Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Michigan coach fired. Why staffer wasn't.

The policy that got Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore fired also spared the staff member with whom he had an `inappropriate relationship.' ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
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Tue Dec 16 2025

 
Oct 12, 2019; Champaign, IL, USA; A Michigan Wolverines helmet sits on the back of the bench during the second half of the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Allio-USA TODAY Sports

The policy that got Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore fired also spared the staff member with whom he had an `inappropriate relationship.'

Bo Nix of the Denver Broncos, Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills and Sam Darnold of the Seattle Seahawks
 

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Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell (14) runs with the ball while defended by Miami Dolphins cornerback Jack Jones (23) in the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium on Dec. 15, 2025.
 

Winners and losers from MNF: Steelers eliminate Dolphins in rout

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Nov 10, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates with quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) after scoring against the Denver Broncos during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
 

Replace Kelce and Mahomes? A seven-step plan to fix Chiefs in 2026

The Chiefs have a long offseason to-do list after being eliminated from the playoffs, but these seven steps should take priority over all else.

Team Collier forward Angel Reese in the WNBA All-Star's "Pay Us What You Owe Us" shirts.
 

Slam-dunk holiday gifts for women's sports fans and superfans

You won't drop the ball this holiday season with our gift guide as your playbook. USA TODAY Sports curated a list that has something for everyone.

Georgia football coach Kirby Smart looks on during the first half of his team's game against Texas at Sanford Stadium.
 

Who are the best coaches in the College Football Playoff? We ranked them all

The College Football Playoff features some outstanding coaches. We ranked them all as the postseason gets ready to begin.

Kentucky outside hitter Eva Hudson (7) attacks the ball during the second set against Cal Poly.
 

2025 NCAA volleyball Final Four preview: Matchups, starters, X-factors

The NCAA volleyball tournament continues with the Final Four Thursday through Sunday. Which team will walk away with a national championship?

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 13: Heisman Trophy candidate quarterback Diego Pavia of the Vanderbilt Commodores talks during a press conference before the 2025 Heisman Trophy Presentation at the Marriott Marquis Hotel on December 13, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)
 

Pavia's sore loser Heisman post was classless, will stick with him

For critics who have sought to dislike what Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia projects, his insulting the Heisman voters gave them more ammunition.

USA TODAY Sports has crafted a hardcover children's book previewing the Milan and Cortina Winter Games. It is called "Chasing Gold: A Kid's Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics."
 

The perfect gift: USA TODAY's kid's guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics

"Chasing Gold: A Kid's Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics" from USA TODAY will transform screen time into story time with this colorful hardcover book.

 

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