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sports2 months ago

NBA Legend and Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens Passes Away at 88

Lenny Wilkens, a legendary NBA player and coach, has passed away at 88. He was a Hall of Famer known for his playing career with multiple All-Star selections and for coaching the Seattle SuperSonics to their only NBA title in 1979. Wilkens also coached several teams, including the Knicks, and set the record for most wins as a head coach before being surpassed. His contributions to basketball extended beyond the court, and he was recognized as one of the greatest in the sport's history.

via New York Post|
#coach#hall-of-fame#lenny-wilkens
sports2 years ago

High school football coach arrested for striking player during game

A Mays High School football coach in Atlanta was taken into custody after punching a player during a game. The incident occurred during the first quarter of the game against Douglas County, and the coach was removed from the sidelines by an APS police officer. The coach, who is not a classroom instructor, will be charged with simple battery and face administrative charges from the district. The game was broadcast on PeachtreeTV, and Mays High School lost 48-42 to Douglas County.

via Atlanta News First|
#assault#atlanta#coach
sports2 years ago

College Baseball Player Injured by Stray Bullet During Game

A baseball player for Texas A&M-Texarkana was shot by an apparent stray bullet while standing in the bullpen during a home game on Saturday. The player is in stable condition and being treated at a local hospital. The game was declared a no-contest after the shooting. The police department is investigating the circumstances of the shooting and believes the player was struck by a stray bullet from an altercation in a nearby neighborhood.

via Yahoo Sports|
#baseball#player#shooting