New York Liberty fire coach Chris DeMarco after 1 season

The New York Liberty have fired coach Chris DeMarco after one season, according to a source familiar with DeMarco’s termination who spoke on condition of anonymity to protect relationships. According to the source, DeMarco was signed to a multi-year contract, meaning the Liberty will owe him a payout. The Liberty advanced to the semifinals as a No. 8 seed during an injury-riddled season but were swept by the Atlanta Dream. The Liberty finished the regular season 26-18 — one more loss than in 202