The Hawks were greeted by a winter storm when they returned to Atlanta early Friday morning after a lengthy west coast road trip. 

While the majority of the storm had moved out of the Atlanta area by Saturday morning, the hazardous icy conditions it left behind prompted NBA officials to postpone the Hawks' scheduled home game against the Houston Rockets.

The league said the decision had been made "to prioritize the safety of the players, fans and staff due to the severe weather and hazardous icy conditions in the Atlanta area." The Rockets' flight arrived in Atlanta before the postponement was announced.

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A winter storm dumped snow and ice on the Atlanta area Friday, and some roads are expected to refreeze on Saturday night.

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Power outage numbers around Atlanta crept up Friday night as falling trees on power lines became a widespread issue. More than 110,000 customers were without electricity, mostly in the Atlanta area.

The hazardous icy conditions in the southeastern portion of the U.S. come amid a vastly different set of extremes on the west coast. Southern California continues to grapple with devastating wildfires that were sparked earlier this week in greater Los Angeles. 

On Friday, the NBA announced the Lakers and Clippers home games scheduled for Jan. 11 would not go on as initially planned due to the ongoing wildfires. 

"The NBA and the Clippers and Lakers organizations have been in communication with local officials in Los Angeles and Inglewood about the ongoing situation in the Los Angeles area and the game postponements ensure no resources will be diverted from the wildfire response efforts," the league said in a statement.

The Lakers' home game against the Charlotte Hornets on Jan. 9 was previously postponed.

The NBA also announced that the National Basketball Players Association would donate $1 million to the American Red Cross and other organizations to assist in disaster relief efforts.

The Lakers have played home games in downtown Los Angeles for several decades. The Clippers stopped sharing an arena with the Lakers at the start of the 2024-25 NBA season, when the franchise moved to the $2 billion dollar Intuit Dome in nearby Inglewood, California.

It remains unclear whether conditions will result in the postponement of additional Lakers or Clippers home games. The rescheduled dates for the postponed Hawks, Lakers and Clippers games will be announced at a future date, the league said.

The Hawks are scheduled to host the Phoenix Suns on Jan. 14. 

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Cooper Flagg scored an ACC freshman-record 42 points to help No. 4 Duke hold off Notre Dame 86-78 on Saturday.

Auburn star Johni Broome left Saturday's 66-63 win at South Carolina with a "significant sprain" of his left ankle, Bruce Pearl said.

The Falcons have fired defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake after the team allowed the second-most touchdown passes in the NFL and had the second-fewest sacks.

NFL players put their most fashionable foot forward during their wild-card arrivals.

The 34-year-old retired star was charged with leaving the scene of an accident with property damage and reckless driving in South Carolina early Friday morning.

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Legendary Colorado football coach Bill McCartney, who led the program to its only national championship, died Friday night after a long battle with dementia, his family confirmed in a statement. He was 84. 

McCartney, the winningest coach in Colorado history, died "peacefully" surrounded by his family, the university said in a statement. 

"Our father surrendered his life to Jesus at 33 years old, setting a trajectory for our family and many others. We share his faith in Jesus and truly believe our Dad has been reunited in Heaven with his beloved bride and our Mother, Lynne Marie," the family’s statement said. 

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"Coach Mac touched countless lives with his unwavering faith, boundless compassion, and enduring legacy as a leader, mentor, and advocate for family, community, and faith. As a trailblazer and visionary, his impact was felt both on and off the field, and his spirit will forever remain in the hearts of those he inspired.

"While we mourn his loss, we also celebrate the extraordinary life he lived and the love he shared with everyone around him. We are grateful for the outpouring of prayers and support during this time and ask for privacy as we navigate this difficult moment."

McCartney coached at Colorado from 1982-94, leading the Buffaloes to three Big Eight titles, 10 consecutive winning seasons and a national championship in 1990. 

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Decades later, his 93-55-5 record as the winningest college football coach in Buffaloes history still stands. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2013. 

"I am very saddened at the passing of Coach Mac," said CU athletic director Rick George, who McCartney hired as a recruiting coordinator in 1987.   

"I was fortunate to be able to say goodbye to Coach in person last week. Coach Mac was an incredible man who taught me about the importance of faith, family and being a good husband, father and grandfather. He instilled discipline and accountability to all of us who worked and played under his leadership. The mark that he left on CU football and our athletic department will be hard to replicate."

McCartney is most remembered for the 1990 season, when he led Colorado to an 11-1-1 record and a win over Notre Dame to claim the program's only national title.   

The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

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Deion Sanders may be looking to jump to the NFL. 

Stewart has led the Liberty in scoring in each of her two seasons in Brooklyn.

Pittsburgh is playing its worst football of the season, losing four straight games.

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What else could the Pro Football Hall of Fame voters want from Eli Manning? 

Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning shared a text he got from his father, Archie Manning, on social media on Saturday.

"FYI – (Notre Dame quarterback) Riley Leonard and (Ohio State quarterback) Will Howard were roommates at (the) Manning Passing Academy last summer! Archie," Archie sent to Eli.

Eli captioned his post highlighting his Dad’s funny texting habit.

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"Thank goodness my Dad writes his name after he sends me a text.  – Eli," Manning posted to X. 

While exposing his dad’s text habits to the world, Manning also provided Archie’s anecdote about the  upcoming national championship game. 

Will Howard’s Buckeyes took down Archie’s grandson, Arch Manning, in the College Football Playoff semifinal on Friday. 

The Buckeyes beat the Longhorns 28-14, with the Longhorn’s comeback attempt thwarted by defensive end Jack Sawyer when he stripped Quinn Ewers and picked up the fumble for an 83-yard touchdown, sealing the game. 

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Arch had one run for eight yards, converting on fourth down in the second quarter, but that was all the action he saw in the loss. 

With starting quarterback Quinn Ewers potentially going to the NFL, Manning could end up starting for the Longhorns next season. 

As for Leonard and Notre Dame, they took down Penn State 27-24 after an eventful fourth quarter. 

The Manning Passing Academy has clearly helped both Leonard and Howard.

While Leonard threw two interceptions in the win, he did enough to take down Penn State as he threw for 235 yards and a touchdown, while rushing the ball for 35 yards and a touchdown as well. 

For Ohio State, Howard threw for 289 yards with a touchdown and an interception in the win that included a big fourth down conversion on a quarterback run in the fourth quarter.

The two roommates from the Manning Passing Academy will face off against each other on Jan. 20, at 7:30 p.m. ET.

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The Islanders’ disaster scenario came to pass on Saturday.

A flare-up of the wildfire on the west side of Los Angeles that prompted new evacuations has caused Santa Anita to cancel horse racing this weekend.

Saquon Barkley dreamed of carrying the New York Football Giants to a Super Bowl on an exhilarating journey to Canton. 

Managerless Argyle, who are bottom of the Championship, triumphed away to the Bees, while Chelsea demolished Morecambe and Bournemouth hammered West Brom

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The Seagulls ended an eight-game winless run against Norwich.

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The 5-0 win at Stamford Bridge came after the visitors held off the Premier League outfit until shortly before half-time.

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