Toronto Raptors Fire Head Coach Dwane Casey After 7 Years
 
Toronto Raptors Fire Head Coach Dwane Casey After 7 Years

Toronto Raptors Fire Head Coach Dwane Casey After 7 Years Casey’s exit comes after the Raptors finished with the best record in the Eastern Conference but got swept by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round of the NBA playoffs. After careful consideration, I have decided this is a very difficult but necessary step the franchise must take. We celebrate everything Dwane has done for the organization, we thank him, and we wish him nothing but the best in future. Casey leaves the franchise as the winningest coach in its history and helped then set a franchise record for wins this year with 59.

Cleveland Cavalier’s Coach Tyronn Lue to Temporarily Step Away from Team
 
Cleveland Cavalier’s Coach Tyronn Lue to Temporarily Step Away from Team

Cleveland Cavalier’s Coach Tyronn Lue to Temporarily Step Away from Coaching The team announced the news on Monday morning, citing health issues as the reason for the leave of absence. After many conversations with our doctors and [General Manager Koby Altman] and much thought given to what is best for the team and my health… …I need to step back from coaching for the time being and focus on trying to establish a stronger and healthier foundation from which to coach for the rest of the season. According to TNT’s David Aldridge, Lue only plans to be gone from the team for a week. Assistant coach Larry Drew will coach in his stead. This is Lue’s third season in charge of the team, with each of the previous two seasons resulting in a trip to the NBA Finals.

Raiders to introduce Jon Gruden as next head coach
 
Raiders to introduce Jon Gruden as next head coach

The Raiders will reportedly introduce Jon Gruden as their next head coach on Tuesday. The news was first reported by Steve Corkran of RaidersSnakepit.com and confirmed by ESPN shortly thereafter. Gruden, who currently works as an ESPN analyst, previously served as the Raiders’ head coach from 1998 to 2001. Gruden will broadcast Saturday’s playoff game between the Titans and Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Gruden will replace Jack Del Rio, whom the Raiders dismissed on Dec. 31 following a 6-10 season.

Jimbo Fisher leaves Florida State to take over as head coach of Texas A&M
 
Jimbo Fisher leaves Florida State to take over as head coach of Texas A&M

Florida State University Head Coach Jimbo Fisher is Leaving to Coach at Texas A&M Fisher resigned on Friday, just one day ahead of Florida State’s final game of the season. Kevin Sumlin, the previous head coach at A&M, was fired earlier this week. In his eight years in charge, Fisher lead FSU to a 83-23 record with a 5-2 record in bowl games. Fisher’s best season asa head coach came in 2013 when he helped the school to a BCS National Championship. “I believe Texas A&M is getting one of the best coaches in college football. We appreciate all [Fisher] has done for our program and wish him and his family great success moving forward.”

Las Vegas Lights FC announce José Luis Sánchez Solá as first head coach
 
Las Vegas Lights FC announce José Luis Sánchez Solá as first head coach

Las Vegas’ United Soccer League team has announced it’s first head coach José Luis Sánchez Solá, commonly referred to as “Chelis,” will lead Las Vegas Lights FC in its inaugural season I am extremely excited to build a spectacular team for a spectacular city. I am grateful to Las Vegas Lights FC for the opportunity to excite this city with the most beautiful sport in the world. Chelis coached Puebla in Liga MX in Mexico from 2006-10 and also was the head coach for Major League Soccer’s Chivas USA in 2013 The Lights FC will begin play in 2018.