams over the past three seasons, lifting the Super Bowl trophy in 2021.

Morris was one of several candidates who proceeded to the second round of interviews with the club, along with former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick. The Falcons are the only team that Belichick is known to have interviewed with since leaving the Pats following the end of their season. Morris served as the Falcons’ interim head coach in 2020, going 4-7 before the team hired Arthur Blank for the role. Morris previously served as head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2009 until 2011, going 17-31.

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Jim Harbaugh has become the new head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers, the team announced on Wednesday, putting pen to paper on a five-year deal. The former Michigan Wolverines coach was considered to be one of the top candidates for the role.

“Jim Harbaugh is football personified, and I can think of no one better to lead the Chargers forward,” Chargers owner Dean Spanos stated. “The son of a coach, brother of a coach and father of a coach who himself was coached by names like Schembechler and Ditka, for the past two decades Jim has led hundreds of men to success everywhere he’s been – as their coach.”

During his time at Michigan, Harbaugh went 86-25 and led the team to its first national title this season since 1997. He also won three consecutive Big Ten titles. This season was disappointing for the Chargers, coming last in the AFC West.

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The Milwaukee Bucks are in talks with Doc Rivers over his possible appointment as the team’s new head coach. This comes after the Bucks dismissed former head coach Adrian Griffin after just 43 games. According to sources, the team decided to fire Griffin due to the belief that their chances of winning a championship would be better with more experience.

Despite a 30-13 record during Griffith’s tenure, the Bucks slumped from fourth to 22nd in defensive efficiency. General manager Jon Horst maintained his belief that Griffith will develop into a top NBA head coach and that he simply felt that the young coach wouldn’t be able to deliver on the Bucks’ near-term championship ambition.

Currently an analyst for ESPN, Rivers has coached the Orlando Magic, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers, and the Philadelphia 76ers. He led the Celtics to the NBA Championship title in 2008 and took the 76ers to three consecutive Eastern Conference semifinals.

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The Tennessee Titans are finalizing their deal with Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan to become their next head coach, sources confirmed to ESPN on Monday night. He will come in to replace Mike Vrabel, who was dismissed after the NFL regular season came to a close.

During his five seasons as the Bengals’ offensive coordinator, Callahan lifted the team to two AFC North division championships as well as a Super Bowl appearance in 2021. With Callahan at the helm, the Bengals’ offense was ranked seventh in the NFL in points per game with 26.1, while fifth in passing yards (265.0) and eighth in total yards (360.5 per game).

“He establishes the whole structure of the offence,” Bengals coach Zac Taylor said of Callahan. “He has helped develop every position we have. He’s invaluable. There’s really not enough things I can say about him.” Callahan will be the Titans’ sixth head coach in the franchise’s history.

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Trae Young suffered a concussion during the Atlanta Hawks’ 116-95 defeat to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, it was later confirmed. There is currently no timeline detailing his possible return date.

Young left the Cavs’ game with 8:43 remaining in the fourth quarter after he took a hit to the face when charged by the Cavaliers’ Isaac Okoro, with Okoro’s elbow making contact with Young’s face. Although the Hawks’ guard was able to remain on the court for a few minutes, he ultimately departed, leaving for the locker room and not returning to the court of play.

Prior to his departure, Young scored 15 points. He is averaging 26.9 points per game this season and ranks second in the NBA with 10.8 assists per game. The Hawks will be hoping for Young’s prompt return as they attempt to keep their challenge for a playoff spot alive.

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The Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews will not play in his team’s NFL divisional playoff game against the Houston Texans on Saturday. The Ravens did not reactivate him from injured reserve, meaning that he will have to wait at least another week to return from the left ankle injury he suffered two months ago.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh stated on Thursday that Andrews’ injury status was “still up in the air”. Still, the player showed signs of recovery, participating fully in practices on Wednesday and Thursday and showing full running ability.

