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LOUISVILLE, Ky. – It’s nearly three months to the day since Pat Kelsey was hired to be the next head coach of the Louisville men’s basketball program. The former College of Charleston head coach was officially tabbed to lead the Cardinals back on Mar. 28, roughly two weeks following the dismissal of Kenny Payne. Since then, there have been a whirlwind of moving pieces. On top of bringing with him a new staff, Louisville’s entire roster flipping on its head, with 13 scholarship newcomers joining the Cardinals. Earlier this month, these new players officially made it to campus, and have…

FAYETTEVILLE – Naismith Hall of Fame coach John Calipari, who has led six teams to the Final Four, was named the 14th Razorback head men’s basketball coach, University of Arkansas Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Hunter Yurachek announced Wednesday. Calipari has signed a five-year contract to lead the Razorbacks with a salary beginning at $7 million per season. The contract runs through April 30, 2029 with a maximum of two automatic rollover years for NCAA Tournament appearances that would extend the contract to 2031. The deal includes a $1 million signing bonus and features retention bonuses of $500,000 each year…

Cynthia Lou Kelly Heupel, the mother of former OU quarterback and co-offensive coordinator Josh Heupel, passed away at her home in Edmond on May 14. She was 69. A Fargo, North Dakota, native, Cindy dedicated her life to education, first graduating from Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota, before earning her Master’s degree. She served as principal at Aberdeen Central High School, helping the school earn the prestigious National Blue Ribbon Schools Award. In 1976, she married Ken Heupel. The first of her two children was Josh, who was born on March 22, 1978. Josh played quarterback for OU from 1999-2000. He…

Cynthia Lou Kelly Heupel, the mother of former OU quarterback and co-offensive coordinator Josh Heupel, passed away at her home in Edmond on May 14. She was 69. A Fargo, North Dakota, native, Cindy dedicated her life to education, first graduating from Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota, before earning her Master’s degree. She served as principal at Aberdeen Central High School, helping the school earn the prestigious National Blue Ribbon Schools Award. In 1976, she married Ken Heupel. The first of her two children was Josh, who was born on March 22, 1978. Josh played quarterback for OU from 1999-2000. He…

When a team consis It is clear that the 36-43 team wants to slow down the ticking clock for as long as possible, but with a little over a month until the MLB trade deadline, the only thing that can reasonably be done to make them feel optimistic about the future is winning. They just snapped a seven-game losing streak and are a concerning six and a half games behind the Boston Red Sox for the final American League Wild Card spot. tently fails to live up to its high expectations, the time eventually comes for ownership to make a major…

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is now the longest tenured head coach in the NFL after Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots parted ways. Tomlin is entering his 18th season as the head coach of the Steelers, which is the second-longest reign of any coach in franchise history, trailing only Chuck Knoll. Ahead of the 2024 season, PFF ranked their top 10 head coaches in the NFL, and put Tomlin in fifth place while also highlighting the elephant in the room. “The Steelers haven’t won a playoff game in T.J. Watt’s career, which isn’t great considering that he’s heading into his…

MIAMI GARDENS — There was the general manager meeting each player at the tunnel, high-fiving some, hugging others. There was the kicker, counting off on his fingers how many field goals he’d made, and with it, how many that a good portion of the crowd figured he wouldn’t make before foot hit leather. There were the two quarterbacks in a long embrace, the losing veteran from Dallas congratulating the up-and-coming winner from Miami, maybe not a torch-passing moment, but close. And there was the owner shaking his fist to the fans as he left the field Sunday night. Just one win out…

Mike Tomlin’s tenure as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers has been nothing short of remarkable, earning him accolades and recognition as one of the premier leaders in the NFL. Recently, he was bestowed with the honor of being named the AFC North’s best head coach, a testament to his enduring impact on the game and his team. Since taking over as head coach in 2007, Tomlin has exemplified consistency and excellence in a league known for its volatility and change. His coaching philosophy blends strategic acumen with a deep understanding of player dynamics, fostering a culture of discipline, accountability,…

In an exciting development for the Pittsburgh Steelers and their fans, Jack Lambert, the legendary Hall of Fame linebacker, has confirmed his return to the organization in a new and significant role. Lambert, whose fierce play and leadership on the field defined the Steelers’ defense during their dominant years in the 1970s, is set to join the team as a senior advisor and ambassador. This move is seen as a strategic effort to bring back the storied legacy and winning culture that Lambert helped to establish during his playing days. #### A Legacy of Excellence Jack Lambert’s association with the…

The Chicago White Sox were playing .200 ball when the Atlanta Braves left Guaranteed Rate Field after a rainout postponed the finale of the second series of the season. Chicago’s winning percentage has improved only marginally in the 12 weeks since. As for the Braves? They’re in the thick of the National League postseason race and aiming to stay hot when they visit the White Sox in a makeup matinee Thursday. Read more at: https://www.bellinghamherald.com/sports/article289572568.html#storylink=cpy Atlanta comes to Chicago with wins in six of its last nine games. The Braves, who lost two of three at St. Louis after taking…