Tiago Splitter is stepping into the Portland Trail Blazers’ interim head coaching role following the indefinite leave of Chauncey Billups. Splitter, a former NBA player and champion coach in Europe, joined the Blazers’ staff last offseason.
The Tennessee Titans have fired head coach Brian Callahan after beginning the 2025 season with a 1-5 record. Media reports suggest this is the first head-coaching change in the NFL this year, sparking talks of possible replacements such as Kliff Kingsbury and Matt Nagy.
UAB has dismissed Trent Dilfer, a former NFL quarterback, after the Blazers dropped to 2-4 this season with their third consecutive loss. The announcement came just a day after a 53-33 setback at Florida Atlantic, leaving UAB at 9-21 during his 2½-season tenure.
Arkansas enters a critical phase after enduring three straight losses, including a blowout to Notre Dame. With a bye week before the next game against Tennessee, the question looms whether Sam Pittman’s tenure will continue or if a new head coach will step in.
UCLA announced the firing of head coach DeShaun Foster following the program’s first 0-3 start since 2019. With two consecutive losses to Mountain West opponents, the Bruins have tapped Tim Skipper to lead the team in an interim capacity.
The Indiana Pacers are facing sudden changes both on the sideline and on the court. A coach’s unexpected exit and the looming release of a big man point to a transitional phase for the franchise heading into the new season.
