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fromDodger Blue
17 hours ago

Andrew Friedman: Agents Reaching Out To Dodgers About Players' Interest

I think the way that the Dodgers' organization and our staff take care of players and families is getting around the league. We've had agents reach out and say, 'Hey, I know you haven't called, but our player would really like to play there.' So we're feeling it way more over the last three-four years. That's the ultimate, because obviously winning is everything, but you win by creating that environment.
LA Dodgers
fromMiami Herald
6 months ago

After 'amazing feeling' of Stanley Cup win, Nosek and Panthers fourth line ready for more

As the time wound down and the Florida Panthers closed in on their second consecutive Stanley Cup, Panthers coach Paul Maurice huddled together his fourth line of left wing A.J. Greer, center Tomas Nosek and right wing Jonah Gadjovich. He told them they were going onto the ice for the final shift of the game. They were going to be the ones who get to celebrate first.
#san-francisco-49ers
Venture
fromFortune
5 days ago

Exclusive: Alphabet's CapitalG names Jill Chase and Alex Nichols as general partners | Fortune

CapitalG promoted Jill Chase and Alex Nichols to general partners, reflecting a collaborative, versatile culture focused on AI investments and optimistic energy outlooks.
fromCubsinsider
6 days ago

The Rundown: Drawing Parallels Between Cubs and IU Football, Bellinger Mulling Multiple Offers, RIP Wilbur Wood -

Shortly after the Cubs began celebrating the 10th anniversary of the longest title drought in professional sports, the Indiana Hoosiers captured a national football title with the first 16-0 record in modern history. With all due respect to those who said the Cubs winning is all was the last great American sports story, I think Curt Cignetti and his team might have something to say about that.
Chicago Cubs
Manchester United
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
1 week ago

Michael Carrick shows he means business with ruthless actions after statement Man United win

Michael Carrick has imposed strict standards, demanding thorough review of mistakes and building a culture of collective improvement, discipline, and high performance at Manchester United.
from101GREATGOALS.COM
1 week ago

Tottenham v West Ham: Line-ups, stats and preview for crunch London derby

I only focus on what I can affect. There is a lot of noise. I know because I've been told and I'm not stupid, we want more good results but I focus on what I can see is actually working and we have to do more of that. I am very aware how the football world works. I know that we haven't got enough of the results we want.
Soccer (FIFA)
National Football League
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Darnold-to-JSN gives magnetically dull Seahawks indispensable flair

The Seattle Seahawks prioritize disciplined, low-drama culture while relying on Jaxon Smith-Njigba's elite receiving to create recurring, game-changing moments.
#zdeno-chara
National Basketball Association
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Meet 'Dillon the villain': The NBA's biggest antagonist beloved by teammates

Dillon Brooks was acquired by the Phoenix Suns to inject scrappiness, intensity, and a cultural reset after two failed seasons under Mat Ishbia's ownership.
#ja-morant
fromAll U Can Heat
1 week ago
National Basketball Association

Zach Lowe predicts Heat to take painfully obvious path in Ja Morant trade pursuit

fromAll U Can Heat
1 week ago
National Basketball Association

Zach Lowe predicts Heat to take painfully obvious path in Ja Morant trade pursuit

fromFC Bayern
2 weeks ago

FC Bayern: Weiwurst breakfast to mark Rouven Kasper's arrival

After introductory remarks by president and supervisory board chairman Herbert Hainer, Kasper introduced himself to those present, including CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen, board member for sport Max Eberl, sporting director Christoph Freund and Uli Hoeneß. "This is exactly what I've been looking forward to, and it feels like we'll be working here as a strong team over the next few years and developing momentum," said the 43-year-old.
Bayern Munich
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Brendon McCullum keen to carry on with England but wants to steer the ship'

Brendon McCullum may step down if his coaching autonomy is curtailed, but intends to continue while retaining control over team environment and decisions.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Harry Brook's pre-Ashes scuffle with bouncer deepens crisis around England

Harry Brook apologised for a late-night scuffle in New Zealand, acknowledged wrongdoing, was fined, and faced ECB disciplinary action, intensifying scrutiny on England's culture.
National Football League
fromSun Sentinel
2 weeks ago

Chris Perkins: Dolphins rookies like NIL but acknowledge it could 'ruin cultures'

Dolphins rookies support NIL but advocate a freshman salary cap to curb entitlement, protect team culture, and ensure pay is earned through performance.
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Golding: No message in post-Kiffin Ole Miss wins

