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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Pittsburgh Penguins appoint Dan Muse as 23rd head coach in franchise history
Penguins hire Dan Muse to lead team as new head coach Muse brings championship pedigree and player development record Live Events Muse tasked with leading Penguins through competitive transition (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Dan Muse as the team's new head coach, making him the 23rd individual to hold the position in franchise history. President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kyle Dubas cited Muse's success at multiple levels and strong player development background as key reasons for the 42, joins the Penguins with 20 years of coaching experience, including stints as an assistant coach in the NHL with the New York Rangers (2023–2025) and Nashville Predators (2017–2020). In both organizations, Muse held responsibility for special teams and played a key role in improving their penalty killing read: NHL: Captain Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk lead Panthers' comeback to reach their third consecutive Stanley Cup final During his NHL tenure, Muse contributed to three division championships and two President's Trophies. He was directly involved in penalty kill systems that ranked fourth overall in the NHL during his two seasons in Nashville and again with the Rangers from 2023 to 2025, where the team achieved the second-best net penalty killing percentage in the league.A native of Canton, Massachusetts, Muse has coached at various levels, winning titles in the NCAA, USHL, and international competitions. He began his career at Milton Academy in 2005 and held coaching roles at Williams College and Sacred Heart University before joining Yale University in Yale, Muse served as assistant and later associate head coach, helping the program capture the 2013 NCAA National Championship. In the USHL, Muse led the Chicago Steel to their first Clark Cup Championship in 2016–17, compiling the best record in the Eastern Conference and the third-best mark also served as head coach for the United States National Team Development Program (NTDP) from 2020 to 2023. His Under-18 Team won the gold medal at the 2023 IIHF U18 World Championship and set a program record with 16 wins over NCAA teams that season. Muse's teams included top NHL prospects such as Rutger McGroarty, Ryan Leonard, Will Smith, Zeev Buium, and Luke read: Oilers vs Stars NHL Playoff rematch offers big betting storylines ahead of Game 1 His international coaching experience includes serving as a video coach for Team USA during the 2013 and 2014 World Junior Championships, with the team capturing gold in his new role, Muse will be responsible for guiding a Pittsburgh Penguins roster in transition, with an emphasis on youth development and tactical structure. Kyle Dubas highlighted Muse's attention to detail, special teams expertise, and ability to connect with both veteran and young players as decisive factors in the holds a degree from Stonehill College, where he played collegiate hockey from 2001 to 2005 before shifting into coaching. He and his wife, Maureen, have four read: Winnipeg's Mark Scheifele plays for his late father as Jets face elimination in NHL Playoffs The Penguins organization is looking to rebuild competitiveness in the coming seasons, and Muse's track record with developing talent and leading teams to success at different levels is expected to support that goal. His appointment marks a new direction for the franchise as it aims to re-establish its position as a playoff contender.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dave Portnoy Says Caitlin Clark Fans Should 'Hate' Angel Reese In Six-Minute Long Rant
Dave Portnoy still can't seem to get over Angel Reese. In a new video, Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, launched another rant targeting the Chicago Sky's Angel Reese and argued why Caitlin Clark fans have "every reason" to "hate" her. Portnoy Goes On Another Rant About Angel Reese And Makes A Shocking Statement Romain Maurice / MEGA After the Chicago Sky and Clark's Indiana Fever faced off on Saturday, May 17, Reese and Clark once again took over headlines after their fiery on-court interaction. Advertisement While Reese was attempting to shoot the ball, Clark committed a hard foul on the 6'3" power forward, sending her to the ground. Visibly upset, Reese tried to confront the Fever point guard after the