Rick Adelman, Hall of Fame N.B.A. Coach, Dies at 79
His teams made the playoffs 16 times in 23 seasons, and he twice steered the Portland Trail Blazers to the league finals.
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Holtz, Lou
Lou Holtz, Who Coached Unbeaten Notre Dame to a Title, Dies at 89
Known for reviving football programs, he led six major colleges to bowl games, winning a national championship in 1989 after restoring the Irish to greatness.
Coaches and Managers
Ray Handley, Ill-Fated Giants Coach, Is Dead at 81
He took over a champion N.F.L. team, succeeding the popular Bill Parcells, then led it to two disappointing seasons, drawing the ire of players and fans.
Carnesecca, Lou
Lou Carnesecca, St. John’s Basketball Coach, Dies at 99
Known for his quick wit and garish sweaters, he took the New York City university to national basketball prominence over 24 seasons.
Faust, Gerry
Gerry Faust, Coach Who Lived a Dream at Notre Dame, Dies at 89
Jumping from the high school ranks to lead one of the most storied programs in college football, he lost games but rarely lost hope.
Staley, Dawn
Dawn Staley Is More Than a Basketball Coach for Her Players
For the veteran women’s coach at the college and Olympic levels, honesty and discipline are central to leadership.
Alonso, Xabi
Xabi Alonso Isn’t Coming to Save Your Team. Not Yet.
The patience of Alonso, the Bayer Leverkusen manager, says a lot about him, and just as much about a sport perpetually chasing the next big thing.
Soccer
Megan Rapinoe, Emma Hayes and a Women’s Soccer Crossroads
Rapinoe, who helped define U.S. soccer for a decade, is retiring after this week’s N.W.S.L. final. Hayes, the Chelsea coach, will try to put her stamp on it next.
Knight, Bob (1940- )
Bobby Knight, Basketball Coach Known for Trophies and Tantrums, Dies at 83
Knight raised Indiana to the national top tier while upholding academic standards, but he was notorious for the rage he directed at players and referees.
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
After the Loss of a Son, a Football Coach Confronts a Terrible Truth
Meiko Locksley was found to have had a degenerative brain disease often associated with football. His father, the head coach at Maryland, is still reckoning with the implications.
Colleges and Universities
One Small Change Goes a Long Way After a Corruption Scandal
One of the few enduring changes from the N.C.A.A. after an investigation of basketball recruiting by the F.B.I. is more involvement from high school teams in showcasing players.