WTT Contender Taiyuan: Manika Batra beats WR 25 Miyuu Kihara, reached round of 16 Two-time Olympian Manika Batra shocked sixth seed Miyuu Kihara of Japan to reach the second round of the WTT Contender event in Taiyuan, China, on Thursday.World No. 49 Manika defeated World No. 25 Kihara 3-2 (11-8, 10-12, 14-12, 9-11, 11-7) in 43 minutes to set up a round-of-16 clash against Miu Hirano, another Japanese paddler currently ranked 36th in the ITTF Rankings.Manika led 6-2 in the second game after bagging the opener easily. However, Kihara managed to fight back, saving two game points before levelling the match.The Japanese player was on her way to steal the third game as well as she won three points in a row from 8-10 down but this time, the Indian held her nerve to eventually take a 2-1 lead in the fixture.What a thriller! 🔥Manika Batra battles fiercely to topple the No.6 seed in the #WTTTaiyuan Round of 16 🙌🏻#TableTennispic.twitter.com/dVoKyzPEb7— World Table Tennis (@WTTGlobal) April 9, 2026Kihara edged out Manika in a closely-fought fourth game, forcing a decider.From 3-3 in the fifth game, Manika dictated terms and converted her first match point to secure her maiden win over Kihara in their third meeting.Published on Apr 09, 2026 #WTT #Contender #Taiyuan #Manika #Batra #beats #Miyuu #Kihara #reached

WTT Contender Taiyuan: Manika Batra beats WR 25 Miyuu Kihara, reached round of 16
Two-time Olympian Manika Batra shocked sixth seed Miyuu Kihara of Japan to reach the second round of the WTT Contender event in Taiyuan, China, on Thursday.
World No. 49 Manika defeated World No. 25 Kihara 3-2 (11-8, 10-12, 14-12, 9-11, 11-7) in 43 minutes to set up a round-of-16 clash against Miu Hirano, another Japanese paddler currently ranked 36th in the ITTF Rankings.
Manika led 6-2 in the second game after bagging the opener easily. However, Kihara managed to fight back, saving two game points before levelling the match.
The Japanese player was on her way to steal the third game as well as she won three points in a row from 8-10 down but this time, the Indian held her nerve to eventually take a 2-1 lead in the fixture.
What a thriller! 🔥
Manika Batra battles fiercely to topple the No.6 seed in the #WTTTaiyuan Round of 16 🙌🏻#TableTennis pic.twitter.com/dVoKyzPEb7
— World Table Tennis (@WTTGlobal) April 9, 2026
Kihara edged out Manika in a closely-fought fourth game, forcing a decider.
From 3-3 in the fifth game, Manika dictated terms and converted her first match point to secure her maiden win over Kihara in their third meeting.
Published on Apr 09, 2026
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Two-time Olympian Manika Batra shocked sixth seed Miyuu Kihara of Japan to reach the second round of the WTT Contender event in Taiyuan, China, on Thursday.

World No. 49 Manika defeated World No. 25 Kihara 3-2 (11-8, 10-12, 14-12, 9-11, 11-7) in 43 minutes to set up a round-of-16 clash against Miu Hirano, another Japanese paddler currently ranked 36th in the ITTF Rankings.

Manika led 6-2 in the second game after bagging the opener easily. However, Kihara managed to fight back, saving two game points before levelling the match.

The Japanese player was on her way to steal the third game as well as she won three points in a row from 8-10 down but this time, the Indian held her nerve to eventually take a 2-1 lead in the fixture.

What a thriller! 🔥

Manika Batra battles fiercely to topple the No.6 seed in the #WTTTaiyuan Round of 16 🙌🏻#TableTennispic.twitter.com/dVoKyzPEb7

— World Table Tennis (@WTTGlobal) April 9, 2026

Kihara edged out Manika in a closely-fought fourth game, forcing a decider.

From 3-3 in the fifth game, Manika dictated terms and converted her first match point to secure her maiden win over Kihara in their third meeting.

