Day: May 26, 2020

AP Source: Pistons starting search for general managerAP Source: Pistons starting search for general manager

The Detroit Pistons are beginning a search for a candidate who could became the team’s general manager, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. Ed Stefanski, a senior advisor to owner Tom Gores, has been running basketball operations for the Pistons and will remain as the team’s top basketball executive. Detroit is moving toward adding a general manager to the front office as well.

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NHL moves ahead with 24-team playoff format if play resumesNHL moves ahead with 24-team playoff format if play resumes

The NHL will abandon the rest of the regular season and go straight into the playoffs with 24 teams instead of 16 – if it is able to resume play. The decision, announced Tuedsay by Commissioner Gary Bettman, is no guarantee that games are coming back. The NHL and the NHL Players’ Association must still figure out health and safety protocols and solve other issues.

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Texas Tech’s Davide Moretti turning pro back home in ItalyTexas Tech’s Davide Moretti turning pro back home in Italy

Texas Tech guard Davide Moretti is skipping his final season to turn pro with Olimpia Milano is his home country of Italy. The EuroLeague club announced the signing of Moretti on Tuesday, ending a three-year Texas Tech career that included a school record in free-throw accuracy at 90.6% (213 of 235). Moretti played a strong supporting role in helping the Red Raiders reach the NCAA championship game during the 2018-19 season.

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