Oklahoma faces Alabama in national semifinal showdown
Oklahoma's interim defensive coordinator Ruffin McNeill faces his toughest test as Alabama, led by Heisman runner up Tua Tagovailoa or potentially Jalen Hurts, arrives with a high powered offense. Oklahoma's defense ranks near the bottom nationally, while Alabama seeks balance from its passing and running game.
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Kane helps Tottenham crush Everton in six two rout
Tottenham beat Everton 6 2 at Goodison Park as Harry Kane scored twice returning to the starting lineup. Son Heung-min, Dele Alli, and Christian Eriksen also scored with Tottenham racing to a 3 1 lead and extending to 6 2. Kane tied the Premier League record with his fourth consecutive double.
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LSU players tied to fatal shooting during robbery attempt
Police say two LSU football players attempted to sell an electronic item when an 18 year old man, Kobe Johnson, tried to rob them. One player fired several times, killing Johnson at the scene. Names withheld pending investigation. relatives linked to Clyde Edwards Helaire and Jared Small are unnamed. Authorities review student status and Fiesta Bowl participation. LSU says it is in contact with law enforcement and offering counseling to involved student athletes.
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Florida State hires Kendal Briles as offensive coordinator
Florida State announced the hiring of Kendal Briles, a former Houston assistant, as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Briles replaces Walt Bell, who moved to UMass. Briles resigned after Houston finished 8-5 with a 70-14 Armed Forces Bowl loss to Army. Houston ranked highly in scoring and total offense during the season.
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Santa Delivers a Coach as Goal of the Holiday
A Daily Telegraph poem imagines Saint Nicholas granting a basketball coach a star player who can pass dribble defend and excel academically. The scene blends Christmas fantasy with sports wish lists as the coach whistles and all depart.
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Long mulls NFL decision after bowl game with family input
WVU linebacker Long weighs NFL prospects and senior-year options after a tough season that left the Mountaineers out of the Big 12 title game. He plans to seek NFL advisory input before deciding whether to declare, aiming to improve as a leader and continue contributing for WVU in the bowl and beyond.
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