Mark Hughes has taken 20 points from 17 games with Carlisle Mark Hughes says conversations are ongoing about whether he stays on as Carlisle United head coach for next season Carlisle's relegation to the National League was confirmed last Saturday after defeat at Cheltenham Town On Monday the club's sporting director, Rob Clarkson, left his post with immediate effect Deciding Hughes' future is now one of the main priorities for the Piatak family "There are lots of conversations going on - not only with me but with players to get a real understanding of what happened this year," Hughes told BBC Radio Cumbria If there's a will on all sides to do it Hughes was brought to Brunton Park in February after Mike Williamson was sacked with Carlisle five points from safety and 18 games remaining But the Welshman was unable to pull them out of trouble with their best run of form - 10 points from four games - arriving when it was almost too late While disappointed he could not do what he was brought in for says he has enjoyed his time in Cumbria and is open to dropping down into the fifth tier "It's been difficult and we and I haven't achieved what we set out to do," he added "But I've really enjoyed my time here I've had a fantastic welcome from everyone in Carlisle "That part of it I've really enjoyed and just being on the touchline and having the opportunity to manage a team through difficult games and difficult circumstances "That's what I miss when I'm out of the game." 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The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. After defeating the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round the Pacers faced Cavaliers in Game 1 of the second round series the NBA announced a historic feat regarding Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle. "Congrats to Rick Carlisle of the @Pacers for moving into 14th on the all-time playoff COACHING WINS list!" posted the official social media account of the NBA. Carlisle is now No. 14 on the all-time playoff coaching wins list. He boasts 76 wins in his coaching career, passing NBA legend Chuck Daly posted 75 wins, most of which came during his time with the Detroit Pistons as well as three-time NBA Coach of the Year Don Nelson The following coaches are currently ranked ahead of Carlisle in the all-time playoff coaching wins: Rick Adelman, Lenny Wilkens, George Karl, K.C. Jones, Jerry Sloan, Red Auerbach, Larry Brown, Steve Kerr, Erik Spoelstra, Doc Rivers Jackson ranked No. 1 on the all-time playoff coaching wins with 229 victories, most of which came during his time with the Chicago Bulls that had Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen in the roster Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle In Rick Carlisle's most recent victory in the playoffs, the Pacers were led by Tyrese Haliburton and Andrew Nembhard with 23 points and six assists the Indiana Pacers will be back on the court on Tuesday set to face the Cleveland Cavaliers at 7 p.m The New York native played for the Boston Celtics and the then-New Jersey Nets before embarking on a very successful coaching career Carlisle has been on the staff of five NBA franchises (Indiana Pacers More Pacers news: Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton Isn't Sure How to Scheme Against Cavaliers Carlisle knows high-level basketball when he sees it Prior to the Eastern Conference Semifinals series kicking off versus the Cleveland Cavaliers Carlisle heaped some massive praise on the opposition Carlisle on Cavs: "I think the word is consistency They don't have anyone who's played over 30 or 31 minutes a game and they've done some really nice strategic resting over the year that has them very fresh at a time when a lot of teams are wearing down." Carlisle's claim of "consistency" clearly comes from a stellar regular season in which the Cavs won 64 regular season games Seven Cleveland players averaged double-figures — led by Donovan Mitchell (24.0 PPG) The Cavs will have to conjure up a bit more consistency given the result of Game 1 Indiana surprised everyone by walking into Cleveland and coming away with a 121-112 victory The Pacers went up 11 in the first quarter and never looked back Indiana had an extremely balanced effort across the board Similarly to how a Cavs' box score would traditionally look Andrew Nembhard led the way with 23 points on 5-of-6 from three-point range Tyrese Haliburton flashed his usual elite play stay hungry. pic.twitter.com/X8nyWOVrnM Indiana was unconscious from behind the arc The Pacers went 19-of-32 from three (52.8 percent) Being able to match Cleveland's depth and talent is a tall task for practically any team in the NBA Carlisle devised a gameplan to utilize his bench effectively while not running his starters into the ground with heavy minutes Nembhard played the most minutes of any Pacers player (37) Carlisle was able to integrate six Pacers off the bench into the game If Indiana can consistently get good bench play while not overworking its starters this could end up being a far more competitive series than people assumed it to be going in Pacers Release Star Wars-Inspired Message Ahead of Game 1 Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin Breaks Silence on Giannis Antetokounmpo Fight Cavaliers Head Coach Kenny Atkinson Compares Pacers to Celtics Ahead of Playoff Series Fans React to NBA Players Voting Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton Most Overrated For more news and notes on the Indiana Pacers, head on over to Indiana Pacers on SI JASON FRAYJason Fray is an On SI Contributor based in Los Angeles. 