Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1924, Charlie Tully, Northern Irish footballer and manager (died 1971) was born. In 1930, Mike Foster, American politician, 53rd Governor of Louisiana (died 2020) was born. In 1933, Jim Carlen, American football player and coach (died 2012) was born. In 1942, Darrell Eastlake, Australian sportscaster (died 2018) was born. In 1943, Richard Carleton, Australian journalist (died 2006) was born. In 1944, Lou Hudson, American basketball player and coach (died 2014) was born. In 1951, Ed Ott, American baseball player and coach (died 2024) was born. In 1963, Dean Richards, English rugby player and coach was born. In 1963, Al MacInnis, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 2024, Monte Kiffin, American football coach (born 1940) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Laurie Daley is set to step down after his greatest coaching achievement. Who will replace him?
Narrative Analysis: Glittering Generalities
Just hours after leading NSW to a remarkable State of Origin series win in Brisbane, talk has already turned to who will replace the Blues coach, who is expected to step aside.
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BerkeleySide
· Jul 10, 2026
Remembering Gene Nakamura, revered coach of Berkeley High girls’ basketball team
In his 24-year coaching career, the team won two state championships and seven in Northern California. He also taught students from first through eighth grade and was an assistant principal at all three of Berkeley's middle schools.
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· Jun 30, 2026
Contract extension marks 'fresh start' for Taylor
Midfielder Fraser Taylor is relishing a fresh start under new St Mirren boss Craig McLeish after signing a two-year contract extension. The 23-year-old academy graduate, whose deal now runs to summer 2028, made his first-team debut in 2022 and featured 13 times for the Buddies last season before joining Partick Thistle on loan in January. I'm really pleased, since the new manager has come in, he spoke to me on the off-season, and his ideas really suit the way I like to play, said Taylor.
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· Jul 11, 2026
How Robert Irwin Earns "Cool Points" with Bindi Irwin's Daughter
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Slater coy on Maroons coaching future
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· Jul 7, 2026
Newcastle close in on signing Ajax generational talent Sean Steur for £23m
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Related coverage for "Laurie Daley is set to step down after his greatest coaching achievement. Who will replace him?": BerkeleySide — Remembering Gene Nakamura, revered coach of Berkeley High girls’ basketball team. BBC — Contract extension marks 'fresh start' for Taylor. E! Online — How Robert Irwin Earns "Cool Points" with Bindi Irwin's Daughter. Brisbane Times — Slater coy on Maroons coaching future. The i Paper — Stephen Mangan is chronically underrated. Football | The Guardian — Newcastle close in on signing Ajax generational talent Sean Steur for £23m