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Show i' J - SECTION 2)culy$Hcral c 28, 2007 TUESDAY, AUGUST SPORTS EDITOR I Darnel Dickson The siblings narrated a video that opened the tribute to Gibson, who was the first black man or woman to enter (in 1950) and to win (in 1957) Wimbledon and the tournament that's now called the U.S, Open. ; In 1999, Serena Williams became the first, black woman since Gibson to win the U.S. Open. The next year, Venus Williams became the first black woman since Gibson to win Wimbledon. 1 know every time I step out an the court, I play for me and I play for all the other little African-America- n kids out there who have a dream and who might not have the means, like myself and my sisters didn't growing up, Serena Williams said. It's important to have nights like this, she , added, so you can teach young people." ; Aretha Franklin sang, actress Riylicia emceed, and Rachel Robinson baseball ' barrier-breake- r Jackie Robinson's widow was in the audience Monday as the late Gibson was inducted into the U.S. Open Court of Champions. ' ' It was definitely a tough act to follow. Howard Fendridi THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Venus and Serena Williams carry Althea Gibsons legacy forward every time they step on a court, every time they hoist a Grand Slam trophy. So on a night sef aside to honor the 50th anniversary of the first U.S National Championship title for a black tennis player, the Williams sisters figured the best way to celebrate Gibson NEW YORK . wastowin. : Simple as that, they did. Venus Williams beat Kira Nagy of Hungary 6-6--1 in the first round of the UJS. Open on 129 d and hit a Grand Monday in serve Serena the Williams process. mph topped out at 126 mph and had only slightly . Slam-reoor- . . Ra-sh- ad more trouble getting past Angelique Kerber of. KTN WENMAsaociatad Ptms before a tournament-recor- d Germany 6-Serena WUfiams of the United States returns a crowd of 23,737. I have all the opportunities today because of shot to Angelique Kerber of Germany during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis people like Althea, Venus Williams said! Just tournament in New York on Monday. trying to follow in her footsteps, t 7-- 5 . . ddkksonOheraldextraxom 344-255- 5 ' It was really moving," said Venus Williams, limited by wrist and knee problems to only one tournament since winning Wimbledon in early' July. Its like, OK. Williams cant lose tonight. That's not part of the plan. Its supposed to be win tonight.' I was definitely an thinking that. She built a 24-- edge in winners and never was threatened. Serena Williams, playing for the first time since hurting her left thumb at Wimbledon, scattered 26 unforced errors and got broken the first time she served for the match. . "I didn't play well at all, the younger Wil- - ; ' liams said. At alL She also had a bit of a wardrobe malfunction, ripping off a pink bow from the front of her black dress while seated in a sideline chair. Ve-nus Williams, meanwhile, showed off her new clothing line with a green ideated halter dress. ' . .. 6 ' - . . . low-price- See OPEN, C5 V; UVSC SOCCER BYU FOOTBALL rated about return toProyo ; Jason Franchuk UVSC soccer team young, - ' PALY HERAU) . Make no mistake, the Arizona athletic director is excited to return to Provo on Saturday. :,I would hate to say one (place) and offend somebody else, Jim Liy engood told the Daily Herald when asked what haunts he might revisit this weekend. But being around town and the cam-pus is a real treat. i livengood transferred from ajunkx college to BYU, as thats where his eventual wife was go- kg to matriculate. He earned a bachelors degree in 1968 (P.E.) and worked his way from high school coach and teacher to AIX at Washington State before becoming a Wildcat nearly 14 years V-- .. . 7 . Neil V ; .. . . 