Coach

• Head coach Hong Myung-bo is leading the South Korean national soccer team in their pursuit of the 2026 North American World Cup, starting with a match against the Czech Republic. • South Korea currently holds a higher FIFA ranking at 25th, compared to the Czech Republic's 40th position. • With the tournament expanding from 32 to 48 participating countries, teams finishing third in their group now have a chance to advance.

• Coach Hong Myung-bo has selected a 3-4-3 formation for South Korea's opening Group A match of the 2026 FIFA North American World Cup against the Czech Republic. • The tactical lineup features Son Heung-min as the lead striker, supported by Lee Jae-sung and Lee Kang-in on the wings. • The midfield will be anchored by Baek Seung-ho and Hwang In-beom, with Lee Tae-seok and Seol Young-woo serving as left and right wingbacks.

• Virginia Sports announced that Kevin Cassese has been named Virginia’s head men’s lacrosse coach, a major staff move for one of college lacrosse’s most prominent programs. • The hiring is significant because Virginia’s lacrosse team is a national power and coaching changes there can affect recruiting, tactics, and postseason expectations. • The announcement comes alongside other football and postseason updates on the school’s athletics site, but the Cassese hire is the headline personnel change.

• Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul head coach Sarunas Jasikevicius criticized the current state of modern basketball and the instability of coaching roles. • Speaking ahead of the 2026 EuroLeague Final Four, Jasikevicius highlighted the immense pressure and the frequency of coaching changes on the sidelines. • He attributed this "coaching chaos" to societal trends, suggesting that a lack of patience and a demand for immediate results drive the trend of firing coaches.

• A federal judge granted final approval to a $303 million class-action lawsuit settlement against the NCAA for former volunteer coaches. • The payout addresses compensation issues for volunteer coaches in Big 12 Conference programs and beyond. • This resolution provides financial relief to affected coaches and underscores ongoing legal pressures on the NCAA amid evolving college sports economics.

• Penn State men's basketball team hired Dwayne Stephens, a former Michigan State assistant, as their new assistant coach on May 12, 2026. • Stephens spent nearly two decades with the Spartans under Tom Izzo before becoming a head coach at Denver and Wright State. • The hire strengthens Penn State's staff amid efforts to rebuild the program after recent seasons.

• New York Giants coach John Harbaugh revealed he has spoken with free agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. three to four times in the past week about a possible reunion after Beckham's workout with the team last month. • Beckham, 33 and a former Giants first-round pick in 2014 from LSU, impressed Harbaugh by 'looking good' in the workout and is currently training in Arizona while spending time with his son. • The coach emphasized honest talks, stating 'It's got to be right for both parties,' with Beckham aiming to prove he can still make a difference in the NFL after posting nine catches for 55 yards with the Miami Dolphins in 2024.