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Belichick rejects NFL before it can reject him – again

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Thu Dec 12 2024

Bill Belichick rejects NFL before it can reject him – again

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick reacts in the second half against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium.

Bill Belichick's decision to become UNC's next football coach was a stunner. But the NFL world made clear there was no place left for the legend.

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Dec 14, 2014; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates with head coach Bill Belichick (R) after clinching the AFC East title with a 41-13 win over the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Winners, losers of Bill Belichick's big move to North Carolina

Bill Belichick is leaving the NFL world for the college ranks as he becomes North Carolina's new head football coach. Who won or lost in the move?

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Colorado's Travis Hunter (12) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Central Florida during the first quarter at FBC Mortgage Stadium.

Travis Hunter, Ashton Jeanty lead USA TODAY Sports All-America team

There were many outstanding performances during the college football season. USA TODAY Sports honors the best players with our All-America team.

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NFL Week 15 picks: No. 1 seed hopes on line in massive game

NFL Week 15 features several marquee games, including the Bills and Lions meeting in a match with huge ramifications. Here are our picks.

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Jacksonville State Head Coach Rich Rodriguez celebrates his team winning the C-USA Championship at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama , Alabama December 6, 2024. Jacksonville State defeated Western Kentucky 52 - 12. (Dave Hyatt / Hyatt Media LLC)

West Virginia hires Rich Rodriguez as next football coach

West Virginia football is bringing back a familiar face to be its next head coach: Rich Rodriguez. Rodriguez has been the coach at Jacksonville State:

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Jul 28, 2024; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) talks to reporters during a press conference after training camp at Baptist Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Dolphins QB hires armed security for his home

Tua Tagovailoa has hired personal security for his South Florida home. There have been some recent pro sports burglaries.

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Indiana coach Curt Cignetti talks with wide receiver Andison Coby (0) during their game against Western Illinois at Memorial Stadium.

College football report card: Letter grades for every first-year coach

It's hard to make an instant impact as college football coaches. But some do. Our letter grades for every first-year coach in the Bowl Subdivision.

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Steve Kerr reacts to a call during the Warriors' loss to the Rockets.

NBA Cup winners and losers: Warriors collapse, fall short of semifinals

The Bucks, Hawks, Rockets and Thunder will compete in Las Vegas for the NBA Cup. Here are the winners and losers from the competition's quarterfinals.

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A speech by President of FIFA Gianni Infantino is broadcasted on a screen during a ceremony in the capital Riyadh on December 11, 2024, as the FIFA Congress votes for the hosting rights for the 2034 World Cup with Saudi Arabia being the sole candidate. (Photo by AFP) (Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images)

Selection of Saudi Arabia as men's World Cup host a dark day for FIFA

By awarding the 2034 men's World Cup to Saudi Arabia, a country with an abysmal human rights record, FIFA sold its soul, columnist Nancy Armour writes

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