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Greg McDermott retiring after 16 seasons at Creighton
Feb 7, 2026; Omaha, Nebraska, USA; Creighton Bluejays head coach Greg McDermott and assistant coach Alan Huss meet during a break in the game against the Seton Hall Pirates during the second half at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images Head coach Greg McDermott announced his retirement on Monday after 16 seasons leading the Creighton men’s basketball team.
McDermott, 61, will coach the Bluejays through the postseason College Basketball Crown event before stepping down, at which point Alan Huss, who has seven seasons on McDermott’s staff, will be promoted to head coach.
“It has been an incredible honor to lead the Creighton men’s basketball program for the past 16 years,” McDermott said in a statement. “I’m very proud of the young men that have proudly worn the Bluejay uniform and represented our program in a first-class manner. Witnessing their growth and development on and off the playing floor was especially gratifying.”
McDermott has coached the Bluejays since the 2010-11 season, compiling a 365-188 record. He surpassed Dana Altman in 2024 to become the program’s winningest coach.
Creighton won at least 20 games in 14 of his 16 seasons, though this season’s 15-17 record put a stop to 10 consecutive seasons of 20 or more wins.
McDermott led the Bluejays to 10 NCAA tournament appearances, including three trips to the Sweet 16 and an Elite Eight appearance in 2023. It would have been 11 NCAA tourney appearances if not for the 2020 event being canceled due to the pandemic; Creighton won the regular season Big East crown and went 24-7 that season.
In March of 2024, he signed a contract extension keeping him at the helm through 2027-28 and said he expected Omaha, Neb., program to be last stop of his coaching journey.
In April of 2025, Huss left his position as High Point’s head coach and returned to the Creighton staff as coach-in-waiting with no specific timeline.
“While this chapter of my career comes to a close, my love and respect for the Bluejays will never fade. I look forward to the continued success of Bluejay basketball under the leadership of Alan Huss,” McDermott said.
McDermott previously was the head coach at Northern Iowa (2001-06) and Iowa State (2006-10) and has an overall record of 514-319 (.617).
“I’m deeply grateful for the support of my family, our players, coaching staff and support staff, as well as the presidents, athletic directors, and all the University and athletic administrators,” McDermott said. “The support of the Omaha community consistently packing our arena with 17,000 fans has created many fond memories.”
–Field Level Media
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Report: Retired players to receive share of $14M
Aug 21, 2025; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Connecticut Sun center Tina Charles (31) reacts after his basket against the Washington Mystics in the second half at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images Retired WNBA players with at least five years of experience are entitled to a share of a $14 million pool, Front Office Sports reported Friday.
The “Veteran Recognition Payment” was included in the new collective bargaining agreement that was agreed to by the league and players’ union ahead of the 2026 season.
Players who were in the league for five to seven years are due a lump sum of $30,000, while those who played eight to 11 years will receive $50,000 and those who suited up for 12 or more years will get $100,000, per the report.
About 280 players who retired before the start of the current season reportedly are eligible. That includes eight-time All-Star and 2012 Most Valuable Player Tina Charles, a 14-year veteran who retired three days before the start of the 2026 campaign.
In addition, any retired player who won the MVP award but played fewer than 12 years will qualify for the $100,000 payment, per the report. That would include two-time MVPs Cynthia Cooper and Elena Delle Donne along with Maya Moore and Yolanda Griffith.
“I’m sure there are a certain number of (retired players) who it will make a real impact on their lives,” ESPN analyst Rebecca Lobo told FOS. “For the current players to kind of appreciate the history of the game and where they are now as a result of some of the women who came before them, that was magnanimous and certainly a surprise.”
According to the CBA, the payments are expected to be distributed before the end of the calendar year.
–Field Level Media
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French Open doubles match ends after sign causes injury
May 25, 2013; Paris, FRANCE; A general view of a tennis ball on a clay court before the 2013 French Open at Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Matthias Hauer/GEPA via Imagn Images A French Open women’s doubles match ended Friday when a player tripped over an advertising sign near the baseline and crashed into a wall.
Turkey’s Zeynep Sonmez, 24, sustained a leg injury on the incident at Court Six at Roland Garros in Paris.
Sonmez was chasing down a lob in the first set when she collided with a sign near the court boundary and lost her balance before falling headlong into the wall. She visibly was shaken and appeared to be in considerable pain as the medical staff responded immediately.
Zeynep Sonmez running for a ball and trips over an advertising sign at the back of the court.
She got injured and had to retire from her doubles match.
What is Roland Garros doing at this point to protect the players?
This is getting ridiculous. pic.twitter.com/V6npUQZ0MS
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) May 29, 2026
With Sonmez unable to continue, the second-round match ended after just 17 minutes with Sonmez and Germany’s Tatjana Maria trailing 2-0 against Ukrainians Dayana Yastremska and Anhelina Kalinina.
Sonmez lost her first-round singles match earlier this week 6-4, 6-4 against Australia’s Daria Kasatkina.
Sonmez is ranked No. 66 in the world and owns one singles title on the WTA Tour, prevailing at Mexico’s Merida Open in October 2024.
–Field Level Media
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Stephan Jaeger (back) WDs from Charles Schwab Challenge
May 24, 2026; McKinney, Texas, USA; Stephan Jaeger plays his shot from the second tee during the final round of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images Stephan Jaeger withdrew from Friday’s second round of the Charles Schwab Challenge with a back injury.
Jaeger, 36, carded a 5-over 75 in Thursday’s opening round at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas.
He finished tied for ninth at last week’s CJ Cup Byron Nelson and is 84th in the Official World Golf Ranking.
The Germany native has one PGA Tour title to his credit, coming at the 2024 Texas Children’s Houston Open.
–Field Level Media
Report: Retired players to receive share of $14M
French Open doubles match ends after sign causes injury
