Rooney Rule founders point to diversity needsRooney Rule founders point to diversity needs
They point to a paucity of black offensive coordinators, the pool often tapped for new head coaches.
Day: February 8, 2025
Seahawks’ Macdonald: Geno is ‘our quarterback’Seahawks’ Macdonald: Geno is ‘our quarterback’
Seahawks Mike Macdonald gave QB Geno Smith another strong endorsement, saying that the team loves him and can’t wait to “go to work with him.”
Eagles’ Graham off IR, set for Super Bowl returnEagles’ Graham off IR, set for Super Bowl return
The Eagles activated Brandon Graham from injured reserve Saturday, more than two months after he tore his triceps against the Rams.
Magic is brewing at St. John’s with Rick Pitino at the helmMagic is brewing at St. John’s with Rick Pitino at the helm
St. John's has emerged as a powerhouse in the BIG EAST led by Rick Pitino's coaching brilliance. With a 21-3 record and a 12-1 conference start, the Red Storm are on a 10-game winning streak and poised to make a splash in the top 10 rankings.2025 NIT bracket: Schedule, TV channels for the men's tournament2025 NIT bracket: Schedule, TV channels for the men's tournament
Here’s the schedule and bracket for the 2025 NIT, which begins with the first round on Tuesday, March 18 and goes through Thursday, April 3.Alex Len To Join Pacers After Wizards WaiverAlex Len To Join Pacers After Wizards Waiver
Center Alex Len will be waived by the Washington Wizards. Len then plans to sign with the Indiana Pacers for the remainder of the season.
Len was acquired by the Wizards at the trade deadline from the Sacramento Kings. He had been a backup for Domantas Sabonis for the last few seasons, but Washington has other options at the center position.
Indiana cleared a roster spot at the deadline by sending James Wiseman, who is out for the season with a torn Achilles’ tendon, to the Toronto Raptors. That room created space under the luxury tax for the Pacers to fit in a veteran minimum signing. That spot will go to Len to provide depth, and a more physical option, behind Myles Turner and Thomas Bryant.
Ben Simmons, Clippers Agree To ContractBen Simmons, Clippers Agree To Contract
Ben Simmons will join the LA Clippers after he clears waivers. Simmons worked a buyout agreement with the Brooklyn Nets and will join LA, who has an open roster spot after their trade deadline moves.
Simmons joins a Clippers team that is deep in talent, but could use more size. Expect the versatile guard/forward to play multiple roles for LA, as Ty Lue will work Simmons in at a lot of different spots.
The Clippers added Bogdan Bogdanovic, Drew Eubanks, MarJon Beauchamp and Patty Mills in deadline trades. Mills and Simmons have a close relationship, as both are Australians and previously played together on the Nets.
No team in the league has the required cap space to claim Simmons’ contract. That will clear him to join the Clippers on a rest-of-season contract.
Detry leads, Spieth back in hunt at Phoenix OpenDetry leads, Spieth back in hunt at Phoenix Open
Thomas Detry nearly aced the par-3 16th hole and shot a 7-under 64 in the second round to take a two-shot lead in the Phoenix Open on Friday. Jordan Spieth, in his second tournament since offseason wrist surgery, is 3 shots back.
3-time champ Jin Young Ko seizes Founders lead3-time champ Jin Young Ko seizes Founders lead
Three-time champion Jin Young Ko birdied six of her last nine holes Friday for an 8-under 63 and a two-stroke lead over four players in the LPGA Tour’s Founders Cup.
Grillo ace on 16th sparks wild celebration at TPCGrillo ace on 16th sparks wild celebration at TPC
Emiliano Grillo made a hole-in-one at TPC Scottsdale’s famed par-3 16th during second-round play at the Phoenix Open on Friday.