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Mike Shula is back in the SEC at South Carolina after nearly two decades since Alabama fired him
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Mike Shula is eager to return to the Southeastern Conference as South Carolina's offensive coordinator, nearly two decades after the onetime Alabama quarterback was fired as the Crimson Tide's coach. There's no bitterness about the past, only excitement for...
Coaches question timing of transfer portal window as they prepare for College Football Playoff
SMU coach Rhett Lashlee took a moment while preparing his team for the College Football Playoff to address the ever-growing concern over the open transfer portal window. His problem isn't with players wanting to transfer. Rather, Lashlee's issue, one shared with other coaches, is the...
MLB Free Agent Signings List
NEW YORK (AP) — The 33 free agents who have signed, with name, position, former club if different, and contract. The contract information was obtained by The Associated Press from player and management sources. For players with minor league contracts, terms for major league contract base salaries...
Clawson: 'It was time' to step aside and make Wake Forest football coach 'somebody else's job'
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Emotions bubbled up repeatedly for Dave Clawson, leaving him choking back tears as he explained why it was the right time for him to step down as Wake Forest's coach. They came as he talked about his players, his coaching staff, the high points of a successful 11-year...
Notre Dame gives coach Marcus Freeman contract extension as playoff week begins
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Marcus Freeman opened his first playoff week as a head coach by holding a team meeting and fielding questions from reporters. A few hours later, Notre Dame made sure Freeman wasn't going anywhere. Freeman has agreed to a long-term contract...
Southampton fires Russell Martin after 5-0 rout by Spurs on a bad day for Premier League managers
SOUTHAMPTON, England (AP) — Southampton fired manager Russell Martin late Sunday after the Premier League's last-placed team was thrashed 5-0 by Tottenham. Southampton has only won once in the league this season and is nine points adrift of safety. “We can...
New Mexico hires Idaho football coach Jason Eck to replace Bronco Mendenhall
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico hired Idaho football coach Jason Eck on Saturday to replace Bronco Mendenhall, a day after Eck's Vandals dropped out of the FCS playoffs. The 47-year-old Eck was 26-13 in three seasons at Idaho, leading the Vandals to playoff appearances each...
Bill Belichick reached out to Jets about their vacancy before taking UNC job, AP source says
Bill Belichick contacted the New York Jets about their head coaching vacancy before accepting the job at North Carolina, according to a person familiar with the situation. The 72-year-old Belichick was introduced Thursday as North Carolina’s football coach. But the former New...
Ducks trade D Cam Fowler to St. Louis, ending his 15-season tenure in Anaheim
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Ducks traded Cam Fowler to the St. Louis Blues on Saturday, abruptly ending the veteran defenseman's 15-season tenure in Anaheim. The Blues sent a second-round pick in 2027 and minor-league defenseman Jeremie Biakabutuka to Anaheim for a fourth-round pick...
Chicago Blackhawks recall top prospect Frank Nazar from the minors
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks recalled top prospect Frank Nazar from the minor leagues on Friday. Chicago also placed defenseman Alec Martinez on injured reserve, retroactive to Dec. 7. Martinez, who signed a $4 million, one-year contract with the Blackhawks in free...
