Report: Sparano given two-year extension, more power by ‘Fins
By Zaket on January 8, 2011
After failing in their pursuit of Jim Harbaugh, the Miami Dolphins tried to make peace with Tony Sparano, extending their coach’s contract through 2013 and giving him more say in player personnel decisions, the South Florida Sun Sentinel reported Friday night, citing a team source.
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