News archive: December 2015 (Page 2)
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NCAA news:
Marquette has signed coach Steve Wojciechowski to a two-year contract extension that would keep him with the Golden Eagles through the 2021-22 season.
NBA awards
Marcin Gortat and Russell Westbrook were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Dec. 21 through Dec. 27.
Suspensions & fines
Memphis Grizzlies' forward Matt Barnes has been suspended for two games for engaging in a physical altercation with and threatening Knicks' coach Derek Fisher.
NCAA news:
Despite Denzel Valentine's injury and the Spartans' struggles against Oakland, Michigan State is still a nearly unanimous No. 1 team in the AP poll.
NCAA news:
Texas senior big man Cameron Ridley broke his foot in practice Sunday and will have surgery Tuesday.
Stats
C.J. McCollum amassed 34 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists to just about single-handedly carry the Trail Blazers to a 98-94 win over the Sacramento Kings.
Coaches
After Robert Sarver and Ryan McDonough met with starting players and coaching staff, management has fired two assistant coaches close to coach Jeff Hornacek.
Injuries
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart returned in a reserve role from an 18-game absence during Sunday's 100-91 win over the New York Knicks.
Injuries
Suns guard Eric Bledsoe has sustained a torn meniscus in his left knee. The injury occurred during game against 76ers and a subsequent MRI revealed the tear.
Obituaries
George "Meadowlark" Lemon, the "Clown Prince of Basketball" who entertained fans as a member of the Harlem Globetrotters for 24 years, died Sunday in Arizona.
NCAA news:
At least one-third of the Power Five conference schools are not punishing athletes as harshly as they were 10 years ago for testing positive for marijuana.
Coaches
The Suns' 5-15 nosedive, including a home loss Saturday night to the Philadelphia 76ers, has put coach Jeff Hornacek's job security under immediate threat.
Injuries
Tiago Splitter will miss at least the next two games with mild right calf strain. He did not accompany the team when they left on a two-game road trip.
Injuries
Utah Jazz guard Alec Burks underwent MRI on his left leg this morning and Jazz physicians have confirmed that he suffered a fractured left fibula.
Injuries
Guard Eric Bledsoe left the Suns' 111-104 loss to Philadelphia on Saturday night after spraining his left knee and did not return.