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FSU fires coach Norvell

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By The Associated Press 1 min read
Florida State head coach Mike Norvell checks the clock near the end of the NCAA college football game against Clemson, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida State fired coach Mike Norvell after a home loss to Clemson on Saturday.

The decision comes despite a hefty buyout of around $50 million.

Norvell and the Seminoles have struggled since the start of the 2024 season, with a 10-22 record.

Notre Dame wins in Rome

ROME -- Villanova had the pope's support and many more traveling fans. Notre Dame prevailed on the court.

The Fighting Irish produced a late comeback for a 74-72 win in the men's game that opened the college basketball season in Rome. Then Hannah Hidalgo starred as the No. 13 Notre Dame women also won to complete a sweep of Pope Leo's alma mater, beating Villanova 99-75.

Elsewhere in sports:

– Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya won the women's race of the New York City Marathon for the second time in three years on Sunday while Andreas Almgren of Sweden was victorious in his debut in the distance.

– Sovereignty surged past Knightsbridge in the stretch and held off The Puma to win the $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic on Saturday.

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