ATLANTA (AP) — A man in Atlanta was arrested Thursday on charges that he torched eight police motorcycles last summer, one of about two dozen acts of arson that officials have linked to protests against a planned police and firefighter training facility that opponents have dubbed “Cop City.” John Robert Mazurek, 30, was charged with first-degree arson in connection with …

MIAMI (AP) — Haywood Highsmith of the Miami Heat was away from the team Wednesday, one day after he was involved in a car crash where others were injured, the team said. The incident happened after Miami’s game against Orlando on Tuesday night. The Heat listed Haywood out for Wednesday’s game against San Antonio for personal reasons. “Our hearts go …

Atlanta Hawks (22-29, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (30-20, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia is looking to end its three-game home slide with a victory over Atlanta. The 76ers have gone 19-12 against Eastern Conference opponents. Philadelphia has a 2-2 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer. …