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  • Paul unsure Hornets had to fire Scott (AP)

    Chris Paul's loss was Tim Floyd's gain. From here on into the foreseeable future, they'll win and lose together. Paul said he was not sure firing Byron Scott as head coach was the change the struggling New Orleans Hornets needed to make. Floyd said the opportunity to rejoin the club as a top assistant "seemed like a perfect scenario for me." Floyd, a former head coach for New…

  • NFL fines Falcons coach Smith $15,000 (AP)

    FILE - This is a Nov. 8, 2009, file photo showing Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith(notes) in the middle of a scuffle on the sidelines after quarterback Matt Ryan(notes) was forced out of bounds by the Washington Redskins, who were penalized for unnecessary roughness, during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday Nov. 8, 2009. A person familiar with the situation says Falcons coach Mike Smith has been fined $15,000 by the NFL for a sideline altercation involving former Atlanta cornerback DeAngelo Hall(notes).

    Two people familiar with the situation say Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith has been fined $15,000 by the NFL for a sideline scuffle, while Washington cornerback DeAngelo Hall avoided any punishment. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the league has not officially commented on the situation.

  • Lewis says Mangini is overworking Browns (AP)

    FILE - This Oct. 25, 2009, file photo, shows Cleveland Browns running back Jamal Lewis(notes) (31) during their NFL football game in Cleveland. Lewis says he's frustrated by another losing season and coach Eric Mangini is pushing his players too hard. Lewis, who intends to retire after this season, said Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, that he doesn't want to be a "babysitter" to Cleveland's younger players.

    Cleveland Browns running back Jamal Lewis said he's frustrated by another losing season and believes coach Eric Mangini is pushing his players too hard. Lewis, who intends to retire after this season, said Thursday that he doesn't want to be a "babysitter" to Cleveland's younger players.

  • Lakers win fifth straight, beat Hornets (AP)

    New Orleans Hornets' Chris Paul(notes), center, drives past Los Angeles Lakers' D.J. Mbenga(notes) (28) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009. The Lakers won 104-88.

    Kobe Bryant and coach Phil Jackson both thought the injury-depleted Lakers would get a stern early season test from the New Orleans Hornets. Instead, their visitors barely put up a fight. Yes, DJ Mbenga and Shannon Brown were just that good. Bryant scored 28 points, Brown added 15 and Los Angeles thrived again without its top two big men, beating the New Orleans Hornets 104-88 Sunday night.

  • NOW calls for Cable to be suspended (AP)

    The National Organization for Women called on the Oakland Raiders to suspend coach Tom Cable while the team investigates allegations he has a history of violent behavior toward women. NOW president Terry O'Neill praised the Raiders in a statement for undertaking a "serious evaluation" of charges made by Cable's first wife, Sandy Cable, and former girlfriend, Marie Lutz, that the…

  • Martin scores 48 to lift Kings in OT (AP)

    Sacramento Kings coach Paul Westphal, left, huddles with his team during a timeout against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, Nov. 2, 2009. The Kings won in overtime 127-116.

    Paul Westphal has been involved in hundreds of wins in the NBA as a coach and a player. That didn't take away from his excitement after his first with the Sacramento Kings. Kevin Martin scored 48 points and Beno Udrih hit a game-tying layup in the closing seconds of regulation to give the Kings a 127-116 overtime victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in their home opener Monday night.

  • GM Kokinis leaves 1-7 Browns (AP)

    FILE - In this April 25, 2009, file photo, Cleveland Browns general manager George Kokinis answers questions about the NFL draft, in Berea, Ohio. Kokinis has left the club under unexplained circumstances. The team issued a statement Monday night, Nov. 2, 2009, saying the GM "is no longer actively involved with the organization."

    The Cleveland Browns invisible general manager has disappeared. George Kokinis, the hand-picked GM of first-year coach Eric Mangini who was rarely seen or heard in Cleveland, left the team Monday under unexplained circumstances after less than one year on the job. After reports surfaced that Kokinis was fired, the team issued an awkwardly worded statement saying Kokinis "is no longer actively…

  • Vikings CB Winfield to miss Packers game (AP)

    The Minnesota Vikings will be without Pro Bowl cornerback Antoine Winfield when they face the Green Bay Packers in a pivotal NFC North game on Sunday. Winfield was listed as out in Friday's injury report. He also missed last week's game against Pittsburgh because of the injured right foot. Coach Brad Childress said he saw Winfield make progress throughout the week, but obviously not enough…

  • Fisher to announce starting QB Thursday (AP)

    Jeff Fisher knows he can't keep the identity of his starting quarterback secret until kickoff Sunday even if he wants to. So the Tennessee coach is trying to keep it quiet for another 24 hours. Fisher said Wednesday he will announce his starter Thursday, trying to carve out another day of competitive advantage for the winless Titans against Jacksonville (3-3).

