The Record, Bergen County, NJ

Dolphin Rookie Exits in Tears

DAVIE, Fla. - Miami Dolphins rookie Manuel Wright, who broke down in tears after he was chewed out by coach Nick Saban on Tuesday, missed both practices Wednesday to have his ailing back examined. Wright, taken in the fifth round of the NFL's supplemental draft earlier this month, left the practice field in tears after being chastised by Saban, who took off his hat and pointed to his head while yelling at the former Southern California defensive tackle. Wright later returned and participated ...

Hoffmann Cruises at State Junior

Wyckoff's Morgan Hoffmann made the final match of the 84th State Junior Championship look easy. He needed only 11 holes for an 8-and-7 victory over Gene Yang, who plays out of Glenwood, on Wednesday at Rockaway River Country Club in Denville.

Minnows Are Tempting Bait ; Catching Your Own Is a Cinch

There's a creek about 100 yards from my front door, and ever since I was a boy, I can't pass it by without pausing to hang over the concrete walls that stand over it on either side of the road. It's a rare moment when you don't catch a glimpse of some sort of wildlife in and around that water. Muskrats. Frogs. Snapping turtles. Even carp rolling in the water where it gets shallow and muddy.

Hole of the Week ; Rockland Lake State Park; Rockland Lake, N.Y.

How to get there Take Route 9W north into Rockland County. The park is located three miles north of Nyack. Use the second park entrance. Follow the park road to the right to reach the fishing station.

Junior Still Fans' Favorite

Dale Earnhardt Jr. may be lagging in the NASCAR Nextel Cup season standings, but his popularity does not appear to have waned much. With more than 2.5 million votes cast by race fans nationwide since the voting began Feb. 1 for the Chex NMPA NASCAR Most Popular Driver Award, Earnhardt continues to lead and is the favorite to win the award for the third straight year.

Summer Hits ; Gang Green Open with a Super Chance

The Jets want you to believe they're lying in the weeds as always. National media outlets agree. But when the Hofstra University gates swing open today to welcome players to tonight's opening meeting of training camp, the window of opportunity also rises on a season that could be full of promise.

Jets Camp at a Glance

Where Hofstra University, Hempstead, N.Y.

Law's Agent has Jets On His Radar

Have the Jets made an offer Ty Law can't refuse? Agent Carl Poston reportedly said Wednesday that the Jets, one of four teams interested in Law's services, have made an offer "averaging more than $6 million" for the former Pro Bowl cornerback. Poston wouldn't go into specifics such as length of contract, guaranteed money or bonuses or whether Law, set to work out today at Jacksonville, has scheduled a visit with the Jets.

Summer Hits ; Giants Are No Longer Circus of a Year Ago

One question consumed Tom Coughlin's first training camp as Giants head coach last summer: Who would be his starting quarterback? Or more precisely: When would Eli Manning become his starting quarterback?

Camp at a Glance

Where University at Albany, Albany, N.Y.

Wallace Making Most of Last Ride ; High Hopes for Rest of Season

LONG POND, Pa. - Even his second-place run in Sunday's Pennsylvania 500 wasn't enough to get Rusty Wallace to budge from his planned retirement in November. "Nah," Wallace said. "People have different things they want to do. And I've done a great job in racing, and I've met a lot of people. But there are other chapters in my life I want to do now. My son Stephen will be in Kentucky this week testing, and then I'll take him to Michigan, and we'll test for his first ARCA race the 19th [of August].

Auto Racing Glance

NASCAR BUSCH Wallace Family Tribute 250

Jarrett Racing Hard to Make Chase

Maybe it shouldn't be a surprise, but there is a "Wow" factor these days to see Dale Jarrett's name in 10th place in NASCAR's Nextel Cup standings. Jarrett, the 1999 series champion, has quietly had a solid season, carrying on the comeback that began in the second half of 2004.

Bosox Prevail; Clement Ok

Curt Schilling wanted to pitch for the third straight day, and Boston manager Terry Francona found it difficult to say no. "I'm not going to try and convince him. I'll be honest with him. I was available," Schilling said after getting the final out of a nervous ninth inning Wednesday to give the Red Sox and Tim Wakefield a 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays at St. Petersburg, Fla.

Shaky Rocket Stops Phillies

Roger Clemens made it through seven shaky innings - by his high standard - and the streaking Astros benefited from a fielding gaffe by Philadelphia pitcher Vicente Padilla in a 3-2 victory over the Phillies on Wednesday in Houston. The Astros won their fourth straight and 10th in 11 games.

Phelps Returns to Winning Pace

MONTREAL - Michael Phelps has plenty of experience handling success. Now, he knows he can deal with failure.

Metrostars Rally Past Dallas

EAST RUTHERFORD - Sergio Galvan Rey snapped a 2-2 tie in the 74th minute off a perfect pass from Ante Razov as the MetroStars came from behind for a 3-2 victory over FC Dallas on Wednesday night. The victory snapped a two-game losing streak for the MetroStars (7-6-7) and extended the team's unbeaten streak at home to seven games (4-0-3). FC Dallas, which leads the Western Conference, fell to 10-5-4 overall.

Liberty On the Wrong End ; Comets Avenge Gut-Wrenching Defeat with Buzzer-Beater

NEW YORK - The last time the Liberty played the Houston Comets, they needed a dramatic three-pointer from Crystal Robinson to win on the road in the final seconds of overtime. This time around, Houston center Michelle Snow returned the favor.

Sports Briefs

TENNIS Electronic line-calling will not be used as an officiating aid this year at the U.S. Open, the USTA said, explaining the technology does not "meet the standards for accuracy and reliability." * Hard- serving Joachim Johansson, ranked No. 14 in the world, underwent shoulder surgery and is expected to be sidelined for eight months. * Patty Schnyder advanced to the quarterfinals of the Bank of the West Classic, beating Marion Bartoli, 6-4, 7-5, in Stanford, Calif. a Andre Agassi (back) pl...

Nba Notes

Suns deal center to Bobcats The Suns have agreed to trade center Jake Voskuhl to Charlotte for a conditional second-round draft pick, his agent said Wednesday.