• The Canadian Press

    Clippers sign coach Tyronn Lue to new deal reportedly worth $14 million annually

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers have signed coach Tyronn Lue to a long-term contract after winning a division title in his fourth season. Clippers President of Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank didn't disclose details in announcing the new deal on Wednesday. ESPN reported that the new contract was worth about $14 million annually through the 2028-29 season, citing unnamed sources. “T Lue is everything we want in a head coach. He’s a brilliant tactician and a natural leader with an

  • The Canadian Press

    Brian Callahan leaning on lots of Cincy ties as he works to turn around the Titans

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Hiring Brian Callahan as Tennessee's new head coach meant the Titans would look different this season. Signing cornerback Chidobe Awuzie and wide receiver Tyler Boyd filled key needs for Tennessee with the players also able to spread Callahan’s approach inside the Titans’ locker room. Add new special teams coordinator Colt Anderson and safeties coach Steve Jackson, who coached the Bengals' cornerbacks in 2020 and 2021, there's an undeniable Cincinnati flavor that Callahan

  • The Canadian Press

    UConn forward Karaban, Arizona guard Love heading back to school after withdrawing from NBA draft

    UConn forward Alex Karaban is heading back to campus for a try at a third straight national title after withdrawing from the NBA draft Wednesday. The 6-foot-8 third-year sophomore has started in 77 of his 78 games since joining the Huskies. He averaged 13.3 points and 5.1 rebounds last season as UConn went 37-3 and became the first team with consecutive NCAA Tournament titles since Florida in 2006 and 2007. No program has won three in a row since UCLA won seven straight from 1967-73. “While I've