Navy promotes defensive coordinator Newberry to head coach

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) Navy promoted defensive coordinator Brian Newberry to head coach on Monday, replacing Ken Niumatalolo, the winningest coach in school history who was fired a week ago. Newberry, 51, has been leading the Midshipmen defense since 2019. ''It is a great honor and privilege to lead this program,'' Newberry said in a statement.