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ECB abandons Rooney Rule for coach recruitment
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) abandons use of the Rooney Rule in hiring coaches for national teams, saying its recruitment has "evolved".
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Rays face payroll and rotation questions after World Series loss to Brewers
Tampa Bay’s 98-win season ended in five World Series games. Its new ownership group faces questions about spending and retaining a rotation that helped carry the club to the...
Lamar Jackson practices fully as Ravens assess his return for Bills game
The quarterback’s full participation on Wednesday gave Baltimore reason for optimism, but coach Jesse Minter said the team would assess how he responds before Sunday’s game in...
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