They knew the expectation. The only thing that was different was who's running them out of the tunnel, and to be honest with you, I don't think the players give a damn who runs them out of the tunnel. They care about their plan. They care about being held accountable, and how they're going to prepare, and they care about people that care about them. That's been the message our players have created. I don't have s--- to say to anybody else.
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National Football League
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Best way to an Eagles defensive lineman's heart -- and performance? Meatballs

Vic Fangio's meatball tradition and leadership help fuel the Philadelphia Eagles' dominant defense and team culture.
National Football League
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Inside Raiders' lost 2025 season: Tom Brady's influence, private meetings and dysfunction

Tom Brady, a 5% Raiders minority owner, influenced franchise direction but the Raiders finished 3-14 amid continuing organizational turmoil.
National Football League
fromMusket Fire
2 weeks ago

Patriots' rookie may have just delivered the defining Mike Vrabel quote of the year

Mike Vrabel restored a winning Patriots culture, earning full player buy-in and driving a turnaround from consecutive 4-13 seasons to a 14-win season.
#drake-maye
fromInside The Star
3 weeks ago

Kenny Clark Calls It Out: The Cowboys Need "Dogs" " Inside The Star

I watched the 2025 Cowboys defense, and it was like owning a jacked-up 4×4 that still gets stuck in the mud. The potential was obvious, but the execution? That's where the wheels fell off. We saw penalties in critical moments, missed tackles that made me question defenders, communication busts on seemingly every play, and the thing that bothered me most, the team didn't lack talent.
Dallas Cowboys
National Football League
fromESPN.com
4 weeks ago

Browns relish spoiler role as NFL draft positioning slides

Browns' 13-6 win over Steelers moves Cleveland to 4-12, lowering certainty of a top-2 2026 draft pick and creating a 55% chance for a top-5 pick.
#new-england-patriots
fromESPN.com
2 months ago
National Football League

How Mike Vrabel has the 9-2 Patriots pushing the pile toward the playoffs

National Football League
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

What Patriots players did during their off day that impressed Mike Vrabel

Patriots emphasize sustained work ethic and team identity over record, with veteran leadership and 41 players training on an off day to maintain momentum.
National Football League
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Mike Vrabel shares message to Patriots, Drake Maye after nail-biting win over Falcons

Patriots escaped a 24-23 win despite mistakes; Mike Vrabel urged players to embrace authentic joy and appreciate opportunities amid uneven performance.
fromESPN.com
2 months ago
National Football League

How Mike Vrabel has the 9-2 Patriots pushing the pile toward the playoffs

fromBoston.com
2 months ago
National Football League

Mike Vrabel shares message to Patriots, Drake Maye after nail-biting win over Falcons

National Basketball Association
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

'We don't have it right now.' Takeaways from the Lakers' third straight loss

Lakers' team cohesion collapsed after early success, resulting in multiple blowout losses, persistent defensive and rebounding lapses, and a minus-15 season point differential.
National Football League
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Harbaugh denies rift, 'A-plus' terms with Jackson

John Harbaugh calls his relationship with Lamar Jackson 'A-plus,' denies reports of Jackson sleeping in meetings and rejects claims of preferential treatment.
fromBarca Blaugranes
1 month ago

Pedri gives his verdict on Hansi Flick's famous high line at Barcelona

Very important. I think that, within the club, in terms of professionalism, he's changed many things. He's instilled a certain German character. On the other hand, in day-to-day life, although these are details that aren't very visible from the outside, it's very family-oriented,
FC Barcelona
#leadership
Toronto Raptors
fromRaptors Republic
1 month ago

Analyzing the Raptors top 4 players

Scottie Barnes' emergence forced a roster and cultural reset, requiring time, adaptation, and learning through struggle to become the team's central leader.
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

'M.O.B. Ties': How Mike Macdonald rebuilt the Seahawks' winning culture

Retaliating on behalf of a teammate is hardly uncommon in the NFL. What made this different was how Williams volunteered to help Pili pay a potential league fine (he didn't receive one), and what the veteran was wearing when he did so -- a Seahawks-branded T-shirt that read "M.O.B. TIES." As in, "Mission Over Bulls---."
National Football League
Toronto Raptors
fromRaptors Republic
1 month ago

"... As the starting point guard, it's my job to take the bullets.": VanVleet to Hello and Welcome

Fred VanVleet attributes his Raptors departure to unraveling team culture, management issues, and behind-the-scenes dysfunction despite strong on-paper talent and fan criticism.
Boston Bruins
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

How one NFL team played role in helping Marco Sturm craft Bruins winning identity

Improved team culture and clearer identity have helped the 2025-26 Boston Bruins rebound to a 20-14-0 record under coach Marco Sturm.
National Hockey League
fromBlue Seat Blogs
1 month ago

Was scratching Mika Zibanejad the right decision? - Blue Seat Blogs

Scratching Mika Zibanejad for missing a team meeting enforces equal accountability and reinforces a consistent team culture on and off the ice.
LA Dodgers
fromDodgers Nation
1 month ago

Why is Newest Dodgers Star Edwin Diaz's Nickname 'Sugar?'

