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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 06, 2002
Page
7
Prosecutors will not refile four felony and eight misdemeanor charges against NBA star Allen Iverson after a judge tossed them last week. Two terroristic threat counts remain, with a September 18 trial date set for those misdemeanors. Iverson did not attend the Monday hearing in Philadelphia.
Martina Hingis, recovering from ankle surgery, asked for a U S Open wildcard on Monday and entered tuneup events in Montreal and New Haven. Her manager said recovery is faster than expected and she should be ready for Montreal next week, though participation remains not definite.
Kevin Brown could return to the Dodgers next week after a second rehabilitation start on Friday. He threw 70 pitches in bullpen work at Dodger Stadium with no pain or complications, and team spokesman John Olguin said a return date would depend on health and scheduling, possibly Montreal or New York.
Ronaldo wants to leave Internazionale of Milan to regain his happiness and best playing conditions, according to his agent Alexandre Martins. The Brazil star led the World Cup with eight goals and has played for Inter since August 1997 after a $28 million transfer from Barcelona. Media linked a move to Real Madrid.
Tonya Harding admitted to drinking and alcohol problems in a plea deal that dismisses charges if she stays out of trouble for five years. She must complete two years of outpatient alcohol counselling after a 0.16 blood alcohol level incident that caused a truck crash in Vancouver Washington.
Simon Whitfield, gold medallist in triathlon, proposes athletes justify why they deserve funding rather than automatically requesting government support. Speaking after the Commonwealth Games in Manchester, he argues for a merit based approach to Canada’s amateur sports funding system.
Minister Tony Jene calls the first completed Commonwealth Games in Manchester probably the best ever. Prime Minister Blair and Cherie attend rain drenched ceremonies. Whitfield questions funds for athletes amid cuts to health care and education across Canada and proposes athlete contracting with public outreach plans.
Whitfield argues for taxpayer support to boost Canada's amateur sports and athlete impact. He cites Commonwealth results showing Canada slipped to fourth in golds as evidence of a funding gap. He urges athletes to engage in anti smoking campaigns and school outreach to raise value of sports.
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