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SPORTS.YAHOO.COMBecky Hammon reveals Aces rookie is on track for 'greatness'Becky Hammon reveals Aces rookie is on track for 'greatness' originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Sometimes, the biggest losses eventually turn into the biggest wins.Last August, the Las Vegas Aces suffered a humiliating 111-58 loss to the Minnesota Lynx. The Aces had dropped to 14-14, and Vegas' playoff hopes -- let alone championship chances -- seemed to hang by a thread.Just two months later, the Aces had won it all by completing a sweep of the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals. It marked Vegas' third title in four years, and yet another win for the franchise's strong culture and player development under head coach Becky Hammon.MORE:Why two male WNBA fans were removed from Fever game over courtside incident with Jackie YoungAfter a 111-71 loss to the New York Liberty on Sunday, Hammon found herself in an optimistic mood. Sure, the Aces had suffered a 40-point loss at Barclays Center, but that result had been conditioned by rest days for Chelsea Gray, A'ja Wilson and Jackie Young.With those three players back in the lineup on Tuesday, the Aces got back on track with an 86-76 win over the red-hot Washington Mystics. And Hammon got another look at rookie Ta'Niya Latson, whom she has described as being on track for "greatness."Aces pre game with HC Becky Hammon:I asked her about her early assessment of TaNiya Latson, particularly after how she shone against New York. Safe to say Hammon is impressed.You know greatness is in there. To be able to come out [and do what she did] against a team like pic.twitter.com/027VlIavga Arion Armeniakos (@ArionArmeniakos) August 12, 2026Latson was the NCAA's leading scorer in 2024-25 as a member of the Florida State Seminoles. The talented shooting guard transferred to South Carolina to play under Dawn Staley in her final year of collegiate eligibility, and she struggled to fit in: her scoring average dropped from 25.2 points to 14.1 per game.Latson's draft stock fell as well. She didn't come off the draft board until the Los Angeles Sparks took a chance on her with the 20th overall pick in April, and she was waived on July 6 after just 10 games.The Aces picked her up two days later, and in her third appearance for the team, she scored 20 points in that blowout loss to the Liberty. It was the first game in which she got "substantial time," Hammon told reporters, and the rookie guard's competitiveness and scoring touch made an impact."You know greatness is in there, it didn't go anywhere," Hammon said Tuesday. "We just want to bring it out in her and give her the opportunity to bring it out. ... To be able to come out and do that against a team like New York, in Brooklyn, the stage doesnt get a whole lot bigger than that.Latson on Tuesday scored five points in 10 minutes against the Mystics, and on a fully-healthy Aces team, she's going to have to work to carve out a role.However, Hammon is confident that she can -- and for a team in need of some cheap scoring punch following Chennedy Carter's departure, it could make all the difference as the Aces chase another title.More WNBA news:Here's how good Fever's Sophie Cunningham actually is at basketballAnother ex-NBA player just declared for the 2027 WNBA DraftCaitlin Clark shatters WNBA record during dominant Fever win over LibertyCaitlin Clark defends Fever coach Stephanie White after hearing boos from fans0 Comments 0 Shares 152 Views 0 Reviews -
SPORTS.YAHOO.COMMiami reportedly extends contract of basketball coach Jai LucasMar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Miami Hurricanes head coach Jai Lucas calls a play during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers during a second round game of the mens 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn ImagesJeff Le/IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectCORAL GABLES, Fla. Miami extended the contract of coach Jai Lucas over the past few weeks, a person with knowledge of the agreement said.The extension came with a raise, said the person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because no details were revealed publicly.Miami, as a private university, is not required to release contract information and did not comment on the extension. Lucas had four years left on his original five-year deal.Lucas engineered an impressive turnaround in his first season with the Hurricanes, leading them to a 26-9 overall record and going 13-5 in the Atlantic Coast Conference without any returning players. Miami which went 7-24 overall and 3-17 in ACC play in 2024-25, before Lucas arrived wound up making the NCAA Tournament, beating Missouri before falling to Purdue in the second round.The reworked agreement with Lucas came around the same time as Miami getting a new deal done with football coach Mario Cristobal on the heels of last seasons 13-3 record and run to the College Football Playoff national championship game, the person said. Word of Cristobals extension first was reported by On3 and then confirmed by Cristobal.Weve done a lot of good things, Cristobal said when discussing his extension, the terms of which also were not confirmed by the school. And theres a lot more good and great and elite things to come.Cristobal also has raved about the work Lucas has done and even attended some of the basketball teams early morning workouts in recent weeks.Lucas, who had not been a head coach before Miami hired him in March 2025, was mentioned as a potential target for many schools that were seeking coaches after last season.We have good people at the university, and then we had great people in the building this year. Half the battle is making sure you get the right people in there, Lucas said when last season ended. And then once you get the right people, youve just got to figure it out.Miami was one of nine schools to be among the final AP Top 25 in both football and mens basketball during the 2025-26 season.0 Comments 0 Shares 150 Views 0 Reviews -
