Pitt assistant Hill joins pro ranks
Renaldo Hill, Pitt’s defensive backs coach the past three seasons under Pat Narduzzi, has left the staff and will take a position with the Miami Dolphins, according to a source. The news was first reported by Panther-Lair. com. Hill is the third assistant coach from Narduzzi’s original staff, to depart since the end of the season.
More college football
Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables became the second assistant coach to reach the $2 million plateau after school trustees approved a $300,000 raise. Venables joined LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda ($2.5 million) as the only college assistants to annually make $2 million.
• The University of New Mexico suspended head coach Bob Davie for 30 days without pay, following multiple investigations that examined whether he and coaching staff interfered with criminal investigations or misconduct cases involving players.
Pro football
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo agreed to a five-year, $137.5 million deal, $27.5 million a year on average, making it the richest in NFL history.
• The Indianapolis Colts have sought permission to interview Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier for their head coaching vacancy. He was the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings from 2010-13.
• The Kansas City Chiefs cut cornerback Darrelle Revis, an Aliquippa native, who had signed a two-year, incentive-laden contract in November. He finished with two passes defended and 10 tackles in five regular-season games, including two starts.
Golf
Kevin Streelman and PGA Tour rookie Beau Hossler each had a 7-under 65 on different golf courses and shared the lead after one round of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. Dustin Johnson shot a 67 at Spyglass Hill, and Rory McIlroy made his tournament debut with a scrappy finish to salvage a 68. He played alongside Phil Mickelson, who shot 31 on the back nine at Spyglass for a 69.
• Defending champion Brett Rumford shot an 8-under 64 for a two-stroke lead over English veteran Lee Westwood in the World Super 6 Perth in Perth, Australia.
Boxing
The Western Pennsylvania Police Athletic League will stage Golden Gloves bouts Feb. 17 at the Royal Place, 2660 Library Road. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with first bell at 7. For ticket or information, call 412-298-7373.