ESPN.com: WNBA - Liberty fire coach Adubato; asst. Coyle gets interim nod NEW YORK -- The struggling New York Liberty fired coach Richie Adubato and named assistant Pat Coyle interim head coach. After a 6-1 start, the Liberty have dropped eight of their last nine contests, including a 73-47 setback at Sacramento on Thursday. New York (7-9) was tied for fifth in the Eastern Conference before Saturday's games.