Sports News
| Murphy's Best Shot at Hall of Fame may have Passed Today |
| LDS Mission President and former Atlanta Braves
baseball star Dale Murphy may have lost his best shot at the Baseball Hall
of Fame in the voting announced today. The 499 member Baseball Writers
Association of America passed on Murphy, inducting Carlton Fisk and Tony
Perez into the Hall of Fame Class of 2000. The field of candidates this
year was considered relatively even, with no clear standout among the 30
candidates, giving Murphy the best opportunity he is likely to have. |
| LDS BBall Star Madsen Copes with Rowdy Fans (Stanford girds for bumpy Oregon trail) |
| Mark Madsen, an LDS basketball star at Stanford University, has had to
cope with some pretty wild crowds on the Cardinal's away trips. Oregon
U's students spit on him with beaming smiles, and Oregon State
University's Beavers (whose student cheering section contributed to
big home wins against Stanford, Arizona and UCLA) screamed "we hate
Joseph Smith and the Mormon Church." |
| LDS Student Seeks Wrestling Championship |
| An LDS wrestler, state champion at 103 pounds as a
sophomore, is now trying to come back as a senior and claim the state
title at 140 pounds. Scott Norton lost the state championship title
match last year as a junior at 125 pounds, and says that loss is
inspiring him to work harder. |
| LDS Track Star Returns from Mission to U. Nebraska |
| In a review of the University of Nebraska's track
team and their upcoming season, reporter Derowitsch says that LDS Church
member Janet Dutton has returned to the women's track team following two
years on an LDS mission. Dutton was a star on the University of Nebraska
team two years ago, setting a collegiate record in the indoor
pentathlon. |
Other Sports News
Ongoing Olympic bribery investigation uncovers evidence of shredded and
missing documents
Lawyers for the firm Ray, Quinney & Nebeker attorneys are trying to
explain how some documents in their possession were shredded while the
SLOC is looking for missing documentation for 103 payments made by the
SLOC.
Documents raise new questions as lawyers attempt to explain shredding of
old Olympic files
Salt Lake Tribune 13Jan00 S4
http://www.sltrib.com/01132000/utah/17318.htm
By Linda Fantin: Salt Lake Tribune
LDS Church participates in seminar on religion and 2002 games
The LDS Church participated in a seminar exploring how to serve the
athletes and public that come to Salt Lake for the 2002 Olympic Games.
The seminar planned ways to provide hospitality ventures, interfaith
worship and cultural events for athletes and fans.
For 2002 Winter Games, Faiths Agree Cooperation Is in, Indoctrination Out
Salt Lake Tribune 15Jan00 S4
http://www.sltrib.com:80/2000/jan/01152000/religion/17791.htm
By Bob Mims: Salt Lake Tribune
Athletes:
Viewmont High School's Haydn Call overcomes ailments to succeed
Call has recovered from osteomyelitis, a rare bone infection that just a
decade ago would have killed him. But while he was out of school for 9
weeks, Call still managed to get straight A's and has kept it up ever
since. While other injuries have kept him from playing football, Call
has a 23-2 record on the school's wrestling team. He plans to go on an
LDS mission this summer.
Athlete overcomes adversity
Deseret News 11Jan00 S2
http://www.deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,145018360,00.html
By James Edward: Deseret News sports writer
Series of ailments has failed to stop Viewmont High wrestler
Stanford's Mark Madsen gives ESPN account of game
Madsen, a returned missionary, gave his own account of Stanford's first
loss of the season, to Arizona, in ESPN's Diary column.
Diary 2: Stanford's Mark Madsen
ESPN 12Jan00 S2
http://espn.go.com/ncb/s/2000/0112/285302.html
LDS brothers are key to High School team
Adam and Jared Watts work in tandem to help Cottonwood High to a 9-0
record. Eagle Scouts, both boys did service work for the Humanitarian
Foundation of the Andes three years ago.
