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Mike DeBartolo, the interim general manager of the Washington Nationals, has expressed a desire for 'real change' and is committed to operating the team differently, signaling a potential new direction despite his temporary role.
Dennis Leblanc, the University of Nebraska's executive associate A.D. for academics, has been named as the interim athletic director following Trev Alberts' departure to Texas A&M. The school's interim president, Chris Kabourek, will lead the search for a permanent replacement. Leblanc, who has been with the athletic department since 1983, expressed his commitment to supporting Husker Athletics. This appointment comes as both men's and women's basketball teams are set to participate in the NCAA tournament.
The Las Vegas Raiders have officially hired Antonio Pierce as their new head coach, removing the interim label from his title. Pierce took over as interim head coach after the firing of Josh McDaniels and guided the team to a 5-4 record, finishing the season 8-9. His promotion comes after vocal support from star players and a successful coaching career at both the high school and collegiate levels.
Beth Goetz has been named the permanent athletic director at Iowa after serving in the interim role since the summer. She has agreed to a five-year deal and is the first woman to hold the position at Iowa. Goetz brings extensive experience from previous roles at Ball State, Connecticut, Minnesota, and Butler. Her promotion follows the retirement of Gary Barta, who served as Iowa's athletic director for 17 years.
Interim General Manager Champ Kelly has reportedly been present for the Raiders' head coaching interviews, indicating a likelihood of him and interim head coach Antonio Pierce being hired for full-time roles. The team has conducted interviews with minority candidates and could make a decision soon, but no official announcement has been made yet.
With Christine McCarthy stepping down as CFO of The Walt Disney Company, Kevin Lansberry will take over as interim CFO, while Andy Hopkins will become interim CFO for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. McCarthy will stay on as a Strategic Advisor and take a family medical leave of absence. McCarthy has been with Disney since 2000 and was appointed to the CFO position in 2015. It is speculated that the Disney Board of Directors will extend Bob Iger's contract to avoid searching for both a new CFO and CEO at the same time.