Sports briefs for August 3, 2004

Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2004 | 10:05 a.m.

Va. Tech suspends QB Vick for season

Virginia Tech quarterback Marcus Vick was suspended from the university for the 2004 season because of his run-ins with the law.

Virginia Tech officials said Tuesday they took the action because of Vick's convictions in May on three counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor after he and two teammates gave alcohol to 14- and 15-year-old girls at the players' apartment. Vick, who was acquitted of a charge of having sex with one of the girls, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and fined $2,250.

The suspension also was based on reckless driving and marijuana possession charges filed against Vick last month after an early morning traffic stop on Interstate 64 in New Kent Kent County. The 20-year-old player faced trial on those charges Tuesday.

The younger brother of Atlanta Falcons quarterback and former Hokies star Michael Vick was clocked on radar at 86 mph, 21 mph above the speed limit, state police said. The traffic stop led to the marijuana possession charge.

Re-admittance to the university is contingent on Vick's successful completion of a drug education and counseling program.

Athletic director Jim Weaver said he told Vick any further criminal, athletic or university violations will result in Vick's permanent dismissal from Virginia Tech sports.

The suspension "is a stiff penalty," Virginia Tech president Charles Steger said.

AC Milan rallies

Andriy Shevchenko scored the go-ahead goal on a free kick in the 87th minute, and Italian League champion AC Milan rallied to beat England's Chelsea 3-2 in an exhibition game at Philadelphia.

Callaway shakeup

Ron Drapeau, who took over Callaway Golf when founder Ely Callaway died three years ago, resigned Monday as chairman and chief executive officer. William Baker, 71, the longest-tenured member of the board, will take over as chairman and interim CEO.

Sharks re-sign coach

Coach Ron Wilson was given a new two-year contract by the San Jose Sharks, a reward for leading the club to the best season in franchise history. The Sharks also re-signed assistants Tim Hunter and Rob Zettler.