NEW YORK – Add Gatorade to the list of endorsement deals that Tiger Woods has lost.
A spokesperson for the drinkconfirmed Friday that it had ended its relationship with the golfer.
Gatorade discontinued its Tiger Woods-brand drinks in November, a decision made before Woods’ problems became known.
BASEBALL
Around the majors
Cubs left-hander Ted Lilly says it will difficult to be ready for opening day after being sidelined several days by a virus as he recovers from knee surgery. … Kyle Blanks, projected to be the Padres’ left fielder, has dropped 15 pounds through dieting and working out.
BASKETBALL
Homestead junior makes college pick
Homestead junior Jena Hamrick has committed to Coastal Carolina University in Conway, S.C. Hamrick led Homestead to a 19-3 record, averaging 13.8 points, 6.3 rebounds and had a school-record 134 assists.
Spartans senior suspended a game
Homestead senior Jay Curry, who was ejected from Thursday’s game with Norwell, will be ineligible against South Side in Tuesday’s sectional opener at Marion, athletic director Joe Updegrove said. Although no time remained, Curry was ejected from the game as a result of a game-ending incident in which he grabbed Norwell player Brandon Gerber and guided him toward the sideline after a last-second dunk in Norwell’s win at Homestead.
Tech women win conference honors
Indiana Tech sophomore Yasmine Coleman was selected to the All-WHAC second team, the conference announced. In addition, junior Julie Stetzel was named to the all-newcomer team, and Katie Stewart and Hannah Thieke were named to the all-academic team. Leslie O’Dell was mentioned on the Champions of Character team.
NBA notes
Shaun Livingston has signed a 10-day contract with the Wizards. … Lakers center Andrew Bynum was fined $25,000 for criticizing game officials.
FOOTBALL
FireHawks opener salute to service
The Continental Indoor Football League’s FireHawks will have Military and Public Safety Appreciation Night for the season opener at 7:30 p.m. April 2. Those eligible can show ID to get a free ticket for each one bought. Single-game ticketsare available at all Ticketmaster outlets.
Dwenger players announce choices
Two Bishop Dwenger football players have made college choices. Receiver/defensive back Landon Feichter will be a preferred walk-on at Purdue. Quarterback Wade Markley will head to Butler.
GYMNASTICS
Chinese Olympian ruled underage
International officials say China should be stripped of its bronze medal from the 2000 Olympics because one member of the squad has been found to be underage. The United States was fourth at the Sydney Games.
CORRECTION
NHC boys have tri-champions
Because of a reporter’s error, the NHC boys basketball champions were incorrectly reported on Page 1B Friday. Homestead, Norwell and Carroll share the title.