  • Westbrook’s status vs. Giants uncertain (AP)

    Brian Westbrook was knocked out with a concussion. He was on the ground, motionless, with only his brother and Eagles coach Andy Reid allowed near him. Westbrook walked off the field, but he would not return. He may not be back as the Eagles enter the grueling part of their schedule. The Eagles played only one team (New Orleans) with a winning record in the first six games and blew a major shot at…

  • McGwire to be coach for La Russa’s Cards (AP)

    Mark McGwire is back in baseball, reunited with Tony La Russa as the St. Louis Cardinals' hitting coach. La Russa agreed to return for a 15th year as manager Monday with a one-year contract, the first time he hasn't had a multiyear deal with the team. All of his coaches will return except for Hal McRae, who will be replaced by the former star.

  • McGwire to be LaRussa’s hitting coach? (AP)

    FILE -- This is an Aug. 7, 2009, file photo showing St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa during a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, in Pittsburgh. Nearly two weeks after his team was swept in the first round of the playoffs, Tony La Russa is still trying to decide whether he wants to return for a 15th season as St. Louis Cardinals manager.

    Cardinals manager Tony La Russa took a flight from his West Coast home to St. Louis on Sunday for further talks about his future. There was a report, too, Mark McGwire might join him as a coach. La Russa told the Associated Press in a telephone interview before boarding a plane that discussions were ongoing, and that he was planning to attend a Bruce Springsteen concert later that evening.

  • Redskins: Zorn to coach remainder of ’09 (AP)

    FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2009, file photo, Washington Redskins head coach Jim Zorn talks into his headset during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Landover, Md. The Washington Redskins front office capped a week of high drama Friday with an unexpected vote of confidence in coach Jim Zorn.

    Well, that should quiet things down for a while. The Jim Zorn unemployment watch is over. Jerry Gray, as it turns out, isn't a coach-in-waiting about to get promoted any day now. Another week of Washington Redskins craziness ended with an actual message of stability Friday: The front office said Zorn will be the coach for the rest of the season.

  • Raiders coach Cable won’t face charges (AP)

    Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable tips his cap during an NFL football news conference at Raiders headquarters in Alameda, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009. The Napa County district attorney announced that Cable won't be charged in connection with allegations that Cable assaulted assistant coach Randy Hanson on Aug. 5 during a meeting at the team's training camp hotel in Napa, Calif. Hanson went to the hospital to get treated for a broken jaw.

    Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable won't face charges after being investigated over allegations that he assaulted one of his assistants, ending a two-month saga that was a cloud over the team's season. Napa County district attorney Gary Lieberstein said Thursday that the investigation concluded no charges were warranted.

  • Lewis to call plays for Zorn’s Redskins (AP)

    FILE -- This is an Oct. 18, 2009, file photo showing Washington Redskins offensive consultant Sherman Lewis watching his team warmup before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, in Landover, Md. Sherman Lewis is taking Jim Zorn's favorite duty. The Washington Redskins said Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, that Lewis will take over the play calling for an offense that is averaging only 13.2 points per game.

    Bingo! You're not calling plays anymore, Jim Zorn. Sherm Lewis is coming out of retirement to do it for you. With a pained expression, Washington Redskins coach Zorn announced Monday that the front office "strongly suggested" that he yield his play-calling duties to a consultant hired only two weeks ago.

  • Ejected Maccabi coach delays Knicks game (AP)

    Maccabi Tel Aviv's head coach Pini Gershon, center, leaves the floor after being called for his second technical foul during a preseason charity basketball game against the New York Knicks Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009 in New York.

    NBA or Europe, regular referees or replacements, the rules are the same: Two technical fouls is an automatic ejection, and anyone ejected must leave the floor. Maccabi Tel Aviv wanted a pass on that rule Sunday. The New York Knicks' 106-91 victory over the Euroleague team featured a bizarre delay in the third quarter when the visiting coach refused to leave after he was ejected.

  • Nowitzki, Mavs beat short-handed Cavs (AP)

    Cleveland Cavaliers guard Anthony Parker(notes) drives the ball against Dallas Mavericks center Erick Dampier(notes) during the first quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game in Dallas, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009.

    Dirk Nowitzki scored 19 points before sitting out the final quarter and the Dallas Mavericks beat the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers 93-82 on Saturday night. Cavaliers coach Mike Brown held out starters LeBron James, Shaquille O'Neal and Mo Williams on the second night of back-to-back preseason games after losing at San Antonio on Friday.

  • Brown fined $60,000 for criticizing refs (AP)

    Larry Brown became the first major target in the NBA's zero-tolerance policy toward criticizing its replacement referees. The Bobcats coach was hit with $60,000 in fines on Wednesday and the Charlotte organization was fined another $60,000 after Brown's ejection from an exhibition game. Memphis Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins was also fined $25,000 for criticism after a game Monday, as the…

  • Steelers’ Smith out with shoulder injury (AP)

    FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2009, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Aaron Smith(notes) looks on after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit. Smith has a right shoulder injury that coach Mike Tomlin says "potentially could be significant." Smith was injured Sunday in Detroit. He was being evaluated on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009, and the Steelers are not yet certain how long he will be out.

    Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Aaron Smith has a right shoulder injury that coach Mike Tomlin said "potentially could be significant." Smith, injured Sunday in Detroit, was being evaluated Tuesday. The Steelers are not yet certain how long one of their most reliable and productive players will be out, although they apparently are anticipating an extended absence.

