Mike McCarthy is coming home. The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Saturday the club has reached a verbal agreement with McCarthy to replace Mike Tomlin as head coach. … [Read more...] about McCarthy reaches verbal agreement with Steelers to coach his hometown team
Southeast Notes: Hornets, Wizards, Heat, Herro
Rookies Kon Knueppel, Sion James, Ryan Kalkbrenner and Liam McNeeley have re-energized the Hornets’ franchise, Steve Aschburner of NBA.com writes. Knueppel is challenging top pick and college teammate Cooper Flagg for Rookie of the Year honors. “I knew the four guys we were bringing in … they were just so secure in themselves,” president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Hornets, Wizards, Heat, Herro
Two Chinese generals latest victims of Xi’s military purge
The Chinese Communist Party has placed two senior generals under criminal investigation, including the most powerful officer of the People's Liberation Army, the Defense Ministry announced Saturday. … [Read more...] about Two Chinese generals latest victims of Xi’s military purge
Capitals Sign Bogdan Trineyev To Two-Year Extension
Earlier this season, Capitals winger Bogdan Trineyev made his NHL debut. Between that and a solid showing in the minors, he has shown enough to earn a longer look from the team. The Caps announced that they’ve inked the winger to a two-year, $1.8MM contract extension. The deal will be a two-way deal in 2026-27, paying $850K in the NHL and $225K in the minors before … [Read more...] about Capitals Sign Bogdan Trineyev To Two-Year Extension
MEN’S BASKETBALL | Hoyas Make an Impossible Comeback at Providence
For the first 27 minutes of the Georgetown University men’s basketball team’s game against the Providence College Friars, the Hoyas seemed absent-minded and uncompetitive. With 13 minutes left, trailing by 20 points, something shifted within the Amica Mutual Pavillion. Georgetown hit one shot and then another, and just like that the Hoyas found themselves back in the game. … [Read more...] about MEN’S BASKETBALL | Hoyas Make an Impossible Comeback at Providence