Watts Brothers: Plugged In
Salt Lake Tribune 11Jan00 S2
http://www.sltrib.com/01112000/sports/16871.htm
By Jay Drew: Salt Lake Tribune
LDS hockey player traded
Returned missionary John Shockey was traded by Idaho of the West Coast
Hockey League to Phoenix. Shockey had played for the Utah Grizzlies in
four games and earned one assist.
Grizz Battle Past Michigan; Parent Traded
Salt Lake Tribune 14Jan00 S2
http://www.sltrib.com/01142000/sports/17624.htm
By Brett Prettyman: Salt Lake Tribune
Missions:
Taylor Miller to serve mission before playing for Utes
Miller, a USA Today honorable mention All-American who was named Nevada
Defensive Player of the Year by the Las Vegas Sun, has given the
University of Utah a verbal commitment. But his father says that he
will serve an LDS Mission before enrolling.
Vegas linebacker commits to Utes
Deseret News 15Jan00 S2
http://deseretnews.com:80/dn/view/0,1249,145019500,00.html
By Linda Hamilton: Deseret News sports writer
Teams:
BYU MEN'S BASKETBALL
BYU Looses to rival Utah, barely
Rivalry reborn
Deseret News 16Jan00 S3
http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/1%2C1249%2C145019755%2C00.html
By Jeff Call: Deseret News sports writer
Utes put away pesky Cougars in final minute
Utes, Cougars earned a feel-good Sunday
Deseret News 16Jan00 S3
http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/1%2C1249%2C145019753%2C00.html
By Brad Rock: Deseret News sports writer
Is non-LDS Lyday fitting in at BYU
A JC transfer Coach Steve Cleveland arranged brought Lyday to BYU, but
is he fitting in? or is he another black, non-LDS player who will run
afoul of BYU's honor code?
Lyday leading the way
Deseret News 15Jan00 S3
http://deseretnews.com:80/dn/view/0,1249,145019515,00.html
By Jeff Call: Deseret News sports writer
JC transfer is big reason Cougs are off to 12-2 start
BYU Atop the MWC, Playing surprisingly well
Just three years after a disastrous 1-25 season, the Cougars are on top
of their conference.
Inside the MWC: Provo progress
CNNSI 12Jan00 S3
http://www.cnnsi.com/basketball/college/news/2000/01/12/mwc_insider/
By Phil Miller, Special to CNNSI.com
BYU's team preparing to take on archrival and powerhouse Utah
Utah was ranked 24th nationally going into the game, but the Cougars
were on a five-game winning streak and had won 10 of their last 11
games. They also hadn't yet lost at home.
BYU's record, Utah defectors fuel rivalry as BYU prepares to take on Utah
(BYU) NewsNet 13Jan00 S3
http://newsnet.byu.edu/noframes/show_story.cfm?number=7211&year=current
By Seth Lewis: NewsNet Sports Writer
Cougs primed for upset win
(BYU) NewsNet 13Jan00 S3
http://newsnet.byu.edu/noframes/show_story.cfm?number=7212&year=current
By Drew Packham: NewsNet Sports Editor
Y. fans showing some feistiness
Deseret News 14Jan00 S3
http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,145019243,00.html
By Brad Rock: Deseret News sports columnist
Y. has chance against U.
Deseret News 14Jan00 S3
http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/1%2C1249%2C145019242%2C00.html
By Mike Sorensen: Deseret News sports writer
Cougars are sporting a better record than Utes
Y. has an ace up its sleeve
Deseret News 15Jan00 S3
http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/1%2C1249%2C145019509%2C00.html
By Doug Robinson: Deseret News sports columnist
Y. has an ace up its sleeve
Lyday leads BYU Cougar Men's BB team to victory over UNLV Rebels
The Cougars beat the Rebels 77-75 in Las Vegas as Lyday scored 30 points
for the second straight game.
