Sports News
In today's edition: Martina Navratilova secures 20th Wimbledon title in mixed doubles; word on hockey goalie Hasek's possible return to NHL is imminent; star football mid-fielder Tomas Rosicky gets new and improved contract with German side Borussia Dortmund; and skateboarding champions pull out all the stops at Prague's Mystic Sk8.
Navratilova wins record 20th Wimbledon title
Still no word on Hasek
There is still no word on star hockey-goaltender Dominik Hasek returning to the game after the Detroit Red Wings exercised their option on the goalie last week. But, insiders believe the news will come later today. At the moment it remains unclear whether the club would then trade current starter Curtis Joseph, who joined the Wings from Toronto after Hasek's retirement. Hasek, the famous number 39, played just one season with the Detroit Red Wings leading the Wings to secure the prestigious Stanley Cup. But, many fans in Motor City, were disappointed by his retirement coming so soon on the heels of his achievement.
Hockey forward Jiri Dopita also considering return
Dominik Hasek is not the only Czech player weighing a possible return to the NHL; another is giant centre- forward Jiri Dopita, who has indicated to his agent Petr Svoboda he'd like another chance in the big leagues. The 34-year-old Olympic gold medal winner recently underwent a knee operation in the Czech Republic and will now train with Olomouc, but indicated he would see what his agent had to offer. The 6'4, 210 pound player is currently signed with the Edmonton Oilers. Before that he played one season with Philadelphia. It was originally expected that Dopita, a key player in the Czech league and for the Czech national team, would set a higher mark in the NHL; perhaps now he will get a final chance.
Speculation ends over Rosicky trade
Speculation over a possible trade of star Czech footballer Tomas Rosicky to either a Spanish or Italian side has been dashed after his team Borussia Dortmund extended the mid-fielder's contract to 2008. Barcelona had expressed interest in the talented player, as well as AC Milan. Rosicky, who helped lead Dortmund to the Bundesliga title last year, will now receive a higher salary, though his agent declined to discuss the details. Originally, Rosicky's agent viewed the mid-fielder's signing with Borussia as a stop-over on the way to a European 'superclub'; now he indicates the football market has changed, saying that Rosicky's place at Borussia was financially secure. He also stressed the club's ambition at winning a European title was an obvious plus for Rosicky to remain.
Skaters from around the world compete in Prague
