For The Record

Sentenced
To two years' probation for his role in a sports gambling operation, ex-Coyotes assistant coach Rick Tocchet. The former NHL star was at the center of a case last year that unfolded during the Olympics with allegations of mob ties and game fixing—none of which ever materialized. Tocchet, who says he never bet on hockey, has been on an indefinite leave from the Coyotes since he was charged last February, but says he hopes to return to the game.

Died
Of cancer at age 81, Sam Pollock, who put together the Montreal Canadiens teams that won nine Stanley Cups in his 14 years as G.M. Pollock was one of hockey's great schemers. In 1970 he acquired the Oakland Seals' first-round choice in the '71 draft and later traded forward Ralph Backstrom to Los Angeles to help ensure that the Kings would finish ahead of the Seals, permitting Montreal to grab Guy Lafleur with the No. 1 pick. "Sam was the G.M. guru," says Lou Nanne, the Minnesota North Stars G.M. from '78 to '88. "When he wanted something from you in a trade, he would seem generous and outgoing. But you had the sense you should be worried."

Revealed
By Marco Materazzi, the slur that drove Zin�dine Zidane to head-butt him in the World Cup final. In his new book the Italian defender says that Zidane, who had been complaining that Materazzi was holding his jersey, said, "If you want my shirt, you can have it after the match." Materazzi then replied, "I prefer the whore that is your sister." Zidane was given a red card, and Italy won the game against France on penalty kicks. Earlier this month French coach Raymond Domenech applauded Materazzi for getting Zidane sent off: "I say 'bravo' to him," Domenech said.

Pleaded
Guilty to two felonies for betting on games he officiated and giving inside information to gamblers, former NBA referee Tim Donaghy. The 40-year-old faces up to 25 years in prison when he is sentenced in November. Last Friday ESPN radio reported that Donaghy would name 20 other officials who have gambled. None of their alleged wagering is believed to be illegal or on basketball, but NBA rules bar officials from taking part in any gambling activity except for off-season trips to the racetrack.

Announced
By Tennessee women's basketball coach Pat Summitt, that she and her husband of 27 years are divorcing. Summitt, who is the alltime winningest coach in college basketball history, cited irreconcilable differences. Her husband, R.B. Summitt, is a banker. The filing comes two years after UT renamed its basketball court The Summitt. The school did not say if it would change the name again if Summitt decides to use her maiden name.

Announced
That he will retire at season's end, Nextel Cup driver Ricky Rudd. It's not the first time that Rudd, 50, has called it a career. He left the sport after the 2005 season but was coaxed back by owner Robert Yates this season. Rudd has struggled—he has just one top 10. "Continuing to race in Cup was more of a time commitment than I was willing to put in," said Rudd, who has finished in the top 10 in the points race 19 times in his 32-season career.

Quarantined
After being diagnosed with the measles, a member of the Japanese Little League World Series team. The player, who wasn't identified, began showing signs of the disease shortly after his team arrived at the dorm where players bunk. Last Saturday Little League officials asked players who have never had the disease or had a measles shot to take a blood test or receive a shot. No other players came down with the disease, and the player was released from an infirmary at the LLWS complex on Sunday.

Convicted
Of second-degree murder for killing former USC basketball player Ryan Francis (left), 20-year-old D'Anthony Ford. In May 2006 Francis, who had just completed a freshman season in which he was the Trojans' starting point guard, was home in Louisiana visiting his family for Mother's Day when he was shot while at an intersection (SCORECARD, May 22, 2006). Prosecutors said the intended victim was a friend of Francis' who'd earlier had a dispute with Ford. "I'm glad it's over with. Now Ryan can rest, and I can rest," said Francis' mother, Paulette. Ford faces a mandatory sentence of life without parole.