Sports briefs for October 11, 2004

Monday, Oct. 11, 2004 | 10:56 a.m.

Brimmer earns weekly honor

UNLV safety Jamaal Brimmer was named the Mountain West Conference defensive player of the week today for his performance in the Rebels' 24-20 victory at BYU on Friday.

Brimmer recorded nine tackles (six solo), including one tackle for a loss of two yards. He also forced a fumble, broke up a pass and got his first interception of the season.

It's the third time in his career Brimmer, a senior, has won the award.

Wyoming wide receiver Jovon Bouknight was named offensive player of the week, and Wyoming kicker Deric Yaussi earned special teams honors.

Davenport wins

Lindsay Davenport won the Porsche Grand Prix on Sunday when top-ranked Amelie Mauresmo quit after losing the first set because of an injured left thigh.

Davenport captured the No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown for her tour-high seventh title of the year and 45th of her career.

Beckham injures rib

David Beckham will resume light training with Real Madrid on Wednesday after fracturing a rib in Saturday's World Cup qualifying win against Wales.

Crocker sets record

Ian Crocker set a world record in the 50-meter butterfly at the Short Course World Championships, earning his second gold medal in the 25-meter temporary pool. He touched first in 22.71 seconds, lowering the old mark of 22.74 set by Geoff Huegill of Australia at the 2002 championships in Berlin.

Veteran scout dies

Angelo Giuliani, who was behind the plate for Joe DiMaggio's first at-bat in the majors and went on to sign Kent Hrbek as a Minnesota Twins scout, died at 91.