Sports briefs for February 13, 2004

Friday, Feb. 13, 2004 | 10:47 a.m.

The University of Washington soon will receive a notice of official inquiry from the NCAA, sources said yesterday, and that list of infractions will include a "lack of institutional control" charge, an allegation that could lead to severe sanctions against the athletic department, the Seatte Post-Intelligencer reported today.

The NCAA's charges will function separately from -- and potentially override -- the Pac-10's findings against Washington and former football coach Rick Neuheisel, investigations stemming from a basketball tournament betting pool scandal and other violations within the program.

The Pac-10, which previously charged the university with "failure to monitor" its athletic program, roughly equivalent to a lack of institutional control, is expected to deliver its verdict to the school and Neuheisel after an executive council meeting on March 12 in Los Angeles.

Once the NCAA committee on infractions issues its separate findings, the university and any individuals named have 90 days to respond.

Stadler leads Buick

Kevin Stadler shot an 8-under 64 in the first round of the Buick Invitational at San Diego. The son of former Masters champion Craig Stadler, he finished with a birdie and an eagle to take a one-shot lead over Jesper Parnevik and Ted Purdy.

Schott hospitalized

Cincinnati Reds minority owner Marge Schott was undergoing treatments today at the same hospital where she spent time last March for pneumonia. Schott, 75, was admitted this week but neither the team nor the hospital would provide details on her situation.

Henson shows stuff

Former Michigan quarterback Drew Henson ended his three-year sabbatical from the game by showcasing his passing skills for representatives of 20 NFL teams at the Houston Texans' practice facility. Henson, who walked away from $12 million remaining on his baseball contract with the New York Yankees, remains the Texans' property, but they would be willing to trade him because they already have quarterback David Carr.

Roenick's jaw broken

Center Jeremy Roenick was struck in the face by the puck and will be out of the Philadelphia Flyers' lineup indefinitely with a broken jaw.

UNLV event begins

The UNLV Men's Tennis Invitational begins today with eight teams competing. Oklahoma, Texas-Arlington, Weber State, UNR, Idaho State, New Mexico State and Utah State join the host Rebels in a bracket-format event that will conclude at noon Sunday with championship matches.

Yao subs for Kobe

Houston Rockets all-star Yao Ming is the new global spokesman for McDonald's, which let Kobe Bryant's contract expire after he was accused of rape. Bryant's three-year deal with the company expired Dec. 31.

Kim indicted

International Olympic Committee vice president Kim Un-yong has been indicted on charges of taking bribes and embezzling funds from South Korean sports organizations.