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Hello again, from Los Angeles, where the sunshine has returned after several weeks of pounding rain. Congratulations to now ex-Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, who exited Pittsburgh’s sideline this week after 19 seasons on the job. Tomlin’s departure makes Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra, in his 18th season, the longest-tenured head coach in the four major men’s sports. Spoelstra told reporters that Tomlin’s departure “really bummed me out,” adding that his video staff used to send him Tomlin clips. He also expressed disappointment that more organizations didn’t value stability as much as Pittsburgh and Miami do.