  • Dolphins beat Jets on TD with :06 left (AP)

    New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez(notes) (6) looks up at the replay screen after the Dolphins scored the winning touchdown in the fourth quarter during an NFL football game in Miami Monday, Oct. 12, 2009. The Dolphins won 31-27.

    When the wildcat delivered a big play for the Miami Dolphins, coach Tony Sparano skipped along the sideline with glee, reached back and threw a roundhouse punch. That was just in the first quarter. The knockout came much later, again with the wildcat. Running back Ronnie Brown took the snap with 10 seconds left and scored on a 2-yard keeper for the fifth lead change of the final period, giving Miami…

  • Garner among 10 to interview with Astros (AP)

    The Astros will interview 10 candidates over the next week to become the team's next manager, including former skipper Phil Garner. Houston fired manager Cecil Cooper on Sept. 21. Third base coach Dave Clark was promoted to interim manager for the final two weeks and the team said Monday that Clark will be the first man interviewed for the full-time position.

  • Coach: Peyton’s knee not seriously hurt (AP)

    Peyton Manning's left knee may be sore, but it doesn't appear to be a serious problem for the undefeated Colts. One day after Manning led Indianapolis to a 31-9 victory at Tennessee, coach Jim Caldwell said he had not received a doctor's report regarding the knee, something he would have expected had there been concerns.

  • Mavs F Howard could miss start of season (AP)

    Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle isn't sure when swingman Josh Howard will be able to play after offseason surgery on his left ankle. Asked Friday whether Howard could miss the start of the regular season, Carlisle replied: "Stay tuned." "Giving a timetable was probably a mistake.

  • Arenas practices, finger still issue (AP)

    Gilbert Arenas took part in five-on-five halfcourt drills at Washington Wizards practice on Friday after sitting out scrimmages the previous two days. Wizards first-year coach Flip Saunders says the oft-injured Arenas has taken part in just about everything during training camp but a dislocated finger sidelined him for the scrimmages.

  • Cowboys RB Jones uncertain for Sunday (AP)

    Cowboys running back Felix Jones has a sprained ligament in his left knee and his status for the upcoming game at Denver is uncertain. "It's yet to be determined how long or if he will be out very long," Dallas coach Wade Phillips said Tuesday. "It could get well quickly." An MRI taken Tuesday showed Jones hurt his posterior cruciate ligament during the Cowboys' 21-7…

  • Bobcats sign G Murray for 1 year, $1.9M (AP)

    The Charlotte Bobcats came to terms late Thursday with free agent guard Ronald "Flip" Murray on a one-year, $1.99 million deal. Agent Mark Termini said Murray chose the Bobcats after also having discussions with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He averaged 12.2 points last season coming off the bench for the Atlanta Hawks, and gives coach Larry Brown more options in the backcourt.

  • Sinking Astros fire manager Cooper (AP)

    Houston Astros left fielder Carlos Lee(notes) (45) talks with interim manager Dave Clark during batting practice Monday, Sept. 21, 2009 in Houston. The Astros, who failed to make any sort of serious run at the postseason this year, fired manager Cecil Cooper on Monday with 13 games left in the season and promoted Clark from thrid base coach.

    The Houston Astros fired manager Cecil Cooper on Monday with 13 games left in another disappointing season. Third-base coach Dave Clark was named interim manager and things didn't change much Monday night as the Astros lost their eighth straight, 7-3 to the St. Louis Cardinals, to drop to 70-80. General manager Ed Wade said the change couldn't wait until the end of the season.

  • Niners file tampering charges vs. Jets (AP)

    FILE - In this May 1, 2009, file photo, San Francisco 49ers first-round draft pick Michael Crabtree(notes), a wide receiver from Texas Tech, watches the NFL football team's minicamp in Santa Clara, Calif. Coach Mike Singletary all but acknowledged the 49ers have filed tampering charges against the New York Jets regarding Crabtree. When asked Monday, Sept. 21, if the teams had filed charges, Singletary said it's a situation "the league is going to handle internally." He didn't elaborate or provide any details on the matter.

    The 49ers have filed tampering charges against the New York Jets regarding top San Francisco draft pick Michael Crabtree, Jets coach Rex Ryan confirmed Monday. "My understanding is they filed charges with the league," Ryan said. "I'm saying my response is it's not true. I mean, it's not accurate.

  • Stafford wins Lions starting QB job (AP)

    Matthew Stafford won the Lions' quarterback derby. Daunte Culpepper didn't lose the job. That's what Detroit's new coach, Jim Schwartz, emphasized Monday when he made the No. 1 overall draft pick the starter for Sunday in New Orleans, when the Lions try to win for the first time in 21 months.

  • Broncos sign ex-Dolphins DL Holliday (AP)

    The Denver Broncos signed veteran defensive lineman Vonnie Holliday Saturday, the same day the team trimmmed its roster by releasing 12 players. The 6-foot-5, 285-pound Holliday had 3 1/2 sacks last season for the Miami Dolphins. Defensive lineman Tim Crowder was among the players cut Saturday by new Broncos coach Josh McDaniels.