After two inconsistent seasons, the Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly expected to keep Darvin Ham as their head coach, despite calls for his dismissal. This decision is influenced by factors such as Ham’s playoff success last season, injuries that have impacted the team’s performance, and a reluctance to pay Ham a buyout. Lakers owner Jeanie Buss is also skeptical about paying Ham not to coach.
New York Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau was conspicuously absent from the Coach of the Year finalists, a decision that has left his players and the team questioning the validity of the selection process. Despite guiding the Knicks to a 50-32 record and the second seed in the Eastern Conference while navigating a season plagued by injuries, Thibodeau was overlooked in favor of Mark Daigneault, Chris Finch, and Jamahl Mosley.
Stephen A. Smith exited the ESPN studios after filming First Take in a stylish dark blue suit, but his outfit was overshadowed by Molly Qerim’s eye-popping blue dress. Qerim’s figure-hugging attire and flowing black trench coat distracted fans from Smith’s sharp look, prompting them to sing her praises on social media.
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson will join fellow countrymen and Buffalo Sabres players Rasmus Dahlin and Victor Olofsson in representing Sweden at the World Championship tournament in Czechia from May 10-26. This will mark Karlsson’s first appearance in international competition since 2016.
NBA legend Michael Jordan, co-owner of 23XI Racing, celebrated with driver Tyler Reddick after Reddick secured the GEICO 500 victory at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday. Kyle Petty highlighted the significance of Jordan’s presence, stating it was a “huge moment” for NASCAR. Reddick’s victory, his first of the season, came after a last-lap wreck involving Michael McDowell and Brad Keselowski. It was Jordan’s first time witnessing a 23XI driver’s victory, and he expressed his excitement about the team’s progress and his passion for the sport.
Good Morning Football (GMFB), the popular NFL Network show, is set to return on April 25 after a month-long hiatus for the 2024 NFL Draft. The show will occupy its usual time slot, 7-10 am ET, and will air again at the same time on Friday and Saturday.
Duke has secured a commitment from Dariq Whitehead, a 6-foot-6 forward who has started 63 games over the past four seasons. The fifth-year player brings experience and floor-spacing ability to the Blue Devils. His presence has contributed to Duke’s rise to No. 3 in the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1 college basketball rankings.
The Broncos have signed Zach Wilson to a $2.75 million contract, signaling their intention to groom him as a potential long-term quarterback option. Despite his disappointing tenure with the Jets, the Broncos believe Wilson possesses the skills to succeed in their system under head coach Sean Payton. While he is unlikely to play this year, Wilson’s performance could earn him consideration for the starting role in 2025 if the Broncos fail to acquire a quarterback they covet in the draft.
With the NFL Draft rapidly approaching, teams are finalizing their draft boards and identifying their most pressing positional needs. Our NFL writers have analyzed each team in the NFC and determined which position group they must prioritize in the draft. For some teams, the answer is obvious, while others face tougher decisions. Here’s a rundown of each team’s biggest draft need:
In a low-scoring affair, the Oakland A’s defeated the New York Yankees 2-0 on Monday to snap an eight-game losing streak in the Bronx. Zack Gelof’s ninth-inning home run off Victor González proved decisive, while Mason Miller struck out the side in the bottom of the ninth to secure the save. The win was also a positive step for Gelof, who had struggled against left-handed pitchers in the past. Meanwhile, former Yankees pitcher JP Sears had a solid start for the A’s, allowing just three hits in six shutout innings.
