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Indian squash legend Saurav Ghosal has announced his retirement from the professional circuit but remains committed to representing his country at international events. Ghosal, who has won multiple Asian Games and Commonwealth Games gold medals, now plans to devote his time to creating processes and systems to enhance the coaching and expertise available to young squash enthusiasts in India. With a reduced workload from professional competitions, Ghosal aims to mentor high-performance players and establish grassroots programs to foster future Indian squash stars.

Novak Djokovic is weighing the possibility of continuing his tennis career without a coach after parting ways with Goran Ivanisevic. The 24-time Grand Slam champion is considering navigating this stage of his career independently, but remains open to the value of a quality coaching team. Djokovic also confirmed his withdrawal from the Madrid Open to focus on preparing for Roland Garros, Wimbledon, the Olympics, and the US Open.

Anthony Hudson, former United States coach, has mutually agreed to leave his position with Al Markiyah in Qatar. With his extensive experience, Hudson is expected to garner significant interest from other clubs. Despite a brief tenure as head coach at Al Markiyah, he previously served as technical consultant and made significant contributions to the U.S. national team, including overseeing the recruitment of Folarin Balogun and Gio Reyna.

The Crusaders’ chief executive has defended coach Rob Penney amid calls for his dismissal. Despite being seven-time Super Rugby champions, the Crusaders have only one win from eight games this season. The CEO dismissed the calls as “childish” and said there were no logical alternatives to Penney.

The Charlotte Hornets are reportedly interviewing ESPN commentator JJ Redick for their head coaching position. Redick, a 15-year NBA veteran and former Duke star, has expressed interest in coaching since retiring in 2021. The former NBA player’s experience in NBA media, coupled with his knowledge of the league’s current trends, makes him an intriguing candidate for the Hornets, who are eager to break out of mediocrity.

The Kansas City Chiefs have announced contract extensions for president Mark Donovan, general manager Brett Veach, and head coach Andy Reid. Reid’s extension reportedly runs through 2029, making him the NFL’s highest-paid coach. Reid is a Hall of Fame candidate known for his success, including three Super Bowls with the Chiefs since 2019.

Former NBA player JJ Redick is interviewing for the vacant head coaching job with the Charlotte Hornets. Redick, who has no prior coaching experience, has expressed interest in pursuing a coaching career. He has a strong basketball knowledge and has hosted several popular basketball podcasts. The Hornets are looking to replace Steve Clifford, who resigned at the end of the season.

According to reports, Ralf Rangnick, a highly respected German coach, is the preferred choice to become the next manager of Bayern Munich. The Bavarian giants are seeking a new boss after Thomas Tuchel’s departure at the end of the season. Rangnick, known for his innovative coaching philosophies, is considered a leading candidate despite a challenging tenure at Manchester United.

John Nagel, the legendary coach at St. Dominic Academy, passed away at 65. Nagel dedicated six decades to coaching cross country and track and field, leading his teams to countless championships and positively impacting the lives of numerous runners. He will be fondly remembered for his passion, dedication, and unwavering support for his athletes.

Former AFL great Matthew Lloyd expresses concerns about the future of Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan, suggesting that he may have run out of opportunities to lead the team to a premiership.