Bobsledder cleared after doping test scare at Nagano
Brian Shimer avoided suspension after a dispute over a November testosterone test. Officials sought to prove his unusual body chemistry caused the high T/E ratio. IOC plans to study a carbon isotope method to improve detection, potentially replacing the current test after these Games.
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Speedskater Witty Misses Key Practice in Nagano Cab Delay
Speedskater Chris Witty, a top American 1000 meter hopeful, taped a Oprah Winfrey Show segment on a Nagano rooftop. Promised a car to transport to M-Wave for a crucial 10:45 a.m. practice, she and Wendy Day struggled to hail a cab amid late show logistics, arriving at 11:10 a.m. after a taxi ride through heavy traffic.
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PGA Tour Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines in San Diego
The Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines South and North courses offers a 2.1 million purse with 378,000 to the winner. TV coverage on ESPN and NBC spans Thursday to Sunday. Past champions include Mark O'Meara, with Tiger Woods among noted entries. The event follows the Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
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Fla
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Dave Stockton
Graham
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Jay Sigel
Arnold Palmer
Gary Player
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Hawaii
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Perth
Australia
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Jesper Parnevik
Torrie Pines
Griffey Finds Golf Soothing Amid Baseball's Labor Troubles
Griffey talks about taking up golf during the 1994 95 strike, living near Orlando with Woods and O'Meara, and now playing four to five times weekly. He recalls an 84 at Disney World and notes Mariners peers' strong golf presence while outlining other tour news and the sport's evolving equipment and events.
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U S skiers eyeing 2002 gold amid Nagano tests
U S cross country skiers doubt gold in Nagano but target strong showings by 2002 in Utah. Marcus Nash and coach Gordon Lange speak on tough Norwegian and Russian rivals, punishing climbs, and fast descents. NBC rights and Monaco royal presence add Olympic intrigue. Tara Lipinski shines with notable stats among a 200-athlete U S team.
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