Alabama and Ohio State Meet in Pandemic Title Showdown
Alabama rode an undefeated regular season through a tough SEC slate to reach the title game at Hard Rock Stadium after a Rose Bowl win over Notre Dame and key performances by DeVonta Smith and Mac Jones. Ohio State, hindered by a shortened schedule, stormed Clemson in the semifinal, led by Justin Fields in a dominant Sugar Bowl showing and reaching the championship Monday.
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Trey Sermon
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California
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Heisman
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Kent State
Texas A&m
Georgia
Gators
Najee Harris
Big Ten
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Hoosiers
Mississippi
Lawrence
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From talk to action in NFL minority coaching hires
The piece profiles the NFL race hiring gap, noting six teams seeking new coaches and several seeking GMs, with debate over whether minority candidates like Eric Bieniemy will finally be hired. It criticizes owners for bias and empty promises despite Rooney Rule steps and diversity rhetoric.
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Washington
Troy Vincent
Kansas City Chiefs
Eric Bieniemy
Atlanta Falcons
Chiefs
Andy Reid
Bieniemy
Patrick Mahomes
New York Jets
Reid
Vincent
Rooney
Anthony Lynn
Los Angeles Chargers
Mike Tomlin
Brian Flores
Ron Rivera
John Muckler dies former Oilers coach at 86
Edmonton confirms John Muckler has died at age 86. The Midland Ontario native coached four NHL teams and helped Edmonton win five Stanley Cups between 1984 and 1990. He later led Buffalo, New York Rangers, Minnesota North Stars, and Ottawa, before a final adviser role with Phoenix.
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New York Rangers
Minnesota North Stars
Senators
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Phoenix Coyotes
Wayne Gretzky
Gretzky
Canada
NHL
Don Heupel
Associated Press
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