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Summerall's Liver Failing

Kelly Hayes - Apr 2, 2004 / 11:12 am | Story: 558

Broadcaster Pat Summerall was in hospital in stable condition Friday awaiting a donor organ for a liver transplant. The veteran broadcaster was flown Thursday by air ambulance to Jacksonville from Fort Worth, Texas, where he had been in Methodist Medical Center's intensive case unit since early this week. Summerall is a recovering alcoholic.
The Detroit Red Wings have signed gritty winger Tomas Holmstrom to a three-year contract extension.
Chicago Blackhawks forward Tuomo Ruutu is the NHL rookie of the month after recording 16 points in 15 games in March.
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Jocelyn Thibault says the odds are strong that there will not be NHL hockey next season. However, the netminder is hopeful that when push comes to shove, both sides will be able to hammer out a new collective bargaining agreement.
Martina Navratilova will play singles at age 47 at the Bausch & Lomb championship next week, the first time she has played a tournament-sponsored singles match in the United States since 1994.
Masters champion Mike Weir has another thing in common with Tiger Woods: a credit card. Royal Bank is offering a Mike Weir Visa card, which offers a range of golf benefits and the opportunity to earn reward points towards travel and merchandise.
Ferrari put its stamp on the very first practice session at the new Sakhir Circuit in Bahrain on Friday. After Michael Schumacher and teammate Rubens Barrichello led the field in the morning practice, the Brazilian continued to lead the way for the Scarlett champions, setting a top lap of 1:31.450.

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