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A reporter asked Stephen Nedoroscik about the most famous person he's interacted with on social media in the past few days. He said John Green, the author who wrote "The Fault in Our Stars," tweeted about him. "That was insane," he said.

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Kenyan sprinter Ferdinand Omanyala didn't have a visa for worlds until yesterday. Flew from Nairobi to Doha to the U.S. Landed in Eugene about 3 hours ago. And still manages to advance to the semis tomorrow night.

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When asked what the past few days have been like for him, Stephen Nedoroscik said he's gotten so much support on social media that he had to turn off notifications. "I've just consistently been on top of the world for like a week now," he said.

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Paul Juda, when asked how to rate his Olympic experience: "12 out of 10." "Experience of a lifetime," he said. "You know, I'm in the all-around final. And I'm not last! That was my only other goal."

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Thomas Bach says he saw Kamila Valieva greeted by her entourage (i.e. coaches) with "tremendous coldness." "It was chilling to see this, rather than giving her comfort, rather than to try to help her," he says. "You could feel this chilling atmosphere."

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With that gold in the 4x400 relay, Allyson Felix is now the most decorated Olympic track athlete — man or woman — in U.S. history. In five Olympic appearances, she won 11 medals: Seven golds, three silvers and one bronze.

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Protestors now kneeling and singing "Amazing Grace" at 16th and Eye Street.

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Memphis' Anthony Miller is the only FBS receiver who ranks in the Top 5 in catches per game, yards per game and receiving TDs. He is not a finalist for the Biletnikoff Award. And that, in my opinion, is crazy.

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Fox News ran a segment about NFL players protesting during the national anthem. The accompanying images showed them praying. The network has not yet responded to a request for comment.

Fox News apologizes after Eagles' Zach Ertz blasts national anthem 'propaganda'

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz and defensive lineman Chris Long both criticized Fox News for showing footage of Eagles players praying before games during a segment about NFL protests during...

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USA TODAY Sports found that at least 298,000 Americans voted at a pro sports arena or stadium in the 2020 election. "When (those venues) made themselves available, that solved major problems for election officials."

How sports arenas ran up score on 2020 election, hosting hundreds of thousands of voters

USA TODAY Sports analysis found more than 298,000 people cast their ballots at 40 sports arenas, and that the facilities "solved major problems."

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Confirmation here that U.S. figure skater Vincent Zhou is out of isolation

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Of the 514 U.S. Olympic delegates in China on Feb. 15, no new COVID-19 cases were confirmed. Our total now stands at zero individuals in isolation.

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Julius Peppers, arguably the most dominant pass-rusher of his era, is retiring after 17 seasons.

Julius Peppers, likely Hall of Famer, announces retirement from NFL after 17 seasons

Julius Peppers, the longtime Carolina Panther, was one of the most dominant pass-rushers of his era. He announced his retirement Friday.

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News: The Court of Arbitration for Sport announces it has rejected the appeal from U.S. figure skaters. They will not get their silver medals in Beijing.

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Two members of the U.S. 4x100 team spoke with the media in the mixed zone. Asked how much practice they had for this event, as a group, coming into today. Fred Kerley: "Don't know." Ronnie Baker: "Not much."

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Hur Woong falls off the horse, and that will do it. Stephen Nedoroscik hangs on for bronze, becoming just the second American man in 40 years to win an Olympic medal on pommel horse. The legend of Pommel Horse Guy grows.

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Clemson's $55-million football facility has a putt-putt course, bowling lanes and a barber shop.

Staying Power: Clemson football has changed the game in facilities

Clemson football became the Pied Piper for athletic facilities across the US.

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4 years

Clemson has made the difficult decision to discontinue the Men's Track and Field and Cross Country program at the conclusion of the 2020-21 athletic year. Read More:

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Amid reports of a positive doping test involving one of the biggest figure skating stars at the Olympics, the IOC is starting its daily press briefing by talking about what types of cameras it has in China to film the Games.

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During yesterday's IOC daily briefing it took about 15 minutes until journalists were able to ask questions. It's been seven minutes since the briefing started.

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Gold-medal favorite Nathan Chen wore a mask for the entirety of his time on the training ice this morning. Was double-masked in the mixed zone. "Just better safe than sorry, I suppose," Chen said. "It’s comfortable enough, so why not?"