In Andrews’ stead, tight end Isaiah Likely is expected to be relied upon to fill the void. He has played six games in Andrews’ position, leading the Ravens to 322 yards receiving and five touchdown catches. The Ravens will hope that Andrews will be available for the AFC Championship Game should they progress.

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Veteran small forward DeMar DeRozan has aired his desire to remain with the Chicago Bulls as he enters the twilight of his career. He emphasized his desire to win following the Bulls’ disappointing 112-91 loss to the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament.

“My stance on wanting to be here is still the same, but I just want to win,” DeRozan explained. The 34-year-old player proved to be a pivotal player for the Bulls during their final play-in tournament game, scoring 22 points in 41 minutes. The rest of the Bulls’ starters posted a combined 45 points.

DeRozan has enjoyed three promising seasons in Chicago, averaging 25.5 points on 49.6% shooting and contributing 5.1 assists and 4.7 rebounds per game. He was named to the All-Star team in 2022 and 2023. Set to become an unrestricted free agent in the summer, Bulls vice president Arturas Karnisovas has expressed a desire for DeRozan to remain with the Bulls due to his ability to mentor young upcoming players.

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The Los Angeles Chargers General Manager Joe Hortiz stated that the team is unlikely to part ways with its number five pick in the upcoming NFL Draft unless a highly lucrative offer is received. Although several teams have reached out to the Chargers, Hortiz revealed that none of them has made a formal offer.

“They have to make it attractive for us to move away from those players,” Hortiz commented. He added that a “fair trade” offer would not be sufficient to convince him to send the lucrative draft pick to another team.

With the teams going before the Chargers in the draft all expected to select quarterbacks, coach Jim Harbaugh commented how the Chargers’ pick is basically the number one pick in the draft should the team pursue players in other positions. The Chicago Bears, Washington Commanders, and New England Patriots are all without starting quarterbacks, while the Arizona Cardinals may decide to trade their fourth pick.

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The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Nashville Predators 4-1 on Sunday night to claim their 16th straight victory, moving just one game within tying the NHL record for most consecutive wins. The standing record was set by the Pittsburgh Penguins during the 1992-93 season.

“This past week wasn’t our best hockey,” Oilers center Connor McDavid admitted. “But we found a way to get three wins, which is a great sign.” McDavid scored one goal and grabbed two assists against the Predators, as did Leon Draisaitl. Goalie Stuart Skinner also proved crucial on the night, making 28 saves.

Despite a recent slump, the Oilers remain in peak condition, going 24-3-0 in their last 27 games and achieving a franchise-record streak of 14 games without allowing more than two goals. Their impressive winning streak puts the Oilers in third place in the Western Conference Pacific Division, tying in wins with the second-placed Vegas Golden Knights despite playing five fewer games.

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp announced that he will step down from his role at the club at the end of the current season. Explaining that he feels that he is “running out of energy”, the German manager said he will not manage another club or country for at least a year.

“I can understand that it’s a shock for a lot of people in this moment, when you hear it for the first time, but obviously I can explain it, or at least try to explain it,” Klopp explained in a video message. “It is that I am, how can I say it, running out of energy. I have no problem now, obviously, I knew it already for longer that I will have to announce it at one point, but I am absolutely fine now. I know that I cannot do the job again and again and again and again.”

Klopp explained that he loves “absolutely everything about this club [Liverpool]” and that he will not manage another English club in the future, thereby rebutting rumors that he may return to the Premier League at some point.

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The Atlanta Falcons have hired Raheem Morris as their new head coach, the team announced on Thursday. This is the first former NFL head coach that owner Arthur Blank has hired for the role in over 20-year tenure.

“This is a historic day for the Atlanta Falcons,” Blank announced. “We are thrilled to welcome Raheem Morris back to Atlanta as the team’s new head coach. … Raheem emerged from a field of excellent candidates and is the right leader to take our team into the future.” Blank explained that he was convinced to hire Morris due to his time as defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams over the past three seasons, lifting the Super Bowl trophy in 2021.

