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The Carolina Panthers senior assistant Jim Caldwell revealed that his search for a head coaching role has come to an end. The 68-year-old Caldwell was previously the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions, the latter of which he was dismissed from in 2017. "Right now, the only job that I'm concerned about is the job I do...

Russell Westbrook's agent, Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports, revealed on Monday that the All-Star guard is interested in joining the LA Clippers after completing a contract buyout with the Utah Jazz. The parties finalized the buyout on the remaining $47 million left on Westbrook's contract with the Jazz, with the team officially waiving Westbrook on Monday. In addition to Westbrook desiring...

ESPN analyst Rex Ryan was interviewed on Saturday by the Denver Broncos for the role of defensive coordinator, sources confirmed to ESPN on Monday. The former NFL head coach previously stated that he would only leave his analyst role "for the perfect situation". Before turning to a career in broadcasting in 2017, the 60-year-old Ryan served as a head coach...

Left-hander Jose Alvarado has agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Philadelphia Phillies, team president of baseball operations David Dombrowski announced on Friday. Set to make $9 million per year through the 2025 season, Alvarado's contract includes an option for 2026 that would see him make a further $9 million that year. Alternatively, he would be eligible for...

Real Madrid central midfielder Toni Kroos expressed his support for the ongoing plans to launch the breakaway European Super League (ESL) competition. This comes after the ESL announced its plan to launch a new competition that could include up to 80 teams. While the prospect of the ESL has been on the receiving end of widespread backlash, Kroos believes that...

Mikel Arteta insists on remaining calm following Arsenal's 3-1 defeat at home to Manchester City in Wednesday night's Premier League game at the Emirates Stadium. According to the Arsenal manager, a "psychological marathon" lies ahead in the race to the Premier League title. By grabbing this crucial away victory, Man City has replaced Arsenal as Premier League leaders, tieing with...

The new Carolina Panthers coach Frank Reich has continued adding to his coaching staff, hiring former Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell as his senior assistant. Joining Caldwell is former Panthers and Houston Texans coach Dom Capers, who was hired last week as a senior defensive consultant. While Capers will work directly with defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero,...

The New York Jets have hired former Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Todd Downing as their passing-game coordinator, a source revealed to ESPN on Monday. In addition to helping the Jets reshape their offensive abilities, Downing also provides the team with trade options during the offseason due to his ties with highly sought-after quarterbacks Ryan Tannehill and Derek Carr. NFL Network...

The Ottawa Senators goaltender Anton Forsberg will be sidelined indefinitely after he tore the medial collateral ligament in both of his knees, general manager Pierre Dorion announced Sunday. Forsberg was injured late in the third period of the Senators' 6-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday when Senators defenseman Travis Hamonic pushed Oilers winger Zach Hyman on top of...

Real Madrid made history as they lifted a record fifth FIFA Club World Cup trophy on Saturday night with a 5-3 win over Al Hilal. While the UEFA Champions League title holders raced to a 2-0 lead within 20 minutes of play thanks to goals from Vinicius Junior and Federico Valverde, Al Hilal - the first-ever Saudi Arabian side to...