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Spain Extends De la Fuente Contract Through 2032 — 5dSpain extends World Cup winner Luis de la Fuente through 2032, the longest head-coach tenure the national team has ever agreed.

Maya Lindstrom Eight years feels like a big commitment, but he deserves it for delivering that title and building a solid squad.

Ecuador names Gallardo coach through 2030 World Cup — Sep 14, 2026Ecuador named Marcelo Gallardo, River Plate’s 14-trophy coach, head coach through the 2030 World Cup after its 2026 knockout exit to Mexico.

Priya Raman Bringing in an Argentine coach with that pedigree should help Ecuador develop better tactics after the Mexico loss.

Syracuse Coach Brown Flagged During 27-13 Pitt Loss — Sep 18, 2026Fran Brown was flagged after moving his head at a referee as if to make him flinch and saying officials were 'effing cheating' in Syracuse's 27-13 loss to Pitt.

Houston Dash fires coach Gautrat and technical director Kilgore, names interim — Sep 13, 2026The Houston Dash fired head coach Fabrice Gautrat and technical director Twila Kilgore, with Jaime Frias named interim head coach for the remainder of the season as the team conducts a search for its next leader. The changes come amid a slump near the bottom of the NWSL standings, six games left in the season, and reiterated commitments from club president Angela Hucles Mangano about pursuing long-term ambitions.

Priya Raman Interim coach Frias has a tough job ahead stabilizing the squad while the front office looks for new leadership.

Márquez named Mexico coach with 2030 World Cup goal in view — Sep 10, 2026Rafael Márquez was introduced as Mexico’s new head coach, vowing to build on the Javier Aguirre era to push the national team beyond the World Cup last-16 and toward the 2030 cycle. He emphasizes continuity, familiarity with the players, and will lead a staff including Guardado as Mexico plans friendlies against Colombia, Peru, the U.S., and Chile.

Priya Raman Márquez has the respect of the players so maybe that familiarity helps push past the round of 16 this cycle.

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Cardinals Stun Chargers 26-14 in LaFleur Debut — Sep 11, 2026The Arizona Cardinals pulled off a 26-14 upset over the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi, highlighted by a strong fourth quarter on special teams and Jacoby Brissett spreading the ball to multiple receivers. Ahead of the season, Chargers coach Mike McDaniel’s new offense and quarterback Justin Herbert face questions about how quickly it will gel, while Arizona’s No. 1 storyline centers on a potentially revived regime under new head coach Mike LaFleur after an unpredictable Week 1 showing.

Rams’ Garrett Set for Surgery, Misses Four Games — Sep 14, 2026Los Angeles Rams star Myles Garrett will miss at least four games after arthroscopic knee surgery and will be placed on injured reserve, with no clear timeline for his return beyond an earliest four-week window. Head coach Sean McVay said the timeline depends on how the knee responds post-surgery, and Garrett delivered a candid assessment after a 27-7 Week 1 loss to the 49ers that his performance was far from his best.

Oklahoma State stuns No. 6 Oregon, 39-31 — Sep 12, 2026Oklahoma State, under new head coach Eric Morris, toppled No. 6 Oregon 39-31 in Stillwater, snapping long losing streaks and highlighting a potent Cowboys offense led by Drew Mestemaker's 400-plus total yards. Oregon struggled offensively, particularly in the first half, as Dante Moore and the Ducks failed to capitalize on turnovers and inconsistencies, keeping the game within reach but ultimately falling short.

Maya Lindstrom Oregon's first half struggles with turnovers and no points really let the game slip away.

Delaware Set for First SEC Game at VanderbiltSports — Sep 9, 2026Delaware, in its first season at the FBS and 1-0 after beating Merrimack, heads to Nashville to face a Vanderbilt squad that is also 1-0 after a win over Austin Peay. Vanderbilt, who used a two-quarterback system in the win and is weighing the best formula under coach Clark Lea, will try to handle a Delaware team eager to test itself against an SEC opponent for the first time in this series.

Raiders, Dolphins Set for 2026 Season Opener — Sep 10, 2026The Las Vegas Raiders, under first-year head coach Klint Kubiak, are rebuilding with significant roster upgrades and notable players to watch such as running back Ashton Jeanty, tight end Mayer, and rookie free safety Treydan Stukes, while star tight end Brock Bowers is out. The Dolphins travel to Las Vegas in Week 1 as under the expected to be improved Raiders era faces a test against a team that is trying to rebound from a difficult previous season.

Giants extend Jameis Winston through 2028 as Dart's backup mentor — Sep 6, 2026The New York Giants have extended quarterback Jameis Winston for two years and $13 million, keeping him through 2028 as a veteran backup and locker-room leader who mentors young starter Jaxson Dart. The deal comes under new head coach John Harbaugh and follows Winston's 2025 three-game contribution for 567 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions, reinforcing the Giants' QB room ahead of the season.

