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Derek Dooley’s bid for the U.S. Senate fell apart after a late endorsement by former President Donald Trump helped Rep. Mike Collins win the runoff, setting up a general election showdown with Senator Jon Ossoff.
In a June 16 runoff, former Tennessee Vols coach Derek Dooley was defeated by Representative Mike Collins for the state's Republican Senate nomination, despite backing from Governor Brian Kemp and a high‑profile endorsement from former President Donald Trump.
In a closely watched Republican runoff, Derek Dooley’s bid for the U.S. Senate was thwarted by Rep. Mike Collins, who secured former President Donald Trump’s endorsement and capitalized on Dooley’s outsider status.
Josh Elander completed his inaugural season as Tennessee’s baseball coach, leading the Volunteers to the NCAA Tournament despite a dip in wins. Insider Brent Hubbs praises his preparedness and roster management, noting that the coach’s first full offseason will shape the team’s trajectory heading into the 2027 season.
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.
A primary election in Georgia produced runoffs for governor and Senate, featuring high‑profile endorsements, record spending and a push for historic firsts.
A June 16 runoff will determine the Republican challenger to Senator Jon Ossoff, with Collins’ hard‑line stance clashing against Dooley’s more moderate profile, backed by Governor Brian Kemp.
A surge of college athletes appearing in campaign ads for Georgia’s governor race reflects an unprecedented blend of sports fame and political advocacy, with millions spent and high‑profile figures weighing in.