Buddy Teevens, Pioneering Dartmouth Football Coach, Dies at 66
He took the extraordinary step of banning tackling during all practices, which reduced concussions at a time when brain trauma in football had become a crisis.
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Boston College Suspends Swimming and Diving Teams Over Hazing
The indefinite suspension was announced on Wednesday, days before the teams were to begin their seasons.
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Michigan State Seeks to Fire Football Coach Amid Sexual Harassment Case
Mel Tucker, the head coach, was given notice of his termination on Monday, after allegations of misconduct against a sexual harassment educator.
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‘Run With Joy and Love’
On a glorious evening recently, the runner Markelle Taylor — otherwise known as “Markelle the Gazelle”— entered the dark sally port and crenelated towers of a place he was once overjoyed to leave behind: San Quentin State Prison. Accompanied by …
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N.F.L. Reporter Files Racial Discrimination Claim Against the League After Dismissal
Jim Trotter said his contract with the NFL Network was not renewed after he challenged Commissioner Roger Goodell and other executives on pro football’s commitment to diversity.
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Michigan State Suspends Football Coach Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations
Mel Tucker, the head coach, is accused of harassing Brenda Tracy, an advocate against sexual violence in college sports, according to a report in USA Today.
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Pat Corrales, Manager of Three Major League Teams, Dies at 82
The first big league manager of Mexican descent and a former catcher, he led teams in Texas, Cleveland and Philadelphia.
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11 Things You Forgot About the 2023 N.F.L. Season
After a busy off-season, Damar Hamlin is back, Odell Beckham Jr. is a Raven, Sean Payton leads the Broncos, and 10 players are out because of gambling violations.
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Coach of Spain’s Women’s Soccer Team Is Fired
Players had accused the coach, Jorge Vilda, of outdated methods and controlling behavior. His boss, Luis Rubiales, is still embroiled in scandal over a nonconsensual kiss.
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Nikki McCray-Penson, Basketball Star and Coach, Dies at 51
After a standout college career at the University of Tennessee, she won two Olympic gold medals, played nine years in the W.N.B.A. and was the head coach at two universities.
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