Coaching Change

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek has ended her 17-month coaching partnership with Wim Fissette, announcing the split on Instagram less than 48 hours after her shock first-round defeat to Magda Linette at the 2026 Miami Open—as detailed in prior coverage. The move signals a new chapter ahead of the clay-court season.

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The Los Angeles Kings have dismissed head coach Jim Hiller and named associate coach D.J. Smith as interim head coach for the remainder of the season. General manager Ken Holland announced the change following recent poor performances by the team. Player development coach Matt Greene will join Smith as an assistant.

British tennis star Emma Raducanu has parted ways with her latest coach, Francisco Roig, following an early exit from the 2026 Australian Open. The move marks her ninth coaching change since 2021, prompting concern from four-time Grand Slam winner Kim Clijsters about the player's apparent haste. Raducanu seeks a more aggressive playing style reminiscent of her youth.

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One month after parting ways with Carlos Alcaraz, former coach Juan Carlos Ferrero has expressed openness to reuniting with the young Spaniard. In a recent interview, Ferrero clarified that he is not closing doors on future collaboration, while also exploring new coaching opportunities in golf. Alcaraz, meanwhile, advances to his first Australian Open semifinals without his longtime mentor.

The Philadelphia Eagles have parted ways with offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo following a wild-card playoff defeat to the San Francisco 49ers. Head coach Nick Sirianni announced the change, praising Patullo's contributions while taking responsibility for the team's shortcomings. This marks the fourth consecutive year of a coaching shift at the position for Philadelphia.

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The Columbus Blue Jackets fired head coach Dean Evason and assistant Steve McCarthy on Monday, replacing them with veteran Rick Bowness, who emerged from retirement at age 70. The team, sitting last in the Eastern Conference with a 19-19-7 record, is seven points out of a wild-card spot. Bowness aims to instill defensive structure during a crucial stretch of home games before the Olympic break.