Sports News Briefs: Apolo, Gretzky and Jimmie
In a final tune-up before the World Short Track Speed Skating Championships,
Apolo Anton Ohno won a World Cup race Sunday. The
Dancing with the Stars champion - and five-time Olympic medalist - took first in the 1,000-meter race at the Utah Olympic Oval in Kearns. On Saturday he skated to a bronze in the 1,500 meters. Ohno and the U.S. team will next race at the world championships, March 7-9 in Gangneung City, South Korea....
NHL legend
Wayne Gretzky, now serving as head coach of the Phoenix Coyotes, will wear a microphone as part of Versus' coverage of
Monday's game against the Dallas Stars (Feb. 11, 7 pm/ET). "We are thrilled to be able to offer our viewers an insider's look at the sport with on-the-bench commentary from one of the greatest NHL talents as he interacts with his players and coaches throughout the game," says Versus coordinating producer Mike Baker....
Jimmie Johnson is picking up where he left off last season. On Sunday the two-time NASCAR champion won the pole position for the upcoming
Daytona 500 (Feb. 17, 2 pm/ET, Fox).
