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Alabama wins national football title in overtime against Georgia

ATLANTA (UPI) -- Nick Saban made a quarterback switch at halftime and Alabama has its fifth national championship in nine years thanks to wild overtime victory. Tua Tagovailoa hit fellow freshman DeVonta Smith for a 41-yard touchdown pass as Alabama rallied from a 13-point deficit in the third quarter for a 26-23 victory over stunned Georgia on Monday night in the College Football Playoff Championship Game. Rodrigo Blankenship kicked a 51-yard field to start overtime, but Tagovailoa, who had replaced starter Jalen […]

todayJanuary 9, 2018 93

Business & Lifestyle

ESPN fires analysts Donovan McNabb, Eric Davis

BRISTOL, Ct. (UPI) -- Former NFL players Donovan McNabb and Eric Davis were fired by ESPN following an investigation of sexual misconduct allegations while the pair worked for the NFL Network. "They are no longer working for us," ESPN said in a statement released Saturday. McNabb and Davis were among those named in a lawsuit by former NFL Network employee Jami Cantor, who sued NFL Enterprises in Los Angeles Superior Court in October. The NFL Network announced on Dec. 12 that they were suspending Pro Football Hall […]

todayJanuary 7, 2018 31

National

Green Bay Packers fire DC Dom Capers after nine seasons

GREEN BAY, Wisc. (UPI) -- The Green Bay Packers fired defensive coordinator Dom Capers on Monday after nine seasons, according to multiple reports. The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel confirmed the reports by ESPN and NFL Network. According to the reports, Capers was let go after a season-ending 35-11 loss at Detroit on Sunday. ESPN also reported that several defensive coaches will be let go. The Packers missed the playoffs for the first time in nine seasons and ranked 22nd in total defense for the second year in […]

todayJanuary 2, 2018 34

National

Arizona Cardinals has head coach void as Bruce Arians announces retirement

GLENDALE, Ariz. (UPI) -- Arizona Cardinals coach Bruce Arians announced his retirement during an emotional press conference on Monday. "The tears you see are really tears of joy and peace," Arians said. "I'll miss the players. I'll miss coming out of the locker room, hearing the national anthem, because it still gets me. "... There are so many reasons for the decision, but family is the one." Arians spent Monday morning bidding farewell to colleagues prior to the press conference. The 65-year-old Arians just […]

todayJanuary 2, 2018 32

National

Detroit Lions fire coach Jim Caldwell after four seasons

DETROIT (UPI) -- The Detroit Lions fired coach Jim Caldwell after four seasons at the helm, the team announced Monday. The move comes less than one year after he signed an extension. Caldwell posted winning seasons in three of his four years as coach of the Lions, however, the team missed the playoffs twice in the last three seasons -- including this year following a 9-7 mark. "I believe Jim is one of the finest leaders we've ever had as our head coach," Lions owner […]

todayJanuary 2, 2018 32

National

Oakland Raiders fire head coach Jack Del Rio following disappointing 6-10 finish

OAKLAND, Calif. (UPI) -- The Oakland Raiders fired coach Jack Del Rio following a 30-10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday that ended a disappointing 6-10 season. "I spoke to (team owner) Mark Davis after the game, and Mark let me know that he's not going to be bringing me back," Del Rio said at the podium following the loss. "He told me he loved me and appreciated all that I did to kind of get this program going in the right direction, but that […]

todayJanuary 2, 2018 37

National

Indianapolis Colts fire Chuck Pagano as head coach

INDIANAPOLIS (UPI) -- Indianapolis fired coach Chuck Pagano on Sunday moments after the Colts closed their 4-12 season with a 22-13 win over the Houston Texans, according to NFL.com. In seven seasons at the helm of the Colts, Pagano posted a 53-43 record that included an appearance in the 2014 AFC Championship Game. Indianapolis has failed to make the postseason in three straight seasons. "Chuck Pagano provided Colts fans with many exciting wins and memories as head coach of the Colts," Colts owner and […]

todayDecember 31, 2017 36

Chicagoland Region

John Fox: Chicago Bears coach unlikely to return after season

CHICAGO (UPI) -- The Chicago Bears are expected to part ways with coach John Fox after this season, multiple outlets reported on Sunday. The Bears will finish in the cellar of the NFC North for the third consecutive season under Fox, who was hired by the team in January 2015 after a four-year stint as the Denver Broncos' coach. Fox coached the Broncos to a 46-18 record, four consecutive division titles and a Super Bowl appearance, but that level of success did not travel with him […]

todayDecember 31, 2017 59

Business & Lifestyle

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs wants to purchase Carolina Panthers and vows to hire Colin Kaepernick

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (UPI) -- Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs announced his desire to buy the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. He also pledged to sign Colin Kaepernick. Diddy posted a video on multiple social media accounts, announcing his grand plans. "Ok y'all, this just in," Diddy said in the video. "Breaking news: The North Carolina Panthers are up for sale. 'I believe its time to turn the franchise over to new ownership.'" "Well I need to send a message out to everybody in the beautiful state […]

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