Sports briefs for Nov. 3, 2003

Monday, Nov. 3, 2003 | 10:52 a.m.

All-Star closer Bill Wagner was traded today from the Houston Astros to the Philadelphia Phillies.

Both teams called news conferences for later today.

Philadelphia reportedly is sending right-hander Brandon Duckworth, minor-league right-hander Taylor Buchholz and another minor-leaguer to the Astros.Wagner, a three-time All-Star, is due to make $8 million next season, the third in a $27 million, three-year contract he agreed to in January 2002. The deal contains a $9 million team option for 2005.

UNLV climbs to second

A 2-0 victory at Air Force gave the UNLV men (6-11, 3-3) a tie for second place in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation. Senior midfielder Alex Hernandez scored for the third consecutive game and Leandro Iacco iced the game with a goal with 2:36 to play. UNLV has finished conference play, but other matches remain to be played and the Rebels can finish anywhere from second to fifth.

Oklahoma unanimous

Oklahoma was the unanimous pick for the top spot in The Associated Press college football poll. Rankings, page 12D.

Fuhr in Hall of Fame

Grant Fuhr, whose goaltending helped the Edmonton Oilers win five Stanley Cup championships in the 1980s, will become the first black player in the Hockey Hall of Fame at ceremonies tonight in Toronto. Also to be inducted are former New York Islanders center Pat LaFontaine, Detroit Red Wings owner Mike Ilitch and Ottawa 67s coach Brian Kilrea.

Okayo shatters record

Margaret Okayo shattered her own course record by nearly two minutes Sunday at the New York City Marathon, finishing in 2 hours, 22 minutes, 31 seconds and leading a Kenyan contingent that dominated the race. Countryman Martin Lel won the men's marathon in 2:10:30.