Doak Walker in Critical Condition After Ski Accident
Football legend Doak Walker, 71, remains in critical condition with a severe closed head injury after a ski crash at Steamboat Ski Resort in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. He was airlifted to Columbia Swedish Medical Center in Denver. CAT scans showed no structural damage.
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Sprewell Arbitration Hearing Extends Into Next Week
The Portland portion of Latrell Sprewell arbitration ran five hours with Ann Tellem testifying while Garry St Jean possibly testifies next week in New York. The gag order keeps testimony secret as New York hearings expand from two to four days. Feerick’s mid March ruling will be binding under the NBA players' union agreement on penalties for the Dec incident.
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US bobsledber appeals Nagano doping ban
U S bobsledder Michael Dionne plans to appeal a three month suspension after a positive ephedrine test in November. The IBF ruled retroactively from November and Dionne would have been ineligible for Nagano from February 7 to 22. Team officials called the case unfortunate and stressed it appeared to be a cold pier.
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Hingis defends Australian Open in straight sets
Martina Hingis, 17, becomes the youngest repeat Australian Open women's champion with a 6 3 6 3 victory over Conchita Martinez in Melbourne. Hingis, who also won the doubles title with Lucie, overcame early pressure and a tougher draw to extend her Grand Slam finals streak with dominant late-game play.
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Gait twins lead Baltimore Thunder past Syracuse Smash
Gary Gait starred in his Syracuse homecoming with six goals and two assists as Baltimore beat Syracuse 20 11 in the National Lacrosse League. Paul Gait added a goal and two assists while Gary set the tone scoring 24 seconds in and Baltimore moved to 4 0.
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Henninger Sophomore Lataiva Escho Shines in 80-49 Win Over Oswego
Henninger's Lataiva Escho scores 24 points as the Black Knights overwhelm Oswego 80 to 49 in Class A National action. Coach Joe Mazella touts Escho as a top prospect with growing post moves and potential. Teammate Chris Peavy notes Escho could become Henninger’s next Mo Brown as he approaches elite varsity level.
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Casey Martin and PGA Tour clash over cart use
A columnist denounces PGA Tour leaders including Tom Finchem and icons Nicklaus and Palmer for denying Casey Martin, disabled Stanford alumnus, a cart to play pro golf. He cites NFL and MLB exceptions and argues the rule is unnecessary, harmful, and hypocritical.
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