For The Record

Died
At age 81, Phil Hill (above), the only American-born driver to win the Formula One championship. Hill, who grew up in California, won his title under sad circumstances. In 1961 he was involved in a tight points race with Ferrari teammate Wolfgang von Trips. In the penultimate race of the season, the Italian Grand Prix, Von Trips died in an accident that also killed 15 spectators. Hill won the race and clinched the championship. An introspective man in a sport dominated by playboys—he spent much of his spare time in Europe in opera houses—Hill quit driving for a time in the 1950s because of anxiety and ulcers. But in a 1961 piece he wrote for SI, he described how the thrill of climbing into a car drew him back: "All doubts, all anxieties, all memories of past painful struggles fade away before the magic of this occasional purity, and I am at one with the car."

Died
At age 44, former NBA center Kevin Duckworth. The 7-footer was a two-time All-Star for the Blazers in his 11-year career. One of the most popular players in Portland history—he made his off-season home in the city—Duckworth died in Gleneden Beach, Ore., while on a goodwill tour for the team; an autopsy revealed an enlarged heart. "People talk about Clyde Drexler being the best player on the team, but I say it was Kevin Duckworth," said former teammate Buck Williams. "He was the X factor ... the glue that [held] the team together."

Died
At age 81, after suffering a heart attack, Walter Kowalski (right), who shot to fame in the 1950s as pro wrestler Killer Kowalski. One night in Montreal in 1954, Kowalski accidentally tore off part of the ear of opponent Yukon Eric. When he visited Eric in the hospital, the two laughed at how silly his bandages looked. The next day the papers reported that Kowalski had gone to the hospital and laughed at his victim, cementing his status as one of the leading heels of the day. The 6'7", 275-pound Kowalski—in reality, a gentleman and a longtime vegetarian—retired in '77 and ran a wrestling school in Massachusetts, where he trained stars such as Triple H and Chyna.

Moved
To Indianapolis, as Hurricane Gustav headed for Louisiana, the Saints. The team relocated to the Colts' new Lucas Oil Stadium as it prepared for Sunday's home game against Tampa Bay. The Saints plan to play the game at the Superdome as scheduled unless damage from the storm makes it impossible.

Amputated
By doctors, the lower part of the right leg of Wayman Tisdale. The former NBA star learned last year that he had a cancerous cyst in the leg; the surgery was performed last week to keep the cancer from spreading. Tisdale, 44, is an award-winning jazz bass guitarist, and his latest album, Rebound, was inspired by his fight against the disease. Tisdale said he plans on touring as scheduled later this year.

Ruled
By the LPGA, that its players must be conversant in English. Nineteen events this season have been won by international players, including two who speak virtually no English. "We are a U.S.-based tour, and English is the language used by the vast majority of our sponsors and fans and media," said deputy commissioner Libba Galloway. "It is vital that our players can communicate with these core audiences." Beginning next year players who can't speak English face suspension until their proficiency improves. No other sport has such a rule. The Asian American Justice Center deemed the policy "an affront to our American principles of diversity and equality."

Changed
By Chad Johnson, his last name. The Bengals receiver will now legally be known as Chad Ocho Cinco, in honor of his jersey number. (Ocho cinco is Spanish for 8-5.) "Have I ever had a reason for why I do what I do?" Ocho Cinco told the Bengals' website. "I'm having fun."