PHOENIX Jim Harbaugh is experiencing a change in thinking from his old-school approach to football with the addition of blingy Mike McDaniel as the Los Angeles Chargers' new offensive coordinator. But as their styles might clash, there's one thing that has helped bridge whatever gap might have existed between the two: their love of football. Nearly three months into Harbaugh's new partnership with McDaniel, the Chargers' head coach said that working with the former Miami Dolphins' head coach has been "awesome with a capital A." "Hes fun, energetic and likeable prepared," Harbaugh told me when I met up with him at the NFL owners meeting this past week as we discussed his relationship with McDaniel. "When he talks, he earns your attention by being so good and so prepared. Hes a listener. And you go in there fired up because you know youre going to get something good." McDaniel, who was fired as the head coach of the Dolphins after four seasons in January, cut his teeth learning the game under innovative head coaches and offensive gurus Mike and Kyle Shanahan. After years of success in the NFL designing his own offense, McDaniel is now considered one of the best offensive minds in the game, with the Dolphins' offense being one of the best in the league during his first two seasons as head coach. That's why McDaniel remained a hot commodity in the coaching market this offseason, even interviewing for multiple head coach vacancies despite a 15-19 record in his final two seasons in Miami. But as McDaniel had several options on where to go next in his coaching career, he chose Los Angeles, bringing a new and fresh approach for Harbaugh and quarterback Justin Herbert. Harbaugh and McDaniel spent time out of the office together shortly after the Chargers' new offensive coordinator was hired. They hit up a Los Angeles Lakers game together, as the unlikely pairing between the 62-year-old Harbaugh, known for wearing team-issued gear and khakis, and the 43-year-old McDanie, who prefers designer sneakers and $1,000 gold-rimmed sunglasses, has gotten off to a good start. The move, though, will mark a change from Harbaugh's typical offensive approach. Harbaugh moved on from good friend and former Chargers offensive coordinator Greg Roman at the end of the 2025 season, which ended with Los Angeles scoring just three points in an opening-round playoff loss to the New England Patriots. Harbaugh opted to hire McDaniel because he believes he'll design an offense that better protects Herbert, giving him more of an opportunity to succeed. Expect fewer straight drop-backs and more screens and play-action passes to keep Herbert out of harms way. The Oregon product was sacked 54 times last season, which was one fewer than the league high, and suffered the most hits of any signal caller in the NFL last season. Its a Harbaugh offense, so of course the Bolts will run the football. Harbaugh called the McDaniel-Herbert duo a "perfect combination." "Im just excited about the ability of Justin and the ability of Mike McDaniel," Harbaugh told me. "The way those two think. The way they see football. Its just such a good fit. And Im excited to see that." So, they see the game the same way, coach? "They do," Harbaugh told me. "And theyre both kind of like that, football-wise and intellectually." Along with a change in whos leading the offense, Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz focused on upgrading the talent along the offensive line. The Bolts are expected to get a healthy return of bookend offensive tackles Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt from season-ending leg injuries. "Were always going to try and help Justin," Hortiz said at the NFL Scouting Combine in February. "And thats throwing players at all positions to help the team. So, were going to attack the O-line. Were going to attack the defense, the backs and tight ends everything even the wide outs. "The more weapons and more players we can put around Justin, the better we protect Justin." Hortiz signed former Washington Commanders center Tyler Biadaszto a three-year, $30 million deal to serve as a veteran anchor of the offensive line. The Bolts also added interior offensive lineman Cole Strange in free agency. Strange played for McDaniel and will replace Mekhi Becton at right guard, who was released at the end of the season. On top of that, the Chargers re-signed versatile offensive lineman Trevor Penning. The Chargers traded with New Orleans for the former first-round pick at the trade deadline last season. Hes penciled in at left guard. The Bolts also brought back swing tackle Trey Pipkins. They let starting left guard Zion Johnson walk in free agency. "Biadasz coming in and Penning re-signed are run-game guys that fit more of what Harbaugh believes in up front and are plug-and-play starters," a longtime NFL scout told me. "Holdovers are mostly gone from the previous regime, except for Slater and Pipkins. "It remains to be seen what influence McDaniel gets to have, but he brought Strange in. Also, adding a tight end [Charlie Kolar] means more running game and a fullback-oriented offense. Their cap space looks good. Theyll need a solid draft." With the No. 22 overall pick, dont be surprised if the Chargers draft another starting-caliber offensive lineman to help keep Herbert upright. "Whatever system theyre in, theyve got to be athletic," Harbaugh told me about his approach to adding offensive linemen. "Theyve got to be able to anchor on drop-backs in pass protection. Theres not a dramatic difference in body type. Were just looking for tough guys who are athletic." Harbaugh said McDaniel will be the straw that stirs the drink for the Bolts on offense. He continued to laud McDaniels football mind in our conversation, particularly his ability to dissect defenses and what they are trying to do to his offense. He also added that McDaniel sees Herbert the same way he sees the Chargers' star: a quarterback who can execute at the position better than anyone who has played the game. Now, its up to McDaniel to get the most out of Herberts otherworldly ability. "You dont make a better candle you make a light bulb," Harbaugh said. "And that kind of analogy makes sense to me when I think of the many meetings that weve had with Mike talking about offensive football."