Derek Foss Smart move honestly, Winston mentoring Dart could be huge for his development instead of throwing him to the wolves right away.

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Ancelotti names Brazil squad mixing veterans and prospects for friendlies — Sep 9, 2026Ancelotti unveiled a 26-player Brazil squad signaling a renewal of the national team for the 2030 World Cup, mixing established stars like Vinicius Jr, Raphinha, and Alisson with a wave of younger talents and potential domestic-league picks as Brazil begins three friendlies against Australia and India. The India clash will mark the first senior meeting between the nations, and the set-up comes after Brazil’s last-16 exit in the 2026 World Cup, underscoring a push to rebuild under a historic foreign appointment as head coach.

Dana Whitfield Including domestic league players for these friendlies against India could uncover some real surprises worth keeping around.

Kansas State Opens Klein Era With 71-3 Win — Sep 3, 2026Kansas State kicked off the Collin Klein era with a dominant 71-3 win over Nicholls, led by Avery Johnson’s 199 passing yards and four total touchdowns as the new head coach praised a high-powered debut. The Wildcats piled up 559 yards and matched school records for touchdowns by multiple players, marking the program’s first 70-point game since 2000.

Arkansas schedules earliest-ever season opener against West Florida for 2029 — Sep 3, 2026Arkansas football heads into a season opener against North Alabama with extensive previews, depth-chart notes, and coaching updates as analysts highlight key players and early tests. Looking ahead, the Razorbacks’ 2029 schedule features a record-setting early opener versus West Florida, plus a slate of nonconference games with Tulsa and Utah and SEC showdowns against Florida, Mississippi State, Oklahoma and Texas.

Nicole Hardy West Florida as an opener feels like a scheduling favor more than a real test, but hey, it fills the seats early.

Shanahan Limited Ahead of Melbourne Opener — Jul 25, 2026San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan will be limited in training camp after a July 14 car crash that left him with non-life-threatening injuries. Assistant head coach Chris Foerster and team coordinators will assume head coaching duties while he recovers, with no timetable for full clearance.

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Florida State Head Football Coach Gives Emotional Speech Following 60-Point Blowout Loss to GeorgiaReporting — Jan 5, 2024An emotional speech given by Florida State’s head football coach has gone viral on social media. Mike Norvell, who led the Seminoles to a 13-0 record heading into their season finale in the Orange Bowl on Saturday, gave…

Lions Head Coach Responds to the Backlash Over Controversial 4th Down Decisions, Ending Detroit’s SeasonOpinion — Jan 29, 2024Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said after Sunday’s crushing NFC Championship Game loss to the San Francisco 49ers that he had no regrets about his team’s two failed attempts to convert on 4th down. Both plays…

Bills Head Coach Provides Big Update in Damar Hamlin’s Remarkable RecoveryReporting — Jan 19, 2023Sixteen days after dropping to the field with a cardiac arrest mid-game, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is reconnecting with the team by visiting its facility “almost daily,” according to Bills head coach Sean…

Buffalo Bills Head Coach in First Public Comments Since Hamlin Collapse: ‘Glory to God’Reporting — Jan 6, 2023Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott thanked a long list of people for going above and beyond since safety Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest on the field Monday night in Cincinnati, but he had one very important…

Tortorella Plans NHL Coaching Return After Vegas Stint — Jul 24, 2026Veteran NHL coach John Tortorella says he wants to coach again and is open to another head coaching role after guiding the Vegas Golden Knights to the Stanley Cup Final, though Vegas did not retain him and instead promoted Ryan Craig. He says the decision was the organization's and remains focused on future opportunities while wishing he could have finished the job with Vegas.

Italy poised to name Andrea Pirlo head coach — Jul 24, 2026Italy appears set to appoint Andrea Pirlo as its new head coach of the men's national team after missing the 2026 World Cup, with Gennaro Gattuso leaving the role and the federation aiming to rebuild ahead of Euro 2028 and 2030 qualifiers. Reports indicate Guardiola and Ancelotti declined, leaving Pirlo, who currently coaches UAE’s United FC, to lead the Azzurri through a contract potentially covering the 2030 World Cup period.

Ex-Michigan Coach Avoids Jail in Stalking Case — Apr 14, 2026A former college football coach at the center of a personal scandal will remain free under supervision after a judge opted against sending him to jail. According to the New York Post , Sherrone Moore, once the head…

NFL Coach Restrained By Security After Exchange With Player — Jan 12, 2026It’s playoff season — and tempers are flaring in Philly. In a fiery sideline moment that lit up social media, Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni and star wide receiver A.J. Brown got into a heated…

Texas Tech Basketball Coach Resigns Following Controversial Bible ReferenceReporting — Mar 10, 2023Mark Adams, head coach of Texas Tech men’s basketball team, has resigned after using a Bible reference during a conversation with one of the players. “My lifelong goal was to help and be a positive influence on my…