whistle; however, they were both separated by their teammates. Following the game, social media users in attendance alleged that some Fever fans directed racist comments toward Reese, prompting Portnoy's initial rant dismissing the allegations as "bullsh-t." A few days later, the controversial media personality, 48, released another video explaining why he doesn't like Reese, 23, and why he believes Clark's fans shouldn't either. "Caitlin fans have every reason to hate Angel Reese," he said. "Fever fans, Caitlin fans should hate Angel Reese. Angel Reese has been nothing but an instigator, agitator and jack-ss basically for the last couple years." Portnoy Says Angel Reese Has 'Doubled Down' On Her Rivalry With Clark Portnoy continued, explaining that Reese has "doubled down, tripled down, quadrupled down" on her "persona as Caitlin's rival." Advertisement "It's one thing after another, after another. … The jealousy that Angel Reese has towards her and has consistently shown makes Caitlin fans hate her. … When you have one player that's constantly poking at you, constantly degrading you, yes, you're going to f-cking hate her," he added. Besides Reese's widely criticized "You can't see me" hand gesture toward Clark during LSU's win in the 2023 NCAA National Championship game, it's unclear what specific repeated actions Portnoy is actually referring to. After the loss in 2023, Clark defended Reese's actions in the championship game and attributed it to the nature of competitive sports. "I don't think Angel should be criticized at all," Clark told ESPN. "I'm just one that competes, and she competed. I think everybody knew there was going to be a little trash talk in the entire tournament. It's not just me and Angel. Advertisement She added, "We're all competitive. We all show our emotions in a different way. You know, Angel is a tremendous, tremendous player. I have nothing but respect for her. I love her game – the way she rebounds the ball, scores the ball, is absolutely incredible. I'm a big fan of her and even the entire LSU team. They played an amazing game." Portnoy Has An Issue With The WNBA Investigating Claims Of Racism At The Indiana Fever Game Following the Fever's dominant 93-58 win over Reese and the Sky on Saturday, the WNBA issued a statement announcing an investigation into claims that racist language was directed toward Reese inside Indiana's Gainbridge Fieldhouse. "The WNBA strongly condemns racism, hate, and discrimination in all forms — they have no place in our league or in society," their statement read. Advertisement However, Portnoy expressed his frustration with the league and slammed them for feeding into what he described as "bullsh-t." "Unless something happened, which I know it didn't, for them to acknowledge this and kind of paint Indiana Fever fans…..and say 'we're investigating the hate,' by acknowledging 'we don't condone hate' and not seeing that this was an internet rumor founded of complete bulls–t… you're lending credence to this," he said. Angel Reese And Caitlin Clark Moved On From The Foul After The Game During the post-game conferences last Saturday, both Reese and Clark expressed their desire to move on from the flagrant foul. Advertisement "Basketball play. Refs got it right. Move on," Reese told reporters, while Clark told the media not to make the play into "anything that it's not." "It was just a good play on the basketball. I'm not sure what the refs saw to upgrade it. That's up to their discretion ... I wasn't trying to do anything malicious. That's not the type of player I am," Clark added. The Trash Talk Isn't Personal; It's Part Of The Game Instagram | Angel Reese In 2024, Reese opened up about the narrative suggesting she and Clark detest each other, emphasizing that their competitive nature on the hardwood isn't personal. Advertisement "Once we get out between those lines, like, if I see you walking down the street, it's like 'Hey, girl, what's up? Let's hang out.' I think people just take it like we hate each other," Reese said. "Me and Caitlin Clark don't hate each other. I want everybody to understand that. It's just a super competitive game, and I would just wish people realized that." Reese added that she doesn't have any "friends" while she's competing. "We're not buddies," she said. "I'm going to talk trash to you. I'm going to do whatever it takes to get in your head the whole entire game, but after the game, we can kick it. I don't think people really realize that, and that's fine, I'll take the villain role."
