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Former coach Derek Dooley, running against Rep. Mike Collins in Georgia's June 16 runoff, proposes a sweeping pledge to limit terms, ban stock and crypto trading, and tie congressional pay to budget passage.
Former football coach Derek Dooley is running for the United States Senate seat in Georgia's runoff election, challenging Rep. Mike Collins. Dooley, a former lawyer, outlines his 'Georgia First Contract' with five commitments, including loyalty to Georgia, term limits, banning stock and cryptocurrency trading by Congress members, declining pay during government shutdowns, and staying accountable to voters. He criticizes the current political environment and emphasizes the importance of term limits and holding Congress accountable for failing to pass budgets.
Utah defensive end Lance Holtzclaw’s testimony before the U.S. Senate spotlights student‑athlete welfare as analyst Josh Furlong reviews the bill’s prospects and the looming Colorado showdown.
During a Senate hearing on college sports regulation, Senator Deb Fischer humorously questioned Nick Saban about his losses to Nebraska's Cornhuskers, prompting a light‑hearted yet insightful discussion about coaching legacies and upcoming legislative reforms.
In a Senate hearing, Nick Saban detailed how Alabama’s football collective expenditures have ballooned over five years, warning that escalating costs threaten scholarships and Olympic‑type sports.
A journalist reflects on a week with the San Diego Padres, the influence of Dusty Baker, and the broader social issues shaping Santa Cruz County.