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As temperatures soar this week in the Mitchell area, local football coaches and trainers are on high alert for heat-related illnesses in players. Today's heat index is forecasted to reach 100 degrees and above, and the warm temperatures could continue into this weekend's season-opening games. The
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Forty players from the PrepXtra coverage area were honored on the Tennessee Sports Writers Association all-state teams for Class 3A and 4A. Sixteen players made the 3A roster, and 24 were on the 4A team. Among the standout players were Alcoa's Steven Isom, who was named to the
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The Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears faced off in an unusual outdoor game at the University of Minnesota's TCF Bank Stadium on Monday, December 20, 2010. The game was moved from the Metrodome due to damage from a snowstorm that dumped 17 inches on the roof, causing it
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Wisconsin University football coach Bret Bielema is bracing himself for the inevitable departure of his top assistant coaches, Paul Chryst and Dave Doeren, who are drawing interest from other teams. Bielema has vowed to be responsive to offers, but the coach's biggest concern is retaining Chryst, who is
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David Presser is a standout senior at Sun Prairie High School, excelling in both sports and academics. As a three-time letterwinner in football and a three-time letterwinner in wrestling, Presser has amassed impressive achievements in both disciplines. He has been a three-year starter in football, earning numerous accolades, including being
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Former Bears cornerback Leslie Frazier has been named interim coach of the Minnesota Vikings, and Eagles coach Andy Reid praises his qualifications for the job. Frazier's coaching experience began in 1999 when Reid hired him as the defensive backs coach in Philadelphia, where he worked for four years.
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Ed Miliband's recent interview with the Guardian has provided a fascinating glimpse into the private world of the Labour leader, particularly in his choice of favourite book, Michael Lewis's American football coaching manual, The Blind Side. While the book may glitter with hidden meaning, it is
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Alex Thomas, the Yale football team's leading rusher, has been making waves on the field and off with his unique hairstyle, which features the word "train" shaved into the left side of his head. The Bulldogs' coach, Tom Williams, is supportive of Thomas's
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High school football coaches and administrators have turned their attention to college football, overlooking the rich history and triumphs of high school athletics. However, on a recent Friday night, three Central Texas schools experienced the thrill of a playoff victory, reminding us of why we watch football. Anderson High, Vista
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Tottenham Hotspur hosted Sunderland at White Hart Lane in a Premier League match that saw several contentious moments, including a penalty denial and a multitude of fouls. Despite enjoying the better of the chances and possession, Tottenham was unable to capitalize on their opportunities, and the match ended in a
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Blackburn Rovers' hopes of avoiding relegation received a vital boost as they edged past their former club Wigan Athletic 2-1 at Ewood Park, thanks in large part to Jason Roberts' timely contribution off the bench. The 31-year-old striker, who had been ostracized after requesting a transfer, scored the
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Dino Vasso has become an integral part of the University of New Hampshire (UNH) football team, earning recognition as a top cornerback in the Colonial Athletic Association. With a consistent record of making a tackle in most games, Vasso has been an essential piece in the team's pass
