This second-round series is headed back in the most logical direction, in large part, because Edwards’ brilliance is back.

When cheating is clear and brazen — and it actually impacts competition — the annoyance of a drawn-out saga is a price worth paying.

“He figured out a pattern of success,” says Zach Hahn, who was coached at Butler by Celtics GM Brad Stevens.

Popovich, 76, suffered a mild stroke in early November which forced him to cede coaching duties to assistant Mitch Johnson.

Bruce Feldman’s praises and eyebrow-raises from a 2025 NFL Draft with plenty of twists and turns.

The national team coach finds himself under fire again, this time from the most successful manager in USMNT history.