Coach

Judge and Boone Address Remarks from Private Hitting Coach, Sparking Team Dialogue

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New York — In the world of professional baseball, the relationship between a player and his coach is pivotal, particularly when it comes to hitting, one of the most finely honed skills in sports. Recently, a controversy stemmed from remarks made by a prominent player’s personal hitting coach, drawing responses from the player and the team’s manager that shed light on the dynamics of coaching in Major League Baseball. Aaron Judge, the New York Yankees’ star outfielder, found himself at the center of this unexpected stir following comments by his personal hitting coach, Rachel Balkovec. … Read more

Federal Lawsuit Targets Escambia County Schools Following Tragic Death of Coach Accused of Student Assault

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ATMORE, Ala. — A lawsuit has been lodged against the Escambia County School Board following serious allegations that a former coach and teacher sexually assaulted a student at Escambia County High School. The legal action underscores significant concerns regarding student safety and school accountability on the premises. Kasuan Bullard, the accused, served as a baseball coach and taught driver’s education and health at the school. The controversy surrounding Bullard heightened posthumously as he perished in an automobile accident on the Cochran Causeway in 2021 before he could surrender to authorities. According to legal documents, the … Read more

Yankees’ Aaron Boone Shrugs Off Critique From Judge’s Coach Amidst Team’s Struggles

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New York — Amidst a rocky season, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone has brushed off criticism following remarks from Aaron Judge’s personal hitting instructor, reflecting the ever-present pressures of MLB management. Richard Schenck, Judge’s coach, recently condemned the team’s offensive performance in a social media post, sparking widespread discussion among fans and analysts alike. Schenck expressed his dismay with the Yankees’ recent lackluster outcomes in his post on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, stating, “They’ve lost 13 out of 18 while he’s hitting like an MVP. The Yankees offensive player development is … Read more

Utah State Moves to Dismiss Coach Blake Anderson, Citing Title IX Noncompliance; Anderson Counters with High-Profile Legal Defense

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LOGAN, Utah — Utah State University has recently declared its decision to terminate Blake Anderson, the head coach of the university’s football program, following a review that cited noncompliance with university policies under Title IX regulations. The investigation found that Anderson allegedly failed to report instances of sexual misconduct and violence, and also allegedly undertook investigations into these disclosures himself, which university policies prohibit. Anderson, declining to accept the allegations without challenge, has enlisted the legal expertise of well-known sports attorney Tom Mars. Mars, who has a history of representing high-profile figures in collegiate sports, … Read more