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FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Florida Atlantic head coach Lane Kiffin looks over his team during warm-ups before an NCAA college football game against Old Dominion, in Boca Raton, Fla. Kiffin has Florida Atlantic in the Conference USA title game for the second time in three years. The Owls play host to defending champion UAB on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, amid speculation that it might be Kiffin's farewell at FAU. (Jim Rassol/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP, File)
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December 07, 2019 - 6:19 pm

Kiffin becomes coach at Ole Miss, steps down at FAU

BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Lane Kiffin is back in the SEC, taking over at Ole Miss. Kiffin and the Rebels made the announcement Saturday after Florida Atlantic defeated UAB in the Conference USA championship game, the Owls’ second league title in his three seasons. It had been college football’s worst...
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Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) talks with head coach Brian Flores after the teams NFL football training camp, Tuesday, July 30, 2019, in Davie, Fla. Flores says Fitzpatrick has become the front-runner in the Miami Dolphins' quarterback competition ahead of Josh Rosen. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
July 30, 2019 - 2:07 pm

Dolphins coach: Ryan Fitzpatrick is front-runner in QB race

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Josh Rosen is looking like a backup, and the perennial problem of bad blocking has prompted a coaching staff change less than a week into training camp. Otherwise, the Miami Dolphins' offense is taking shape nicely. Rosen joined the Dolphins in April as their latest hope to...
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United States head coach Gregg Berhalter stands on the sideline before an international friendly soccer match against Venezuela, Sunday, June 9, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
June 17, 2019 - 7:50 pm

For US men, Gold Cup finally brings chance for revival

BLAINE, Minn. (AP) — The overarching goal for the fledgling U.S. men's soccer team, as frequently stated by new coach Gregg Berhalter, has been to improve the perception of this sputtering program within the cutthroat hierarchy of global soccer. Though a strong performance in the CONCACAF Gold Cup...
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FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019 file photo, Houston Texans general manager Brian Gaine speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The Houston Texans have abruptly fired general manager Brian Gaine less than 18 months after he took the job. The team announced the move Friday, June 7, 2019 with a statement from team owner Cal McNair, who said only that “while the timing may be unusual, this decision was made in the best interest of the organization in our quest to build a championship team.” (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
June 07, 2019 - 10:41 pm

Houston Texans abruptly fire GM Brian Gaine

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans abruptly fired general manager Brian Gaine on Friday less than 18 months after he took the job. The team announced the move with a statement from team owner Cal McNair, who said only that "while the timing may be unusual, this decision was made in the best interest...
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FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2018, file photo, Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) carries during the NFL football team's game against the Oakland Raiders in Glendale, Ariz. Johnson came close to having 1,000 yards rushing and receiving once before and believes he can do it under new coach Kliff Kingsbury’s high-octane offense. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
May 30, 2019 - 2:25 am

Arizona's David Johnson expecting big things in new offense

Arizona running back David Johnson believes it could be a grand year. Two grand, even. Johnson came close to having 1,000 yards rushing and receiving once before and believes he can do it under new coach Kliff Kingsbury's high-octane offense. "I definitely hope that a thousand/thousand is reachable...
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New York Jets head coach Adam Gase takes questions from reporters before the NFL football team's practice in Florham Park, N.J., Thursday, May 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
May 23, 2019 - 1:45 pm

Jets' Gase: Had no input on GM firing; excited about Bell

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Adam Gase spent most of his nearly 15-minute news conference batting down reports and rumors, while trying to set the record straight. The New York Jets coach has been the focus of lots of conversation — most of it not good — on sports talk radio, television and social...
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FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2018 file photo, New York Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan speaks to reporters in Florham Park, N.J. The New York Jets have fired Maccagnan and coach Adam Gase will serve as the acting GM in his place. The stunning decision by team chairman and CEO Christopher Johnson was announced in a statement posted on the team's Twitter account. Maccagnan had been the Jets' general manager since 2015. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
May 15, 2019 - 10:24 pm

M-E-S-S: Jets fire GM Maccagnan; Gase acting GM

NEW YORK (AP) — Mike Maccagnan helped lead the Jets' coaching search this offseason, spent big money in free agency and oversaw the team's draft. Now, stunningly, he's out as New York's general manager. Team chairman and CEO Christopher Johnson announced the decision to fire Maccagnan in a...
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May 15, 2019 - 3:02 pm

The Sabres' Intriguing New Coach Comes From the English Premier League

( WGR 550 ) -- The Buffalo Sabres have hired Ralph Krueger as the 19th head coach in franchise history. We found our guy. Welcome to Buffalo, Coach Krueger! pic.twitter.com/uJEnxca8XV -- Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) May 15, 2019 The team made the hiring official Wednesday after an extensive...
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