Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service articles from April 2001

Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service archives from April 2001

Sizup the Masters competition.(Chicago Tribune)
April 1, 2001... CHICAGO _ Ninety-three of the golfers entered in the Masters will be playing for a silver medal and a tray. Those are the prizes given to the runner-up. That is assuming the 94th player, Tiger Woods, already has locked up the green...

Last shot at The Masters for Nelson.(South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
April 1, 2001... FORT LAUDERDALE _ Byron Nelson still relishes that drive down Magnolia Lane and his return to Augusta National Golf Club for the start of Masters week each spring, but he dreads the start of the tournament. He tosses and turns Wednesday...

Is it or isn't it? Grand Slam debate for Tiger could be in the offing.(South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
April 1, 2001... FORT LAUDERDALE _ Tiger Woods is poised to scale a mountain once believed to be unconquerable in golf. He's a step away from winning all four professional major championships in less than a year. When he arrives at Augusta National...

Olson develops one of top programs under the sun.(The Orlando Sentinel)
April 1, 2001... MINNEAPOLIS _ They told him he was losing his mind. They told him he was committing coaching suicide. They told him it couldn't be done. They told Arizona coach Lute Olson nearly 20 years ago what Florida coach Billy Donovan has heard a...

Clashing perceptions color struggle to repeal estate taxes.(Chicago Tribune)
April 1, 2001... WASHINGTON--When the House of Representatives votes on a proposed repeal of estate and gift taxes this week, Republicans who control the chamber will have people like Mike Nobis of Quincy, Ill., in mind. Nobis, his brothers and sisters lost...

Fla. secretary of state's image bad for political business.(Chicago Tribune)
April 1, 2001... JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--The line of autograph seekers snaked around two banquet tables as members of the local Republican Party patiently waited recently to share a moment with the most noted character of Florida's election fable. There she...

Milosevic remanded to prison for 30 days, pending investigation.(Chicago Tribune)
April 1, 2001... BELGRADE, Yugoslavia--Disgraced ex-President Slobodan Milosevic was interrogated for several hours Sunday by an investigating judge and remanded to Belgrade's Central Prison for 30 days pending further investigation of graft and corruption...

Agassi shows his form, dispatches Gambill.(South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
April 1, 2001... KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. _ He's older. He's wiser. And, continuing to defy the debilitating effects of a 10-month season, Andre Agassi showed on Sunday that at age 30 he is also fitter and better than at any time in his 15-year career. Playing...

Everything's looking up on Opening Day.(South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
April 1, 2001... Opening Day has come. Everything is perfect. Opening Day has come. Every side is an upside. Opening Day has come. Every team is better, every player is sounder, every season is just how you dream it. Opening Day has come. After...

Money brings pressure.(South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
April 1, 2001... MIAMI _ Cliff Floyd took the pen, swallowed hard and signed his name to the first big contract of his baseball career, the one that would forever change his life and the lives of the entire Floyd family, past, present and future generations....

Rookie race tight: Cases can be made for Martin, Miller, Jackson.(Chicago Tribune)
April 1, 2001... CHICAGO _ The ballots for the major NBA awards go out this week, and there are deserving candidates for the top awards, like Allen Iverson and Chris Webber battling for MVP and Larry Brown and Pat Riley atop the list for coach of the year. But...

Shot goes cold, so Arizona's Jefferson becomes stopper.(Chicago Tribune)
April 1, 2001... MINNEAPOLIS_A McDonald's All-American coming out of Phoenix's Moon Valley High School, Richard Jefferson was originally projected as a scorer. But when his jump shot went awry this season_he had his lowest career shooting percentage from the...

Bush finds himself more immersed in Mideast diplomacy than he'd hoped.(Chicago Tribune)
April 1, 2001... WASHINGTON--An early casualty of Bush administration foreign policy appears to be the new president's desire to keep Mideast unrest at arm's length. With the tension between Israel and the Palestinians reaching a boiling point, and with...

No injuries at TMS.(The Daily Press (Newport News, Va.))
April 1, 2001... FORT WORTH, Texas _ Thirteen drivers were involved in incidents that sidelined them altogether or cost them laps during the Harrah's 500. Despite the carnage and hurt feelings, there were no injuries. The wrecking began early, when Michael...

Hardy wants Bears; is it mutual?(Chicago Tribune)
April 1, 2001... CHICAGO _ In spite of the Chicago Bears' tradition, in the last several years they have earned the dubious honor of being among the teams, like Cincinnati, that some players told their agents they did not want to consider in free agency. That...

