Colorado places Barnett on leave\nDENVER -- University of Colorado-Boulder football coach Gary Barnett was suspended for his comments about a female player who accused a teammate of rape, the latest blow to an already-troubled football program.\nBarnett was placed on paid leave Wednesday night by university president Elizabeth Hoffman, who also said she was "utterly distressed" over comments Barnett made in a 2001 police report filed by another woman who said a football player raped her.\nThe suspension came one day after he criticized the performance of former Colorado kicker Katie Hnida, who said she was raped by a teammate four years ago. The coach called her an "awful" player and said she couldn't "kick the ball through the uprights."\nOn Thursday, police said they were investigating the sixth sexual assault allegation involving a football player. Boulder Police Chief Mark Beckner said the alleged assault happened in August 2002, but would not discuss details.\nBarnett, 57, will be on leave while an independent committee investigates a burgeoning list of allegations involving the football program, including rapes, recruiting parties featuring alcohol and sex, escort services and hiring strippers.\nBarnett said he disagreed with Hoffman's decision, but apologized and accepted it, calling himself "a team player." He also said the police report contained some inaccuracies.
Pistons acquire Wallace in \nthree-team deal\nDETROIT -- Rasheed Wallace moved to the Detroit Pistons in a three-team trade Thursday after playing just one game for the Atlanta Hawks.\nAtlanta acquired Wallace from Portland last week.\nIn a deal put together shortly before Thursday's NBA trading deadline, the Pistons sent center Zeljko Rebraca, guard Bob Sura and a first-round draft pick to the Hawks. Detroit also sent guards Lindsey Hunter and Chucky Atkins to the Boston Celtics.\nThe Pistons received guard Mike James from the Celtics.\nPortland sent Wallace and reserve Wesley Person to Atlanta for Shareef Abdur-Rahim and two other players Feb. 9.\nThe Pistons figure Wallace, who's averaging 17.1 points and 6.6 rebounds, can provide frontcourt help for the playoffs. They had the best record in the East last season but were swept by the New Jersey Nets in the conference finals.\nUnder first-year coach, Larry Brown, Detroit is 34-22 and in second place in the Central Division.\nIn his eighth NBA season, Wallace's contract and turbulent history made him a prime trade candidate this season. He's in the final year of a contract paying him $17 million this season.\nWallace was called for a league-record 41 technical fouls in the 2000-01 season. Last season, he and teammate Damon Stoudamire were cited in Washington state on marijuana charges while returning from a game in Seattle.\nThen the NBA suspended Wallace for seven games for threatening an official on an arena loading dock after a home game. That was the longest NBA suspension for something not involving physical contact or substance abuse.
