Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green predicts head coach Steve Kerr will leave the franchise this summer following their recent playoff elimination.
The four-time NBA champion coach acknowledged last week that his storied tenure in San Francisco could be nearing its conclusion.
Speaking on his own podcast, the 34-year-old defensive stalwart expressed serious doubt about the current coaching situation.
“I hope he’s our coach next season,” Green said. “You want my opinion? I think not. Just because it feels like that. It felt like that was it.”
End of a dynastic era?
The Western Conference side were eliminated from postseason contention in Phoenix late on Friday night.
Following the decisive buzzer, microphones captured an emotional courtside exchange between the experienced tactician, Green, and star guard Stephen Curry.
“I don’t know what’s going to happen next, but I love you guys to death. Thank you,” Kerr told his veteran players.
The 58-year-old plans to take the next fortnight to mull over his professional future before making a final decision.
Management seeks long-term commitment
Exit interviews began on Monday, bringing the coaching staff and front office executives together at the team’s training facility.
General manager Mike Dunleavy and controlling owner Joe Lacob are expected to hold extensive discussions with their current boss in the coming days.
Reports suggest the Warriors hierarchy want their head coach to sign a multi-year extension rather than orchestrating a sentimental farewell tour.
“These jobs all have an expiration date,” Kerr noted after Friday’s defeat. “There is a run that happens, and when the run ends, sometimes it’s time for new blood and new ideas.”
Roster uncertainty looms
The uncertainty surrounding the dugout extends to the playing squad ahead of a crucial off-season.
Curry is entering the final year of his current deal, though both parties are reportedly keen to agree to an extension this summer.
However, his outspoken team-mate holds a lucrative $27.6m (£22.2m) player option and admits his own status remains highly unpredictable.
“I’ve never been so uncertain since earlier in my career in what happens next,” added the Michigan native. “I also hope I’m on this team next season. We also don’t know that.”
Manchester City playmaker Rayan Cherki scored a stunning individual opening goal against Arsenal after dribbling past four defenders in a moment of pure brilliance.
The spectacular solo effort immediately drew high praise from former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher.
Analysing the heavyweight clash on television, the pundit was left in awe of the footwork displayed by the young French talent.
A mesmerising run through the defence
The attacker picked up the ball and slalomed his way through a normally resolute London backline.
Leaving a quartet of opponents trailing in his wake, the former Lyon prodigy calmly slotted the ball home to break the deadlock.
Carragher did not hold back in his assessment of the breathtaking sequence.
Absolute magician!
Crucial impact in a heavyweight clash
Such an extraordinary individual contribution highlights exactly why the reigning champions brought him to the Etihad Stadium.
Fixtures between these two dominant English forces often require a moment of special quality to separate them.
By producing this magical solo run, the agile forward provided exactly the spark his manager required in a tense encounter.
Carragher concluded that only a player operating with supreme confidence could have executed such an audacious sequence on this immense stage.
Bayern Munich have successfully defended their Bundesliga crown following a 4-2 victory over Stuttgart at the Allianz Arena on Sunday.
Manager Vincent Kompany celebrated passionately in front of the Südkurve as the Bavarian club secured their 35th German league championship.
The Sunday night celebrations were deliberately brief with the Belgian coach maintaining intense focus on a potential treble.
Traditional on-pitch wheat beer showers have been officially postponed until the final domestic fixture against FC Cologne on 16 May.
Treble ambitions remain alive
The newly-crowned champions must quickly prepare for a demanding DFB-Pokal semi-final against Bayer Leverkusen this Wednesday.
Domestic cup success has frustratingly eluded the Bundesliga giants since their last triumph in the competition back in 2020.
A formidable two-legged UEFA Champions League semi-final tie against Paris St-Germain also looms large on the immediate horizon.
The former Manchester City captain will be forced to watch the first European leg from the stands whilst serving a touchline suspension.
Dominant domestic campaign
The title-winning squad displayed remarkable consistency throughout a campaign that rarely saw them placed under genuine pressure.
An opening day 6-0 demolition of RB Leipzig immediately set an uncompromising and ruthless tone for the season ahead.
