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Sports Briefs: Congress likely to look into racing after death of horse
By The Associated Press
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 | No comments posted.
WASHINGTON — Congress expects to hold a hearing next month on thoroughbred racing, looking into horse safety and other issues following the death of Eight Belles.
The U.S. House Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection sent letters last week to several industry leaders, asking for their views on the sport.
Eight Belles broke down shortly after finishing second in the Kentucky Derby earlier this month. The filly was euthanized on the track.
SOCCER
Iraq won’t reverse Olympic decision
BAGHDAD — Iraq will not reverse its decision to dissolve its national Olympic committee despite a threat by soccer’s governing body to ban the country’s soccer team from World Cup qualifying.
Jazair al-Sahlani, the newly appointed spokesman for the temporary Olympic committee that replaced the permanent body, said the decision “is firm and will not be reconsidered.”
But al-Sahlani told The Associated Press in a telephone interview that the dissolution only applies to the national committee’s executive council and not its federations.
FIFA on Monday suspended Iraq’s soccer federation from international competition for one year because of the decision by its government to disband all national sports governing bodies.
GOLF
Wie to play in Europe
MUNICH, Germany — Michelle Wie will make her first appearance in a full Ladies European Tour field at this week’s German Open.
The 18-year-old American was given a sponsor’s invitation to play in the event, which begins Thursday. A sore wrist hurt in March and studies at Stanford University have limited her to just two tournaments on the LPGA Tour this year.
Ochoa skipping tourney
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. — Lorena Ochoa has withdrawn from this week’s Ginn Tribute Hosted by Annika.
The world’s No. 1-ranked woman golfer said in a statement that her uncle was ill, and she needed to be with her family. Tournament organizers say she left for Mexico on Tuesday night.
BASKETBALL
Idaho State hires coach
POCATELLO, Idaho — Idaho State University has named Seton Sobolewski as its new women’s basketball coach.
Sobolewski replaces Jon Newlee, who left in April to take over the University of Idaho’s program.
Acting athletics director Jeff Tingey made the announcement Tuesday, praising Sobolewski’s knowledge of the game and his recruiting experience.
Sobolewski was an assistant for the University of California-Riverside for the past six seasons.
GYMNASTICS
Hamm begins recovery
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The first step in Olympic gold medalist Paul Hamm’s recovery is already done.
Hamm had surgery to repair the broken bone in his right hand, and will begin physical therapy Thursday. He said he hopes to be back on gymnastics equipment in five weeks, giving him plenty of time to get ready for the Beijing Olympics. The men’s gymnastics competition in Beijing begins Aug. 9, a little less than 11 weeks from now.
The U.S. House Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection sent letters last week to several industry leaders, asking for their views on the sport.
Eight Belles broke down shortly after finishing second in the Kentucky Derby earlier this month. The filly was euthanized on the track.
SOCCER
Iraq won’t reverse Olympic decision
BAGHDAD — Iraq will not reverse its decision to dissolve its national Olympic committee despite a threat by soccer’s governing body to ban the country’s soccer team from World Cup qualifying.
Jazair al-Sahlani, the newly appointed spokesman for the temporary Olympic committee that replaced the permanent body, said the decision “is firm and will not be reconsidered.”
But al-Sahlani told The Associated Press in a telephone interview that the dissolution only applies to the national committee’s executive council and not its federations.
FIFA on Monday suspended Iraq’s soccer federation from international competition for one year because of the decision by its government to disband all national sports governing bodies.
GOLF
Wie to play in Europe
MUNICH, Germany — Michelle Wie will make her first appearance in a full Ladies European Tour field at this week’s German Open.
The 18-year-old American was given a sponsor’s invitation to play in the event, which begins Thursday. A sore wrist hurt in March and studies at Stanford University have limited her to just two tournaments on the LPGA Tour this year.
Ochoa skipping tourney
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. — Lorena Ochoa has withdrawn from this week’s Ginn Tribute Hosted by Annika.
The world’s No. 1-ranked woman golfer said in a statement that her uncle was ill, and she needed to be with her family. Tournament organizers say she left for Mexico on Tuesday night.
BASKETBALL
Idaho State hires coach
POCATELLO, Idaho — Idaho State University has named Seton Sobolewski as its new women’s basketball coach.
Sobolewski replaces Jon Newlee, who left in April to take over the University of Idaho’s program.
Acting athletics director Jeff Tingey made the announcement Tuesday, praising Sobolewski’s knowledge of the game and his recruiting experience.
Sobolewski was an assistant for the University of California-Riverside for the past six seasons.
GYMNASTICS
Hamm begins recovery
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The first step in Olympic gold medalist Paul Hamm’s recovery is already done.
Hamm had surgery to repair the broken bone in his right hand, and will begin physical therapy Thursday. He said he hopes to be back on gymnastics equipment in five weeks, giving him plenty of time to get ready for the Beijing Olympics. The men’s gymnastics competition in Beijing begins Aug. 9, a little less than 11 weeks from now.
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