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Plans for St Cuthbert's Garden Village include 10,000 houses and will take decades to complete A six-week consultation on plans for a village of 10,000 new homes is coming to an end Construction of St Cuthbert's Garden Village is expected to span 30 to 40 years and will include houses A draft plan for the project was approved by Cumberland Council earlier this year and those wishing to comment have until 17:00 BST on 6 May Councillor Bob Kelly said it was a "large-scale and complex" plan and the authority wanted to know whether it had "got it right" before it went to the government The council said it was the last chance to comment on the draft policies and the map of the village executive member for policy and regulatory services said: "Given its scale and complexity the village isn't something that can be delivered overnight delivering the Carlisle Southern Link Road to unlock St Cuthbert's was the first major stepping stone and we are now well on the way with its construction "Our consultation is an opportunity for anyone with an interest to tell us whether or not we have got it right." 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What Canada's Mark Carney can expect when he meets Trump India worried about Chinese 'dumping' as trade tensions with Trump escalate 'I want to give my island business away for free' VE Day moments so far - and what's still to come Politics Essential: Get the latest news and analysis delivered to your inbox every weekday Louis Theroux visits the West Bank to meet Israeli settlers but was proud of the fans and staff for all the support they have given the team all season halving the deficit before the break through a powerful header by Cole Stockton then an accurately placed shot by Hakeeb Adelakun in the second half However it was not enough to see the side into the play-offs as Salford finished eighth in the final league standings “You were just hoping that history was going to repeat itself with that last minute goal and make it 3-2 One thing you can say is that every single one of us has put our heart and soul into this season “My players have given me everything With all that has gone against us and still we stand here with you very close at the end [to the play-offs] “I can’t ask anymore from the fans supporting this football club and the owners as well Everybody behind the scenes has given us the opportunity to be successful I’ll never forget the moment on Tuesday night that we got beat and the fans were still singing the players\' names We\'ve drawn away games and been beat and the fans are still there and have never left our side “We thank you from the bottom of our hearts and we apologise for not giving you the end of the season that everyone really wanted.” former San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich officially retired from that role opening the door for interim head coach Mitch Johnson to take over as the club's permanent replacement for Popovich who had served as the club's head coach for 29 seasons will now only work in a front office capacity for the franchise as team president alongside general manager R.C Buford the 76-year-old notched a 1,422-869 regular season record That 1,422 regular season win tally is an NBA record — although he missed most of the Spurs' 34-48 run in 2024-25 Updated ESPN story on assistant coach Mitch Johnson succeeding Gregg Popovich as the San Antonio Spurs' next head coach: https://t.co/DM6CVKk1iO Popovich led the Spurs to six NBA Finals berths and five championships and won the 2021 Olympic gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics More Indiana Pacers News: Most Dangerous Pacers Advantage Revealed by Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell He also helped San Antonio notch 18 consecutive 50-win seasons and was honored as a three-time Coach of the Year 🏀 Winningest coach in NBA history🏀 Five NBA Titles 🏀 18 straight 50-win seasons🏀 3x NBA Coach of the Year🏀 170 playoff wins Gregg Popovich is a legend 👏 pic.twitter.com/5nFq6GRI5y Popovich helped steward the careers of many current NBA head coaches that group also includes Indiana Pacers coach head coach Rick Carlisle — even though Carlisle never officially served under Popovich Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star details how Popovich impacted Carlisle's career How NBA wins leader Gregg Popovich helped Rick Carlisle prepare to be a head coach https://t.co/13oUPoIkOe Carlisle had been an 11-year assistant coach including three seasons as an assistant under Larry Bird on the Indiana Pacers When he was passed over to work as Bird's replacement on Indiana in 2000-01 (Isiah Thomas replaced him instead) Popovich brought Carlisle to visit the Spurs that season anticipating (accurately) that Carlisle would eventually get the head coaching call Carlisle was subsequently brought on as the Detroit Pistons' head coach in 2001-02 He was named Coach of the Year for his efforts with Detroit that season More Indiana Pacers News: Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton Reacts to Father Being Banned from Games "That fall he invited me to come down to their camp to watch and sit in on some meetings and actually travel with them for a couple of games which was really meaningful for me and really gave me a lot of confidence heading into a year where I was trying to become a first-year head coach," Carlisle said Carlisle boasts a career 993-860 regular season record and a 75-80 playoff record as a head coach "It was just a great opportunity to see how he operated his team He was a guy who empowered his players and he empowered his staff too It's one of the reasons why so many of his former assistants have gone on and become head coaches and been very successful." Pacers Ban Tyrese Haliburton's Dad From Games for Foreseeable Future Tyrese Haliburton Credits Pacers Fans For Making Bucks Uncomfortable Breaking Down Potential Pacers, Cavaliers Matchup For more news and notes on the Indiana Pacers, visit Indiana Pacers on SI ALEX KIRSCHENBAUMBasketball is Alex's favorite sport, he likes the way they dribble up and down the court. DJ Gok Wan and McFly’s Dougie Poynter have been added to the line-up for this year’s Carlisle Weekender Gabrielle and Tinchy Stryder on Saturday June 7 at the event at Brunton Park Gok Wan is amongst the most respected and renowned personalities across media has channelled his passion for music by delving into the world of DJing best known as a legendary