Published on Apr 09, 2026

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Deadspin | Reds’ Rhett Lowder puts stellar ERA on line vs. Marlins <div id=""><section id="0" class=" w-full"><div class="xl:container mx-0 !px-4 py-0 pb-4 !mx-0 !px-0"><img src="https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/28660818.jpg" srcset="https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/28660818.jpg" alt="MLB: Cincinnati Reds at Texas Rangers" class="w-full" fetchpriority="high" loading="eager"/><span class="text-0.8 leading-tight">Apr 4, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Cincinnati Reds pitcher Rhett Lowder (25) throws during the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images  </span></div></section><section id="section-1"> <p>Cincinnati Reds right-hander Rhett Lowder, who missed all of last season due to injuries to his right elbow and left oblique, has come back in fine form.</p> </section><section id="section-2"> <p>In two starts this year, Lowder is 1-0 with a 1.64 ERA. In eight major league starts since making his debut in 2024, Lowder is 3-2 with a 1.30 ERA.</p> </section><section id="section-3"> <p>That’s the lowest ERA of any Reds starter ever over his first eight big-league starts (minimum 30 innings) since earned runs were tracked beginning in 1913.</p> </section><section id="section-4"> <p>On Thursday afternoon, Lowder will try to keep it going against the host Miami Marlins in the finale of a four-game series. Cincinnati won the first two games of the set before Miami prevailed 7-4 on Wednesday.</p> </section><section id="section-5"> <p>“(Lowder) is a great pitcher,” said Reds catcher Jose Trevino, who was placed on the injured list on Wednesday due to a thoracic spine strain. “He knows where his stuff is going. He has an idea of how to use his tools.”</p> </section><section id="section-6"> <p>Those “tools” are not overpowering as Lowder’s fastball normally tops out at 94 mph. Even though he is only 24 years old, Lowder pitches like a veteran, according to Reds manager Terry Francona.</p> </section><section id="section-7"> <p>“In an era when guys just grip it and rip it, (Lowder) can spin it down low, below barrels,” Francona said. “Even when he falls behind, he doesn’t have to come in with a fastball.”</p> </section><section id="section-8"> <p>Lowder, who has never faced the Marlins, has been a star since 2023, when he went 15-0 with a 1.87 ERA at Wake Forest, leading the nation in wins and helping to take the Demon Deacons to the College World Series for the first time in 68 years.</p> </section><section id="section-9"> <p>He was the seventh pick in that year’s draft, and the Marlins will next look to battle Lowder’s pitch mix that includes four-seam fastball, sinker, slider and changeup.</p> </section><br/><section id="section-10"> <p>Miami will counter with 27-year-old right-hander Max Meyer (0-0, 4.66 ERA).</p> </section> <section id="section-11"> <p>Meyer, Miami’s first-round pick (third overall) in 2020, is 1-1 with a 5.40 ERA in two career appearances, both starts, against the Reds.</p> </section><section id="section-12"> <p>The Marlins are expecting good news on Thursday as closer Pete Fairbanks is expected back from paternity leave. He has not pitched since Sunday.</p> </section><section id="section-13"> <p>Fairbanks, who signed a one-year, $13 million free-agent contract with Miami in December, is 0-0 with a 6.75 ERA and two saves so far this season. For his eight-year career, he has a 3.24 ERA and 92 saves.</p> </section><section id="section-14"> <p>With Fairbanks unavailable, Michael Petersen earned his first career saves on Wednesday. He pitched around two infield hits to throw a scoreless ninth inning, lowering his ERA to 5.40.</p> </section><section id="section-15"> <p>Petersen is a late bloomer at age 31. He made his major league debut in 2024 with the Dodgers, and he has pitched professionally for six organizations, for three in the majors.</p> </section><section id="section-16"> <p>“He has a big fastball and a hard breaking ball,” Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said of Petersen, who is 6-foot-7. “He can neutralize both sides of the plate.”</p> </section><section id="section-17"> <p>Miami’s offense is a varied attack, and one of its main contributors is outfielder Griffin Conine, who had a two-run homer among his two hits on Wednesday.</p> </section><section id="section-18"> <p>“Griffin has impact in his bat,” McCullough said. “When he squares it up, he can do damage.”</p> </section><section id="section-19"> <p>–Field Level Media</p> </section></div> #Deadspin #Reds #Rhett #Lowder #puts #stellar #ERA #line #Marlins