Edwin Diaz, nicknamed 'Sugar', was named the Los Angeles Dodgers' new closer because of elite performance and team-oriented selflessness.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

England need to be introduced to concept of consequences after Ashes flops | Mark Ramprakash

There's always a lot of white noise around an Ashes series but at the moment for England it must be overwhelming, not just given their performances in the first two Tests but because of the mid-tour break they've just been on, with assorted media and attention-seekers following them around the beaches of Noosa. I absolutely understand that Brendon McCullum's priority is to do what he believes is right for the team,
World news
#oklahoma-city-thunder
#washington-commanders
fromRMNB
1 month ago

Bruce Boudreau on how Alex Ovechkin has developed winning culture with Capitals: 'He's created an atmosphere in that room that is second to none'

Alex Ovechkin is the greatest goal scorer in NHL history and one of the league's all-time greatest players. The 40-year-old legendary winger would seemingly have every reason to become aloof and withdrawn from his teammates, but he has done the complete opposite and continued to foster a winning environment with the Washington Capitals. Bruce Boudreau, who coached a much younger Ovechkin for parts of five seasons with the Capitals (2007-2012), has seen firsthand the impact The Great 8 has had on the club's culture.
National Hockey League
#miami-heat
New York Islanders
fromEyes On Isles
1 month ago

Former NY Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello explains his unwritten clean shaven rule

Lou Lamoriello instituted a clean-shaven regular-season policy to promote unity, identity, and accountability within NHL teams, inspired by military-style leveling.
National Football League
fromThe Falcoholic
1 month ago

Falcons defeathered by the Seahawks in Week 14 Snap Reactions

The Atlanta Falcons suffered their eighth straight losing season after collapsing to the Seahawks due to coaching failures, special teams breakdowns, and a losing culture.
National Basketball Association
fromFortune
1 month ago

You don't need to have fun at work-take it from NBA head coach Joe Mazzulla: 'Fun is a cop-out sometimes when things aren't going well' | Fortune

Joe Mazzulla rejects 'just have fun' as a cop-out, urging teams to define fun and prioritizing fulfillment from doing things right over winning-based joy.
National Hockey League
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
1 month ago

Craig Berube on Matias Maccelli sitting out games as a healthy scratch: "We put him in the Washington game, and there wasn't a lot there... I thought he struggled... We won the last couple, so I'm not going to change the lineup"

Scott Laughton provides energy and leadership; Nic Roy excels at puck possession; Matias Maccelli accepts being scratched but must improve; power play struggles persist.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Jets look to keep momentum moving in Week 14 vs. Dolphins | amNewYork

Florham Park felt unusually focused this week. Not tense, not frantic focused. The New York Jets, sitting at 39 and officially locked into yet another losing season, began preparations for their second meeting with the Miami Dolphins, knowing precisely what this matchup represents. It isn't a playoff chase or a divisional decider. It's something simpler, but no less meaningful for a team trying to build a new identity under a new coaching staff: a chance to respond.
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Remote teams
fromRemotive Blog
1 month ago

[Newsletter] Outsmarting the Productivity Traps

Remote workers often reduce work and feel less productive on Fridays and in December, while balancing slower days with intentional rest, reflection, and focused planning.
#high-school-football
National Hockey League
fromRMNB
2 months ago

Barry Trotz responds to report that Predators environment is most toxic in NHL: 'I know what toxic is, and I don't feel we're there'

Nashville Predators sit last in the NHL; GM Barry Trotz publicly blamed players, prompting criticism and visible team dysfunction culminating in an immediate blowout loss.
#mike-vrabel
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
National Football League

Mike Vrabel says recent Patriots changes have nothing to do with wanting to separate from the past

fromBoston.com
2 months ago
National Football League

Mike Vrabel says recent Patriots changes have nothing to do with wanting to separate from the past

New York Giants
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Giants' dysfunction on full display as clean-up after Brian Daboll begins | amNewYork