member of the pop-rock band McFly will take over the decks for a DJ set packed with pop-punk and rock anthems from the King of the Jungle said: “It’s fantastic to add Gok Wan and Dougie Poynter to the Carlisle Weekender line-up Their signature DJ sets will add something special to the event creating an electric atmosphere and elevating what’s already shaping up to be an incredible day of live music.” Creative director of Carlisle Weekender for Carlisle United FC added: “Their performances will bring even more variety and energy to what’s shaping up to be an unforgettable weekend of music Craig David, Sigala and Wes Nelson will headline the Carlisle Weekender on June 6 as part of the Craig David Presents TS5 show. starting from £45 with pay-in-three options are on sale now and available via Carlisle United’s website Carlisle Weekender is a new weekend of live music hosted at Brunton Park Stadium died in hospital at 10.10pm last night (1 May) after the fire in Cant Crescent on Monday According to a fundraiser set up in her memory They both continue to be treated at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle and remain in a stable condition A joint investigation into the circumstances of the fire has been carried out with Cumbria Police and Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service Initial enquiries indicate no suspicious circumstances relating to the cause of the fire The fundraiser has raised more than £8,000 A statement from The Rock Youth Project issued on social media said: "We are deeply saddened to hear the latest news from the tragic fire on Monday "Please remember that our youth workers at The Rock Youth Project are always available to listen and residents affected by this heartbreaking event "Don’t hesitate to reach out; we are here for the community Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know.. The Indiana Pacers prevailed 121-112 during Sunday’s Game 1 Eastern Conference semifinal road matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers Indiana coach Rick Carlisle weighed in on his team’s recipe for sustained success against a juggernaut opponent The fourth-seeded Pacers (50-32) kept the first-seeded Cavaliers (64-18) on their heels throughout the night Behind red-hot shooting and a well-balanced offensive attack they amassed 12-point advantages in the second and third quarters spearheaded by star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell taking a four-point edge late in the third frame The teams then exchanged blows to begin the fourth quarter Indiana star point guard Tyrese Haliburton drilled a step-back 3-pointer to take a 104-102 lead with 6:21 remaining which ultimately clinched their Game 1 upset at Rocket Arena Dive into PFSN's FREE NBA Mock Draft Simulator and take the place of any of the 30 GMs around the league. Carlisle stressed the importance of Indiana not growing complacent and remaining assertive offensively throughout the series “We gotta be in attack mode to have a chance to beat this team,” Carlisle said we just encourage our guys to play free and let it ride.” Two of his triples came during his squad’s late-game run as he came up clutch in the back-and-forth affair offsetting Mitchell’s game-high 33-point performance That marked its second-worst efficiency mark of the season While Carlisle appeared relatively pleased with Indiana’s two-way effort in Game 1 he noted that his team needs to improve its rebounding and ball security “We were able to get enough stops at key times That was really important,” Carlisle said READ: Tyrese Haliburton’s Father Faces Severe Consequences After Viral Giannis Antetokounmpo Drama The Pacers and Cavaliers tied in rebounding Cleveland had a 13-7 edge on the offensive glass Indiana racked up 16 turnovers to the Cavaliers’ seven If Cleveland’s 3-point shooting balances out during Tuesday’s Game 2 clash the Pacers may need to step up their play to take a 2-0 series lead Peter Andre is on his way to appear at Carlisle’s Sands Centre in a tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons The show is a celebration of timeless music from one of the biggest selling groups of all time The nostalgic musical journey pays tribute to the life and career of those four boys from Jersey who started singing under a streetlamp but soon went on to become one of the most recognised groups in history From the streets of New Jersey to the dizzying heights of the West End and Broadway this music has delighted audiences for over five decades The Very Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons features all your favourite songs including Sherry The show takes place on Thursday March 12 2026 and tickets are available from the box office at https://betterboxoffice.co.uk/the-sands-centre © 2025 JNews - Premium WordPress news & magazine theme by Jegtheme beating them at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse 121-112 in Game 1 Indiana was led by Andrew Nembhard's 23 points and enjoyed six players in double-figures. Tyrese Haliburton offered 13 assists and it was clear from the start of the game that the Pacers would get to play their brand of basketball Their Game 1 win, in many ways, was similar to their first two wins in the first round against the Milwaukee Bucks Nembhard was spectacular at creating pressure on defense and everyone hit the shots they needed to. head coach Rick Carlisle explained how the Pacers plan on building on the win. "We've got to be in attack mode to have a chance to beat this team," he said we just encourage our guys to play free and let it ride we were able to get enough stops at key times The Pacers and Cavs each grabbed 43 rebounds so at least the Pacers weren't beaten on the glass although they did turn the ball over nine more times than Cleveland which is an unfortunate symptom of playing fast Indiana will only get one day off before taking on Cleveland in Game 2 on Tuesday Check out the All Pacers homepage for more news and has been writing for Athlon since 2023 where he serves as Editor in Chief for Inside the Spurs All Pacers