Sale Pelletier win Lou Marsh award
Canadian Press reports world champion pairs skaters Jamie Sale and David Pelletier win the Lou Marsh Trophy for Canada’s top athlete. Finalists included Joe Sakic, Larry Walker, Catriona Le May Doan and Jeremy Wotherspoon. Sale of Red Deer and Pelletier of Sayabee rose after 1998 pairing, with 2001 world gold and recent Grand Prix Final win. They head to Salt Lake City as favorites.
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Yankees Sign Rondell White To Two Year Deal
New York signs outfielder Rondell White to a 10 million, two year contract. He emphasizes heavy conditioning with NBA coach Al Biancani to prevent leg injuries. White aims to stay healthy after limited games in the past two seasons despite a strong .300 plus batting trend.
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Figo and Hamm Named World Players of the Year
In Zurich Luis Figo of Real Madrid won the men's FIFA World Player of the Year award with David Beckham and Raul Gonzalez as runners up. Mia Hamm received the first-ever FIFA Women’s World Player honor for the United States, having 219 caps and 129 goals for the national team while playing for the Washington Freedom in the new WUSA.
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Molicki wins 5000m to earn Olympic speed skating berth
Dustin Molicki of Calgary defeats Mark Knoll to win the 5,000 metres at the Canadian Olympic trials in Calgary securing a spot in Salt Lake City. Cindy Klassen tops the 3,000 metres and will race in at least two events in her first Olympics. Susan Auch nears a berth in the 500 metres and Patrick Bouchard sits one race from his third Games.
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Tyson accused of punching ex-boxer outside nightclub
New York police investigate a claim that Mike Tyson punched former boxer Mitchell Rose after Rose allegedly heckled Tyson and his party. Rose says Tyson grabbed his mink coat and knocked him to the ground. Tyson's lawyer says witnesses contradict the allegations.
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Raptors hold players only therapy session after loss
The Toronto Raptors gathered behind closed doors for a players only meeting and practice at the Air Canada Centre after a 93-88 defeat to the Washington Wizards. Antonio Davis organized the session while Vince Carter urged accountability and improvement.
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Barrasso Named NHL Player of the Week
Goaltender Tom Barrasso led the Carolina Hurricanes to three wins in four starts and earned the NHL player of the week honors. He posted a 3-1-0 record with a 1.73 GAA, .943 save percentage and one shutout, besting Dan Cloutier and others. He opened with a 40-save OT win over the New York Rangers and followed with 28 saves in a 4-1 victory over Florida.
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Seahawks' Watters Out for Season with Ankle Break
Ricky Watters season ends after MRI confirms break in right ankle. Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren said Watters left the Dallas game after the second play of the fourth quarter during Seattle's 29 3 win. Watters had returned from a shoulder injury and posted 104 rushing yards on 28 carries and his 33rd 100 yard game. Holmgren said Watters will likely be placed on injured reserve and will decide on surgery.
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