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Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores, right, walks off the field next to Dolphins owner Stephen Ross after losing to the Atlanta Falcons at Hard Rock Stadium on Oct. 24, 2021, in Miami Gardens. (JOHN MCCALL/South Florida Sun-Sentinel/TNS)

Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores, right, walks off the field next to Dolphins owner Stephen Ross after losing to the Atlanta Falcons at Hard Rock Stadium on Oct. 24, 2021, in Miami Gardens. (JOHN MCCALL/South Florida Sun-Sentinel/TNS)

NFL: Flores says he won't drop lawsuit even if hired as coach

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Brian Flores says his lawsuit against the NFL over alleged racist hiring practices will continue even if he becomes a head coach again this offseason. Flores has interviewed with the Houston Texans and New Orleans Saints, who have yet to fill their coaching vacancies.
All-Tech Raceway hosts the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Winter Nationals this weekend. (COURTESY)

All-Tech Raceway hosts the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Winter Nationals this weekend. (COURTESY)

AUTO RACING: Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Winter Nationals set for take off

TONY BRITT
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Dirt track racing in Columbia County is starting on a high note in 2022. Some of the best dirt track racers from around the country will be competing at All-Tech Raceway this weekend at the track hosts the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Winter Nationals.
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores, center, talks to down judge David Oliver (24) during a game against the New Orleans Saints on Dec. 27 in New Orleans. (AP FILE)

Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores, center, talks to down judge David Oliver (24) during a game against the New Orleans Saints on Dec. 27 in New Orleans. (AP FILE)

NFL: Fired Dolphins coach Brian Flores sues NFL, alleging racist hiring

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
NEW YORK — Fired Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores sued the NFL and three teams on Tuesday over alleged racist hiring practices for coaches and general managers, saying the league remains “rife with racism” even as it publicly condemns it.
Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman stands on the field before a game against the Chicago Bears on Jan. 9 in Minneapolis. (BRUCE KLUCKHOHN/Associated Press)

Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman stands on the field before a game against the Chicago Bears on Jan. 9 in Minneapolis. (BRUCE KLUCKHOHN/Associated Press)

NFL: Jaguars interview ex-Vikings GM Spielman for role

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville's meandering coaching search has a new twist. The Jaguars interviewed former Minnesota general manager Rick Spielman on Monday for an undisclosed front-office role, according to a person familiar with the process.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski, left, and quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrate after winning Super Bowl 55 against the Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 7, 2021 in Tampa. (AP FILE)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski, left, and quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrate after winning Super Bowl 55 against the Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 7, 2021 in Tampa. (AP FILE)

NFL: Tom Brady retires after 22 seasons, 7 Super Bowl titles

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
TAMPA — Tom Brady, the most successful quarterback in NFL history, has retired after winning seven Super Bowls and setting numerous passing records in an unprecedented 22-year career.
Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Rich Bisaccia watches during a wild-card playoff game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Jan. 15 in Cincinnati. (AJ MAST/Associated Press)

Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Rich Bisaccia watches during a wild-card playoff game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Jan. 15 in Cincinnati. (AJ MAST/Associated Press)

NFL: Jaguars interview Bisaccia, line up Pederson next

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, January 31, 2022
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars are rebooting their coaching search. And they're broadening its scope.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes the ball as Tampa Bay Buccaneers guard Ali Marpet (74) blocks during an NFL divisional playoff game between the Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Jan. 23 in Tampa. (AP FILE)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes the ball as Tampa Bay Buccaneers guard Ali Marpet (74) blocks during an NFL divisional playoff game between the Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Jan. 23 in Tampa. (AP FILE)

NFL: Tom Brady says he's still evaluating his future plans

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, January 31, 2022
TAMPA — Tom Brady says he's still evaluating his future and the seven-time Super Bowl champion isn't ready to make a decision about retirement. “I’m just still going through the process that I said I was going through," Brady said Monday night on his SiriusXM podcast.
Suwannee lifter Tyra Kalandyk finishes her clean and jerk during the Region 1-1A Meet on Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Suwannee lifter Tyra Kalandyk finishes her clean and jerk during the Region 1-1A Meet on Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

GIRLS WEIGHTLIFTING: 29 area lifters qualify for state, including 20 from Suwannee

NEWS STAFF
Monday, January 31, 2022
Suwannee already had four automatic state qualifiers in the traditional lifts and six in the snatch thanks to regional titles on Friday. But the Bulldogs found out there will be a whole bunch more moving on with those champions as well.