Federer routs Safin in men's final
Roger Federer skipped the sobbing this time. He is, after all, getting familiar with the honor: Grand Slam tournament champion. JOHN PYE / Associated Press
Officials release information on steroid-positive Olympian
USA Track & Field officials agreed Sunday to release documents in a 5-year-old case that has recently sullied the image of the American Olympic movement. By ELLIOTT ALMOND / San Jose Mercury News
Ex-Boxing Champ Michael Nunn Sentenced
Former middleweight champion Michael Nunn was sentenced Friday to more than 24 years in prison for buying two pounds of cocaine from an undercover agent more than a year ago. (
TODD DVORAK,
Associated Press,
01/30/2004 07:26 PM EST)
Former boxing champ sentenced to 24 years on drug charges
Former middleweight champion Michael Nunn was sentenced Friday to more than 24 years in prison for buying two pounds of cocaine from an undercover agent more than a year ago. (
TODD DVORAK,
Associated Press,
01/30/2004 05:03 PM EST)
Mesi Agrees to Fight Jirov in March
Former IBF cruiserweight champion Vassiliy Jirov and Joe Mesi have agreed to fight in a heavyweight bout in Las Vegas on March 13. (
JOHN WAWROW,
Associated Press,
01/29/2004 06:45 PM EST)
HORSE RACING NEWS
HORSE RACING Jockeys refuse to ride drenched Gulfstream track
Jockeys at Gulfstream Park refused to ride in the final eight scheduled races yesterday in Hallandale Beach, Fla., citing safety concerns about the extremely waterlogged track. (
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
02/02/2004 03:01 AM EST)
Horse Color Sire-dam Owner Trainer Breeder
f-A. P. ADVENTURE B A. P. Indy-Nataliano Robert B. & Beverly J. Lewis Wallace A. Dollase Lazy E Ranch Inc. (KY) ACTION THIS DAY B Kris S.-Najecam B. Wayne Hughes Richard E. Mandella Jaime S. Carrion (KY) (
02/01/2004 03:01 AM EST)
HORSE RACING NOTEBOOK Bejarano keeps chalking up winners at Turfway
Under sunny skies, warm temps and daffodils blooming everywhere (just kidding), we pause for a word not from our sponsors but on where we racing fans are going and where we've been. (
By Maryjean Wall,
HERALD-LEADER RACING WRITER,
02/01/2004 03:01 AM EST)
SOCCER NEWS
Dutch Team to Send 4 PSV Soccer Players
PSV Eindhoven says four of its players have been selected for the Netherlands' exhibition game against the United States on Feb. 18. (
Associated Press,
02/02/2004 12:35 PM EST)
U.S. Goalie Thornton to Play in Portugal
U.S. goalkeeper Zach Thornton signed with Benfica on Sunday and is expected to be with the Portuguese power until the end of the season. (
Associated Press,
02/01/2004 04:19 PM EST)
Mathis scores in Germany debut
U.S. World Cup player Clint Mathis scored in his debut in Germany's top league on Sunday, leading Hannover to a 3-2 victory over Hamburger SV. (
Associated Press,
02/01/2004 02:39 PM EST)
TENNIS NEWS
Spain's Ferrero to Miss Davis Cup
French Open champion Juan Carlos Ferrero injured his leg and stomach at the Australian Open and won't play for Spain in this weekend's Davis Cup in the Czech Republic. (
Associated Press,
02/02/2004 11:22 AM EST)
Former No. 1 Player Rios Has Back Surgery
Former No. 1 player Marcelo Rios had back surgery and will begin training in a month. (
Associated Press,
01/30/2004 10:40 AM EST)
Former No. 1 Player Rios Had Back Surgery
Former No. 1 player Marcelo Rios had back surgery and will begin training in a month. (
Associated Press,
01/30/2004 10:40 AM EST)
TENNIS RESULTS
Roger Federer Wins the Australian Open
Playing shrewd and confident tennis, Roger Federer won the Australian Open 7-6 (3), 6-4, 6-2 on Sunday against a weary and frustrated Marat Safin. (
PAUL ALEXANDER,
Associated Press,
02/02/2004 06:05 AM EST)
Federer routs Safin in men's final
Roger Federer skipped the sobbing this time. He is, after all, getting familiar with the honor: Grand Slam tournament champion. (
JOHN PYE,
Associated Press,
02/01/2004 04:00 PM EST)
Federer Will Assume No. 1 Spot Monday
Roger Federer will become the 23rd man to hold tennis' top spot when the new rankings are released Monday. He is the first Swiss man to be No. 1. (
Associated Press,
02/01/2004 03:55 PM EST)