Iconic college football coach Dennis Franchione dead at 75: Tributes pour in for Alabama, TCU and Texas A&M hero after decade-long battle with cancer

Daily Mail - Oct 6, 2026

Dennis Franchione, former head coach of TCU, Alabama and Texas A&M during his long career, has died at 75 after a long battle with cancer.

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NFL veteran Mitch Morse reveals heartbreaking death of his younger brother at 30 after lifetime of tragedy

Oct 6, 2026

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Poppy-protest footballer James McClean, 37, hits out at Derry City after hometown club claimed he was 'permanently incapacitated' in failed bid to tear up his contract

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