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Florida AD: Napier didn’t meet championship goal

Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin said Monday he has one goal when it comes to hiring the next football coach: Find someone who can win championships after firing Billy Napier, who went 3-4 to start the season.

Vikes’ Rodgers on angry fan talk: ‘Racism is real’

Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers, who was the primary defender on two key plays that sparked the Eagles to beat Minnesota 28-22, said he has received “some of the most racist comments” he has seen since he joined the NFL.

Purdue’s Smith unanimous preseason All-American

Purdue’s Braden Smith earned all 57 votes from a media panel in The Associated Press preseason All-America team released on Monday, a week after the Boilermakers were voted preseason No. 1 in the AP Top 25 for the first time.

Source: Panthers’ Young has high ankle sprain

Panthers quarterback Bryce Young suffered a high ankle sprain in Sunday’s victory over the Jets and is expected to miss this week’s game against the Bills, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Mourinho is a visionary – Howe

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe says Benfica boss Jose Mourinho is a “visionary” as they prepare to meet in the Champions League.