Jones settles divorce aiding Braves star before trial
Atlanta third baseman Chipper Jones has finalized a confidential divorce settlement, avoiding potentially embarrassing testimony as Fulton County Superior Court planned a trial. His lawyer Jeffrey Bogart said both sides settled, letting Jones head to spring training. The case involved prior revelations of affairs and a love child.
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Falcons fire QB coach Deberg after 1998 season
Atlanta head coach Dan Reeves dismissed Steve DeBerg, who had come out of retirement to play for the Falcons in 1998 and served as quarterback coach for one season after an 18 year playing career. Reeves did not specify reasons for the firing following a 5 11 year.
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Kings at Hornets Lead TNT Basketball Night
TNT airs Kings at Hornets at 9 p.m. with ESPN showing Auburn at Tennessee at 7:30 p.m. ESPN2 presents Xavier at Temple and America’s Cup Challenge sailing. ESPN2 carries tennis from the Australian Open late night.
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Thomas paralyzed after fatal Kansas City crash
NFL star Derrick Thomas suffered a broken neck and back in a one car crash during a snowstorm near Liberty Missouri. He was hospitalized in Miami with possible paralysis while passenger Mike Tellis was killed and ten others injured as icy roads claimed more lives. The Chiefs great was en route to the NFC Championship when the vehicle flipped after losing control.
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Titans and Rams emerge as Super Bowl contenders after upheaval
The Rams, transplanted from Los Angeles, and the Titans, former Oilers now in Tennessee, ride a new era of free agency and salary cap to chase football’s biggest prize. Once 12-20 combined, they illustrate how midseason rosters and venues shift can spark rapid success despite past struggles.
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Agassi Capriati reach Australian Open semifinals in Melbourne
Andre Agassi and Jennifer Capriati advanced to the Australian Open semifinals with decisive wins. Capriati dominated Ai Sugiyama 6 0 6 2 to reach her first Grand Slam semifinal since 1991, while Agassi defeated Hicham Arazi 6 4 6 4 6 2 and eyed a fourth straight Grand Slam final as he prepared to meet either Pete Sampras or Chris Woodruff.
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Pete Rose Receives Living Legend Award in Cherry Hill
Pete Rose accepted the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association living legend award amid a standing ovation. He quipped about baseball’s lifetime ban while discussing a possible reinstatement meeting dates, and thanked fans and media for honesty as Charles Barkley Iverson and Jay Sigel were also honored.
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Jets name Groh as new Jets coach in Hempstead
Al Groh, longtime Parcells ally from nearby Hofstra roots, was hired by the New York Jets on a four year, $3.2 million deal after Bill Belichick unexpectedly quit and Parcells resigned. New owner Robert Johnson IV pledged a fresh start, asserting Groh will lead the team’s future with his staff.
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