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Denny Hamlin's father dies after fire at NASCAR star's homeNASCAR driver/owner Denny Hamlin's father, Dennis, died from injuries suffered in a fire at his son's house, Gaston County Office of Emergency Management and Fire Services announced Monday.,The fire in Stanley, N.C., which was reported at 6:19 p.m. ET on Sunday, led to Dennis Hamlin, 75, and his wif...

Two hurt in blaze at NASCAR star Denny Hamlin's homeA fire at a home owned by NASCAR driver/owner Denny Hamlin sent two individuals to the hospital on Sunday night.,The blaze in Stanley, N.C., was reported at 6:19 p.m. ET and two unidentified people were being treated for possible smoke inhalation, Lucia Riverbend Fire Department Chief David Toomey t...

Ohio fires coach Brian Smith, cites 'serious professional misconduct'Ohio University announced Wednesday that it terminated the contract of head football coach Brian Smith following an administrative review of his actions while an employee.,The firing was for cause, the university said, after finding "Smith violated the terms of his employment agreement by engaging i...

Jets fire DC Steve Wilks after 48-20 loss to Jaguars

New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks on Monday following a lopsided loss in Jacksonville.,The Jets (3-11) surrendered season highs in yards (438) and points in the 48-20 thumping by the Jaguars (10-4) on Sunday.,Chris Harris, the defensive backs coach and pass...

Report: LSU to officially 'fire' coach departed coach Brian Kelly

LSU intends to send former football coach Brian Kelly an official notice of termination, The Advocate in Baton Rouge reported Friday. ,Per the report, the LSU board of supervisors met in executive session Friday and unanimously authorized new university president Wade Rousse to give formal notice to...

Blaze destroys home of Heat coach Erik Spoelstra

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra's home was destroyed by an early morning fire that caused a partial collapse of the primary structure visible on drone video of the emergency Thursday. ,Spoelstra and his family safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported by Miami-Dade firefighters first on t...

Capitals fire assistant coach after investigation into conduct

The Washington Capitals fired assistant coach Mitch Love on Sunday after the NHL investigated allegations about his personal conduct.,"Mitch Love has been relieved of his duties as an assistant coach, effective immediately," the Capitals said in a statement. "This decision follows the findings of an...

Titans fire Brian Callahan after 1-5 start; name Mike McCoy interim

The Tennessee Titans fired head coach Brian Callahan on Monday after a 1-5 start to the season. Senior offensive assistant Mike McCoy, who served as the San Diego Chargers' head coach for four seasons, was named interim coach.,"After extended conversations with our owner and general manager, we met ...