Paris St. Germain named BRUNO CHEYROU the sporting director for its women’s team. Cheyrou, 39, is a former France int’l and will focus on improving the organization of PSG’s women’s team (PSG). ... Australian Football League Umpiring Dir PETER SCHWAB stepped down from the position as the AFL "begins a broad review of the development and coaching of umpires." The former Hawthorn player "returned to the role" in Dec. '16 after a stint as Brisbane Lions' list manager, having previously worked as the "umpires' boss" in '98-99. Schwab said that he realized "his passion lay with football rather than coaching umpires and he looked to pursue other challenges" (THE AGE, 11/14). ... RICHARD BRISIUS and JOHAN SALÉN have been appointed as president and co-president of the Volvo Ocean Race, taking over from outgoing CEO MARK TURNER. The duo co-founded Atlant Ocean Racing and have worked with seven Volvo Ocean Race campaigns over the past 28 years (Volvo Ocean Race).
COACHES/MANAGERS: Ascenso MX side Atlético San Luis announced SALVADOR REYES is no longer the team's coach. The club has won five of 15 games this season and is currently in 11th place (LA AFICIÓN, 11/13). ... Ascenso MX side Atlante named SERGIO BUENO its coach for the Clausura 2018 season. He will "be tasked with leading the team in its fight for promotion to Liga MX" (LA AFICIÓN, 11/13).