Lyday Take Two: Lyday has his second straight 30-point game as Cougars
light up Rebels
(BYU) NewsNet 11Jan00 S3
http://newsnet.byu.edu/noframes/show_story.cfm?number=7139&year=current
By Seth Lewis: NewsNet Sports Writer
Cougars beat UNLV for openers
Deseret News 11Jan00 S3
http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/1%2C1249%2C145018362%2C00.html
By Jeff Call: Deseret News sports writer
BYU starts fast, holds on to win 1st MWC game
BYU WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Lady Cougars stomp UNLV 84-75
The Lady Cougars secured their first Conference win of the season on
January 13th, rising to 11-3 overall.
Lady Cougars stomp UNLV 84-75
(BYU) NewsNet 13Jan00 S3
http://newsnet.byu.edu/noframes/show_story.cfm?number=7213&year=current
By Anna Hayne: NewsNet Staff Writer
BYU's Women's BB team ready for season opener v. UNLV
The Lady Cougars were profiled in this article.
Lady Cougars ready to hoop it up in Las Vegas
(BYU) Newsnet 12Jan00 S3
http://newsnet.byu.edu/noframes/show_story.cfm?number=7188&year=current
By Anna Hayne: NewsNet Staff Writer
BYU MEN's TENNIS
BYU men's tennis team gets boost from doubles partners
Damien Ward and Gert Vilms won the Milwaukee Tennis Classic last
weekend. The BYU team moved up from 66 to 47 nationally and has two
doubles teams in the top 25 for the first time in more than 11 years.
Men's tennis team optimistic, competitive
(BYU) NewsNet 12Jan00 S3
http://newsnet.byu.edu/noframes/show_story.cfm?number=7175&year=current
By Brandon Zinn: NewsNet Sports Writer
BYU SWIMMING
Swimming and diving teams hopeful about back to back meets
The Swimming and diving teams had two meets scheduled for the January
15th week end. The teams were to face Air Force and Wyoming.
Swimming and diving teams hopeful about back to back meets
(BYU) NewsNet 13Jan00 S3
http://newsnet.byu.edu/noframes/show_story.cfm?number=7208&year=current
By Amber Albrecht: NewsNet Staff Writer
BYU MEN'S TRACK AND FIELD
Track team's conference competition disappeared with WAC
BYU's joining the new Mountain West Conference left the track team in a
conference with little competition according to track coach Willard
Hirschi.
Track coach disappointed with lack of competition, optimistic about team
(BYU) NewsNet 13Jan00 S3
http://newsnet.byu.edu/noframes/show_story.cfm?number=7209&year=current
By Dave Whitley: NewsNet Sports Writer
BYU MEN'S VOLLEYBALL
Bunker an asset as Cougars prepare to face Lewis
6-foot-5 junior Scott Bunker is behind the team's aspirations to play
better. The returned missionary's performance is exceptional for someone
that walked-on to the program.
Walk-on player a strong link for Cougars as they prepare for Lewis
(BYU) NewsNet 13Jan00 S3
http://newsnet.byu.edu/noframes/show_story.cfm?number=7206&year=current
BYU WOMEN'S HOCKEY
Provo Blades are short on experience, long on enthusiasm
Almost noone on the Blades, the women's team run by the BYU Hockey club,
has played organized hockey before.
Women's hockey team excited to compete
(BYU) NewsNet 13Jan00 S3
http://newsnet.byu.edu/noframes/show_story.cfm?number=7210&year=current
By Christopher Moore: NewsNet Sports Writer
BYU WOMEN'S TRACK AND FIELD
BYU's Women's track team starts season
BYU's Women's track started their season Saturday, January 15th in
Pocatello, Idaho. Coach Craig Poole has high expectations for this
year's team.
Women's track gets set to go
(BYU) NewsNet 13Jan00 S3
http://newsnet.byu.edu/noframes/show_story.cfm?number=7201&year=current
By Camilla Scott: NewsNet Sports Writer
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