Miscellany

Fri., Feb. 13, 1998

Compiled From Wire Services

John Huston and Dave Ogrin shot 9-under par 63s to share the first-round lead at the Hawaiian Open in Honolulu.

Arizona offensive coordinator Homer Smith plans to retire immediately on the advice of doctors because of a diabetic condition, coach Dick Tomey said. Tomey said Dino Babers will take over as offensive coordinator.

Minnesota beat pitcher Frank Rodriguez in baseball’s first salary arbitration decision of the year. A panel decided that Rodriguez will be paid $425,000 this season rather than his request for $880,000.

Felony charges in Great Falls, Mont., against former Olympic gymnast Kurt Thomas were dismissed after he paid nearly $9,000 in back child support.

Freshman guard Kenny Brunner, who led Georgetown in scoring, steals and assists this season before “emotional difficulties” prompted him to leave school last week, has enrolled at Fresno State.

Luis Hernandez scored 15 minutes into overtime to give Mexico a 1-0 victory over Jamaica on Thursday, setting up a championship match Sunday against the United States at the CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer tournament in Los Angeles.

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Former Mt. Spokane star Ryan Lafferty signs with Idaho

The CW, which will televise Pac-12 football and basketball, making its live sports available on ESPN’s app

Cole Young sparks Mariners’ ninth-inning rally to beat Twins