Deadspin | Rockets avoid elimination again, force Game 6 vs. Lakers Apr 29, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) moves to the basket against Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) during the first half in game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Jabari Smith Jr. scored 22 points and Tari Eason added 18 as the Houston Rockets fought off elimination for a second consecutive game and crawled back into their first-round playoff series with a 99-93 road victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. Alperen Sengun scored 14 points with nine rebounds and eight assists, while Amen Thompson added 15 points as the Rockets now trail 3-2 in the series after falling into a 3-0 hole. No NBA team has rallied back from a 3-0 deficit to win a playoff series. The consecutive Rockets victories have come without star Kevin Durant (ankle), who has only played in Game 2. Austin Reaves scored 22 points off the bench in his return from an oblique injury and LeBron James added 25 points for the Lakers. Deandre Ayton scored 18 points with 17 rebounds for Los Angeles, which will get a third chance to clinch the series Friday at Houston. The Lakers continue to be without star Luka Doncic (hamstring), who was injured along with Reaves in an April 2 game at Oklahoma City. Both players missed the last five regular-season games and the first four playoff games. The Lakers appeared determined to close out the series by taking an 11-point lead with a minute remaining in the first quarter and leading 28-21 after the opening period. The Rockets stormed back for a 30-19 advantage in the second quarter and led 51-47 at halftime. Houston shot 6 of 12 from 3-point range in the second quarter and forced five turnovers. The Rockets extended their advantage to 76-67 through three quarters. Los Angeles used an 11-1 run to pull within 88-85 on a James layup with 2:59 left in the game. A steal and two baskets from Reed Sheppard pushed the Rockets’ advantage back to 92-85 with 2:20 left and Houston turned four consecutive free throws into a 96-87 advantage with 1:32 remaining. James and Reaves combined to miss three 3-point attempts over the final 28 seconds with James unable to pull the Lakers within two points when he was off target from long range with 12 seconds left. After he averaged 25.0 points over the first two games of the series, Lakers sharpshooter Luke Kennard was held to one point on 0-of-4 shooting. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Rockets #avoid #elimination #force #Game #Lakers

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Apr 29, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) moves to the basket against Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) during the first half in game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Jabari Smith Jr. scored 22 points and Tari Eason added 18 as the Houston Rockets fought off elimination for a second consecutive game and crawled back into their first-round playoff series with a 99-93 road victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday.

Alperen Sengun scored 14 points with nine rebounds and eight assists, while Amen Thompson added 15 points as the Rockets now trail 3-2 in the series after falling into a 3-0 hole. No NBA team has rallied back from a 3-0 deficit to win a playoff series.

The consecutive Rockets victories have come without star Kevin Durant (ankle), who has only played in Game 2.

Austin Reaves scored 22 points off the bench in his return from an oblique injury and LeBron James added 25 points for the Lakers. Deandre Ayton scored 18 points with 17 rebounds for Los Angeles, which will get a third chance to clinch the series Friday at Houston.

The Lakers continue to be without star Luka Doncic (hamstring), who was injured along with Reaves in an April 2 game at Oklahoma City. Both players missed the last five regular-season games and the first four playoff games.

The Lakers appeared determined to close out the series by taking an 11-point lead with a minute remaining in the first quarter and leading 28-21 after the opening period.

The Rockets stormed back for a 30-19 advantage in the second quarter and led 51-47 at halftime. Houston shot 6 of 12 from 3-point range in the second quarter and forced five turnovers.

The Rockets extended their advantage to 76-67 through three quarters.

Los Angeles used an 11-1 run to pull within 88-85 on a James layup with 2:59 left in the game.

A steal and two baskets from Reed Sheppard pushed the Rockets’ advantage back to 92-85 with 2:20 left and Houston turned four consecutive free throws into a 96-87 advantage with 1:32 remaining.

James and Reaves combined to miss three 3-point attempts over the final 28 seconds with James unable to pull the Lakers within two points when he was off target from long range with 12 seconds left.

After he averaged 25.0 points over the first two games of the series, Lakers sharpshooter Luke Kennard was held to one point on 0-of-4 shooting.

–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Rockets #avoid #elimination #force #Game #Lakers">Deadspin | Rockets avoid elimination again, force Game 6 vs. Lakers

Apr 29, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) moves to the basket against Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) during the first half in game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Jabari Smith Jr. scored 22 points and Tari Eason added 18 as the Houston Rockets fought off elimination for a second consecutive game and crawled back into their first-round playoff series with a 99-93 road victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday.