U.S. presses China to release spy plane, crew.(Chicago Tribune)
April 1, 2001... WASHINGTON--Two dozen crewmembers of a U.S. Navy spy plane were in Chinese hands after a collision with a Chinese fighter plane forced an emergency landing Sunday, touching off a possible foreign policy crisis for the new Bush administration....

The key to Duke's dominance? It's Coach K.(Chicago Tribune)
April 1, 2001... MINNEAPOLIS_He cannot be viewed simply as a basketball coach. He recalls, more, a charismatic preacher, the leader of a fawning flock that follows him and draws strength from his words and actions. His players, disciples all, can easily be seen...

Vengeful Wells might not be enough for Sox.(Chicago Tribune)
April 1, 2001... CLEVELAND_He is to Cleveland what John Elway and Ted Stepien were. He is the city's new worst nightmare, 250 pounds of left-handed, wild-bearded revenge. He is 17-4 lifetime against the Indians, and this season they must look into his...

Wildcats, Devils will decide it on court -- finally.(Chicago Tribune)
April 1, 2001... MINNEAPOLIS _ Arizona's Richard Jefferson, Gilbert Arenas and Jason Gardner worked as counselors at Michael Jordan's basketball camp in Las Vegas last summer. So did Mike Dunleavy of Duke. It didn't take long for some good-natured chirping...

A special start for Cubs' Lieber.(Chicago Tribune)
April 1, 2001... CHICAGO _ Ray and Lynn Lieber will take their seats in the family section at Wrigley Field long before their son Jon takes the mound on Opening Day. Their hearts will race and their nerves will be tested once Jon delivers the first pitch...

Hawks let Oilers `off ropes'.(Chicago Tribune)
April 1, 2001... CHICAGO _ Staggering into the last eight days of the season the Chicago Blackhawks had Edmonton reeling Sunday afternoon in the United Center. They had two-goal leads in both the first and second periods. Then the Hawks faltered....

Matthews Jr. gains spot as 5th outfielder.(Chicago Tribune)
April 1, 2001... CHICAGO _ The Chicago Cubs' decision to keep Gary Matthews Jr. over Todd Dunwoody as the team's fifth outfielder was a surprise. Dunwoody hit so well in the final two weeks of spring training that some players figured he would platoon in...

Sox-Tribe: Time to get excited all over again.(Chicago Tribune)
April 1, 2001... CLEVELAND _ The Cleveland Indians owned the American League Central Division for so long they didn't know how to react last June when the White Sox marched into Jacobs Field and pulled off a three-game sweep. One by one the Indians...

Irish in Hoosier heaven.(Chicago Tribune)
April 1, 2001... ST. LOUIS_It was almost inevitable that Ruth Riley would think of her favorite childhood movie "Hoosiers" Sunday night before she sank the two free throws that beat Purdue 68-66 and won the NCAA championship for Notre Dame. "What could be...

Riley stands a little bit taller as Purdue's Douglas comes up short.(Chicago Tribune)
April 1, 2001... ST. LOUIS _ Katie Douglas played like an All-American. Ruth Riley played like the Player of the Year, earning the Final Four MVP award for her efforts. When it counted most Riley showed why she towered over all comers this season, calmly...

Take me out to the new ballparks; Milwaukee, Pittsburgh will join the trend.(Chicago Tribune)
April 1, 2001... the trend CHICAGO _ Since being named commissioner, Bud Selig has traveled North America tirelessly warning about the growing revenue disparity between franchises. He has given dozens, if not hundreds, of speeches in which he refers to the...

Demand for IT workers is down 44 percent, study says.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
April 1, 2001

Missouri bill aims to deter license tag thieves.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
April 1, 2001

Big things ahead for Leonard Davis?(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
April 1, 2001

Mexico City's airport struggles to handle overflow of passengers, flights.(The Dallas Morning News)
April 1, 2001

Today's women would have tough time with Evert, Navratilova.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
April 1, 2001... You've heard that argument that the Williams sisters and the whole top of today's women's tennis field would wipe out Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova in their primes? Bull. Evert would pound balls back at Venus and Serena Williams,...

Good gosh, coaching, auto racing easy for Joe Gibbs.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
April 1, 2001

Salazar says he's back up to speed.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
April 1, 2001... MIAMI _ Eliseo Salazar will concede that too many plates and screws holding together too many bones, with too much hospital ``sheet time'' factored, had forced him to loosely map the end of his quarter-century in fast cars. But that was...

Brazil neighbors are catching up.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
April 1, 2001... No, Brazil. It was not an early April Fool's joke. You lost to Ecuador in a World Cup qualifying match. Yes, Ecuador. A team you had defeated by scores of 9-1, 9-2 and 7-1. A team that had lost 21 previous games against you. A team that...

