Sports People

Fri., Feb. 20, 1998

Compiled From Wire Services

North Texas coach Matt Simon, who has battled with the athletic department over issues such as scheduling and financial support for the football program, has been relieved of his duties. Assistant Bill Michael will become interim head coach. … New Mexico State University named Lou Henson full-time basketball coach with a four-year contract. As interim coach, he has led the Aggies to a 17-10 record so far this season. … Daniel Komen of Kenya smashed the world 5,000-meter indoor record by more than 7 seconds in the Globen Galan meet at Stockholm, Sweden, with a time of 12 minutes, 51.48 seconds.

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