The New York Giants franchise is deeply dysfunctional—poor leadership, failed personnel decisions, and a culture lacking accountability have produced consecutive disastrous seasons and ongoing collapse.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Mind guru Gilbert Enoka: England are about to go to war, and I want to be in the trench with them'

We've got a smooth lake at the moment, Gilbert Enoka says, relaxing in the bar of England's team hotel in Perth a few days before the battle for the Ashes gets under way. But the series is going to start and then there's going to be really, really choppy water in terms of what we actually have to sail. All I want is to help the guys develop structures that can help them be reliable when those waves come.
Mindfulness
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Beta Blacks: Alpha days are gone for New Zealand and their aura with it

The All Blacks have shifted from an authoritative, statement-making team to a more modest, result-focused side under Scott Robertson.
Toronto
fromRaptors Republic
2 months ago

Reading the tea leaves of a broken water bottle

Brandon Ingram smashed a water bottle in frustration, an act that revealed needed passion and urgency within an overly tame Toronto Raptors team.
National Basketball Association
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

The Philadelphia 76ers, Ghost and the most remarkable 16th man in the NBA

Philadelphia 76ers use customized "sound rewards" and audio cues during practice, curated by a team audio specialist, to reinforce behaviors and manage drills.
LA Dodgers
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Money helped Dodgers win the World Series. But they say culture got them through Game 7

The Dodgers built a championship culture that produced three recent World Series titles despite criticism over their high payroll.
New York Islanders
fromEyes On Isles
2 months ago

NY Islanders GM Mathieu Darche talks Schaefer, punctuality and accountability

Islanders emphasize structure, accountability, and player development; Schaefer has rapidly emerged, goaltending changes steadied Sorokin, and leadership enforces punctuality.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromBavarian Football Works
3 months ago

'Everybody wants to win' - Tom Bischof succinctly details Bayern Munich mentality

Bayern Munich combines a relaxed off-field culture with an intense, win-focused on-field mentality that accelerates player integration and sustains team success.
New York Islanders
fromNewsday
3 months ago

Mathieu Darche decisively building Islanders into his vision

Mathieu Darche decisively reshaped the Islanders, swiftly making bold personnel and cultural changes to improve performance and address problems without hesitation.
#mathew-barzal
fromInfoQ
2 months ago

AI Assisted Development: Real World Patterns, Pitfalls, and Production Readiness

As AI transitions from proof of concept to production, teams are discovering that the challenge extends beyond model performance to include architecture, process, and accountability. Developers are learning to integrate AI into their delivery pipelines responsibly, designing systems where part of the workflow learns, adapts, and interacts with human judgment. From agentic MLOps and context-aware automation to evaluation pipelines and team culture, this transition is redefining what constitutes good software engineering.
Artificial intelligence
Major League Baseball
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Kurtenbach: He's going to be okay with ruffling feathers' Tony Vitello is here to shake up the SF Giants

Tony Vitello became the first manager to jump directly from college to MLB, prioritizing trust, culture, and people skills while acknowledging significant unknowns.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Mary Earps extract: I felt sick and anxious. Then came the words I'd waited 12 months to hear'

England felt like such a safe space for me. It was usual to have a team review after a big tournament and after the Euros in 2022 we came together in the Club England meeting room at St George's Park, the team's headquarters. The emotional security that I felt within England was bolstered by the culture and values that had underpinned and contributed to our success.
Soccer (FIFA)
National Football League
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Lawrence Guy signs one-day contract to retire a Patriot

Lawrence Guy retired as a New England Patriot after signing a one-day contract, praising the organization for nurturing his growth and providing a family-like environment.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Commentary: Yamamoto's interpreter almost quit after 2 days. Now he's hoping his boxers can help in World Series

Yamamoto's interpreter wears lucky 'shobu pantsu' for each start, revealing superstition, close rituals, and Yamamoto's considerate behavior toward staff.
fromSun Sentinel
3 months ago

Dave Hyde: Is there a crack in the Tua-McDaniel relationship?

Somewhere through their dueling analysis and misguided words is the hope Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa keep their relationship intact. It won't be easy while walking the plank the rest of this season. But their bond has been one of the few good aspects of the past few, disappointing seasons. Neither is having a good year, the coach or the quarterback. But they said Wednesday everything is fine between them, too.
National Football League
AC Milan
fromSempreMilan
3 months ago

Repubblica: NBA-style management and Italian staff - how Allegri is doing things differently

Allegri implemented structural coaching changes, restored order and routines, built a trusted all‑Italian staff, and improved squad cohesion, producing visible on-field progress.
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