Morris was one of several candidates who proceeded to the second round of interviews with the club, along with former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick. The Falcons are the only team that Belichick is known to have interviewed with since leaving the Pats following the end of their season. Morris served as the Falcons’ interim head coach in 2020, going 4-7 before the team hired Arthur Blank for the role. Morris previously served as head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2009 until 2011, going 17-31.

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Jim Harbaugh has become the new head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers, the team announced on Wednesday, putting pen to paper on a five-year deal. The former Michigan Wolverines coach was considered to be one of the top candidates for the role.

“Jim Harbaugh is football personified, and I can think of no one better to lead the Chargers forward,” Chargers owner Dean Spanos stated. “The son of a coach, brother of a coach and father of a coach who himself was coached by names like Schembechler and Ditka, for the past two decades Jim has led hundreds of men to success everywhere he’s been – as their coach.”

During his time at Michigan, Harbaugh went 86-25 and led the team to its first national title this season since 1997. He also won three consecutive Big Ten titles. This season was disappointing for the Chargers, coming last in the AFC West.

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The Milwaukee Bucks are in talks with Doc Rivers over his possible appointment as the team’s new head coach. This comes after the Bucks dismissed former head coach Adrian Griffin after just 43 games. According to sources, the team decided to fire Griffin due to the belief that their chances of winning a championship would be better with more experience.

Despite a 30-13 record during Griffith’s tenure, the Bucks slumped from fourth to 22nd in defensive efficiency. General manager Jon Horst maintained his belief that Griffith will develop into a top NBA head coach and that he simply felt that the young coach wouldn’t be able to deliver on the Bucks’ near-term championship ambition.

Currently an analyst for ESPN, Rivers has coached the Orlando Magic, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers, and the Philadelphia 76ers. He led the Celtics to the NBA Championship title in 2008 and took the 76ers to three consecutive Eastern Conference semifinals.

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The Tennessee Titans are finalizing their deal with Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan to become their next head coach, sources confirmed to ESPN on Monday night. He will come in to replace Mike Vrabel, who was dismissed after the NFL regular season came to a close.

During his five seasons as the Bengals’ offensive coordinator, Callahan lifted the team to two AFC North division championships as well as a Super Bowl appearance in 2021. With Callahan at the helm, the Bengals’ offense was ranked seventh in the NFL in points per game with 26.1, while fifth in passing yards (265.0) and eighth in total yards (360.5 per game).

“He establishes the whole structure of the offence,” Bengals coach Zac Taylor said of Callahan. “He has helped develop every position we have. He’s invaluable. There’s really not enough things I can say about him.” Callahan will be the Titans’ sixth head coach in the franchise’s history.

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Trae Young suffered a concussion during the Atlanta Hawks’ 116-95 defeat to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, it was later confirmed. There is currently no timeline detailing his possible return date.

Young left the Cavs’ game with 8:43 remaining in the fourth quarter after he took a hit to the face when charged by the Cavaliers’ Isaac Okoro, with Okoro’s elbow making contact with Young’s face. Although the Hawks’ guard was able to remain on the court for a few minutes, he ultimately departed, leaving for the locker room and not returning to the court of play.

Prior to his departure, Young scored 15 points. He is averaging 26.9 points per game this season and ranks second in the NBA with 10.8 assists per game. The Hawks will be hoping for Young’s prompt return as they attempt to keep their challenge for a playoff spot alive.

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The Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews will not play in his team’s NFL divisional playoff game against the Houston Texans on Saturday. The Ravens did not reactivate him from injured reserve, meaning that he will have to wait at least another week to return from the left ankle injury he suffered two months ago.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh stated on Thursday that Andrews’ injury status was “still up in the air”. Still, the player showed signs of recovery, participating fully in practices on Wednesday and Thursday and showing full running ability.

In Andrews’ stead, tight end Isaiah Likely is expected to be relied upon to fill the void. He has played six games in Andrews’ position, leading the Ravens to 322 yards receiving and five touchdown catches. The Ravens will hope that Andrews will be available for the AFC Championship Game should they progress.

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