SPORTS.YAHOO.COMBig bet on Big Blue: 1 bettor will win $2.3 million if the New York Giants win Super Bowl LXIWhile there were certainly some reasons for optimism surrounding the New York Giants' 2025-26 campaign, it ended like eight of the previous nine seasons have in East Rutherford: with a losing record and without a playoff berth.After firing Brian Daboll during the season and hiring John Harbaugh this offseason, though, one bettor is convinced next season will be much better for Big Blue.A bettor at DraftKings placed a $29,347 wager on the Giants to win Super Bowl LXI at 80-1 odds, which would win $2.347 million if New York won its first Super Bowl since 2012. The Giants beat the New England Patriots 21-17 in Super Bowl XLVI.New York is currently 70-1 to win the Super Bowl at DraftKings sportsbooks.The Giants finished 4-13 last season, despite winning their final two games, which also bumped their potential first-round pick in the 2026 NFL draft from No. 1 overall to No. 5. First-round pick QB Jaxson Dart showed promise, but also suffered several concussions. Top wide receiver Malik Nabers suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 4 and rookie running Cam Skattebo dislocated his right ankle in October, also ending his season.New York went 9-8 against the spread last season and was an underdog in 15 of the 17 games. The Giants went under their preseason win total of 5.5 the eighth time in the last nine seasons that New York has gone under its preseason over/under.The Giants open the upcoming season on Sunday night, Sept. 13 as 2.5-point home underdogs against the Dallas Cowboys. Their win total for the season is 7.5 and they are a +255 underdog to make the postseason at DraftKings.0 Comments 0 Shares 225 Views 0 Reviews
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SPORTS.YAHOO.COMDetroit Free Press Marathon needs over 3,000 volunteers for 2026 racesTheDetroit Free Press Marathonis seeking volunteers to help support thousands of runners during race weekend in October.Several races will take place Oct. 16-18 for the Detroit Free Press Marathon's 49th year. Organizers say they have an increased need for volunteers on Sunday, Oct. 18, when the marathon and half-marathons the weekend's largest races take place. Those races are sold out."Volunteers are essential to the success of the Detroit Free Press Marathon," according to the event's website. "They support participants and staff by distributing bibs and goodie bags, guiding runners, providing water, and handing out medals."No experience is needed to volunteer for the races.More: Detroit Free Press Marathon voted best marathon 2nd year in a rowEach year, more than 3,000 volunteers are needed. According to the Detroit Free Press Marathon, volunteer opportunities include:Relay exchanges: Help manage exchange areas and assist runners as they hand off to teammates.Relay reunion: Welcome relay participants after their races, assist with food and fluids and help keep the reunion area organized.Start/finish line: Help manage runner flow and support runners at the beginning and end of the race. At the finish line, volunteers welcome participants with heat sheets, medals and nutrition.Gear check: Collect, organize and return runners gear before and after the race.Course monitors: Help keep the course safe and organized, monitor runners and spectators and report any issues to race staff.The 2025 marathon drew about 26,000 registrants across race weekend, setting an attendance record. Organizers expect about 30,000 registrants for the 2026 race.More: Detroit Free Press Marathon spots already sold out for 2026Volunteers are also needed for Friday, Oct. 16, and Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Kia Health & Fitness Expo, the 1-mile race, 5K, Kids Marathon and Little Detroit Dash.According to the event organizers, volunteering can be an opportunity for sports teams, schools and clubs to complete community service hours. Individuals, groups, organizations and schools are encouraged to apply.Those looking to volunteer must register on the Detroit Free Press Marathon website by Monday, Oct. 5. Nour Rahal is a trending and breaking news reporter for the Detroit Free Press. Email her atnrahal@freepress.com.This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Free Press Marathon needs over 3,000 volunteers for 2026 races0 Comments 0 Shares 227 Views 0 Reviews -
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How Military Discipline Creates Exceptional Leaders in Any ProfessionMost leadership programs teach strategy, communication, and emotional intelligence. These matter. But they miss the foundational layer that separates competent managers from truly exceptional leaders: discipline. Military service has long been one of the most reliable crucibles for developing leaders who perform under pressure, inspire unwavering trust, and make sound decisions when the margin...0 Comments 0 Shares 303 Views 0 Reviews
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WWW.FOXSPORTS.COMNASCAR All-Star Race Returns To North WilkesboroThe NASCAR All-Star Race will return to the historic North Wilkesboro Speedway in 2027, putting the $1 million-to-win exhibition on the short track where it was run from 2023-2025. After having a Cup points race this year to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the North Carolina tracks last Cup points event in 1996, the track will play host to the NASCAR All-Star event on May 23. While Cup teams will compete in an exhibition event, the track will have points races for both the trucks (May 21) and the OReilly Series (May 22). The track, in its news release, indicated that NASCAR will collaborate with the teams to add an innovative element to the All-Star Race. That's typically the case, whether the change is to the format or technical rules. North Wilkesboro, a 0.625-mile asphalt oval, did not have a NASCAR national series race from 1997-2022 and had been dormant off and on for decades until track operator Speedway Motorsports restored the facility with the help of North Carolina pandemic-recovery funding. "North Wilkesboro has once again become a place where NASCAR's rich history, current momentum and exciting future come together," NASCAR Chief Operating Officer Ben Kennedy said in a news release. "We're incredibly proud of what this [tripleheader race] weekend represents not only for this legendary track, but also for the community that helped bring it back and for the continued growth of our sport." The All-Star Race will cap the 2027 Cup schedule for FOX Sports, which will air the first 14 Cup events on FOX or FS1.0 Comments 0 Shares 185 Views 0 Reviews