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News: Sha'Carri Richardson has not been selected for the 4x100 relay team. She will miss the Tokyo Olympics.

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I believe Matt McGloin just became the first XFL QB to be benched. He was 8 of 19 for 44 yards today for the New York Guardians, with two picks. Marquise Williams now in at QB.

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Fun fact: That Toyota spot (starring Paralympian Jessica Long) was actually shot pre-COVID, which is why it might be the only ad you see tonight that features a legit crowd shot.

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I've long felt like the only thing in sports that's more difficult than being great is being great at a specific moment, when literally everyone expects it of you. And that's what Nathan Chen just did. Remarkable.

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Coach addressing his team in the locker room after a game? Pretty standard. Coach walking over to the other team's locker room and giving a speech there? Pretty cool.

After avoiding upset, impressed Missouri coach spoke to visiting team in locker room

After the Tigers squeaked out an 82-81 win over Stephen F. Austin, coach Cuonzo Martin went into the Lumberjacks' locker room to speak to the team.

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Kyron McMaster, who finished fourth in that epic 400 hurdles final, was asked if there was a point in the race when he knew it was going to be fast. “After the second hurdle, I was like ‘shit,’“ he said.

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Or Olympic gold medalist Jasmine Camacho-Quinn’s brother happens to play in the NFL

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Robert Quinn’s sister wins gold. Very cool.

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Bold move by Marquette fans, chanting "Oh-Ver-Rate-Ed" at Ja Morant

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This is not journalism.

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Something fishy is going on with the NFL team formerly known as the Washington Redskins. There's speculation that a bombshell is about to drop today. MORE:

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Josh Norman, when asked if Redskins coaching candidate Ron Rivera would change the culture in Washington: "Everything that you see today would be different."

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An LA County Fire Department spokesperson tells USA TODAY Sports that he would classify Tiger Woods' injuries on scene as "severe but not life-threatening." Woods' agent has said in a statement only that Woods suffered "multiple leg injuries."

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7 years

And with that, my time at the CA has come to an end. Off to D.C. My first day with USA Today Sports is Oct. 16.

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Memphis announces it has sold out football season parking passes for the first time in program history.

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6 years

Update: In a statement provided to @usatodaysports , Fox News apologizes for using footage of Eagles players praying in its segment.

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The U.S. women’s 4x400 relay team is officially set: Sydney McLaughlin, Allyson Felix, Dalilah Muhammad and Athing Mu. Helluva lineup.

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5 years

Bill Murray said in a Jeep press release that this is both his first commercial, and his last.

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Bill Murray wearing a groundhog in a baby carrier is pretty much everything.

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When asked, Paul Juda said he doesn't feel the need to rush a decision on 2028. Frederick Richard, meanwhile, said he's already looking forward to those LA Games. "I’m going to go back to the gym extremely hungry," he said. "I’m not satisfied with whatever place I got here."

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IOC spokesperson Mark Adams indicates that Kamila Valieva will not be required to speak to reporters at a news conference, even if she wins a (provisional) medal. "Very unlikely" she'll talk. It will be a while until we hear her side of this story.

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You know who's quietly had a remarkable college career? Memphis OL Gabe Kuhn. Started 49/50 games over the past 4 seasons, with at least one start at 4 different OL spots. Amazing combination of durability and versatility.

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Fun fact: Ja Morant grades his performance after every game. He gave himself a 3.5/5 today. Too many turnovers, he said.

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3 years

Two men atop the podium. Two national anthems. Two gold medals.

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Nathan Chen also said he's not planning to walk in the opening ceremony tonight. "I already did it once," he said. "And (it'll be) close proximity with a lot of people. I'm sure it will be safe, but I compete in a couple more days, so at this point, (I'll just) focus on that."

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Spoke with XFL co-owners Dany Garcia and Dwayne Johnson about the first half of the season, TV ratings/attendance and the league's plans for the future. "Absolutely, there will be a 2024 XFL football season."

XFL owners Dany Garcia, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson take stock at season's midway point

XFL owners Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia say "the monkey is off our back" as the league's latest iteration has surpassed the 2020 version.

