Small part of Nic Claxton’s game has been bugging his Nets coach

Jordi Fernandez isn’t worried about Nic Claxton’s low shot totals. Asked after Friday’s loss to the Magic about Claxton, who hasn’t attempted more than nine field goals in any of his 14 appearances this season, the first-year Nets coach said he wants to see improvement in another area of the $97-million center’s game. “Nic had … Read more

Lou Carnesecca, Hall of Fame coach who led St. John’s for 24 seasons, has died at 99

St. John’s coach Lou Carnesecca celebrates with his players after they beat Boston College in the Big East Championship in March 1983. St. John’s said Carnesecca “endeared himself to generations of New Yorkers with his wit and warmth.” (G. Paul Burnett / Associated Press) Lou Carnesecca, the excitable St. John’s coach whose outlandish sweaters became … Read more

Newbury Park finishes off unbeaten season to win Division 2 title

Newbury Park celebrates after winning the Southern Section Division 2 championship with 31-28 win over Murrieta Valley. (Nick Koza / For The Times) Quarterback Brady Smigiel, usually the calm, cool, helpful teenager, was conniving to do something sinister. He emptied two water bottles into the Gatorade chest. He carried it onto the field during the … Read more

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