Nets fire Johnson as head coach in Brooklyn
The Brooklyn Nets dismissed Avery Johnson after a 10 of 13 slide following an 11-4 start. Assistant P.J. Carlesimo to coach on an interim basis, with Phil Jackson possible chatter. ownership cited a lack of fire and pattern in losses as the reason.
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Clinching Scenarios and playoff stakes across NFC
The week 18 scenarios lay out how teams like Atlanta Green Bay San Francisco Seattle and Washington can clinch divisions playoff spots or byes. Key paths include wins ties or losses by Green Bay San Francisco Seattle Dallas Minnesota Chicago and Washington affecting NFC West NFC East and overall postseason berths.
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Air Force NBA 7 30 or 610 AM scoreboard highlights
Air Force NBA 7 30 AM air time. National League Miami Marlins agreed to terms with RHP John Maine on a minor league contract. Pirates designated RHP Chad Beck for assignment. Amarillo Sox named Bobby Brown manager. Nets coach Avery Johnson fired. Ravens Panthers Texans Jaguars Steelers Seahawks Rams Buccaneers made various practice squad and IR moves. College and other notes follow.
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Newton fined for conduct toward official in Panthers win
The NFL fined Panthers quarterback Cam Newton 21000 dollars for abusive conduct toward referee Jerome Boger during Carolina's 17 6 victory over the Raiders. Newton apologized, Boger said the bump was not malicious, and the league has not announced the penalty.
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