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In between reporting on the Russian figure skating doping drama, I've also been asking about how they pick the music for their programs! Fun!

From Disturbed to Daft Punk: Olympic figure skaters share how they pick music for programs

The music behind a figure skating program sets the tone of a performance, shapes the choreography and even helps fuel the emotion of the skaters.

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Can confirm that Memphis product Paxton Lynch will start at QB for the Broncos this week.

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Now official: Nathan Chen is the seventh U.S. man to win Olympic gold, and the first since 2010. The long program score: 218.63. The total: 332.60. He wins by more than 22 points.

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So, because Kamila Valieva tested positive for a banned substance but is being allowed to compete, the nine skaters on Team USA who won team silvers will not get a medal ceremony during the Games. Nor will the members of the Japanese team, who won bronze. What a mess.

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He retired from the NFL, gave away most of his stuff and moved into a van. Now, Joe Hawley is traveling around the country with a dog named Freedom, and trying to fill the void that football left behind.

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7 years

Breaking: There is a Gus' in DC. I am so happy right now.

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Man, shoutout to Bermuda. Small island nation has been sending athletes to the Olympics since 1936. Population of 63,903. Just won its first EVER gold medal, thanks to triathlete Flora Duffy.

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Great moment here. Barshim and Tamberi were tied for first in high jump, leaving them with a choice: Jump-off for gold, or share it. They decided to share it.

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3 years

That’s a wrap for Olympic men’s street. Japan’s Yuto Horigome takes the gold, followed by Kelvin Hoefler (Brazil) and Jagger Eaton (USA). No medal for Nyjah Huston. An absolute shocker. Wiped out on 4 of his 5 trick attempts.

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8 years

Memphis kicker Jake Elliott decided to run the 40 at the combine after all. Clocked at 4.68. Shows off his athleticism a little bit.

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That lengthy NFL commercial was shot over parts of nine days, in six different locations. The main character was Maxwell "Bunchie" Young. He's 13.

After last year's Ad Meter win, the NFL is back with another 'juggernaut' ad for Super Bowl LIV

After winning last year's Ad Meter with "The 100-Year Game," the NFL is back with another massive Super Bowl commercial that will debut Sunday.

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When Sam Kendricks tested positive for COVID-19, alternate Matt Ludwig got called to Tokyo. He had 8 hours to pack his poles and catch a flight. Landed at 4 p.m. JT yesterday. Got to his hotel at 10 p.m. "I didn't have a uniform until an hour before the bus left this morning."

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Can confirm that ex-Dolphins RB Mark Walton was arrested this morning on a charge of aggravated battery of a pregnant person. "I can tell you he cooperated with the police department and surrendered this morning," Michael Gottlieb, an attorney for Walton, told @usatodaysports .

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Cool moment for Memphis football last night in Denver: Paxton Lynch hit Mose Frazier for 6 yards, and Wynton McManis made the tackle.

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Memphis announces it will have "Memphis State day" on Sept. 17 vs. Kansas. Players will wear Memphis State logos on their helmets.

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Seahawks WR DK Metcalf is set to run the 100-meter dash at a professional track meet Sunday. And U.S. track athletes can't wait. "It's going to be a really telling spectacle this weekend, as to what it's really like to compare track speed to the NFL."

DK Metcalf is running the 100-meter dash – and U.S. track athletes are licking their chops

As Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf prepares to run the 100-meter dash, pro track athletes are eager to show the NFL what real speed looks like.

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Quite a moment for a Memphis program that, as recently as 2011, was among the worst in the FBS. Congrats, y'all. Someone make sure Lee Corso gets some Gibson's while he's in town.

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Hey Memphis ... THE WAIT IS OVER! WE'RE COMING TO YOUR CITY! @SMU_Football vs. @MemphisFB . See you Saturday! (📍 @HomeDepot )

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Context for those who don't follow shot put: Ryan Crouser just broke a world record that had stood for 31 years. And, in a sport that often comes down to fractions of an inch, he broke it by EIGHT inches.

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Here is @RCrouserThrows ’ world record throw. HEAVENS!

