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Head coach Lovie Smith of the Chicago Bears watches from the sidelines during the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 23, 2012 in Glendale, Arizona. The Bears defeated the Cardinals 28-13. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

NFL needs to tackle the lack of diversity in coach hiring

Stefen Lovelace
OPINION - If you want a head-coaching gig, your best bet is to be able to coach offense. So where does that leave African-American coaches?...
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Study: NFL draws best grade for diversity hiring

Kyle Hightower, Associated Press
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - The NFL received its highest grade for diversity hiring practices but still has work to do...
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Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker (3) drives past Minnesota Lynx forward Rebekkah Brunson during the second half of a WNBA basketball game, Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, in Minneapolis. The Lynx won 88-77. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

WNBA receives top marks for diversity hires

Vin A. Cherwoo, Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) - The WNBA reaffirmed its distinction as the top professional sports league in hiring women and minorities to management positions...
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NBA sets mark for most minority coaches

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NEW YORK (AP) - Fourteen NBA head coaches are black, tying the 30-team league's own record for the most ever in a U.S. pro league..
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Penn State scandal puts parents on edge

Jay Scott Smith
theGRIO REPORT - In the aftermath of the shocking allegations of child molestation at Penn State University, parents around the country are taking a closer look at the coaches that they send their young children to play for...
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NCAA forum aims to increase minority head coaches

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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - The NCAA's coaching academy is an effort to increase the number of "ethnic minorities" in head coaching positions at the 583 institutions with football teams...
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NBA remains leader in sports diversity

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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - The league has again earned an A grade in a study of the diversity of its leadership in its front office and its 30 teams...
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