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July 27, 2023

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Birmingham and the NFL, Part 3: One very powerful man’s opinion, another start-up league

Did Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant kill any chances of the NFL coming to Birmingham?

By Creg Stephenson | cstephenson@al.com

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Tua Tagovailoa explains his new arm-sleeve tattoo

The Miami Dolphins QB said the body art is tied to his Samoan heritage.

By Mark Inabinett | minabinett@al.com

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Uab

Watch Trent Dilfer’s entire press conference at 2023 AAC Media Days

UAB head coach Trent Dilfer speaks at his first college media days.

By Evan Dudley

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From the Lede

Kevin Scarbinsky: Kirby Smart is not Nick Saban

They have much in common as mentor and protege who command the two college football programs the others all want to be or beat, but Kirby Smart is not Nick Saban's clone or his Mini-Me.

By Kevin Scarbinsky | Special to AL.com

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Mac Jones making a ‘fresh start’ with Bill Belichick in New England

After a turbulent 2022 season, the former Alabama All-American thinks he and the Patriots head coach are “good.”

By Mark Inabinett | minabinett@al.com

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Sports

Jalen Hurts, Tua Tagovailoa decline ‘Quarterback’ opportunities

The new documentary series followed three NFL quarterbacks throughout the 2022 season.

By Mark Inabinett | minabinett@al.com

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