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Minnesota head coach Ben Johnson watches against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Minnesota fires coach Ben Johnson after 4 seasons at alma mater with 56-71 record

By Dave Campbell - Associated Press

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson watches during warmups before an NFL football divisional playoff game against the Washington Commanders, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)

Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson agrees to become Bears head coach

By Andrew Seligman and Rob Maaddi - Associated Press

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson watches from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. Johnson, San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans and Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen are the finalists for AP Assistant Coach of the Year. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt, File)

LOVERRO: Ben Johnson’s loyalty to the Lions is admirable, but maybe a bit short-sighted

By Thom Loverro

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson addresses the media at the NFL football team's training facility, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, in Allen Park, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) **FILE**

Lions OC Ben Johnson is staying, turning down possible chance to be NFL head coach

By Larry Lage and Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson addresses the media, at the NFL football team's training facility, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, in Allen Park, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Commanders move to final step of coaching search, but a hire isn’t imminent

By Michael Phillips - Special to The Washington Times

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson watches from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. Johnson, San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans and Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen are the finalists for AP Assistant Coach of the Year. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt, File)

Lions’ OC Johnson interviewing for Commanders head coaching job

By Michael Phillips - Special to The Washington Times

New University of Minnesota mens' head basketball coach Ben Johnson addresses the media after he was introduced Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in Minneapolis. Johnson replaces Richard Pitino, who was fired after eight seasons and took the job at New Mexico. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

New Gophers coach Johnson aims to keep top state talent home

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 9, 2003, file photo, Minnesota's Ben Johnson (22) drives past Illinois Dee Brown (11) in the first half at Assembly Hall in Champaign, Ill. Minnesota has picked former player and assistant Johnson to be the new head men's basketball coach, according to a person with knowledge of the hire. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because university had yet to make the announcement. (AP Photo/John Dixon, File)

New Minnesota coach is former player, assistant Ben Johnson

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Student athlete dies 2 days after collapsing during workout

Associated Press

Texas Tech pitcher Johnathon Tripp pitches in the eighth inning of a first-round game against Texas in the Big 12 conference NCAA college baseball tournament in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, May 21, 2014. Texas won 8-3. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

Texas knocks off Texas Tech 8-3

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Ohio bill sparks questions over public benefits

Associated Press

Ohio’s jobless rate dips to 6.1 percent in March

By ANN SANNER - Associated Press

This booking photo released by the Volusia (Fla.) County Division of Corrections shows Ebony Wilkerson. Wilkerson, accused of driving a minivan carrying her three young children into the ocean surf off Florida, was charged Friday, March 7, 2014, with attempted first-degree murder and aggravated child abuse, though she has denied trying to harm anyone, authorities said. (AP Photo/Volusia (Fla.) County Corrections)

Mom accused of driving into surf goes before judge

By Michael Schneider - Associated Press

This booking photo released by the Volusia (Fla.) County Division of Corrections shows Ebony Wilkerson. Wilkerson, accused of driving a minivan carrying her three young children into the ocean surf off Florida, was charged Friday, March 7, 2014, with attempted first-degree murder and aggravated child abuse, though she has denied trying to harm anyone, authorities said. (AP Photo/Volusia (Fla.) County Corrections)

Kids rescued from surf: ‘Mom tried to kill us’

By Michael Schneider - Associated Press

Track and field isn’t the only sport that has issues

Track and field isn’t the only sport that has issues