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Six years after his passing, beloved Coach Peter Haliniak Jr.'s legacy lives on through scholarships helping Hawaiian student-athletes pursue their dreams. Applications are now open for four $500 awards honoring the man who championed equality in sports for over 50 years.
Olalekan Adebote won Nigeria's athletics coaching leadership in a nationwide vote, immediately calling for coaches to unite behind athlete development. His victory signals fresh energy for a sport hungry for better structure and collaboration.
A basketball coach who feared losing his job for being gay is now heading to the LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame, alongside the first openly gay NBA player and a 99-year-old baseball pioneer. The 2026 class proves that living authentically makes champions stronger.
England rugby legend Emily Scarratt is breaking barriers as the Red Roses' new attack coach, proving that women coaching women makes a powerful difference. With just 32% female coaches at the last World Cup, her promotion alongside former teammate Sarah Hunter signals real progress in the sport.
Five Ghanaian football coaches are leveling up their skills at a FIFA training program in Kigali, Rwanda, bringing home expertise that will shape the next generation of players. The diverse group spans youth teams, women's football, and club coaching.
World Rugby is helping coaches and parents support young girls entering the sport with free expert webinars starting this month. The series tackles common questions about getting girls started in rugby and keeping them engaged.
Dusty May transformed Michigan basketball from one of the worst teams in college sports to national champions in just two seasons. The coach who once worked in a closet-sized office now leads one of the sport's most dominant programs.
A Ghanaian swimming coach just completed an elite international training program in Switzerland, bringing world-class expertise home to transform youth sports. His graduation marks a major step forward for Ghana's grassroots athletic development.
Rugby World Cup champion Mike Catt is bringing his championship expertise to the Fijian Drua as senior assistant coach for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season. The move marks a homecoming to rugby's heartland for a coach who's helped shape championship teams across three continents.
World Rugby just unveiled an ambitious six-year plan to inject over $1 billion into the sport, with a special focus on growing women's rugby and expanding into the massive U.S. market. The strategy leads up to the 2031 Men's Rugby World Cup in America and promises to transform how the sport invests in players, competitions, and communities worldwide.
Cricket legend Sarah Taylor just broke through one of sport's biggest glass ceilings. The former England wicketkeeper will coach the men's national team during their upcoming Test series against New Zealand.
Two-time Paralympic gold medalist Sumit Antil is speaking up about outdated training methods and poor behavior in coaching, hoping to improve conditions for the next generation of athletes. His courage is sparking important conversations about athlete welfare in Indian para-sports.
Marie-Louise Eta becomes the first female head coach in Germany's top football league when Union Berlin plays Saturday. Experts say her historic appointment should mark the beginning of women's recognition in leadership roles across men's sports.
Ten coaches and one athletic director from South Dakota will be inducted into national halls of fame this summer, celebrating careers spanning decades of championships and student mentorship. Their combined service totals over 250 years of shaping young lives through sports.
World Rugby is offering free webinars to help coaches and parents support young girls starting their rugby journey. The series launches June 23 following record-breaking growth in women's rugby worldwide.
Starting this September, every women's team in FIFA tournaments must have at least one female head coach or assistant coach on staff. The groundbreaking rule tackles a persistent problem: despite explosive growth in women's soccer, female coaches remain shockingly rare on the sidelines.
India's double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker mourns the loss of legendary shooting coach Jaspal Rana, who passed away at 49 after a sudden cardiac event. Their seven-year partnership, marked by triumph, separation, and a remarkable reunion, produced one of sport's greatest comeback stories.
Fresh off back-to-back World Series wins, Dodgers superstar Mookie Betts is adding basketball coach to his resume at the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. The multi-sport talent will lead his team in Los Angeles on February 13.
Marie-Louise Eta becomes the first woman to lead a men's team in Europe's top five leagues when she coaches Union Berlin this Saturday. At 34, she's also one of the youngest head coaches in European football.
The International Blind Sports Federation is creating a global network of anti-doping coordinators to protect clean competition. Every member nation will now have a dedicated contact person to educate athletes and coaches about staying drug-free.
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