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FILE - In this file photo taken on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016, former soccer manager Jozef Venglos answers questions during an interview with The Associated Press at his house in Bratislava, Slovakia. Venglos, the Slovak coach who was the first foreigner to take over as manager of first division Aston Villa in England has died Tuesday Jan 26, 2021, aged 84, according to an announcement from Slovakia’s soccer association.(AP Photo/Petr David Josek, FILE)

Venglos, 1st overseas coach in English top tier, dies at 84

By KAREL JANICEK - Associated Press

SEC moves 2021 football media days from Tennessee to Alabama

Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 1, 2018, file photo, Iowa State Athletic Director Jamie Pollard speaks during an NCAA college football news conference, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State's athletic budget outlook is better than expected, and the school will push forward with several initiatives that should create new revenue streams, athletic director Jamie Pollard said in a video sent to fans Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Iowa State athletic finances improving; new projects planned

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) talks to offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich during an NFL football practice Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers play the Washington Football Team in a playoff game Saturday night. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Leftwich helping Brady transform potent Buccaneers offense

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

In this March 11, 2015, file photo, then-Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew speaks during a news conference in Allen Park, Mich. Washington has hired Martin Mayhew to be its new general manager. The hiring of Mayhew makes Washington the only team in the NFL with a Black team president and GM. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File) **FILE**

Washington hires Martin Mayhew as general manager

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

In this April 25, 2004, file photo, San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, left, holds up his Chargers jersey with coach Marty Schottenheimer at a news conference in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy, FIle)

Football world reacts to retirement of Philip Rivers

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

This undated photo provided by the Minnesota Vikings shows George Paton. John Elway's replacement as Broncos general manager will be Vikings executive George Paton. Elway announced the hiring Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. Paton spent the last 14 seasons with Minnesota, including the last six as vice president of player personnel and assistant general manager. He's been one of the hottest names on the GM circuit in recent years. (Minnesota Vikings via AP)

Elway empowers GM as Paton promises collaboration, consensus

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

FILE - New Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt, right, receives a personalized jersey from athletic director Phillip Fulmer during his introductory news conference in Knoxville, Tenn., in this Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, file photo. Tennessee fired Pruitt Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. The university also announced Monday that Phillip Fulmer will retire as athletic director. (AP Photo/Steve Megargee, FIle)

Tennessee fires Pruitt, 9 others for ‘serious’ NCAA issues

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 file photo, Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley watches his players before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Miami Gardens, Fla. Brandon Staley has only been the Los Angeles Rams' defensive coordinator for 13 games, and everybody already knows he could be on his way up. The 37-year-old Staley's name is prominent in NFL circles this month as the league's less successful teams plot their next head coaching hire.(AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)

Chargers hire Rams DC Brandon Staley as head coach

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

FILE - Florida NCAA college football head coach Urban Meyer talks to reporters after practice in Scottsdale, Ariz., ahead of the BCS Championship game against Ohio State, in this Jan. 8, 2007, file photo. A person familiar with the search says Urban Meyer and the Jacksonville Jaguars are working toward finalizing a deal to make him the team's next head coach. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, because a formal agreement was not yet in place. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

Meyer believes Jacksonville ‘is the place’ he can win in NFL

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

Expansion could bring football back to WAC this fall in FCS

Associated Press

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) hands off to running back Cam Akers during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Rams rookie RB Akers heating up on way to chilly Green Bay

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Fans watch before an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game between Alabama and Ohio State, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

COVID-19 shadows title game as college football season ends

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

Trump to honor Belichick with Presidential Medal of Freedom

By KEVIN FREKING - Associated Press

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick works along the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Bill Belichick to get Presidential Medal of Freedom

By Kevin Freking - Associated Press

Biloxi seafood icon and football legend George Sekul dies

By BY MARY PEREZ and PATRICK MAGEE and The Sun Herald - Associated Press

New South Carolina coach Beamer hires coordinators

Associated Press

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich on the sidelines in the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Reich remains focused on game with return to Buffalo looming

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Tottenham's team players celebrate after Moussa Sissoko scored their side's first goal during the EFL Cup semi-final soccer match between between Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. (Glyn Kirk/Pool via AP)

FA Cup trip to unknown at 8th-tier club for Mourinho, Spurs

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press