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| Correction: Panthers-Rivera story |
Headlines |
01/14/2011 |
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| ory Jan. 11 about Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Rivera is the second Latino head coach in NFL history. Rivera is the third, joining former New Orleans Saints coach Tom Fears and former Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders coach Tom Flores.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press |
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| Former NFL player focuses on basketball in Japan |
This Day in Sports |
01/14/2011 |
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| ne. The Apache defeated the Oita HeatDevils 98-85 in their homer opener on Jan. 7. The team is currently in third place in the six-team Eastern Conference with an 8-8 record. Hetherington spent 11 seasons in the NFL with the San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, St. Louis Rams, Carolina Panthers and Indianapolis Colts.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior |
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| Raiders have only coaching vacancy left in NFL |
NFL Football |
01/13/2011 |
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ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) - The Oakland Raiders have the only head coaching vacancy left in the NFL. With Denver's hiring of John Fox on Thursday, six of the seven head coaching vacancies have been filled this offseason. Earlier Thursday, the Cleveland Browns hired Pat Shurmur as coach. The Raiders announced last week they were not picking up a $5 million, two-year option to retain coach Tom Cable. Cable went 17-27 in two-plus seasons. He led the Raiders to an 8-8 mark in 2010, Oakland's best record since 20 |
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| Dumervil's assault case set for April jury trial |
NFL Football |
01/11/2011 |
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| uilty to charges of assault and disturbing the peace. Dumervil led the league in sacks in 2009 but missed all of last season after tearing a chest muscle in training camp. He has said he got into a minor altercation before the Broncos played the Oakland Raiders on Oct. 24 when the attendant didn't let him use the players' entrance because he wasn't carrying his proper credential.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be publi |
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| Raiders begin interviews for new coach |
Headlines |
01/10/2011 |
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ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) - The Oakland Raiders have begun interviewing candidates to fill their vacant head coaching position. Senior executive John Herrera says the process began Monday. He says the team will not be revealing who it talks to during the search. The Raiders are searching for their sixth coach since Jon Gruden left for Tampa Bay following the 2001 season. Last week they chose not to exercise a $5 million, two-year option to retain Tom Cable. Cable had a 17-27 record as Raiders coach. He led |
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| Contract of Raiders CB Asomugha voided |
NFL Football |
01/09/2011 |
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| Oakland, CA (MySportsbook) - Oakland Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha has become a free agent after his contract was voided. The Tribune reported Sunday that the Raiders confirmed that Asomugha's contract, which was signed in 2009, included a clause that rendered it void if he failed to achieve certain incentives. In addition, the paper cited an ESPN.com report which indicated that the clause in question also means the Raiders can't designate him a franchise or transition player. The 29-year-old played in |
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| Asomugha's record contract with Raiders voids |
Headlines |
01/09/2011 |
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ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) - The final year Nnamdi Asomugha's record contract with the Oakland Raiders is no longer in force because the cornerback didn't reach certain incentives. Raiders senior executive John Herrera confirmed Sunday that the contract was voided, making Asomugha a free agent. ESPN first reported the development. Asomugha signed a $45.3 million, three-year contract in February 2009 that made him the highest paid defensive back in NFL history. He was paid $28.5 million in the first two years |
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| Harbaugh leaves Stanford to coach 49ers |
NFL Football |
01/07/2011 |
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| NFL, beginning his 15-year career with the Chicago Bears and also spending time with the Colts, Ravens, Chargers and Panthers. Before that, he was a standout QB at Michigan under legendary coach Bo Schembechler. He was a quarterbacks coach with the Oakland Raiders from 2002-03 and head coach at the University of San Diego from 2004-06 before taking the Stanford job. Harbaugh led the Cardinal to a 4-8 record in his first season in 2007, a three-win improvement from the previous year. Stanford went 5-7 in 2008 |
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| Jim Harbaugh hired as coach of 49ers |
NFL Football |
01/07/2011 |
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| st bowl appearance since 2001. When Stanford arrived back on campus Tuesday, one man hollered ``Stay in the Bay Area!'' when Harbaugh hopped off the bus carrying his 2-year-old daughter, Addison. He also has a newborn baby girl. Harbaugh was the Oakland Raiders' quarterbacks coach from 2002-03 before spending three seasons as head coach at the University of San Diego. Harbaugh, a college star at Michigan where there also is a coaching vacancy after the firing of Rich Rodriguez, played 15 seasons in the N |
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| AP source: Stanford waiting on Harbaugh decision |
Division I College Football |
01/07/2011 |
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| gh, Please Stay at Stanford.'' When Stanford arrived back on campus Tuesday, one man hollered ``Stay in the Bay Area!'' when Harbaugh hopped off the bus carrying his 2-year-old daughter, Addison. He also has a newborn baby girl. Harbaugh was the Oakland Raiders' quarterbacks coach from 2002-03 before spending three seasons as head coach at the University of San Diego. Harbaugh, a college star at Michigan where there also is a coaching vacancy after the firing of Rich Rodriguez, played 15 seasons in the N |
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