Kalen DeBoer hired to replace Nick Saban at Alabama, leaving national runner-up Washington

Just two days after Nick Saban announced his retirement, the Crimson Tide have found his successor. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama wasted little time in finding Nick Saban’s successor, hiring Kalen DeBoer away from national runner-up Washington. The powerhouse program tapped DeBoer on Friday to replace Saban, just two days after the 72-year-old coach announced his … Read more

Kalen DeBoer signs deal to replace Nick Saban at Alabama

Just two days after Nick Saban announced his retirement, the Crimson Tide have found his successor. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama wasted little time in finding Nick Saban’s successor, hiring Kalen DeBoer away from national runner-up Washington. DeBoer signed a deal with Alabama on Friday to replace Saban, according to a person with knowledge of the … Read more

Olympics recruits Budweiser’s AB InBev as its first-ever global beer sponsor

The Olympic body has never signed a beer or alcohol brand for its global event, which is widely viewed as the pinnacle of athletic achievement. LONDON, UK — The International Olympic Committee has signed Anheuser-Busch InBev as the first beer brand in the 40-year history of its sponsorship program, which earns billions of dollars for … Read more

‘I’ve watched him do it before’ | Pistons’ Monty Williams says Spurs rebuild is in good hands with Popovich

“He’s laid the groundwork and foundation,” Williams said of the Spurs head coach. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs may have rookie Victor Wembanyama in uniform but that did not signal the end of the franchise’s rebuild. The team is still getting its players the necessary NBA experience, adjusting to Wembanyama’s presence on the … Read more