NBA-HAWKS-PIERCE FIRED Hawks fire Pierce as coach following disappointing start ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Hawks coach Lloyd Pierce has been fired following a slow start to a season of heightened expectations. Hawks president Travis Schlenk announced the move Monday in a short statement released by the team. The Hawks are 14-20 and 11th in the Eastern Conference, following a 109-99…
NBA-HAWKS-PIERCE FIRED Hawks fire Pierce as coach following disappointing start ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Hawks coach Lloyd Pierce has been fired following a slow start to a season of heightened expectations. Hawks president Travis Schlenk announced the move Monday in a short statement released by the team. The Hawks are 14-20 and 11th in the Eastern Conference, following a 109-99…
Clemson (15-5, 9-5) vs. Syracuse (13-8, 7-7) Carrier Dome, Syracuse, New York; Wednesday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Clemson looks for its sixth straight conference win against Syracuse. Clemson’s last ACC loss came against the Duke Blue Devils 79-53 on Jan. 30. Syracuse lost 84-77 on the road to Georgia Tech in its most recent game. SAVVY SENIORS: Clemson’s Aamir…
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: Pennsylvania is easing restrictions on large gatherings, paving the way for a limited number of fans to attend sporting events. Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration announced Monday that outdoor venues are now allowed to host events up to 20% of their maximum capacity, regardless of venue size….
COLLEGE BASKETBALL-POLL Michigan takes number-2 spot UNDATED (AP) — Michigan has finally broken the stranglehold of Gonzaga and Baylor atop The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll, taking advantage of the Bears’ loss at Kansas to leap into the No. 2 spot behind the Bulldogs. Illinois climbed one spot to fourth and Iowa gave the Big Ten three teams in…
Western Michigan (4-15, 3-11) vs. Northern Illinois (2-15, 1-11) Convocation Center, DeKalb, Illinois; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northern Illinois looks for its fourth straight win over Western Michigan at Convocation Center. The last victory for the Broncos at Northern Illinois was a 70-56 win on Feb. 28, 2017. TEAM LEADERS: Greg Lee and B. Artis White have led…
Miami (11-10, 8-8) vs. Bowling Green (14-9, 10-7) Stroh Center, Bowling Green, Ohio; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Bowling Green looks for its fifth straight conference win against Miami. Bowling Green’s last MAC loss came against the Kent State Golden Flashes 71-67 on Feb. 9. Miami fell 64-51 at home to Kent State on Saturday. SAVVY VETERANS: Senior leadership…
No. 25 Wisconsin (16-9, 10-8) vs. No. 23 Purdue (16-8, 11-6) Mackey Arena, West Lafayette, Indiana; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 23 Purdue looks for its fifth straight win over No. 25 Wisconsin at Mackey Arena. The last victory for the Badgers at Purdue was a 72-58 win on Jan. 25, 2014. . CREATING OFFENSE: D’Mitrik Trice has…
Ohio (13-7, 9-5) vs. Kent State (15-6, 12-5) Memorial A & C Center, Kent, Ohio; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Kent State looks for its seventh straight win over Ohio at Memorial A & C Center. The last victory for the Bobcats at Kent State was a 59-53 win on Jan. 8, 2014. SUPER SENIORS: Kent State’s Danny Pippen,…
No. 5 seed Detroit (12-9, 11-6) vs. No. 4 seed Northern Kentucky (13-10, 11-7) Horizon Conference Tourney Quarterfinals, BB&T Arena, Highland Heights, Kentucky; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: A spot in the Horizon semifinals is up for grabs as Detroit and Northern Kentucky prepare to do battle. Detroit took care of Robert Morris by 10 on Thursday, while Northern…
