San Jose Sharks Fire Coach David Quinn
The San Jose Sharks have parted ways with head coach David Quinn after two disappointing seasons at the helm. The team, which traded away several high-priced stars during Quinn’s tenure, finished with the worst record in the NHL during his two years at the helm. The Sharks have a 25.5% chance of earning the No. 1 draft pick in the upcoming draft.
Detroit Lions Extend Contracts of All-Pros Amon-Ra St. Brown and Penei Sewell
Amon-Ra St. Brown and Penei Sewell, two of the Detroit Lions’ most promising young players, have signed lucrative contract extensions with the team. St. Brown, a wide receiver, signed a four-year, $120 million deal with $77 million in guarantees, while Sewell, an offensive tackle, signed a four-year, $112 million deal. Both players were named to the NFL’s All-Pro team this past season.
Dallas Wings to Move to New Arena in 2026
The Dallas Wings, a WNBA franchise, are set to move to a new arena in downtown Dallas in 2026. The team has signed a 15-year deal to play at an arena that is part of the Dallas convention center. The Wings will play two more seasons at the University of Texas at Arlington before moving to their new home.
Epiphanny Prince Joins New York Liberty as Director of Player and Community Engagement
Former WNBA star Epiphanny Prince has announced her retirement from playing after a 14-year career. Prince has joined the New York Liberty as director of player and community engagement. In this role, she will be responsible for creating and implementing programs to connect the team with the local community.
Marcel Hirscher to Return to Ski Racing for Netherlands
Eight-time overall World Cup champion Marcel Hirscher is making a comeback to ski racing after five years in retirement. However, the Austrian skier will be competing for the Netherlands, his mother’s country, instead of his native Austria. The Austrian winter sports federation has released Hirscher and endorsed his nation change.
Team Penske Disqualified from IndyCar Season-Opening Race
Team Penske suffered a major setback in the season-opening IndyCar race when reigning Indianapolis 500 winner Josef Newgarden was stripped of his victory for manipulating his push-to-pass system. Newgarden’s Penske teammate, Scott McLaughlin, who finished third in the race, was also disqualified. Will Power, who finished fourth, was docked 10 points.
Everton Deals Blow to Liverpool’s Premier League Title Hopes
Everton dealt a major blow to Liverpool’s Premier League title hopes by defeating their city rivals 2-0 at home. The loss kept Liverpool in second place, three points behind league leader Arsenal and one ahead of defending champion Manchester City, which has two games in hand on both rivals.
Barcelona Coach Xavi Hernandez Reverses Decision to Quit
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has reversed his decision to quit at the end of the season and will now stay with the club for another year. Hernandez had previously announced that he would be leaving Barcelona at the end of the current campaign, but he has since changed his mind after a successful season with the team.