Axios
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Axios
Meet the Indiana Fever: Brianna Turner
The Indiana Fever's regular season starts Saturday, so let's catch up with an offseason pickup who already understands the passion of Hoosier hoops fans. 🏀 #11 Brianna Turner: Forward-Center Turner is a University of Notre Dame grad who was part of the 2018 NCAA National Championship team. She also played for a national title as a freshman in 2015. She holds Notre Dame records for most blocks (372) and rebounds (1,048). She was drafted 11th overall by the Atlanta Dream in 2019 and traded to the Phoenix Mercury before the start of her rookie season. She was named to the WNBA's All-Defensive Team in 2020 and 2021. Fun fact: The Pearland, Texas native was named MVP of the 2014 McDonald's All-American Game as a high school senior. What she's saying: "I feel like every single element for me … Indy checked off the boxes," Turner said on her decision to join the Fever.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
WNBA Fans in Disbelief Over Caitlin Clark's First Shot Against Chicago Sky
The Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever faced off in the first game of the 2025 WNBA season on Saturday. This was another chapter in the storied rivalry between star forward Angel Reese and All-WNBA guard Caitlin Clark. Both landed on the All-Rookie teams last year, as Reese led the league in rebounds and Clark in assists. Saturday was the first of their five matchups this season, and it is always an intense rivalry. Advertisement These two great young players began competing at the collegiate level when Reese and the LSU Tigers famously took down Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes in the 2023 NCAA National Championship. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) and Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5).Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images While these two rising stars played together during All-Star weekend last year, they are bitter competitors when the Sky and Fever face off. To begin the matchup on Saturday, Clark was up to her usual tricks as she kicked off her sophomore campaign. She drilled a ridiculously deep three-point shot at the beginning of the game. This is an impressive opening bucket to her second WNBA season. Fans shared this sentiment and took to social media to react this amazing shot. Advertisement "CaItlin Clark busted a logo 3 for her first FG on the season," a fan chimed in. "Caitlin Clark is really the female Steph Curry 😭😭," one fan wrote. "Bruh Caitlin Clark is must see TV lol," another fan added. "Caitlin Clark just drained one from the parking lot," said another. "THE WNBA SEASON HAS OFFICIALLY BEGUN." Clark is a spectacle in and of herself, but more eyes are always glued to the TV when she faces off against Reese. The Sky forward had a great move in the early going as well, showcasing the improvements she made during the offseason. Reese and the Sky cannot afford to let Clark get loose and nail buckets like this throughout the five matchups between the two franchises this season. Even if the fans love it, it is not a winning formula. Advertisement Related: Chicago Sky Coach Sends 4-Word Message Before Caitlin Clark, Fever Game Related: Bulls Share Powerful Statement With Sky Before WNBA Season Opener
Axios
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Axios
Your guide to the new Indiana Fever players
The Indiana Fever are red hot. But this year's team looks different after offseason roster changes brought in six new players. State of play: With the regular season tipping off Saturday, we've put together a guide to all the new members of the revamped roster. #25 DeWanna Bonner, guard-forward The fifth overall pick in the 2009 draft, Bonner won WNBA titles with the Phoenix Mercury in 2009 and 2014 before heading to Connecticut in 2020. She finished the 2024 season No. 4 on the WNBA's all-time scorers list, ninth for all-time in rebounds and third on the list of total games played at 502. She only needs 215 more points to move up to No. 2 for points scored. Bonner is a six-time WNBA All-Star who joins Tamika Catchings as the only other player to record 7,000 points, 3,000 rebounds and 1,000 assists in league history. #51 Sydney Colson, guard Colson is an established WNBA veteran who joined the Fever following three years in Las Vegas that included back-to-back championships in 2022 and 2023. A native of Houston, she started her career with the Connecticut Sun in 2011 after attending Texas A&M University. In addition to playing for six different WNBA teams, Colson also has experience playing in Poland and Israel. #8 Sophie Cunningham, guard The 13th overall pick in the 2019 WNBA Draft out of Mizzou, Cunningham spent six years with the Phoenix Mercury before joining the Fever in the offseason. She shot nearly 38% from behind the arc in 2024, 17th-best in the league. Cunningham has done commentary for the Phoenix Suns and sees broadcasting in her future as a self-proclaimed"yapper." She provided a spark off the bench against the Mystics, forcing overtime by making two big free throws and finishing with 21 points. #6 Natasha Howard, forward Drafted by the Fever as the fifth overall pick in the 2014 draft, she played two seasons in Indy before being traded. She won WNBA titles with Minnesota in 2017, Seattle in 2018 and Dallas in 2020. Howard is a two-time WNBA All-Star who was named the league's most improved player in 2018 and best defensive player in 2019. #21 Makayla Timpson, forward-center Timpson, a three-time member of the ACC All-Defensive Team, was selected by the Fever with the 19th overall pick. She ranked third in the country for blocks per game during her final season at FSU. She is the only rookie on the Fever this year. #11 Brianna Turner, forward-center Turner is a University of Notre Dame grad who was part of the 2018 NCAA National Championship team. She also played for a national title as a freshman in 2015. She holds Notre Dame records for most blocks (372) and rebounds (1,048). She was drafted 11th overall by the Atlanta Dream in 2019 and traded to the Phoenix Mercury before the start of her rookie season. She was named to the WNBA's All-Defensive Team in 2020 and 2021.
