DeMarcus Cousins trade rumors are like inchworms: Just when you think you’ve killed them, they grow back stronger than ever. The Sacramento Kings center, supremely talented but also supremely hard to coach, seemingly has been on the trading block forever. With each new report of the Kings’ dysfunction — they’re on their sixth head coach since Cousins entered the NBA in 2010 — comes speculation that the team finally will trade their perennial All-Star. Cousins is in Boston on Friday to play the Celtics, who have been tied to the big man on several occasions in recent years. Celtics point guard and team cheerleader Isaiah Thomas even said in O... NESN.com
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Who is Inter’s new coach Stefano Pioli?
Internazionale Milano have appointed Stefano Pioli as their new coach on a contract until 2018 after parting company with Frank de Boer last week. But who is the 51-year-old now tasked with reviving the Nerazzurri's season?Playing daysAs a defender, he won the Scudetto, the European Champion Clubs' Cup, the UEFA Super Cup and the European/South American Cup in three seasons with Juventus between 1984 and 1987, amassing 57 appearances in all competitions despite his tender years. He then played for Verona and Fiorentina in Serie A but managed only one goal in ten top-flight campaigns – Fiorentina's winner at Cremonese on 29 October 19... UEFA.com - News
Petev swaps Bulgaria for Dinamo
Ivaylo Petev has been unveiled as the new coach of Dinamo Zagreb, leaving his post is charge of Bulgaria to sign a two-year deal with the Croatian champions while Petar Hubchev has taken over his former national-team role. The 41-year-old Petev had been coach of the Bulgarian national team since 2014 following spells as Ludogorets Razgrad, Levski Sofia and AEL Limassol, but has now opted for a new challenge at Dinamo, explaining: "I'm happy to come to Dinamo. Twice before we couldn't agree terms, but this time I think the moment was right. I always wanted to work at a club like this.
Rob Gronkowski ‘Feeling Decent,’ Unsure Of Status For Game Vs. Texans
by Zack Cox on Tue, Sep 20, 2016 at 5:36PM 1,859 FOXBORO, Mass. — New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski again was limited in practice Tuesday. Afterward, he gave an update on the condition of his injured hamstring. “I’m feeling decent,” Gronkowski said. “We’ll see. Definitely going to be a coach’s decision, trainer’s decision. We’ll all come together. But I’m just doing everything I can right now to be as healthy as I can be. I’m improving every single day, and basic... NESN.com
In profile: New Fenerbahçe coach Dick Advocaat
Date of birth: 27 September 1947 Nationality: Dutch Playing career: Den Haag (twice), Roda, VVV Venlo, Chicago Sting, Sparta Rotterdam, Berchem Sport, Utrecht Coaching career: DSVP, Haarlem, Dordrecht, Netherlands (twice), PSV Eindhoven, Rangers, Borussia Mönchengladbach, United Arab Emirates, South Korea, Zenit St Petersburg, AZ Alkmaar (twice), Belgium, Russia, Serbia, Sunderland, Netherlands (assistant), Fenerbahçe• A combative midfielder, Advocaat's playing career lasted 18 years and included three seasons in the North American Soccer League with Chicago Sting.• Twice served as assis... UEFA.com - News
Escribá succeeds Marcelino as Villarreal coach
After parting company with Marcelino on Wednesday, Villarreal have named Fran Escribá as their new coach.The 51-year-old, who left Getafe in April, has penned a 12-month deal. His first fixture in charge of the Yellow Submarine will be the opening leg of their UEFA Champions League play-off tie against Monaco on Wednesday."It's very important for the club to qualify for the UEFA Champions League," Escribá said at his unveiling on Thursday. "The feeling in the dressing room is good and despite the absences we have I think we've got a good chance of getting through the play-off."
Coach Berdyev leaves Rostov role
Coach Kurban Berdyev has left Rostov ahead of their play-off against Ajax, with Dmitri Kirichenko named as his temporary replacement."Ahead of the evening training session Kurban Berdyev said goodbye to the team," said the Russian club in a statement. "Berdyev told the board before the season that he would leave regardless of the result in the [UEFA Champions League] third qualifying round."Berdyev made a name for himself with Rubin Kazan, and had been in charge at Rostov since December 2014. Rostov finished second in last season's Russian Premier league, earning a place in the UEFA Champions League, and beat Anderlecht 4-2 on aggregate in the third qualifying round to set u... UEFA.com - News