Sports Log

After a disappointing half-season, Atlanta Hawks fire coach Lloyd Pierce

The Hawks (14-20) did not immediately name a successor to Pierce, who went 63-120 in Atlanta, missing the playoffs in his two completed seasons. 6:03 p.m.

Quarterback Alex Smith expected to part ways with Washington Football Team

Smith returned from a compound leg fracture he suffered during a game in November of 2018 to 5-1 as a starter last season. 5:35 p.m.

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Mercifully, this first look at the Red Sox in action was abbreviated

Three times in their seven-inning loss to the Braves, the Sox invoked a "mercy rule" to end an inning before getting the third out. 4:53 p.m.

Sports Museum accepting entries for the 2021 Will McDonough writing contest

Students in Grades 4 through 12 are invited to write an essay on sports, or choose from one of four topics. 3:16 p.m.

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William Byron captures NASCAR race at Homestead-Miami Speedway

Byron gave NASCAR its third surprise winner in three weeks, this one not quite as stunning as the first two at Daytona International Speedway. 7:23 p.m.

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Raptors-Bulls game cancelled after positive COVID tests

Toronto would not have the league-required eight players available to play. 7:01 p.m.