News and notes while Roger Clemens continues to memorize what he’s going to say in his defense on Monday…

Bengals relieve two coaches of their duties (AP/SI.com) Defensive coordinator Chuck Bresnahan and linebackers coach Ricky Hunley were the scapegoats for the Cincinnati Bengals’ 7-9 season.

Around the NFL (NFL.com) Adam Schefter of the NFL Network gives all the latest information on the happenings in the NFL, including: the Atlanta Falcons coaching search; the Baltimore Ravens sent out coaching requests for their vacant coaching position and an update on the San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator search — and it doesn’t include Mike Martz.

WVU throttles OU in Fiesta (USA Today) Vicki Michaelis of USA Today recaps the 48-28 throttling by WVU over Oklahoma at the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl.  “Big Game” Bob Stoops loses his fourth straight BCS bowl game.

Ducks deal Hnidy, land Bochenski (CP/The Hockey News) The Ducks have acquired right wing Brandon Bochenski from the Boston Bruins in exchange for defenseman Shane Hnidy and Anaheim’s sixth round pick in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.

Larkin mentors Dukes (MLB.com) Former Major Leaguer Barry Larkin, a 12-time All Star, and special assistant to Nationals general manager Jim Bowden, has been working out with Elijah Dukes, one of the Nationals offseason acquisitions, in preparation for the 2008 season.

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Matt Vasgersian with the call of the bowl season, Owen Schmitt = beer truck (Awful Announcing) FOX Sports’ Matt Vasgersian makes an interesting comparison of WVU’s Owen Schmitt to a delivery vehicle carrying fine hops products.