Austin FC Sporting Director and Director of Football Rodolfo Borrell wasted no time in clarifying a hot topic among their fans. Josh Wolff, the Verde & Black’s only head coach since they joined the league three years ago, will remain at the helm of the club in 2024. This decision, made official shortly after Austin was eliminated of competition for the 2023 Audi MLS Cup playoffs this weekend, was explained in more detail as Borrell held a press conference Tuesday morning. “As you know, I landed three months ago or something,” said Borrell, who soon begins his first offseason in…
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How to stream NHL games — MORE FANCY COVERAGE: Projected compositions | Rankings SUBSCRIBE: NHL Fantasy on Ice Podcast ???? — FRI. OCTOBER. 20 Player to watch for goal: Jesper Bratt, F, NJD (in New York) — The New Jersey Devils winger leads them in goals (three), power play goals (two) and is tied for second in points (five in three games) behind elite center linemate Jack Hughes (six). Bratt is quietly tied for 40th in the NHL in points (151 in 161 games) over the last three seasons combined and has six points (one goal, five assists) in six…
The National College Athletic Association has rejected a proposed civil rights class-action lawsuit that alleged its academic eligibility requirements for Division I sports discriminated against student-athletes at historically black colleges and universities . Plaintiff Troyce Manassa attended and played men’s basketball for Savannah State University in Georgia. He alleged he was injured when the team was banned from postseason play for the 2016-17 season, per NCAA rules.The complaint alleged that the NCAA intentionally discriminated against Black student-athletes of HBCUs from DI teams by adopting and enforcing the Academic Performance Program in violation of 42 USC 1981, and that the NCAA…
The event started with The evolution of property panel, moderated by Abe Madkour, editor-in-chief of Sports Business Journal. Madkour was joined by panelists Jeff Gordon, vice president of Hendrick Motorsports, Brad Keselowski, owner and driver of RFK Racing, and Heather Gibbs, co-owner of Joe Gibbs Racing.This conversation covered the ever-changing dynamics of team ownership succession plans in NASCAR, how the sport can better harness and elevate the power of its drivers, and thinking about how to get fans to connecting with teams like fans of other sports do. (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, etc.) connect with their favorite team, regardless of…
This series between the Astros and Rangers it’s not over at 2-2 – just as it wasn’t over when it was 2-0 for the Rangers and they had just beaten the Astros twice at Minute Maid Park. Of course, it’s not over, it’s October in baseball, where the narrative can swing the other way with a single swing of the bat. But the Rangers are discovering, in real time, what many people have discovered about the Astros over seven straight ALCS appearances (including two World Series titles): You can knock off the Houston Astros, but good luck knocking them out.…
Teams can extend qualifying offers to certain free agents each offseason. Players who accept are signed with their teams for the following season at the stated value (set at approximately $20.5 million for 2024). Those who don’t accept remain free agents, and if a new team signs them, their old team receives draft pick compensation. Here’s a look at the top candidates to receive a qualifying offer this offseason, as well as a list of notable players who are not eligible for a QO and information on QO-related draft compensation. Shohei OhtaniDH/SP (Angels)Ohtani’s unprecedented two-way dominance continued in 2023, until…
MLB stars at the 2028 Olympics would be cool. It would also be necessary… Toronto Star
Aauto racing legend Danica Patrickwho is the former girlfriend of the NFL star Aaron Rodgersrecently confirmed that she was cheated on in a social media post. While Patrick is known for her active presence on social networks, this revelation created a significant buzz among her fans.Aaron Rodgers mocks Travis Kelce after Chiefs vs Jets gameSpeculation about infidelity began when fans made the connection between the two. Patrick And Rodgers. They had a long relationship for Rodgers’time with the Green Bay Packers. However, their relationship ended and, shortly after, Rodgers I started dating an actress Shailene Woodleyleading to a failed engagement.Danica…
Getty Images Hispanic auto insurance company Freeway Insurance is renewing and expanding its sponsorship of Trackhouse Racing and its driver Daniel Suarez, as the brand looks to continue leveraging NASCAR’s only Mexican driver to grow its business. Freeway is owned by Confie, an insurance holding company ranked this year as the No. 2 agency in the United States in the personal insurance category by Insurance Journal with more than $3 billion in annual revenue. The extension between Freeway and Trackhouse will be announced later today, with financial terms undisclosed, but the brand will expand its presence on the team’s No.…
Two races will determine the final three spots in the NASCAR Cup Series championship race.Miami will be the site of this week’s race, which is the second round of 8, as the top four remaining drivers compete on November 5 in Phoenix, with Kyle Larson already clinching one of those spots with a win the week last in Las Vegas.This week, however, it’s not necessarily a win-win situation in the 4EVER 400 presented by Mobil 1 at the 1.5-mile Homestead-Miami Speedway.Two drivers – William Byron and Martin Truex Jr. – could score points if Larson wins again. Byron and Truex,…