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James Dolan's son, Quentin, takes over as president, COO of Rangers
Jun 18, 2026; New York, NY, USA; CEO of MSG Network James Dolan smiles during the New York Knicks Championship Parade through the Canyon of Heroes. Mandatory Credit: Brenden Willsch-Imagn Images Madison Square Garden executive chairman and CEO James Dolan ceded day-to-day ownership responsibilities of the New York Rangers to his son, Quentin, he announced Friday.
Effective immediately, the younger Dolan, 31, assumes the position of Rangers president, chief operating officer and alternate governor. He still will report to his father, who remains in control of the NBA’s New York Knicks.
“Quentin has made a strong impact on the Rangers and Knicks organizations, and we are pleased that he will step into this elevated position,” James Dolan, 71, said in a statement. “Quentin has quickly become an incredibly valued member of the Rangers franchise and played a key role behind the scenes with the Knicks during their championship run this past season. I look forward to seeing the positive influence he can make in this expanded and critical role.”
Quentin Dolan most recently served as senior vice president, player performance and science leader, an area he will continue to oversee for both the Rangers and Knicks.
“I’m honored to have this opportunity to ensure our hockey operations staff, coaches, and players have all the support they need to provide our fans a product they can be proud of,” Quentin Dolan said in the team-released statement. “I’m looking forward to immediately getting to work with (Rangers general manager) Chris Drury, (coach) Mike Sullivan and the entire staff.”
Drury will report directly to Quentin Dolan.
“Quentin and I have worked together for several years, and I believe him taking on this role will only make the Rangers organization stronger,” Drury said. “The front office and coaching staff will be working in unison with Quentin in all key areas of our team in an effort to put this franchise in the best position possible to compete for a Stanley Cup.”
–Field Level Media
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Wildfires disrupt Tour’s Stage 3; fans told to stay home
A firefighter works to battle wildfire near the A9 motorway near Beziers, France, July 3, 2026. Wildfires in the south of France are spurring some changes for the third stage of the Tour de France, organizers confirmed on Sunday.
The route, set to conclude within 60 kilometers of some of the worst of the fires in Les Angles, is not expected to shift.
Instead, officials have directed fans and unessential personnel to stay away from the final 40 kilometers of the journey.
“An exceptional fire calls for exceptional measures for the Tour,” race director Christian Prudhomme said. “We invite the public not to come to the edge of the race or to the finish site.”
Europe has been dealing with extreme heat and wildfires for weeks now. The current blaze affecting race procedure is being contained within the Pyrenees-Orientales, where aircraft have been deployed to battle the blaze.
A key stretch of the mountain pass providing access to the race will be closed.
“We obviously think first of all of the populations who are affected by the fire, of all those who have to move, and then we also think about the people who would be here to host the Tour.”
Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark leads the Tour de France through the first two stages.
–Field Level Media
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Report: Celtics' Neemias Queta agrees to 4-year, $56M extension
Apr 21, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) controls the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first half of a game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images The Boston Celtics are picking up their team option on Neemias Queta for next season and will sign the 7-foot center to a fully guaranteed four-year, $56 million contract extension.
Queta’s agent, Bill Duffy of WME Basketball, told ESPN of the deal on Friday morning that locks in his client through the 2030-31 season. The Celtics exercised Queta’s $2.67 million team option for the 2026-27 season, with the new contract starting with the 2027-28 campaign.
Queta averaged 10.2 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.3 blocked shots in 76 games (75 starts) this past season. He shot 65.3% from the field en route to finishing fourth in the NBA’s Most Improved Player voting.
He has averages of 7.0 points and 5.6 rebounds in 186 career games (81 starts) with the Sacramento Kings and Celtics. He was selected by the Kings in the second round of the 2021 NBA Draft.
Queta will turn 27 on July 13.
–Field Level Media
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Report: G Kyle Lowry to sign 1-day contract with Raptors, then retire
Mar 19, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Kyle Lowry (7) runs up the court during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images Kyle Lowry, a veteran of 20 NBA seasons, intends to sign a one-day contract with the Toronto Raptos and retire with the franchise for which his name is synonymous, Sportsnet reported Friday.
The Memphis Grizzlies selected Lowry, now 40, with the No. 24 overall pick of the 2006 NBA Draft and at the 2009 trade deadline. He was dealt him to the Houston Rockets as part of a three-team deal that returned Adonal Foyle, Mike Wilks and a 2009 first-round draft pick to Memphis from the Orlando Magic.
Before the 2012-13 season, the Rockets traded him to the Raptors for Gary Forbes and a 2013 first-round pick.
It was in Toronto that Lowry became a star, earning six consecutive All-Star selections (2014-20) and winning the 2018-19 NBA title with the Raptors.
He is the franchise’s all-team leader in 3-point field goals (1,518), assists (4,277) and steals (873). He stands second to another Toronto icon, DeMar DeRozan, in minutes played and games played.
A rebuilding Toronto team traded Lowry to the Miami Heat prior to the 2021-22 season, and he later signed with his hometown Philadelphia 76ers in 2014, appearing in just 72 games there over two-plus seasons.
He ends his career with averages of 13.8 points, 6.0 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 1.3 steals over 1,187 career games.
In his 601 games over nine seasons in Toronto, Lowry averaged 17.5 points, 7.1 assists, 4.9 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game.
He also won a 2016 Olympic gold medal with Team USA.
Sportsnet reported the Raptors have set a news conference for Tuesday, at which time is it expected Lowry will sign the contract and retire.
–Field Level Media
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