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Women's basketball phenom and Philadelphia native Dawn Staley was one focal point women's college basketball this weekend, making it all the way to the championship game with the South Carolina Gamecocks before falling short to UCLA.Along the way, the focus on the game shifted to its coaches, drawing even more national attention to the league during a Final Four matchup that culminated in a verbal altercation between UConn head coach Geno Auriemma and Staley. Whether you've followed her since her 2008 start with South Carolina or are new to the Staley wave, here's a brief introduction to the women's coach. Who is Dawn Staley?Staley has been the head women's basketball coach at South Carolina since her hiring in 2008.Before that, she spent almost eight years heading the women's basketball program at Temple University, leading the Philadelphia team to five NCAA appearances, a first-ever place on the Top 25 National Ranking and the team's first-ever A-10 Tournament titles. Is Dawn Staley from Philly?Staley's seasons at Temple were not the only tie the coach has to the Philly region.As a senior at Dobbins Tech, Staley was named USA TODAY's 1988 National High School Player of the year. How old is Dawn Staley?Born May 4, 1970, Staley is 55 years old. Where did Dawn Staley play basketball?Staley played college ball for the University of Virginia, leading the school to four NCAA tournament appearances, three Final Fours and one National Championship faceoff, according to NCAA.com. Where did Dawn Staley play in the WNBA?Staley spent eight seasons in the WNBA after her Round 1 Pick 9 draft in 1999. The 5'6'' guard played for the Charlotte Sting and Houston Comets.Before that, she played professionally for the Richmond Rage in the American Basketball League's inaugural season, according to biography information on the coach.Is Dawn Staley an Olympian?Yes, Dawn Staley is a three-time gold medal Olympian, playing women's basketball in the 1996, 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics, according to Olympedia. Staley also coached the U.S. women's team to gold in 2020. How many titles did Dawn Staley win as a coach?Staley has an extensive coaching resume, with numerous accolades and championship titles, including three national championships with South Carolina (2017, 2022, 2024) and four A-10 tournament titles at Temple (2002, 2004, 2005, 2006), as reported by her college coaching bios. Staley has been recognized as Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year (2004, 2005), Regional Coach of the Year (2005), National Coach of the Year (2014, 2020, 2022, 2024). She was also the first former Naismith Player of the Year to earn the title of Naismith Coach of the Year, a title she's won four times with South Carolina (2020, 2022, 2023, 2024).Kaitlyn McCormick is a Philadelphia-based reporter writing all things trending, breaking and city-related for USA TODAY's Philadelphia Metro Connect Team.This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Who is Dawn Staley? Dawn Staley age, coaching career and more

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Arsenal Football Club has scrubbed all references to Scott Mills from their official website following the broadcaster's dismissal from the BBC a fortnight ago.The 53-year-old had been booked to perform DJ sets supporting Boyzone at the Emirates Stadium on 5 and 6 June as part of the band's 'Two For The Road' concerts.It is understood Mills will no longer appear at the north London venue this summer, the Daily Mail report.When the booking was announced in February, Mills had expressed enthusiasm about the gigs, stating: "What a dream to support the lads this summer, it's going to be 2 nights of big tunes, big singalongs and plenty of 90s nostalgia."Mills was sacked by the BBC on 27 March following an investigation into his personal conduct.His departure came seven years after Metropolitan Police officers questioned him regarding allegations of historic sexual offences involving a boy under 16.The allegations reportedly concerned events between 1997 and 2000, when Mills was in his twenties.A complaint was initially lodged in 2016, leading to police interviews in 2018.Officers subsequently submitted evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service, which determined there was insufficient evidence to proceed with charges.The BBC has since launched an internal inquiry to establish which senior figures were aware of the police investigation and when they learned of it.The BBC has similarly distanced itself from the former presenter by taking down a commemorative plaque from Radio 1's main broadcasting studio.The silver tribute had been installed on Mills' final day at the station in 2022, with studio 82A officially renamed 82 Mills in recognition of his 24-year tenure.Reports indicate the plaque was quietly removed over the Bank Holiday weekend from the studio where Greg James now hosts the Radio 1 Breakfast Show.Photographs of Mills have also been taken down from Radio 2 areas within Broadcasting House.One insider described the removals as "the talk of Broadcasting House".Mills addressed the allegations in a statement, explaining that he had fully cooperated with the 2018 police inquiry."Since the investigation related to an allegation that dates back nearly 30 years and the police investigation was closed seven years ago, I hope the public and the media will understand and respect my wish not to make any further public comment," he said.Beyond the Arsenal cancellation, Mills has also lost other bookings. He had been due to perform at Leicester Racecourse on 25 April but was replaced by Denise Van Outen in mid-February, reportedly due to "unforeseen circumstances".The BBC is expected to announce his Radio 2 Breakfast Show replacement in the coming weeks.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter