President Donald Trump erroneously referred to Alabama coach Nick Saban as “Lou Saban” while endorsing ex-Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville for Senate.
Author: Jim Reineking, USA TODAY
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Clemson Tigers assistant football coach Danny Pearman apologizes in statement for using racial slur at practice
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Sean Doolittle says Washington Nationals players will cover pay cuts for organization’s minor leaguers
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Sports figures react on social media to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis
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