Alperen Sengun scored 14 points with nine rebounds and eight assists, while Amen Thompson added 15 points as the Rockets now trail 3-2 in the series after falling into a 3-0 hole. No NBA team has rallied back from a 3-0 deficit to win a playoff series.

The consecutive Rockets victories have come without star Kevin Durant (ankle), who has only played in Game 2.

Austin Reaves scored 22 points off the bench in his return from an oblique injury and LeBron James added 25 points for the Lakers. Deandre Ayton scored 18 points with 17 rebounds for Los Angeles, which will get a third chance to clinch the series Friday at Houston.

The Lakers continue to be without star Luka Doncic (hamstring), who was injured along with Reaves in an April 2 game at Oklahoma City. Both players missed the last five regular-season games and the first four playoff games.

The Lakers appeared determined to close out the series by taking an 11-point lead with a minute remaining in the first quarter and leading 28-21 after the opening period.

The Rockets stormed back for a 30-19 advantage in the second quarter and led 51-47 at halftime. Houston shot 6 of 12 from 3-point range in the second quarter and forced five turnovers.

The Rockets extended their advantage to 76-67 through three quarters.

Los Angeles used an 11-1 run to pull within 88-85 on a James layup with 2:59 left in the game.

A steal and two baskets from Reed Sheppard pushed the Rockets’ advantage back to 92-85 with 2:20 left and Houston turned four consecutive free throws into a 96-87 advantage with 1:32 remaining.

James and Reaves combined to miss three 3-point attempts over the final 28 seconds with James unable to pull the Lakers within two points when he was off target from long range with 12 seconds left.

After he averaged 25.0 points over the first two games of the series, Lakers sharpshooter Luke Kennard was held to one point on 0-of-4 shooting.

–Field Level Media

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Sabastian Sawe receives hero’s welcome in Kenya after World Record sub 2-hour London Marathon Kenyan marathon record-breaker Sabastian Sawe received a hero’s welcome on Wednesday, complete with a water cannon salute for the aircraft he was aboard.Sawe, the first person to break the fabled two-hour barrier in the marathon, was welcomed back to his country by his parents and Sports Minister Salim Mvurya, who hailed the runner’s accomplishment at the London Marathon as “a win for Kenya.”Sawe pulled off the feat, which was long considered unthinkable, on Sunday when he won in a time of 1 hour, 59 minutes, 30 seconds. He bettered the previous men’s world record by 65 seconds.Before disembarking upon arrival on Wednesday at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Sawe told The Associated Press he was proud to have “made a great achievement in life” and was planning to “try and lower the record further.” A Kenya Airways plane receives a water cannon salute as it arrives with Kenyan runner Sebastian Sawe at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya, on Wednesday.
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A Kenya Airways plane receives a water cannon salute as it arrives with Kenyan runner Sebastian Sawe at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya, on Wednesday.
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He was adorned with a traditional wreath made from twigs to symbolise victory.READ | Lowering the marathon mark: Researcher says sub 2-hour record could be reduced by 5 minutesTraditional dancers sang his praises as he then climbed into a luxury government vehicle as part of the “heroic welcome” hailed by the sports minister, who said Sawe would be feted on Thursday.His parents told The AP they knew their son was destined for greatness even as a child, and his mother recounted how he sprinted during bath time.“He would run too fast. So, I would say to myself, this boy will shine for me one day,” Emily Sawe said.His father recounted watching Sunday’s marathon at his brother’s house because his television lacked a clear signal.“The moment my son pulled in front, I walked out and didn’t see him finish the race. I watched the replay afterwards. I was so happy, extremely happy. We screamed so much that now it is hard to swallow anything,” Simion Kiplagat Sawe said.Sabastian Sawe was introduced to professional running by his uncle, Abraham Chepkirwok, who ran the 800 meters for Uganda at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.Sawe won the Valencia Marathon in 2024, clocking 2:02:05. He went into Sunday’s race in London as the defending champion.His father says Sawe is disciplined and determined: “Even now, he still says that record was not enough; he wants to lower it further.”Published on Apr 30, 2026 #Sabastian #Sawe #receives #heros #Kenya #World #Record #2hour #London #Marathon — A Kenya Airways plane receives a water cannon salute as it arrives with Kenyan runner Sebastian Sawe at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya, on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: REUTERS

