Cardinals return to old-school pitching in revamped NL Central
The St Louis Cardinals lead a reshaped NL Central with Chris Carpenter and Adam Wainwright at the top, Jaime Garcia emerging, and Jake Westbrook adding depth. The division features Reds, Brewers, Cubs and Astros upgrading rotations while Pittsburgh remains a long shot.
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Big Ten ethics and bowl woes spark harsh critique
Detrait Free Press columnist Drew Sharp argues the Big Ten’s 0-5 New Year bowls and a 11-19 four year stretch undermine claims of moral superiority. He notes Delany’s power, the league’s divisional names, and fallout from suspensions and a Rose Bowl win for Wisconsin.
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Rooney Rule Still Has Value For Opportunity In NFL
The Rooney Rule aims to give qualified minority assistants a chance to interview for head coaching jobs and curb empty skepticism. While not perfect, its momentum shows minority coaches rising, with names like Frazier Rivera and Hue Jackson in play, and the rule remains a catalyst for opportunity rather than a mandate.
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Rematches Highlight Divisional NFL Playoff Slate
The AFC features two divisional matchups Baltimore at Pittsburgh and New York at New England while Seattle visits Chicago and Green Bay travels to Atlanta. Rivalry games loom after a slate of three point decisions this season and a Saints win by Seattle over New Orleans adds to the intrigue.
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