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Anthony Miller: "When I first came here, we were the lowest of the low. People didn’t believe in us. ... Now look at us. Just unbelieveable"

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BREAKING: Four-star OL Obinna Eze has committed to Memphis over finalists Alabama, Florida, LSU and Tennessee.

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Tragic news out of Baton Rouge this morning, where LSU basketball player Wayde Sims was shot and killed shortly after midnight. He was 20 years old.

LSU basketball player Wayde Sims, 20, dies of gunshot wound

Wayde Sims, a junior forward on the LSU basketball team, was shot and killed Friday morning, according to Baton Rouge police. He was 20 years old.

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Picture day. Here's your 2017 Memphis football team.

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Mike Norvell has been voted the 2016 Coach of the Year by the Tennessee Sports Writers' Association.

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Aleia Hobbs had the the seventh-fastest 100m time in the world this year. Tonight, she flinched at the start of her semifinal heat. False start. DQ'd. Walked to the corner of the track and crumpled to the ground. Absolutely devastating.

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2020: Deshaun Watson signs 4-year, $156 million extension with Houston 2021: Watson is sued by 22 women accusing him of sexual misconduct and does not play 2022: Watson gets fully guaranteed 5-year, $230 million deal from Cleveland, per ESPN

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You'll be hard-pressed to find a better local sports columnist anywhere in the country, at any size paper, than @geoff_calkins . Memphis is lucky to have him, and I'm lucky I got to work with him

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APSEContest: Mike Finger of the San Antonio Express-News and Geoff Calkins of the Memphis Commercial Appeal tied for first place in column writing in the 30,000-75,000 circulation category.

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President Trump took a shot at ESPN last night, but it's not the only network that is planning not to show the national anthem live during NFL broadcasts this season:

How CBS, Fox and NBC plan to handle the national anthem during NFL broadcasts in 2018

Donald Trump ripped ESPN because it doesn't plan to show the national anthem live in 2018. But ESPN is not the only network planning to go that route.

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Coverage note: After two-ish years on our breaking/trending news desk, I'm shifting to cover the NFL for USA TODAY Sports. (With some college football stuff on the side.) Still based in D.C., and still welcoming all feedback/tips/story ideas at tschad @usatoday .com

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Alabama wanted him. He was committed to LSU. Now, he's a star-in-the-making at Memphis. Meet WR Damonte Coxie:

Damonte Coxie, once an SEC target, now a rising star for Memphis football

Once pursued by LSU and Alabama, the redshirt wide receiver is in line to make a big impact at Memphis -- both this year, and beyond.

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Congrats to Anthony Miller. Watched him practice on a near-daily basis for 2+ years. The dude has a work ethic like you wouldn't believe. If he doesn't become a legit NFL receiver, I'll be shocked.

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"I don’t think a lot of people can do what he does." Meet Ravens FB/DL Patrick Ricard, the only true two-way player in the NFL this season.

Ravens have rare talent in Patrick Ricard, the NFL's only true two-way player

In a league filled with specialists, Patrick Ricard is the rare do-everything player, standing out at fullback, defensive line and on special teams.

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In other coaching carousel news: Mike Norvell announces on Twitter that he's signed a contract extension at Memphis.

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Memphis' defense looks really good, its passing game looks really mediocre and as someone who covered this team a few years ago, this is all very strange.

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Daniel Snyder created the Washington Redskins Original Americans Foundation in 2014 to distribute resources to Native American communities. But @usatodaysports found that the foundation's financial giving has declined over time. In FY19, it was $0.

As Redskins review name, Dan Snyder's once-touted Native American foundation has gone dark

The Washington Redskins Original American Foundation, formed in 2014 by Daniel Snyder, has had a steep decline in donations in recent years.

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IOC spokesperson Mark Adams offers no update on reports about Kamila Valieva. "I'm not going to comment on all sorts of speculation," he says. "... I'm not from the podium of a press conference going to comment on a legal case, because it wouldn't be appropriate."

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Memphis' football team has scored 77 points tonight. Memphis' basketball team averaged 76.6 points per game last year.

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As others have noted, the charges filed against Derrius Guice stem not from one alleged incident, but three: On Feb. 14, March 13 and April 17. Guice was cut by Washington earlier this evening.