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Kenyan marathon record-breaker Sabastian Sawe received a hero’s welcome on Wednesday, complete with a water cannon salute for the aircraft he was aboard.
Sawe, the first person to break the fabled two-hour barrier in the marathon, was welcomed back to his country by his parents and Sports Minister Salim Mvurya, who hailed the runner’s accomplishment at the London Marathon as “a win for Kenya.”
Sawe pulled off the feat, which was long considered unthinkable, on Sunday when he won in a time of 1 hour, 59 minutes, 30 seconds. He bettered the previous men’s world record by 65 seconds.
Before disembarking upon arrival on Wednesday at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Sawe told The Associated Press he was proud to have “made a great achievement in life” and was planning to “try and lower the record further.”
A Kenya Airways plane receives a water cannon salute as it arrives with Kenyan runner Sebastian Sawe at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya, on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: REUTERS
A Kenya Airways plane receives a water cannon salute as it arrives with Kenyan runner Sebastian Sawe at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya, on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: REUTERS
He was adorned with a traditional wreath made from twigs to symbolise victory.
READ | Lowering the marathon mark: Researcher says sub 2-hour record could be reduced by 5 minutes
Traditional dancers sang his praises as he then climbed into a luxury government vehicle as part of the “heroic welcome” hailed by the sports minister, who said Sawe would be feted on Thursday.
His parents told The AP they knew their son was destined for greatness even as a child, and his mother recounted how he sprinted during bath time.
“He would run too fast. So, I would say to myself, this boy will shine for me one day,” Emily Sawe said.
His father recounted watching Sunday’s marathon at his brother’s house because his television lacked a clear signal.
“The moment my son pulled in front, I walked out and didn’t see him finish the race. I watched the replay afterwards. I was so happy, extremely happy. We screamed so much that now it is hard to swallow anything,” Simion Kiplagat Sawe said.
Sabastian Sawe was introduced to professional running by his uncle, Abraham Chepkirwok, who ran the 800 meters for Uganda at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Sawe won the Valencia Marathon in 2024, clocking 2:02:05. He went into Sunday’s race in London as the defending champion.
His father says Sawe is disciplined and determined: “Even now, he still says that record was not enough; he wants to lower it further.”
Published on Apr 30, 2026

#Sabastian #Sawe #receives #heros #Kenya #World #Record #2hour #London #Marathon">Sabastian Sawe receives hero’s welcome in Kenya after World Record sub 2-hour London Marathon

Kenyan marathon record-breaker Sabastian Sawe received a hero’s welcome on Wednesday, complete with a water cannon salute for the aircraft he was aboard.

Sawe, the first person to break the fabled two-hour barrier in the marathon, was welcomed back to his country by his parents and Sports Minister Salim Mvurya, who hailed the runner’s accomplishment at the London Marathon as “a win for Kenya.”

Sawe pulled off the feat, which was long considered unthinkable, on Sunday when he won in a time of 1 hour, 59 minutes, 30 seconds. He bettered the previous men’s world record by 65 seconds.

Before disembarking upon arrival on Wednesday at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Sawe told The Associated Press he was proud to have “made a great achievement in life” and was planning to “try and lower the record further.”

A Kenya Airways plane receives a water cannon salute as it arrives with Kenyan runner Sebastian Sawe at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya, on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: REUTERS

A Kenya Airways plane receives a water cannon salute as it arrives with Kenyan runner Sebastian Sawe at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya, on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: REUTERS

He was adorned with a traditional wreath made from twigs to symbolise victory.

READ | Lowering the marathon mark: Researcher says sub 2-hour record could be reduced by 5 minutes

Traditional dancers sang his praises as he then climbed into a luxury government vehicle as part of the “heroic welcome” hailed by the sports minister, who said Sawe would be feted on Thursday.

His parents told The AP they knew their son was destined for greatness even as a child, and his mother recounted how he sprinted during bath time.

“He would run too fast. So, I would say to myself, this boy will shine for me one day,” Emily Sawe said.

His father recounted watching Sunday’s marathon at his brother’s house because his television lacked a clear signal.

“The moment my son pulled in front, I walked out and didn’t see him finish the race. I watched the replay afterwards. I was so happy, extremely happy. We screamed so much that now it is hard to swallow anything,” Simion Kiplagat Sawe said.

Sabastian Sawe was introduced to professional running by his uncle, Abraham Chepkirwok, who ran the 800 meters for Uganda at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Sawe won the Valencia Marathon in 2024, clocking 2:02:05. He went into Sunday’s race in London as the defending champion.