The German heavyweights proved particularly devastating against elite opposition, remaining unbeaten both home and away against the current top five sides.
Team solidarity has been a defining feature of the dressing room, humorously symbolised by a porcelain cockatoo ornament relocated from a local restaurant.
The unusual mascot featured heavily on commemorative t-shirts worn by staff during the abbreviated post-match festivities.
Departing midfielder Leon Goretzka will leave the club this summer having firmly etched his name into another victorious chapter of Bavarian history.
Manchester United are targeting a summer move for Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni as they plan a major squad rebuild under Michael Carrick.
The Red Devils are preparing for a significant overhaul in the middle of the pitch following a challenging domestic campaign.
Veteran enforcer Casemiro is expected to depart Old Trafford when his current contract expires at the end of the season.
Meanwhile, Manuel Ugarte could also leave the club after struggling to secure regular game time under the current management.
Search for stability
United are prioritising the acquisition of a long-term tactical partner for England international Kobbie Mainoo.
Tchouameni has emerged as a prominent candidate on the club’s transfer shortlist to fill that crucial anchor role.
The France international is entering the final two years of his contract at the Bernabeu.
Real Madrid ready to reshuffle
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez could sanction a departure to fund his own midfield reinforcements in the Spanish capital.
The reigning European champions are reportedly tracking Manchester City talisman Rodri and Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez.
Securing the 26-year-old French World Cup runner-up would require significant financial backing from the United board.
Alternative targets assessed
United are hoping to sign up to three new midfielders during the upcoming transfer window to ensure they remain competitive.
Elliot Anderson remains a primary target, though cross-city rivals Manchester City are providing fierce competition for his signature.
Previous interest in Newcastle United playmaker Sandro Tonali has cooled as the Old Trafford hierarchy explore other avenues.
However, securing a player widely regarded as one of Europe’s premier defensive anchors would be viewed as a massive statement of intent.
Liverpool have identified RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande as their primary target to replace Mohamed Salah at the end of the season.
The Merseyside club have already held concrete talks with the 19-year-old’s representatives ahead of the summer transfer window.
Anfield chiefs have unanimously approved a move for the Ivory Coast international, who carries a reported £87m valuation.
A steep asking price for the rising star
Diomande has enjoyed a breakout campaign in the Bundesliga, registering 13 goals and six assists across all competitions.
Finding a successor has become an urgent priority for manager Arne Slot after Salah confirmed his intention to leave on a free transfer.
French champions Paris St-Germain have also approached the teenage forward’s agents regarding a potential move to Ligue 1.
Player preference boosts Anfield hopes
Despite interest from elsewhere in Europe, the highly-rated attacker reportedly favours a transfer to the Premier League side.
However, negotiating with his current employers will prove difficult, as the German outfit are actively attempting to extend his contract.
Securing Champions League qualification will be crucial for the Reds to finance what would be a substantial premium for his signature.
The FIA has confirmed a package of immediate regulation changes to the 2026 Formula 1 season ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, designed to improve driver safety and encourage flat-out racing.
The agreement was reached on Monday following a meeting between the sport’s governing body, team principals, engine manufacturers and commercial rights holders.
Modifications to energy harvesting and deployment limits have been introduced for qualifying sessions to reduce the need for drivers to lift and coast.
Addressing safety and speed concerns
Similar capping of electrical boosts and power deployment limits in corners will be applied during races to mitigate recent safety fears.
The sweeping 2026 regulation overhaul introduced new power units featuring a direct 50-50 split between electrical energy and the internal combustion engine.
However, competitors adapting to this complex energy management system have faced significant and unpredictable challenges on the track.
A severe crash involving Haas driver Oliver Bearman at the Japanese Grand Prix highlighted the acute dangers of sudden speed differentials between cars.
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen has also been highly critical of the racing spectacle produced by the new hybrid era.
Miami trials and schedule disruptions
Revised starting grid procedures will be trialled at the upcoming sprint weekend in Florida to prevent stalled cars from becoming hazardous obstacles.
Additional updates to wet-weather protocols have also been ratified to further protect the grid.
