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Raiders add former Dolphins head coach to search

The Raiders are expected to meet with former Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel while team officials are in Miami to watch potential top pick Fernando Mendoza play in the national championship game.

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Guard sidesteps NCAA hypocrisy

Brandon Jennings today should be concerned only with signing a professional basketball contract worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, complete with a plush apartment and an expensive ride. He should be dreaming about hip European culture, of perhaps enjoying a nice bruschetta outside some cafe after practice.

Lesson learned at fish school

I have decided that fish are much smarter than we give them credit for. I also think they are mean, vindictive little creatures capable of orchestrating intricate plots designed to humiliate unwary anglers. My guess is that fish study the fine art of angler humiliation while completing the curriculum offered in their schools.

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Reporter climbing mountain

One was voted “America’s Sexiest Sportscaster” by Playboy in 2007. And the other isn’t bad on the eyes, either.

Arm strength encourages Sturtze

Tanyon Sturtze contemplated retirement in spring training, frustrated with his slow recovery from surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff.

FISHING REPORT

• LAKE MEAD — Anglers looking for some fun should try the Vegas Bay Arm for top-water striper action. The striped bass aren’t huge. For larger fish, try cut bait fished in deeper water. Boaters are finding success for striped bass using cut bait along the beaches between Hemenway and Pyramid Island. Shore fishing has been slow.

Kelley shows he still packs some punch

At age 41, Kevin Kelley doesn’t need to fight to make money in boxing. As an up-and-coming HBO analyst, his future in the sport appears secure.

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