His father says Sawe is disciplined and determined: “Even now, he still says that record was not enough; he wants to lower it further.”

Published on Apr 30, 2026

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Apr 17, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) with forward Draymond Green and head coach Steve Kerr against the Phoenix Suns during the closing seconds of the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr met with owner Joe Lacob and general manager Mike Dunleavy on Monday for two hours to discuss his future with the franchise, according to multiple reports on Wednesday.

The meeting was productive, according to reports, despite many hurdles still to sort out. The three men will reportedly meet again next week.

Kerr is not under contract for next season. He has been Golden State’s coach for 12 seasons and has guided the franchise to four NBA titles (2015, 2017, 2018 and 2022). He has a 604-353 (.631) regular-season record.

However, the Warriors missed the playoffs this season when they lost a play-in game against the Phoenix Suns. It is the second time in three seasons that the team didn’t make the playoff field.

Also, the Warriors were 37-45 to finish below .500 for just the second time in Kerr’s tenure.

When Golden State was eliminated earlier this month, the 60-year-old Kerr understood it might have been his last game as coach.

“I still love coaching, but I get it,” Kerr told reporters. “These jobs all have an expiration date. There is a run that happens, and when the run ends, sometimes it’s time for new blood and new ideas.”

Adding to the situation is that longtime stalwarts Stephen Curry and Draymond Green may not want to go into a rebuilding or reloading phase under a new head coach.

Perhaps another element is Kerr’s penchant for speaking out on touchy political situations, typically expressed with the franchise banner and logo right behind him.

SF Gate reported last week that top-level members of the organization have not been happy with Kerr’s repeated comments — which include criticisms of President Donald Trump. The report said Kerr’s continued verbal attacks have caused “internal frustration.”

–Field Level Media

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Apr 17, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) with forward Draymond Green and head coach Steve Kerr against the Phoenix Suns during the closing seconds of the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr met with owner Joe Lacob and general manager Mike Dunleavy on Monday for two hours to discuss his future with the franchise, according to multiple reports on Wednesday.

The meeting was productive, according to reports, despite many hurdles still to sort out. The three men will reportedly meet again next week.

Kerr is not under contract for next season. He has been Golden State’s coach for 12 seasons and has guided the franchise to four NBA titles (2015, 2017, 2018 and 2022). He has a 604-353 (.631) regular-season record.

However, the Warriors missed the playoffs this season when they lost a play-in game against the Phoenix Suns. It is the second time in three seasons that the team didn’t make the playoff field.

Also, the Warriors were 37-45 to finish below .500 for just the second time in Kerr’s tenure.

When Golden State was eliminated earlier this month, the 60-year-old Kerr understood it might have been his last game as coach.

“I still love coaching, but I get it,” Kerr told reporters. “These jobs all have an expiration date. There is a run that happens, and when the run ends, sometimes it’s time for new blood and new ideas.”

Adding to the situation is that longtime stalwarts Stephen Curry and Draymond Green may not want to go into a rebuilding or reloading phase under a new head coach.

Perhaps another element is Kerr’s penchant for speaking out on touchy political situations, typically expressed with the franchise banner and logo right behind him.

SF Gate reported last week that top-level members of the organization have not been happy with Kerr’s repeated comments — which include criticisms of President Donald Trump. The report said Kerr’s continued verbal attacks have caused “internal frustration.”

–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Reports #Steve #Kerr #discussing #coaching #future #team #brass">Deadspin | Reports: Steve Kerr discussing coaching future with team brass

The meeting was productive, according to reports, despite many hurdles still to sort out. The three men will reportedly meet again next week.

However, the Warriors missed the playoffs this season when they lost a play-in game against the Phoenix Suns. It is the second time in three seasons that the team didn’t make the playoff field.

Also, the Warriors were 37-45 to finish below .500 for just the second time in Kerr’s tenure.

When Golden State was eliminated earlier this month, the 60-year-old Kerr understood it might have been his last game as coach.

Adding to the situation is that longtime stalwarts Stephen Curry and Draymond Green may not want to go into a rebuilding or reloading phase under a new head coach.

Perhaps another element is Kerr’s penchant for speaking out on touchy political situations, typically expressed with the franchise banner and logo right behind him.

–Field Level Media

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