A spokesperson for the sport’s governing body explained that the refinements reflect data analysis from the opening three rounds of the championship.
“The final proposals presented during today’s meeting were the result of a series of consultations over the past few weeks between the FIA, technical representatives and extensive input from F1 drivers.”
Early assessments of the rules were always planned, but urgency increased following intense driver feedback and an unexpected break in the calendar.
The cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian rounds due to conflict in the Middle East provided teams with an extended window to analyse early-season telemetary.
Marco Rose has agreed a three-year contract to become Bournemouth manager at the end of the season when Andoni Iraola departs the Premier League club.
The south coast side confirmed last Tuesday that their current 43-year-old Basque head coach would not be extending his stay at the Vitality Stadium.
The incoming 49-year-old German tactician emerged victorious from a three-man shortlist that also featured Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna and Rayo Vallecano head coach Inigo Perez.
European pedigree heading to the south coast
The former Borussia Dortmund and Borussia Monchengladbach coach has been a free agent since his dismissal from RB Leipzig in March 2025.
This upcoming appointment marks his first managerial venture in English football following a trophy-laden career across Germany and Austria.
During his tenure at Red Bull Salzburg, he secured two Austrian Bundesliga titles alongside the Austrian Cup, before subsequently claiming the DFB-Pokal and DFL-Supercup with Leipzig.
Cherries focused on securing European football
Tottenham Hotspur had previously considered the experienced coach as a candidate after they sacked Thomas Frank in February, but he has now committed his future to the Vitality Stadium.
“Everyone at AFC Bournemouth looks forward to welcoming Marco to Vitality Stadium as he begins his role as head coach in the summer.”
The club reiterated that their immediate priority is finishing the current campaign strongly, building upon an impressive 13-game unbeaten run under their outgoing manager.
The Dorset outfit are currently flying high in eighth place in the Premier League following a weekend victory at Newcastle United.
They trail sixth-placed Chelsea only by goal difference and are firmly in the hunt to qualify for a historic first European campaign next season.
New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler has revealed that he and his family have received death threats ahead of his Fenway Park debut against the Boston Red Sox on Thursday.
The Massachusetts native grew up supporting Boston in Walpole, located just 40 miles away from the iconic stadium.
However, his association with the Bronx Bombers has made him a target for severe online abuse from his former fanbase.
Speaking to the New York Post, the American admitted he has not yet felt the need to involve the police despite the severity of the messages.
“Most normal fans could care less, right? It’s just those diehards that just have nothing else in their lives other than baseball or sports that really care about this, and the fact that I play for the Yankees makes it worse for them,” he explained.
Preparing for a hostile reception
The visiting player anticipates a highly aggressive atmosphere when he finally takes the mound.
He suggested that hostile supporters might attempt to throw objects or physically reach him near the bullpen.
“It’s gonna be bad, it’s gonna be bad. I’m not nervous about it, but it’s gonna be loud,” he added.
“That’s kind of what I expect. So I know the guys are excited for it and I’m excited for it.”
A bitter postseason history
This vitriol is firmly rooted in last season’s American League Wild Card Series, where the dominant hurler eliminated his boyhood club.
He delivered a spectacular performance in Game 3, throwing eight scoreless innings and striking out 12 batters to end Boston’s campaign.
The standout talent has carried that exceptional form into the current season, boasting a 2-1 record alongside a stellar 1.95 earned run average.
Following that pivotal playoff victory last year, the Yankees star described the triumph as personal due to earlier familial harassment.
“There’s a line and I think they crossed it a little bit. I’m a competitor, and I’m gonna go out there and make sure I shut them down,” he remarked at the time.
“You know Boston fans, that’s just how it is. We’re aggressive back home and we’re gonna try to get under people’s skin.”
Fuelling the rivalry
The highly-rated pitcher acknowledged to The Athletic that his previous post-match comments had only served to escalate the tension.
“[You’d] think after last time, how much they were talking before, that they might be trying to quiet it down a little bit,” he noted.
Despite the intense pressure and ongoing abuse, the resilient athlete remains entirely unapologetic about the situation.
“If you’re going to dish it out, you’re going to have to take it,” he concluded.