Missouri coach explains why he tried to ’embarrass’ rival Kansas in final seconds
The Border Showdown turned ugly this week, and I ain’t talking about things escalating with Canada or Mexico. Nope. I’m talking about the rivalry game formerly known as the Border War between Kansas and Missouri. Nothing like some good, old…
Team USA coach Kara Lawson speaks out on prognosticators after dominant FIBA World Cup win over Hungary
Team USA women’s basketball coach Kara Lawson dismissed outside opinions after the Americans routed Hungary 108-56 in the FIBA Women’s World Cup quarterfinal Thursday. During the postgame press conference, Lawson was asked if a recent power ranking…
Former NHL player, coach and longtime ESPN analyst Barry Melrose dead at 70
Barry Melrose, the former player and coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before becoming one of hockey’s most recognizable voices in broadcasting, has died. He was 70. ESPN announced Melrose’s death Wednesday after his wife…
NBC reminds pregame viewers about Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini scandal coach and Patriots want to forget
Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots want everyone to forget that the coach and the franchise by extension were tied to an embarrassing scandal when the Dianna Russini story surfaced in April. But here we are on the night the NFL season kicks off…
Rutgers basketball coach Steve Pikiell reveals that he has cancer, will be sidelined after successful surgery
Rutgers men’s basketball coach Steve Pikiell announced in a statement Wednesday that he has cancer. Pikiell, 58, said he began feeling unwell a couple of months ago and went to the doctor. “A couple of months ago, after not feeling 100 percent, I…
Can Marvin Harrison Jr. and Trey McBride carry the Cardinals offense under new coach Mike LaFleur?
When a franchise moves on from a former No. 1 overall pick at quarterback, resets its coaching staff, and embraces a complete roster transformation, establishing a baseline level of execution becomes the ultimate priority. With former 49ers offensive…
Team USA coach reveals if Caitlin Clark will start in the World Cup final stage after bench role in group play
Caitlin Clark appears set to stay on the bench in the FIBA Women’s World Cup as her team enters the knockout stage. Team USA coach Kara Lawson told OutKick that she likes what her starting lineup of veterans has done in the first three games, when…
Former Lakers coach Phil Jackson to be honored with statue at famed Star Plaza, team says
Phil Jackson, who won five of his record 11 NBA coaching titles with the Los Angeles Lakers, will be honored with a statue, the team confirmed Tuesday. “Phil Jackson defines championship basketball for a reason,” Lakers acting governor Jeanie…
Michigan coach says Bryce Underwood is Wolverines quarterback for ‘right now’ after near disaster in opener
Heading into the college football season, there was not a single person who would have predicted that Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood would be put on notice after the Wolverines’ season opener against Western Michigan, yet here we are.…
Super Bowl-winning coach Charlie ‘Kippy’ Brown, Memphis’ first Black quarterback, dead at 71
Super Bowl-winning coach Charles “Kippy” Brown died this week at age 71. His cause of death is unknown. Brown began his football career as a quarterback at the University of Memphis from 1974-77, becoming the first Black quarterback in school…