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We use terms like "hot seat" as if it means something when it comes to coaches. It doesn't, writes Ray Ratto. More | Garrett on Dez | Shanahan takes fire | Rams outscheme Saints | Posnanski: New rules up scoring
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Andre Villas-Boas' firing from Tottenham on Monday can be traced back to Danny Rose's Sept. 19 injury.
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The Rams' defense hounded Drew Brees and the Saints in an upset victory on Sunday.
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One Seattle car dealership is out more than $400K after betting on Seahawks opponents.
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Rajon Rondo is back to full-contact and should return to the overachieving Celtics in January.
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Man City faces Barcelona and Arsenal get champions Bayern Munich again in the UCL Round of 16.
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This red-nosed rookie posted a monster season in the Holiday League after flying up the ladder.
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Marqise Lee says he'll decide on his future after the USC's Dec. 21 bowl game. He is one of the top NFL wide receiver prospects.
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Despite a win in Thailand, Sergio Garcia's year has been marred by controversy, writes Jason Sobel.
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Sebastian Vettel won his fourth straight F1 world title this year, as the German was on another level.
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VCU players recently brightened the days of sick kids by stopping into a hospital to lip-sync to Katy Perry.
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Winners of five in a row, Phoenix can stop being called a fluke. The Suns are contenders in the West.
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