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HEAD COACH MARTIN ST. LOUIS SHOCKS HOCKEY WORLD, WINS NHL COACH OF THE YEAR 2025 DESPITE CANADIENS’ MEDIOCRE SEASON….SEE MORE….. Montreal, QC — In a move that has left analysts dumbfounded, rival fanbases furious, and Canadiens fans somewhere between proud and confused, Martin St. Louis has been awarded the 2025 Jack Adams Award as NHL Coach of the Year — despite guiding the Montreal Canadiens to a thoroughly average 39-38-5 record and missing the playoffs by six points. The announcement, made during a live broadcast of the NHL Awards in Las Vegas, was met with gasps across the league, especially…
Rick Carlisle’s changing style has helped Pacers reach 2nd straight Eastern Conference finals INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle still prefers brutal honesty to nuance. He doesn’t sugar-coat mistakes, doesn’t fear taking his critiques public and doesn’t shield players from high expectations. It’s not who he is — and these young Pacers embrace it. Yes, after winning nearly 1,000 regular season games, one NBA title and surviving 23 up-and-down seasons as an NBA head coach, Carlisle has seemingly found the perfect fit in a locker room that views a tough, demand coaching through a more genteel prism. “A…
Visibly emotional Pacers fan thrashed through streets by baying New York mob left stunned by Tyrese Haliburton Indiana Pacers fan, Hanz Perez, received the surprise of a lifetime after a video of him being attacked by New York Knicks fans went viral. In the video, Perez is wearing a Tyrese Haliburton jersey and is being taunted and openly attacked by a mob of Knicks fans. After beating the Boston Celtics in Game 6 to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals against the Pacers, Knicks fans took to the streets to celebrate and Perez was caught up in the hectic crowd.…
Detroit Tigers give manager A.J. Hinch long-term contract extension and hire 4 new coaches NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Detroit Tigers signed manager A.J. Hinch to what the team said was a long-term contract extension and hired four new coaches for his staff. Hinch has managed the Tigers for three years after five seasons in Houston, where he led the Astros to the 2017 World Series title but was given a one-year suspension by Major League Baseball and fired by Houston ahead of the 2020 season for his role in the team’s sign-stealing scandal. “We’re not going to share the…
Detroit Tigers get encouraging injury news on Parker Meadows, Matt Vierling Jeff Seidel, Detroit Free Press May 18, 2025 at 6:28 PM GMT+1 TORONTO — For what seemed like months, the Detroit Tigers were hit with bad news after bad news when it came to injured players. But, finally, there is light at the end of a dark tunnel of strains and inflammation. Manager A.J. Hinch offered updates on several players on Sunday, May 18, and most of it was good news for the Tigers. Matt Vierling, recovering from a shoulder strain, played third base at Triple-A Toledo on May…
Tigers could target Rockies $70 million All-Star to shore up third base The Detroit Tigers are currently at the top of the heap as they own the best record in all of Major League Baseball. Even in the toughest division in the league, the AL Central, Detroit remains a force. Last year, they rose to prominence with an unprecedented second-half surge following a trade deadline fire sale. This year, they are more likely to be buyers than sellers. One area that could use some work is third base. Tim Kelly of Bleacher Report noted that an option for Detroit would…
NASCAR, IMSA, IndyCar, F1: GM’s motorsport boss explains why it goes racing Motorsports remains a great way to train good engineers. JONATHAN M. GITLIN Chevrolet provided flights from Washington, DC, to Charlotte and accommodation so Ars could drive the Blazer EV SS. I also took the opportunity to interview Ken Morris. Ars does not accept paid editorial content.CONCORD, N.C.—We weren’t allowed cameras past the lobby of General Motors’ shiny new Charlotte Technical Center. It’s the automaker’s new motorsport hub in the heart of NASCAR country, but the 130,000-square-foot (12,000 m2) facility is for much more than just stock cars. There…
Christopher Bell has steadily risen through the NASCAR ranks to become one of the sport’s top talents, and his recent victory at the 2025 NASCAR All-Star Race has only added to his growing reputation. The No. 20 Toyota Camry driver for Joe Gibbs Racing put on a thrilling performance at North Wilkesboro Speedway, overtaking Joey Logano with just nine laps to go. That dramatic finish earned him not only a place in racing highlights but also a cool $1 million prize, a longstanding payout for All-Star Race winners. A breakout year adds to Bell’s racing fortune The win adds to…
Revolution in NASCAR: Drivers Embrace a New Era of Sportsmanship NASCAR has a long history of intense rivalries and dramatic showdowns, from epic pit road brawls to heated on-track confrontations. However, the landscape of the sport is evolving, with modern drivers opting for a more composed and strategic approach to conflicts. In a recent incident leading up to the NASCAR All-Star race, tensions flared between Ty Dillon and Zane Smith after a contentious on-track encounter during the Open event. Dillon, feeling wronged by Smith’s aggressive driving, issued a strong threat, declaring, “If he wrecks me again, I’m just going to…
Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell is once again at the center of swirling trade rumors — this time with the Miami Heat. Multiple league insiders report that the Heat have inquired about a potential blockbuster move to acquire the All-Star guard amid growing uncertainty surrounding his future in Cleveland. Mitchell, who has yet to sign a long-term extension, is entering the final guaranteed year of his contract, and sources say he’s “undecided” about committing to the Cavs long-term. The rumors intensified after Mitchell was seen having dinner with Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo in Miami last weekend. Cavaliers President Koby…