't PALYHERAL0 :.l V . ' f.i'k j( I .; '4 s t t 'V- J - " . ! I 1 t "" T ur - f , . . fv Forward The Wolverines may be shy on experience, but theres nothing like having Jenni Oough-Wrig- ht to : help the transition, Wright enters the season just one goal and four points behind the school record in each respective category. Joining Wright wLU be Shantae Adams, a junior transfer from Dixie State, who is expected to come in and make an immediate impact. Adams had an assist in an exhibition game against Idaho State. The Wolverines will also count on sophomore Athena Bradshaw and freshman Nicole Archibald to the group. Bradshaw, who saw action in 15 games last season and made two starts, has exceptional speed and good attacking flare. -- I vL . . vir ' .. In Anderson's system, the forwards and midfielders are interchangeable parts, so in addition to those previously mentioned, look for Lauren Bhith, See See UVENGOOD, C4 . ' ! ' I' Ii i ., w .j Midfield ' ' ; . . . thervathletic director Val Hale. i ri f i i ... package was constructed several years ago, as he sought it out with . J .. - e - ' But the only time in recent memory BYU fans may have seen Livengoods name attached to his alma mater was in 2003, when the Cougars were erroneously placed in a Friday-Sunda- y ; bracket of the NCAA mens basketball tournament. .. They don't play Sundays, which is why same BYU fans chitted engood the tournament that he should've realized the gaffe before it became pubfic on Selection Sunday. Liven-- ' good still speaks openly about the accident, With an explanation. . : The focus is so hard there, Uvengood said.There are safe-ty checks there, and they're even better now. But that shouldn't be aq excuse. It was one of those : .tilings that just got through ... but thi committee, 10 people, their (Serge is to make sure past affiliations and current affiliations ait removed and you get the fairest bracket possible. livengood is thrilled to have a return football game to BYU (the tjuo teams squared off a year ago kiJucsonJ-Hesaidthetwogain- 1 ! 4 - v -- M Warner go undefeated, Anderson said. With a team so new you need a roster to figure put whos who? " Why not? - Last year, UVSCs soccer team finished with a 7-10-- 2 record and lost in the United Soccer semifinals. So even though there are 10 true freshmen on the roster, there is enough talent to rebuild quickly. UVSCs group of incoming recruits was tabbed as the best in the United Soccer Conference by Soccer Buzz magazine. Soccer Buzz is considered a top collegiate soccer magazine publication. The magazine rates the top recruiting classes in the nation, by region and by conference. How will this group of young players fare? Here's a closer look at this year's soccer team. . , K. There is a newly renovated field, a new conference schedule, 12 newcomers including 10 true freshmen along with a hew assistant coach. But that hasnt stopped Utah Valley State coach Brent Anderson from having confidence in this year's team. . CXir goal as a team is to win the conference, to an .. V v- r J aga . . CHAM DUDERDaily ShantM Adams and Adrienne Schneider are hoping to lead the UVSC UVSC, C4 women's soccer team to its best season ever. Left to right Jenni Oough-Wrigh- t. .1 NFL WORLD TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS Harrington Williams Paul Newberry I Bob Baum THE ! ASSOCIATED PRES For at least OSAKA, Japan five agonizing minutes after their race, Veronica Campbell and Lauryn Williams waited and wondered which of them was the world champion. To make things worse, the big scoreboard at Nagai Stadium listed various and inaccurate results. Finally, after a study of the photo finish, the decision went to the Jamaican Campbell by a hair over the defending champion FEMXNAND OSTROVAuociMd 100-met- er ; i . France, sixth, and Lauryn Williams, USA, silver. from America. :It was a very close race, a very good race," Campbell said. Im just overwhelmed I t ATLANTA There were plenty of Falcons fans wearing No. 7 jerseys at the Georgia Dome. They got a chance to cheer for Michael Vicks replacement. Joey Harrington made a good first impression on Atlanta fans by throwing two touchdown passes Monday night in a 9 preseason win over the Cincind nati Bengals. It was a salve for a franchise johh BAZEMOREAuoaatixi Ppm trying to get past the stunning Atlanta Falcons quarterback Joey downfall of its most dynamic Harrington drops back to pass player. The day began with Vick during the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals in See FALCSON, C5 Atlanta on Monday. much-neede- Both were clocked in seconds Monday night right now. I know I had a really good finish. It was so dose that I wasn't really sure. . 24-1- : -- S Pita Jamaica's Veronica Campbe second from left crosses tfw inish line to win the gold medal in the womens 100 meters at the world championships Monday. Others are, from left, Carmelita Jeter, USA, bronze, Toni Edwards,USA, fourth, Christine Arron, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 11.01 See TRACK, C4 -- I i |