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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 2007
Page
8
Coaches reporting scores are encouraged to call the given line 832-6367 or email sportsdesk at ljworld.com or fax to 843-4512 for submission. The approach emphasizes direct contact with the desk to ensure timely score updates.
Highlights from 2day in Sports History recounts 1923 when Jack Dempsey knocked out Luis Firpo in the second round at Madison Square Garden for his last successful heavyweight title defense.
Former Nebraska standout Matt Davison recalls the Huskers 1997 title era mindset and notes USC and its confidence entering Saturday's big game in Lincoln. He reflects on the mindset of teams entering rival venues and the pressure of proving themselves on the road.
Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden, the NBA's top draft pick, will miss the 2007 08 season after microfracture surgery on his right knee. Blazers GM Kevin Pritchard said the 7 1 center could be sidelined six to twelve months, with the operation performed by team physician Don Roberts following an MRI.
England's Lee Westwood shot an 11-under 61 at Gut Larchenhof to take the first-round lead. He logged 10 birdies and an eagle with one bogey, finishing the back nine in 29 after a strong surge over the final seven holes. Denmark's Soren Hansen opened with 65 while Nick Dougherty and Simon Dyson shot 66 and John Daly led a 67 group.
Danica Patrick repeats as the most popular IndyCar driver for the third straight year, a status earned through fan voting at all IRL events this season. Sarah Fisher joins as a three time fan favorite, along with Patrick, in the series 11-year history.
Lindsay Davenport defeated Julie Ditty 6-1 6-4 to reach a Bali Open quarterfinal against Jelena Jankovic. Returning to singles after maternity leave in June, Davenport showed streaky form but sealed the win by breaking Ditty at 5-3 after earlier holding a 5-2 lead.
The World Motor Sport Council fined McLaren $100 million for espionage involving Ferrari data. Hamilton and Alonso escaped punishment as McLaren lost constructors' points and faced ongoing scrutiny over team orders and the integrity of the season. Dennis defended the team as financially strong and immune to the hit, while drivers maintained no information was shared with the squad.
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