Newsmakers
Hired Calvin Coolidge Senior High School in Washington, D.C., has hired Natalie Randolph to coach its varsity football program. She is believed to be the first woman to coach a high school varsity football team in the U.S. The 29-year-old Randolph was an assistant coach at another D.C. high school, H.D. Woodson, from 2006-08. She also played in the National Women’s Football Association.
Fired UC Irvine has fired men’s basketball coach Pat Douglass after 13 seasons. Athletic director Mike Izzi said in a faxed statement that Douglass’ contract won’t be renewed. Douglass had a record of 197-191 at Irvine.
Retired The pain in Brian Giles’ right knee is getting worse, and the 39-year-old outfielder informed the Los Angeles Dodgers that he will retire. Giles is a career .291 hitter with 287 home runs and 1,078 RBI in 1,847 games. The two-time All-Star also played for the San Diego Padres, Pittsburgh Pirates and Cleveland, calling his trip to the World Series with the Indians in 1997 the highlight of his 15 major-league seasons.
•Two-time Olympian Scott Macartney has decided to retire from ski racing after a 12-year career. The 32-year-old of Crystal Mountain, Wash., said injuries over the past few seasons were simply his body’s way of “telling me it was time.” He may be best known for his horrific crash in Austria two years ago. He lost control at nearly 90 mph and smacked his head on the ground, his unconscious body sliding toward the finish line.
Guilty Suspected gang member Willie Clark was found guilty of murder in the drive-by shooting death of Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams after a New Year’s Eve outing three years ago. Clark showed no emotion as the verdict was read. He faces life in prison at his April 30 sentencing.
Died Amateur wrestler Henry Wittenberg, who went undefeated for more than 300 matches and won a gold medal at the 1948 London Olympics, has died. He was 91. His family said Wittenberg died Tuesday at his home in Somers, N.Y. Wittenberg began wrestling at City College, becoming a star under the tutelage of coach Joe Sapora. He graduated in 1940 and went on to dominate national and international freestyle wrestling in his weight class while working as a New York City police officer.