As most should be aware, news often breaks because it is ready to break. On Tuesday, February 28, 2017, New York Red Bulls beat reporter Kristian Dyer dropped a nugget of not-unexpected, but nevertheless gratefully received news:
Per source, hearing #RBNY will officially make Denis Hamlett the sporting director sometime this week. Big move for the club. #MLSisBack
— Kristian Dyer (@KristianRDyer) February 28, 2017
In less than an hour, RBNY had an official release out, announcing Denis Hamlett's appointment as Sporting Director.