Coaching group 'concerned' over lack of minority hires

A group representing and advocating for minority coaches in college sports said Wednesday it was concerned that the football hiring season will pass without a single minority candidate filling an open position....

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LeBron to wear Cubs uniform after losing Series bet to Wade

CLEVELAND (AP) -- LeBron James will be Mr. Cub for a little while....

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Foster, Venables bring top schemes to ACC title game

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) -- When Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables learned the Tigers were facing Virginia Tech for the Atlantic Coast Conference title, he had a strong message for his players....

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Isaiah Austin cleared to play 2 years after Marfan diagnosis

WACO, Texas (AP) -- Former Baylor standout Isaiah Austin has been cleared to play basketball again, 2 1/2 years after he was diagnosed with Marfan syndrome during a physical before the NBA draft....

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Vikings coach Mike Zimmer out vs. Cowboys after eye surgery

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer will miss Thursday night's home game against Dallas following emergency surgery to repair a detached retina....

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Trump speaks with Bach to express support for LA Olympic bid

President-elect Donald Trump has spoken by phone with the head of the International Olympic Committee to voice his support for Los Angeles' bid to host the 2024 Games....

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Victims' relatives in Brazil say soccer-team crash avoidable

CHAPECO, Brazil (AP) -- Relatives of victims who died in an air crash that killed most the Brazilian soccer club Chapecoense spoke out in anger on Thursday, several saying the crash was avoidable....

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