Michigan fires co-OC amid an investigation

Michigan fired co-offensive coordinator Matt Weiss on Friday amid an investigation by campus police into possible computer-access crimes at the football building.

Athletic Director Warde Manuel said Weiss, who also served as quarterbacks coach, was dismissed “after a review of university policies.” The two-sentence statement didn’t elaborate. Weiss released his own statement Friday.

“I have nothing but respect for the University of Michigan and the people who make it such a great place,” he said. “I look forward to putting this matter behind me and returning my focus to the game that I love.”

The Detroit News reported that Weiss’ Ann Arbor home was searched by police on Jan. 10. Weiss earlier this week said he was cooperating with investigators.

Golf: Rookie Davis Thompson made three more eagles for a total of five through 36 holes to tie the PGA Tour record for the most in a 72-hole tournament since 1983, and he still didn’t put any more distance between himself and Jon Rahm at The American Express. Thompson was at 18-under 126 through two rounds, two shots ahead of Rahm.

MLB: Twins traded reigning AL batting champ Luis Arraez to the Marlins on Friday for a three-player package featuring starting pitcher Pablo López.

NFL: More than 50,000 tickets were sold in the first 24 hours for a potential AFC title game in Atlanta, the NFL said Friday.

NHL: Hurricanes placed winger Max Pacioretty on injured reserve Friday a day after he suffered a non-contact injury against the Wild.

Soccer: Juventus was hit with a massive 15-point penalty for false accounting Friday following an appeal hearing at the Italian soccer federation. The punishment could eliminate the club’s chances of playing in Europe next season.