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Friday, February 25, 2011  The Chicago Bears have extended coach Lovie Smith's contract by two years through the 2013 season.

Thursday, November 04, 2010  Anderson was the first manager to win World Series titles in both leagues and the only manager to lead two franchises in career wins.

Wednesday, November 03, 2010  Ex-Tigers, Reds manager Sparky Anderson placed into hospice at Thousands Oaks, Calif. home

Tuesday, May 04, 2010  Bulls decide to fire Del Negro as coach after 2 tumultuous seasons

Wednesday, March 17, 2010  Report: Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington tested positive for cocaine last year

Wednesday, November 18, 2009  Colorado's Jim Tracy, Angels' Mike Scioscia win Manager of the Year awards

Wednesday, November 11, 2009  Baseball general managers fail to make recommendation on expanding instant replay

Tuesday, October 06, 2009  Person familiar with discussions tells AP that Fredi Gonzalez will stay as Marlins' manager

Monday, September 21, 2009  Astros fire manager Cecil Cooper after 171-170 record, mired in seven-game losing streak

Wednesday, August 19, 2009  AP sources: Nationals hand vacant general manager's job to assistant GM Mike Rizzo

Tuesday, July 14, 2009  Chicago Blackhawks oust general manager Dale Tallon, architect of rebuilding effort

Monday, July 13, 2009  Patience finally runs out: Worst-in-baseball Nationals fire manager Acta at All-Star break

Sunday, March 01, 2009  Washington Nationals general manager Jim Bowden announces he's resigning

Friday, February 13, 2009  Bulls general manager Paxson still at work amid reports he's about to step down.