Washington Football Team cuts Derrius Guice after RB's arrest on domestic violence charges

Hours after being arrested on charges related to domestic violence, running back Derrius Guice was released by the Washington Football Team.

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White NFL head coaches named Sean: 3 White NFL head coaches named Matt: 2 White NFL head coaches named Mike: 2 Black NFL head coaches: 1

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Sources: The #Texans have fired coach David Culley.

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Today's uniform combo... (Sorry y'all, old habits die hard.)

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Anthony Miller's season stats entering tonight: 20 catches, 292 yards, 3 TD Anthony Miller tonight: 15 catches, 224 yards, 4 TD

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Former Cowboys linebacker Jeff Rohrer became the first former NFL player to marry a man on Sunday. @joshlpeter11 has the story from the wedding.

Former Cowboys linebacker Jeff Rohrer marries partner

Jeff Rohrer, a former NFL linebacker, is the first known NFL player to marry a man.

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So UCF, the only undefeated FBS team, finishes No. 12 in the CFP rankings. That makes sense.

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And to think: Just six years ago, Jake Elliott's primary sport was tennis. Now he's hitting game-winning 61-yarders.

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61 yards. An #Eagles franchise record. What a moment for Jake Elliott! #FlyEaglesFly

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Mary Tucker, pride of the Kentucky Wildcats, cruises into the 10m air rifle final. Ended her 60-shot round with a bullseye and a fist bump from national rifle coach Dan Durben. Tucker is expected to become the first U.S. medalist at the Tokyo Olympics in a few hours.

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A total of 24 figure skaters from Russia, the U.S. and Japan won medals in the team event. Because one tested positive for a banned substance, the other 23 will not get a medal ceremony moment in Beijing.

IOC will not hold medal ceremony for team figure skating event after Kamila Valieva ruling

The IOC also said it will not hold a flower ceremony nor medal ceremony for the individual women's event if Russia's Kamila Valieva, 15, wins a medal.

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Four-star WR Nick Robinson has re-committed to Memphis. His other finalists were Arizona State, Central Michigan and Nebraska.

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Former Memphis WR Mose Frazier finds a new home: The Buffalo Bills signed him to their practice squad today.

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Memphis finishes the regular season with the nation's No. 2 kickoff coverage unit and No. 4 kickoff return unit. Also 9th in net punting.

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FINAL: Memphis 48, UCLA 45. Mike Norvell is pumped. Huge win for this program.

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News: The IOC announces it will not hold a medal ceremony for the team figure skating event. Also, if Valieva finishes in the top 3 in the women's event, "no flower ceremony and no medal ceremony will take place" during these Winter Games.

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UNC coach Roy Williams said he can't stay at his presser long. He's going back to The Peabody to "walk the ducks" as honorary duckmaster.

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IOC spokesperson Mark Adams says, basically, that anyone making grand proclamations on the heels of the Kamila Valieva situation is getting out over their skis. "We all need to follow due process," he says. "This person has not even had their B sample opened."

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WR Anthony Miller, who broke every major receiving record at Memphis last year, is returning for his senior season.

Anthony Miller

@AnthonyMiller_3

8 years

One more time #TIGERNATION

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Good morning from Beijing, where airport staff are in hazmat suits and the first PCR swab reached depths of my nasal cavity that I didn’t know existed.

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@Tom_Schad

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Memphis' defense kept UCLA out of the end zone for the final 11:51. "The defense just rose to the challenge," Mike Norvell said.

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Nathan Chen's regret from the 2018 Olympics: "I didn’t have fun with it." With an electric guitar and a fresh perspective in tow, he's aiming to make sure that doesn't happen again.

'If I can't enjoy it, then what's the point?': Nathan Chen savoring time at 2022 Olympics

Nathan Chen didn't really have fun at the 2018 Olympics. He's come to the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing with an electric guitar and a fresh outlook.

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The reporter next to me in the media workroom just closed his eyes, lowered his head and fell dead asleep, still sitting up, with a half-written story on his screen. The Olympics, man. It's a grind.

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Memphis QB Riley Ferguson has been named the AAC offensive player of the week for the fourth time in his career.

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@Tom_Schad

7 years

Thanks for the kind words, y'all. Really appreciate everyone who reached out. Still a few more weeks of Memphis football coverage to come...

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