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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 2000
Page
11
On 2day in Sports History 1975 Chris Evert defeats Evonne Goolagong 5-7 6-4 6-2 to win her first U S Open singles title. The match marks a landmark in Evert's rise as a grand slam force.
Martina Navratilova, described as nearly a scratch golfer, scoffs at the idea of turning to professional golf. She says golf is hard and the ball is small, suggesting tennis is closer to mastery.
Lance Armstrong, New York-Tour de France winner, suffered a fractured neck in a car crash but plans to compete in Sydney. Doctors and a spokesman cautioned about fitness loss. he will skip two European races but may still race Sept. 27 Olympic road race and the Sept. 30 time trial depending on recovery. He underwent MRI in Monaco after the Aug. 29 collision and has been training on a limited basis though neck pain remains.
In Sydney coaches urge IOC drug testing overhaul to ensure fair play. Mark Schubert calls testing a top priority, noting out of competition checks have been absent since April and suggesting funding be redirected from travel perks to testing.
Detroit Michigan sophomore guard Kevin Gaines will no longer play for the Wolverines after a serious violation of team policies over Labor Day weekend. Coach Brian Ellerbe announced Tuesday that two incoming freshmen will also be disciplined for an off campus incident. Gaines averaged 11.7 points per game last season, ranking third on the team.
Scott Fowler lauds Venus and Serena Williams as transformative forces in women's tennis. He notes their dominance, media impact, and influence on rivals, with emphasis on their Olympic doubles team and near-future finals.
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