Jewish mourners call on government to avenge baby's death.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
April 1, 2001

Troubled taxpayers settle IRS debts for 12 cents on the dollar.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
April 1, 2001

Offers in Compromise program information.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
April 1, 2001

U.S. national team gathers, focuses on gold.(The Gazette)
April 1, 2001

Top skaters gather, looking for a match.(The Gazette)
April 1, 2001

Rockies need solid April.(The Gazette)
April 1, 2001

More than 1,500 show up, hoping to survive the odds.(The Orange County Register)
April 1, 2001

Plus-minus stats need a bit of context.(The Gazette)
April 1, 2001

It's in the cards: Weaver soon to be Tigers' ace.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
April 1, 2001

U.S. Navy spy plane collides with Chinese aircraft.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
April 1, 2001

Milosevic detained for at least 30 days.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
April 1, 2001

For now, defense will rest for Palmer.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
April 1, 2001

U.S. women shoot for first gold at worlds.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
April 1, 2001

Tigers sign Higginson for $35.4 million.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
April 1, 2001

National title next on Battier's list.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
April 1, 2001

In the end, Michigan State's fatal flaw exposed.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
April 1, 2001

Arizona hopes to win title for Bobbi Olson.(The Seattle Times)
April 1, 2001

Unbalanced schedules to give divisional rivals late games that matter.(The Seattle Times)
April 1, 2001

Symposium addresses role of space in everyday 21st century life.(The Gazette)
April 1, 2001

`New' Manuel takes charge.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
April 1, 2001

Avs can take a lesson from Blues.(The Gazette)
April 1, 2001

Jason Williams dodging draft question at Final Four.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
April 1, 2001

One embarrassment for Michigan State can't spoil everything.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
April 1, 2001

Calif. consumers seek breaks before electricity-rate hike is decided.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
April 1, 2001

No ranch dressing for Jeff Kent.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
April 1, 2001

How Duke, Arizona match up.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
April 1, 2001

Coach K teaches, then lets `em play.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
April 1, 2001

Irvine says zones won't help game.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
April 1, 2001

Taylor can be leader Spartans need.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
April 1, 2001

Wildcats don't have hype, but they have talent.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
April 1, 2001

Bidding high for pollution credits.(The Orange County Register)
April 1, 2001

States asked to bail out government workers' health programs.(The Dallas Morning News)
April 1, 2001

In the name of church diversity.(The Orange County Register)
April 1, 2001

Legace's success in goal pays off.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
April 1, 2001

MSU future still bright.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
April 1, 2001

Branyan finds his major-league stroke.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
April 1, 2001

Arizona has own Jason at guard.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
April 1, 2001

4 tires the right choice for Jarrett at TMS.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
April 1, 2001... FORT WORTH, Texas _ This time, the magic number was four. For the second-straight week, a call on tire strategy proved to be decisive as four new tires helped Dale Jarrett win the Harrah's 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. Last week at...

Harrah's 500 rewind: Smooth move by Benson's team.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
April 1, 2001... Some final thoughts on the Texas race while waiting for a flight out of DFW Smooth move Give Johnny Benson's team credit for taking a chance to win the race. Their decision to stay out on the final yellow flag while everyone else...

Woods' rocky career reaches ultimate game.(The Dallas Morning News)
April 1, 2001

Slow drive aside, races do matter.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
April 1, 2001

Earnhardt's team faces dose of reality.(The Dallas Morning News)
April 1, 2001

5th is Gordon's best at TMS.(The Dallas Morning News)
April 1, 2001

People in the news.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
April 1, 2001... YIPPIE! UCONN PUTS ABBIE HOFFMAN'S UNWASHED SOCKS ON DISPLAY Wanna check out what's among the Abbie Hoffman memorabilia _ including unwashed socks? The University of Connecticut is displaying about 100 pieces of doodads belonging to the...

SELF ANALYSIS: Coach analyzes title game.(The Dallas Morning News)
April 1, 2001

Duhon, Arenas expected to be ready.(The Dallas Morning News)
April 1, 2001

Matchup was expected from Day One.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
April 1, 2001... MINNEAPOLIS _ As far back as October it was clear, and it was unanimous. Duke and Arizona _ or Arizona and Duke _ were the two best teams in college basketball. All the experts said so. "Any preseason poll you looked at," says Arizona coach...

Woods gets chance to prove naysayers wrong.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
April 1, 2001... Hangups... Letdowns... Bad breaks... Setbacks... Oh, it makes me wanna holler... the way they do my life. from Marvin Gaye's "Inner City Blues" MINNEAPOLIS _ He is fighting this war, a vicious war. And, man,...

Sandy Alomar looks forward.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
April 1, 2001

Woods await Duke.(The Providence Journal)
April 1, 2001